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Louie Armstrong at 10:29am 03.10.09
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Does any one with a Lancer 29 have acces to the stern bilge? My 1979rear head model has no access, t
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I need to replace or weld the starboard stainless steel bracket that holds my motor mount on a 2001
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Does anybody have experience with National Sail Supply in FL? I have an estimate for an asymmetri
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Peggy; At least twice in the past two years you have mentioned the name of a new and particularly e
Bill C320, Papillon at 8:05am 03.10.09
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Considering a 320. Would appreciate thoughts on wing versus deep keel versions. Thanx
Roger Long at 8:02am 03.10.09
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I've been putting off doing something about some unused space in my galley because of the expense of
aboardduet at 7:00am 03.10.09
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The throttle cable on my 1981 H37-C has become stiff, and I'm afraid I might break it at the worst
ericvanduyn at 6:41am 03.10.09
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We are busy comparing the 15.5's on the market to purchase one in the next weeks. Anybody experienc
Glory Daze at 6:38am 03.10.09
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Come join the fun, inexpensive fun regatta April 25th. The Hillsboro Inlet to Palm Beach Regatta wil
ybrad at 6:26am 03.10.09
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Greetings Cherubini group- The holding tank on my project 37C is the original and it is done. I've
Bilgewater at 6:05am 03.10.09
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Hey Don; What is the minimum length required for a traveler to be effective? My Hunter 26 does not
Maine Sail at 5:47am 03.10.09
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It's that time of year again and I hope to see some forumites at the Maine Boat Builders show this y
Mich222 at 4:09am 03.10.09
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I have an opportunity to inherit a day-sailor for just the cost of the license and upkeep. I am hopi
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After searching and reading the Boom Brake Posts, I would like to try/buy a used one for a 26D. See
Hermit Scott at 10:08pm 03.09.09
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When I hauled mt C30, it had a 1" crack in the front and a 1" crack in the back of the keel right at
secondwind410 at 6:59pm 03.09.09
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I just repacked my stuffing box today for the first time. My only concern is if I put in the righ
jaj63207 at 6:48pm 03.09.09
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I am aquiring a 1978 30' this week. An excellent Perkins 3.152( about 35 hp) as far as I can determi
jdc at 6:01pm 03.09.09
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I would like to know what prop is the right size for a oday 37 wiht 32 hp diesel? any help would be
Yabuhebi at 5:40pm 03.09.09
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I'm sitting here, and I feel the weight of my 30' Catalina sitting on my chest... I bought a '77 3
hheyne at 5:34pm 03.09.09
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Does anyone know the duty cycle for an old Adler Barbour. Mine is 50% with 5 on and 5 off.

Recent Replies

Realistic expectations when re-coring deck?
jnorten at 2:57pm 03.01.22
I did mine in a few weekends. About a 2 square foot section forward of the anchor locker hatch. I
Waste Deck Plate cover
Tally Ho at 2:36pm 03.01.22
I did contact Ward. The part number is actually in the plate (underneath), not on the cap. But al
Morse or no morse
thinwater at 2:35pm 03.01.22
Uhh, hate to correct this, but ... That's not an international distress signal. It's actually just
BRASS THRUHULL VALVES CORROSION
Tin Kicker at 2:26pm 03.01.22
Corrosion Block by Lear Chemicals is the right product for this and it's not greasy to attract dirt.
DWL mast height for O'Day 39
sail sfbay at 2:25pm 03.01.22
..........If you're a little unsure, approach the fixed bridge dead slow and check the clearance wit
DWL mast height for O'Day 39
jssailem at 2:07pm 03.01.22
Your boat is a Mast head rigged boat. The "I" dimension is 50.02 ft 15.25 meters. This puts the leng
DWL mast height for O'Day 39
sail sfbay at 1:54pm 03.01.22
Air draft (or air draught) is the distance from the surface of the water to the highest point on a v
The LiFePo4 Revolution!
Bob J. at 1:28pm 03.01.22
Great thread hijack, thanks. We go from LiFePo4 batteries to firewood. Oh gosh no, I wouldn't hij
1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar
dlochner at 1:22pm 03.01.22
Our boat yards locally don't let us work on our boats when on the hard. They have of course offere
1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar
dlochner at 1:20pm 03.01.22
Pinking is a sign of the zinc in the bronze leaching out, this significantly weakens the zinc. It pr
1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar
Robertelee1031 at 1:20pm 03.01.22
Our boat yards locally don't let us work on our boats when on the hard. They have of course offered
Oday 25 portlights
racenmotorsports at 1:17pm 03.01.22
I found locktight pl marine at HD and plan on using that combined with some cedar shims between the
1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar
Richard19068 at 12:57pm 03.01.22
I might not be worried about the pitting but would be worried about what looks like pink areas. Hard
Mast with weld repair - stay away or worry not?
Benny17441 at 12:46pm 03.01.22
If the weld was well done that mast may break at any other point but where that weld is. That is be
1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar
jviss at 12:39pm 03.01.22
I will defer to others with more expertise, but I personally wouldn't worry about that. I'd clean i
O'Day 39 owners manual
Rgluv2sail at 12:33pm 03.01.22
That was my first thought as well. I have assembled everything from original brochure to the newly
1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar   (2)
Robertelee1031 at 12:31pm 03.01.22
Couple of pics
Catalina 27 sanitation system rebuild
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:18pm 03.01.22
I do have quality self-contained toilets on my other sailboat and in my camper, but the wife does n
Spinnaker winches for H340 (stainless arch)
sail sfbay at 12:07pm 03.01.22
jssailem proposes a good plan, lower cost and does not add additional hardware in the cockpit.......

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