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Merry Prankster at 12:26pm 03.17.09
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Another rainy day, sigh. I got out my sewing machine and a pair of scissors and converted my 5 gal.
sweetpea at 12:24pm 03.17.09
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Just bought the boat, the masthead light wasn't working... after looking at it, the wireing was shot
mister_j at 11:57am 03.17.09
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I'm about to pop the top on the fresh water tank in my H28.5. As long as I'll be resealing it for a
delliottg at 11:39am 03.17.09
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During our last freeze cycle here in the PNW, I left water in the top reservoir of our Thetford 735.
pmeyers at 10:35am 03.17.09
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The more that I get into my "new" 1979 Venture 25, the more it appears that I need to do. I was jus
JoelHoover at 9:51am 03.17.09
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What works? I've read that the kits for the new 26m can be converted to work on older boats, but I w
islandjim at 9:41am 03.17.09
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I have a 1977 22' O'day, which according to all of the information I read, it is suppose to have a s
PatSul22 at 9:26am 03.17.09
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I am interested to see if anyone has any parts for an Oday 272 you would be looking to make a few bu
garylinger at 8:34am 03.17.09
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REVISED Alternator problem I have searched for an answer and can't find one so I am asking here...F
Franklin at 8:15am 03.17.09
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I've decided to buy my boat back my boat from the insurance (Now I own it outright :) ) and fix it m
Franklin at 8:10am 03.17.09
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I've
Dana at 7:04am 03.17.09
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we purchased a 38 with a roller furling/batten sail - it gets stuck and is hard to pull out and some
yugnoir at 6:34am 03.17.09
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I've already lost two (stolen from me) so I'm a little anxious leaving my 2006 9.9 Honda on the boat
Doug/Karen at 6:30am 03.17.09
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A dock mate (H335) and I (H356) are considering stepping up into the spin world. Not being serious
yugnoir at 6:20am 03.17.09
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While it's getting warmer, we're still a few weeks away in my parts and I'm looking for a good saili
Capn Pete at 5:46am 03.17.09
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The first issue of the e-newsletter "The rOnDAYvous Report" has been uploaded to this site, for all
blackford21 at 5:24am 03.17.09
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i just purchaded a 84 34oday my problem is the glowplug button and the starter button both require a
Uncle Bill at 3:43am 03.17.09
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Looking For A Trailer For An 80 Swing Keel O'day. Located In Upstate NY.
MrMikey64 at 12:20am 03.17.09
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Check out this ad on Craigslist: sale-pxyhr-1077829535@craigslist.org . He is near Shelter Island (P
stephenronning at 11:55pm 03.16.09
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Hi Gang. I'm curious if anyones used a portable outdoor butane heater aboard their pocket cruiser. I

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Any P-39-1 Owners out there?
sail sfbay at 6:22am 11.16.21
Welcome to the forum!! Check here Pearson Yachts Portal.............they have a forum section to as
Looking at a c30 this weekend
sail sfbay at 6:19am 11.16.21
...........Other than conmon issues, water intrusion, soft decks, degraded rigging, do these boats h
Looking at a c30 this weekend
RitSim at 6:12am 11.16.21
Is there evidence of the keel separating from the keel stub (exterior view)? Catalina used plywood
Looking at a c30 this weekend
Justin_NSA at 6:10am 11.16.21
Other than conmon issues, water intrusion, soft decks, degraded rigging, do these boats have parti
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question
DayDreamer41 at 5:57am 11.16.21
I don't quite get all these posts about trying to get their sailboats to motor fast, I mean why don
yanmar water pump leaking after replacement
dave_and_dd at 5:55am 11.16.21
So I guess the o-ring could have been old, but it didn't seem so. However, I didn't carefully examin
interested in buying a 310
paulducham at 5:39am 11.16.21
I didn't know that about the Chesapeake. Still, the cost of travel and transport probably makes it i
Water Heater temp setting
RoyS at 5:38am 11.16.21
As mentioned above you should install a mixing valve at the water heater outlet. I use the Honeywell
pss dry shaft and vent line on H 41?
Valerio at 5:18am 11.16.21
THAT THE REPLAY I WAS LOOKING FOR! THANKS VERY MUCH!
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15
RoyS at 5:07am 11.16.21
There are two drain valves on the 2QM15 that you can use if you still have raw water cooling. The on
oil pressure sensor quandry
patfarrell1949 at 4:51am 11.16.21
Rich - thanks for the really helpful input. I've researched further and found that the Yanmar "stand
Water Heater temp setting
dlochner at 4:17am 11.16.21
The temp setting is usually on or near the heating element. Remove the cover and take a look. Heati
Water Heater temp setting
Hayden Watson at 4:05am 11.16.21
Have you looked under the electrical connection panel to see if it has an adjustable thermostat? whe
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question
Apex at 3:30am 11.16.21
timing of replacing the cable and stated problem are BOTH 2 years. Perhaps the cable is bottoming o
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question
DeniseO30 at 1:36am 11.16.21
I have the same boat 7.5 knots???? 3800 rpm??? I don't think so lol Since I've been playing with th
Water Heater temp setting
DeniseO30 at 1:17am 11.16.21
I think most of these small water heaters have a fixed temperature element probably not that accurat
Top Speed of the Flicka 20 (w/ Motor)   (2)
jssailem at 10:36pm 11.15.21
Thinking about your exploring of speed, I read this quote/observation about sailing and sail boats.
Lifting Sling Points for Hunter 40.5 - Help
Scallywagger at 9:25pm 11.15.21
I will Dan. Lots to do on the new Casper but, at least I got my Hydrovane
Slips in Tampa area
Kings Gambit at 9:01pm 11.15.21
Bradenton - Twin Dolphin Marina and Palmetto (don't remember the name) across the river. Regatta P

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