Rich Stidger
at 2:20pm 04.20.09
10/2013
I picked up a red Mothers Powerball and it appears to be the same as the "Marine" version. In fact
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ranchu56
at 1:41pm 04.20.09
1/1109
Replacing gate valve(last one) with ball valve and removed the lav sink drain thru-hull on my 1984 H
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Kevin3447
at 1:22pm 04.20.09
7/2031
Hi, I'm looking for an "upper cover" for a Yanmar 1 cyl - YSM8 - although I think the YSM12 might be
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therapy
at 1:17pm 04.20.09
0/941
Question - Any 375 owners out there who have the nylon packing gland ?? What size of replacement pac
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Bigwater Bob
at 12:14pm 04.20.09
0/1209
Just wanted to send a kudo to the guys at sailboatowner.com (Cruising Concepts) for the new companio
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Shoaldrafter
at 12:04pm 04.20.09
9/2133
Folks, The O'Day 26 is reviewed in the May/June 2009 Good Old Boats. Ed K 26
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Bro Paul
at 11:14am 04.20.09
11/1958
Well I picked up a crab trap line, that wasn't attached to a crab trap. Just floating a few inches
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Nelsonhow
at 11:13am 04.20.09
6/3504
Well, I did it. I just took possession of an older H-30. It needs work but the boat is sound and w
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moctoc
at 10:48am 04.20.09
8/8852
I know that answers to this question will say it depends, but in general how fast can a 26M go under
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Shoaldrafter
at 10:36am 04.20.09
11/1683
Keith asked, "does anyone know if the toerails can leak into the cabin?" I think that on the 26
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Royal Flush
at 10:30am 04.20.09
17/2617
What proceedures should I be using rather than tacking every time? -M
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48dodge
at 9:27am 04.20.09
4/1267
Does anyone have any good pictures of the hardware layout on a 222? A PO has added a couple things
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48dodge
at 9:15am 04.20.09
34/7314
I'm 99% done rewiring my boat right now. Getting ready to put the new hull liner on soon. Anyway,
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Levin
at 8:40am 04.20.09
13/7756
Hello everyone... So I was one of the first to take the plunge and buy the Raymarine X-5 wheel aut
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Charlie3472
at 8:24am 04.20.09
1/1549
Good Morning, Just purchased a Catalina 30. The owner had taken off the swim ladder. When I attempte
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ssam
at 7:39am 04.20.09
0/971
1981 O'Day 28 I have a hole (1" split) in the Manifold tank. This is the plastic tank at the end
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jibjunkie
at 7:16am 04.20.09
4/1458
Replaced all portholes on my '84 Hunter 31 '08 season. This year I want to replace fixed side window
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butchrobbins
at 7:12am 04.20.09
3/1379
anyone know whats best for cleaning up after using a fire extinquisher? I've gotten the bulk of it u
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jzakary
at 9:54pm 04.19.09
0/1046
Hi All, I just bought a 1961 Rhodes 19. I started painting the bilge, and noticed a slow leak that s
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FixinHer'up
at 9:34pm 04.19.09
3/2773
I read somewhere that members of sailboat/c-22 owners.com can get discounted price for the keel c
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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking...
Stu Jackson at 8:49am 06.30.21 Yes, tighten the nut by 1/2 turn. That's way too much for starters. Try 1/8 turn at a time. Here |
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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking...
SailorElliot at 8:48am 06.30.21 Good advice above on what to do immediately. But I'm concerned about your comment I quoted above. |
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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking...
tfox2069 at 8:44am 06.30.21 We are leaving on vacation for a week on Thursday, June 31st (off the boat), and I am worried that |
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H38 Companionway steps hinge screw holes stripped out on stair side
letskeepriding at 8:39am 06.30.21 somewhat. You would end up using 2 backing plates, an upper and lower. you can see the lower screws |
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Hello, new 25 owner with questions!
jssailem at 8:30am 06.30.21 Welcome to the SBO Forum J.... Congrats on the sailboat. You have some great water to sail in. As a |
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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking...
jssailem at 8:27am 06.30.21 "leaving on vacation for a week on Thursday, June 31st (off the boat)" Which year does that happen i |
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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking...
Terry Cox at 8:19am 06.30.21 Is it worth an immediate haul out, or will it be fine (for around a week)? As Don mentioned, hand |
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Just can't get no release!
Leeward Rail at 8:19am 06.30.21 Make it a ratchet cleat (makes it easier to hand-hold and lowers the release tension). +1 Our C22 |
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Docking Against the Wind (2)
jssailem at 8:16am 06.30.21 Not much more than spiking it with a Boat Hook and holding on... uring you get to the dock... 195764 |
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New toilet and holding tank system
jssailem at 8:14am 06.30.21 (reroute the toilet intake line to tee into the head sink drain line..it's described in my book) th |
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1987 Catalina 22 SK Upper and Lower Shroud Boots
Leeward Rail at 8:07am 06.30.21 I used blue PVC pipe and removed the markings as described. Much nicer than typical white. Afaik, |
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New toilet and holding tank system
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:59am 06.30.21 New holding tank from Catalina Direct - they say their new tanks are twice as thick as the original. |
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Hello, new 25 owner with questions!
J_Stone at 7:51am 06.30.21 Good morning . The pendant for the centerboard will be in the front of the cockpit . There should b |
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Cushion modification
Leeward Rail at 7:49am 06.30.21 It is just overlapping the other, larger cushion that is at the back of the quarter berth. Ahh. O |
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Just can't get no release! (1)
Project_Mayhem at 7:44am 06.30.21 Yes, very often the cleats are set low for easy cleating, making them difficult to release. Rotate |
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Mast boot leak
geek_guy at 7:29am 06.30.21 Thanks for the info. I'll take a look when I get back to the boat. I'm sure you are correct. I br |
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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking...
sail sfbay at 7:28am 06.30.21 At some point you might have to replace the packing as discussed in this article: Servicing Your St |
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Just can't get no release!
dlochner at 7:27am 06.30.21 On my boat the tails to the traveler control lines are really long. If the wind is gusty they can be |