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Main Sail MED at 4:12am 06.04.09 Catalina 309 Group Forum 4/2400 Has anybody fitted a mainsail with full length battens. If so, in your opinion how does the main w
Mr. Dieselduck44 at 1:52am 06.04.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1294 Where/how would I post if I was looking for crew to assist in bringing my Diesel Duck 44 steel sailb
Mr. DieselDuck44 at 12:45am 06.04.09 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1193 I've got a man who started working for me recently and he says: I've sailed my O'Day 26 from Ft Mye
something i cant find??? sand sailor at 11:51pm 06.03.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1219 I usually make like a hinge step for the mast and an extension for the boom track but the 3' piece o
Installing remote outboard motor controls TabbyQ at 10:08pm 06.03.09 Islander 8/22459 We have a 27 Islander 1970 with a newer nissan outboard in a well behind the tiller. The previous ou
Replace Topping Lift on O'Day 302 Steve Liggett at 10:00pm 06.03.09 Ask All Sailors 0/24 Has anyone successfully replaced the topping lift on an O'Day 302? Mine needs to be replaced and w
Replace Topping Lift on O'Day 302 Steve Liggett at 10:00pm 06.03.09 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2260 Has anyone successfully replace the topping lift on an O'Day 302? Mine needs to be replaced and wh
Anyone have a 25 mainsail reasonably priced? RECESS at 9:26pm 06.03.09 Ask An Oday Owner 18/1896 My sail was damaged in a freakish high wind and hail storm we got yesterday. I had it on the boat an
Rodgers 26 RJMartin at 8:19pm 06.03.09 Ask All Sailors 2/5285 Anyone know of any links with info about the Rodgers 26? There is one for sale near me and I can't
Electrical Parts Source brcarpent2 at 8:05pm 06.03.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/963 I recently purchased a 1983 H30 and am having electrical challenges. The main breaker flips whenever
Plastic fuel tank odor dhagen at 7:43pm 06.03.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/3813 This is in relation to the plastic fuel tank on my 2001. There are no leaks that I can tell. Howe
Water in lower engine housing GregS at 7:26pm 06.03.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1202 Not sure how to explain this, when I started my engine tonight to get it ready I noticed that the lo
Battery Life Joe Snuffy at 7:19pm 06.03.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2194 Greetings all. I have a question about my battery life. I'm a lake guy in a Catalina 27. I'm a noob
Cleaning squished bugs from a sail Cappep at 6:38pm 06.03.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1061 I recently was out sailing in no wind (trying to race). We managed three miles in four hours. But th
Recommended HP outboard gjmoore2 at 5:59pm 06.03.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1322 What is the best HP for a 26M MacGregor? Are anyoutboards made in the USA today?
Fun Factor - Large Boat or Small jibes138 at 5:54pm 06.03.09 Ask All Sailors 19/2702 One of the great things about this site is the broad range of boats represented including size of bo
I'm back. Roger Long at 5:54pm 06.03.09 Ask All Sailors 11/3545 We've returned from our early spring oceanographic cruise downeast. Incredible trip. I doubt many
key blank for beneteau 235 Dave J20493 at 4:54pm 06.03.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1748 I lost my emails on the key blank for beneteau 235. Does anyone know what blank fits the companion w
Thank you for your help ismjim46 at 4:50pm 06.03.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1016 LAte last week, I asked youall give me some suggestions on an O'day that I owned sometime ago. You d
Wire luff jib versus Hank on Jansen at 4:05pm 06.03.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/12209 I am going to get a new set of sails for my 26s and now have a hank on jib. What does it take to co

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1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. (1) Mechone at 9:04pm 12.12.21 Your YM wasn't made until 2004 and produces max hp @3200 RPM as per Yanmar. The OP if he even has a
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 8:41pm 12.12.21 Your vents are a different type than mine. Where yours are flush to the hull, mine stand proud of
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:39pm 12.12.21 My winter/spring project this year started with simply rewiring the mast and adding a foredeck ligh
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:34pm 12.12.21 The Blue Seas Dual Circuit Switch is not for everyone. Here's why: AGM Battery Issues and the Blu
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:29pm 12.12.21 The ACR does not need a 2/0 cable, way over kill. This is true although if the ACR is placed ri
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use JamesG161 at 8:06pm 12.12.21 Remember your ET is only needed when your other rudder control is Broken or not functional. I teste
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? Ward H at 7:20pm 12.12.21 Jimmy, I had an 82 O'day 25. Common problems in O 25's and I'm sure should also be checked in O 26'
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Terry Cox at 7:03pm 12.12.21 One question. Knowing that you love to sail solo, pretty much doing all the sailing work on the boa
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch (1) DArcy at 6:19pm 12.12.21 I drew a similar setup but I wired the ACR to the battery side of the starter switch so it will char
Replacing Original yellow bilge hose on O'day 28 1985 BKParks at 6:18pm 12.12.21 Thank you all very much, very much appreciated. Sounds like I have my work cut out for me.
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. Davidasailor26 at 6:07pm 12.12.21
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use jssailem at 5:48pm 12.12.21 exercising a MOB rescue plan. Never done one, but have a mental plan on what to do. That is a good
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 5:29pm 12.12.21 To close this out, I used Quicksilver 80/90 outboard gearbox oil. I opened the plug on the side of
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 5:06pm 12.12.21 I also have an on/off switch between my start battery and the starter, but I have disconnected the
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch heritage at 4:44pm 12.12.21 I also have an on/off switch between my start battery and the starter, but I have disconnected the a
Removing centerboard? Ingram at 4:42pm 12.12.21 I have seen this post before. At issue is the cost of saving a buck sacrificing damage to the boat
Outboard size for 23.5 Joe at 4:28pm 12.12.21 Tohatsu Sailpro 6hp would be the perfect choice. Hi thrust prop, long/xlong shaft, 12 volt chargin
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Terry Cox at 4:09pm 12.12.21 You should try it the next time you're on the boat. Agree, Don, a must do. Same with exercising a
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 4:01pm 12.12.21 I've found that using little kids in boats is absolutely vital in many cases. Why child labour was
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 3:52pm 12.12.21

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