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MaestroCT at 1:36pm 01.26.09
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Last summer, by the time I realized that the strainer on the engine intake was full of enough eel gr
3m_rowe at 12:54pm 01.26.09
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I am looking at buying a '79 Catalina 22, as my first sailboat purchase. It is a trailerable boat,
Johnb at 12:31pm 01.26.09
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Kinyonga is currently hauled out. We have had a reccomendation from the boat yard to have a "profess
Mike B at 12:18pm 01.26.09
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I stumbled across this site following a thread on a different web site. It's a nice tool that calcul
rardiH36 at 11:41am 01.26.09
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Imbedded in recent threads is a picture (courtesy of Maine Sail) that highlights a siphon- break in
Pat Hooyman at 11:07am 01.26.09
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I have a 2007 H38 - took it out Friday in 20+ knot winds - great sailing but I felt a vibration when
raccer at 10:56am 01.26.09
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Hello, Been lurking this forum since last night and it seems full of great advice from helpful peopl
SeanMorey at 10:54am 01.26.09
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Hi all, I am the new owner of a 77 Columbia 32'. It has no engine. What kind should I be looking
tedebee at 10:50am 01.26.09
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What size Vehicle needed to tow an O'Day 272? I have a Tahoe with a 350 V8 and 4W drive?
mnydvr at 10:41am 01.26.09
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Mid 80's 32' have a problem in the head,seems that sea water is getting back into head,"y" valve
tedebee at 10:38am 01.26.09
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Looking to purchase a 27' ODay272, anyone have any experience with an A Frame for a 27' or larger?
tedebee at 10:13am 01.26.09
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Does anyone out there trailer their O'Day 272? If so who Mfg'd your trailer?
tedebee at 9:58am 01.26.09
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I am thinking of purchasing an O'Day 272 LE and need to find or have made a trailer for it. Any sug
Tim R. at 9:47am 01.26.09
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I am in the process of completely rebuilding my binacle and guard. I would like to upgrade my guard
SeanMorey at 9:07am 01.26.09
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Anyone know of any? I have a good mechanic who can maybe bring one back to life.
SeanMorey at 9:06am 01.26.09
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Hi all, I just bought a 77 Columbia 32' with a crusty looking alcohol stove/oven. Can I bring it b
AlexLopez at 8:24am 01.26.09
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Hello everyone, I had to create a new user name since I couldnt find my old one so please take no
captnfin at 7:57am 01.26.09
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I need to fix or buy a rudder for my 44' CSY. Does anyone have any reccomendations? we are in the
garyvanzee at 6:52am 01.26.09
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I have a Danforth Constellation Compass. The part of the dome that has been exposed to the sun is f
steveo77720041 at 6:47am 01.26.09
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Hello. I am looking at a 78 catalina 25 full keel. It has no trailer and I am curious if it can be t

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When to move up?
Tom J at 7:14pm 02.10.22
My path to a Catalina 310 was similar to your experience. I initially owned an O'Day 23 and taught
Example Installation Diesel Heater Hunter 326
stuendan at 6:54pm 02.10.22
Hi RobAL, just wondering how your installation is going? I have partially installed a unit on my H3
When to move up?
Pkeller at 6:40pm 02.10.22
Thanks for the advice and recommendations, all good info and helpful insights. With respect to the t
Add a dedicated starter battery
Steve_Catalina at 6:31pm 02.10.22
Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core: as my dedicated starter on my c34.
Add a dedicated starter battery
acudavid at 6:26pm 02.10.22
@ Davidasailor26 "anything rated in CCA or reserve capacity is not a deep cycle battery. " I don't
Add a dedicated starter battery
Davidasailor26 at 6:15pm 02.10.22
Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core: is not a deep cycle battery. Like D
Add a dedicated starter battery   (1)
acudavid at 6:08pm 02.10.22
Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core:
When to move up?
rgranger at 5:59pm 02.10.22
That's like asking a bunch of drunks if you should have another drink, it doesn't take much to get
New "possible owner" of 2001 Hunter 340
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:53pm 02.10.22
A lot rides on the ability and knowledge of your surveyor, particularly for a new boat owner. Choose
New "possible owner" of 2001 Hunter 340
sail sfbay at 5:45pm 02.10.22
Welcome to the forum!! Enjoy the experience!!
Add a dedicated starter battery
dlochner at 5:44pm 02.10.22
Battery voltage will tell you about the voltage but won't tell you about the battery's capacity. I s
When to move up?
DArcy at 5:14pm 02.10.22
Thanks guys, appreciate the support! That's like asking a bunch of drunks if you should have anoth
When to move up?
Scott T-Bird at 4:45pm 02.10.22
It sounds like you are thinking about that transition from trailer sailer to a boat that will be kep
New owner!
Capt Robbie at 4:33pm 02.10.22
Jrz, Forked river marina is very nice, looks like we will be Barnegat bay neighbors. I keep my H
Adding portable general.
patrickfarley at 4:26pm 02.10.22
Sounds hopeful. I might give it a try.
Mercury 3.3 Runs Then Stalls   (1)
Tater at 4:25pm 02.10.22
I (think) I am done. The cap vent was OK. The filter/screen was not. It was nearly opaque. As I spr
When to move up?
Roland5048 at 4:07pm 02.10.22
Another very solid, comfortable, and roomy boat is the Island Packet. A 30 or 31 footer looks like
Saloon or Salon...
dLj at 3:57pm 02.10.22
Saloons don't serve single malts. They serve booze. if you don't like to drink single malts in th
Rudder repairs
dmax at 3:35pm 02.10.22
The core may very well be foam (hard to tell) - my O'Day 35 rudder was filled with a very thick foam

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