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Holding Tank Vent Line jrocheleau at 7:48am 11.27.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2958 I'm thinking about refitting a very old holding tank and hoses on my 1984 Oday 30. Everything looks
the"Venture" model michael44a at 7:41am 11.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/10303 Is there a way to tell if I own a "Venture" model or just a plain 21' Mac? Thanks! Michael 1968 21 M
This Just In! Bob Poff at 6:49am 11.27.08 Sails Call Lounge 0/2241 Happy Thanksgiving. Area Man Sneaks Own Balloon into Macy's Parade :) From Bob, Marsha, and the
Length of gear shift cable? Dare at 6:06am 11.27.08 Ericson 0/1715 Does anyone know what the length of the transmission shift cable on a 35-2 boat is? I know it is a
Need source for parts, nearly done refit sailormanbigd at 5:59am 11.27.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1925 Hi y'all nearly done with 1975 od25 swing keel refit. I need help finding a few parts. The nav light
Mainsail Recommendations Terry C at 4:12am 11.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2392 With the last patch put in, the Admiral agreed it was finally time for a new mainsail. She asked wha
Boom vang connection to mast..? Mark H at 11:44pm 11.26.08 Smaller Boats 9/3120 Novice problem....I :dance:went sailing today on Beaver Lake.It was 67 degrees and 5-10 knts wind...
Shaft maintenance remo7e at 9:33pm 11.26.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1900 I have a Yamaha 30 with a Yanmar mounted under the v berth. Two questions: 1) How often should I
Outboards + cold weather Manny at 8:50pm 11.26.08 Ask All Sailors 11/2092 Here's a question for the outboard experts: What's a safer position for an outboard still mounted on
Catalina website seanshine at 8:08pm 11.26.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/2095 You know, I used to check this website multiple times daily. Now, maybe once a week. It's just a lit
Pearson 39-2 Hull and Boat Integrity ASchoenberg at 7:59pm 11.26.08 Pearson 1/5631 I am interested in upgrading from a Pearson 1976 365 Ketch to a 1987 Pearson 39-2 sloop. I have hea
The Liveaboard Simulator Roger Long at 7:02pm 11.26.08 Ask All Sailors 11/2671 Lifted from the 'Looking at a boat Monday" thread and posted here in its entirety, courtesy of the a
standing rigging & swageless fittings? John at 6:40pm 11.26.08 Ask All Sailors 11/2828 I'm going to have to have my mast pulled this winter in order to replace a bulkhead. While I'm at it
SeaLand San-X meuritt at 5:35pm 11.26.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/7754 New to me boat, system has a last service date of 1999. I've tried to google and can only find refer
I broke a plastic fitting Ross at 5:27pm 11.26.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1323 While I was winterizing the boat this past weekend I broke a plastic fitting from seacock to head wa
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 5:21pm 11.26.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1367 Tomorrow I hope you all get to visit with those who matter. Most everyone here has taught me somethi
Need a Mast for a 1982 Hunter 19' nancypigmom at 4:40pm 11.26.08 Smaller Boats 1/1079 Looking for a mast for a 1982 Hunter 19'. Would prefer a salvage mast, as I already have a referral
Anyone know where I can get one of these ? (1) hawkcircle@gmail.com at 4:37pm 11.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1406 Hi all, Does anyone know what this thing is called and/or where I can get one. It is a cover that
Armas binding Time4change at 3:37pm 11.26.08 Telstar 1/3862 I looked at a 2006 Telstar 28 and am considering purchasing it. With the boat it the water it was d
In-line fuel flow monitor Brian D at 3:35pm 11.26.08 Ask All Sailors 14/3461 Does anyone know of an analog fuel flow monitor? I know of the Northstar F210 and another digital in

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deck craze lines All U Get at 4:35am 12.14.21 Or would having faux teakwood or anti skid epoxy make a better solution?
deck craze lines prosmile at 4:20am 12.14.21 I called a broker to schedual an appt to see a 1990 boat listed for sale. The broker said the boat
Can't find the leak norbszczurek at 11:32pm 12.13.21 Help, I own a 1984 Catalina 38 #274 with a Universal M-30 5425 engine. Months ago we overheated, th
Source for Stainless U-Nut, Spring-Nut, Clip-Nut and screws Ted at 10:11pm 12.13.21 You didn't mention what size you needed. Try this link. https://usa.banggood.com/10pcs-M4-or-M5-or-
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Crazy Dave Condon at 10:06pm 12.13.21 When anyone posts a question, the more information we have, the better we can respond wash off the
Chart Plotter Location Joe at 9:52pm 12.13.21 You really have to decide how you want to use it. My experience is that I rarely have the map scre
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:09pm 12.13.21 If you bypass the start battery isolation switch and connect the ACR directly to the start battery,
V berth plywood in O'Day 20 Randy Michaelis at 7:55pm 12.13.21 Hi. Let me make sure I am understanding this. If I remove the existing fiberglass, I should attach
310 DC Current Draw Chart Tom J at 7:32pm 12.13.21 The only apparent issue is that Barefoot draws 1.7 amps on the lighting breaker with the lights off.
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Ward H at 7:25pm 12.13.21 So if my alternator or charger is putting out current, the batteries may not get any current if the
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch (1) MikeK2B at 7:22pm 12.13.21 "The start/reserve battery has a 2 pole MRBT, one lug to the starter, one to the ACR." Question: how
deck craze lines shemandr at 7:11pm 12.13.21 Time for the obligatory asking for pictures. I'm in the camp that it's mostly cosmetic. Unless ind
310 DC Current Draw Chart Ralph Johnstone at 7:05pm 12.13.21 Thought I was somewhat experienced with electrical issues, but could you explain what a ZoeVie (108)
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Justin_NSA at 6:57pm 12.13.21 There you go. Skip the bottom paint. Keep your bottom clean and smooth.
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Bill Russell at 6:53pm 12.13.21 @Bill Russell a lot of good responsives but two questions for a better response. First is traile
New Catalina 250 Owner Looking for Guidance Jenni1066 at 6:49pm 12.13.21
Masthead Repair Blitz at 6:45pm 12.13.21 Thanks looks like the right head box that's a Kenyon mast, probably from the 80's. The two bolts ho
deck craze lines PaulK at 6:44pm 12.13.21 Gelcoat crazing is a problem with some boats because the resins they used in building them had some
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Justin_NSA at 6:37pm 12.13.21 They've already been asked but the OP hasn't responded.
New Catalina 250 Owner Looking for Guidance DArcy at 6:36pm 12.13.21 I was told by the boat broker this model does not have a water ballast system. Maybe it does Sailb

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