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Brian D at 9:37am 09.07.08
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As I mentioned some time ago, I got a new slip at the Navy Sailing Center, Point Loma. It is in the
John at 9:30am 09.07.08
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I am planning out the wiring for the Link 1000 I bought. The schematic shows one wire running from t
Billyc13 at 8:30am 09.07.08
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I have an interest in making the crossing to the Bahamas at Bimini for a monthlong sail...hopefully
Brennan at 7:43am 09.07.08
Cal
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Greetings-- I'm a new user here, and look forward to reading with interest. I've started the sear
Bob S at 7:14am 09.07.08
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I've been reading the post on the potential dangers of propane and the safety concerns on proper sto
sailaway78 at 10:05pm 09.06.08
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For those of you who are battening down the hatches for upcoming storm or storms, here are a couple
Hermit Scott at 9:40pm 09.06.08
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I read in the linoleum square post that you have black walnut laid over oak beams? IF one were so in
sailexa at 3:36pm 09.06.08
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Has anyone ever serviced a Barbarossa block? I have them on my Beneteau 38 - a double foot block on
Chris Coombs at 2:32pm 09.06.08
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Does anyone have a spec and BoM for a home made bimini for the Catalina 22?
Chris Coombs at 2:23pm 09.06.08
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Looking for a little advice on how to set up my Cat 22 Main and Jib Halyard so that I can raise and
San Juan Sailor at 1:37pm 09.06.08
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I recently purchased a 26S that has an older 15 hp Johnson. The motor is actually lighter than curre
Bad Obsession at 1:19pm 09.06.08
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Well, I had decided to riade Hanna out aboard my Catalina 30 at the dock to make sure things went ok
Scott On Eagles Wings at 11:45am 09.06.08
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Hello Mike C. are you out there? I know this is hard to belive but we are booking our vacation for
dlewis812 at 10:58am 09.06.08
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just replaced bottom gudgeon; would like to replace top. cant' find access to back plate on the top
Kelly at 10:19am 09.06.08
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I know there's been some discussion here about movies but wanted to pass along one that I just saw t
BaySailerBill at 8:46am 09.06.08
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Hi Guys, I know I don't own an Oday anymore, but I've learned tp rely on your knowledge to help m
rfrye1 at 8:40am 09.06.08
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I saw this in my latest Lats ' Atts magazine. Kinda fun and unique. ThoughtnI'd share it with the cr
Rob McClain at 7:25am 09.06.08
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Does anyone have experience with the "Scully-Fin" sail kit for use on an inflatable dinghy? It was
regor-123 at 7:04am 09.06.08
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After removing the teak and refinishing, what kind, if any adhesive/sealant is used between the wood
Cap'n Ron at 8:17pm 09.05.08
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The wooden motor mount on my 22' Macgregor snapped in two this weekend, (Motor running at full throt

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Stern rail seats
SoSound at 9:09am 10.04.21
I DIY'd a set of rail seats for our First 285 out of teak. On the 34, you'll need quite a large not
Sherwood sea. Water pump problem
OpaD at 9:07am 10.04.21
Try a small drop of Lock-Tite (the kind that doesn't set up permanently) in the keyway and see if th
Vision 32 side ports?
Rick D at 8:57am 10.04.21
IMHO, I would rethink the extra screws. You want a bond that will work and not leak. Dow 795 is the
Beneteau First 36.7 toe rails   (1)
Repeat at 8:56am 10.04.21
Will, I have changed the forward toe rail on 36.7 before, it has been fairly easy. Unfasten the nut
Question on a 'new' Hunter 40.5
Rick D at 8:52am 10.04.21
That's a pretty good list SandyFrank made. Having said that, our '94 we have owned for 22 years has
Any advice regarding bottom paint
Dale Haz at 8:21am 10.04.21
Thanks Jim, I am giving that some thought as I prefer to haul out every 3 years vs two while having
Flooded O'Day Mariner - Am I Crazy?   (1)
rgranger at 8:15am 10.04.21
Offer to haul it away if he pays you $500. oatlisting.com" and do a search with a max price of $300
Tiller "slop" thoughts
All U Get at 7:52am 10.04.21
Using a hole saw with a drill, you can make your own fender washers out of any material needed.
Halyard Loss
John Marrone at 7:42am 10.04.21
Thanks for the "Heads Up"
Best Fill for Drill and Tap
All U Get at 7:41am 10.04.21
I used some WestMarine Six-10 thickened epoxy to seal some holes and then re-drilled them. the Six
Halyard Loss
Leeward Rail at 7:37am 10.04.21
Like @Don S/V ILLusion says, a stopper knot is the thing. You got good practice for when you need t
Replace fuel stop cable with stop button
Claude L.-Auger at 7:35am 10.04.21
That's not generally true. It is true for most of the smaller diesels in sailboats that are based
Hitch ball size for Trail-Rite trailer for Catalina 18?
sail sfbay at 7:33am 10.04.21
Look for the manufacturers stamp or label of the correct trailer ball size on the coupler topside or
Stop wires slapping inside of mast?
All U Get at 7:31am 10.04.21
I was thinking about using a sort of air bladder to inflate and pin the tubing against the inside.
Solent Stay H36
chichiflys at 7:26am 10.04.21
You would still need to fasten this somewhere to the face of the mast and to provide running backst
Tiller "slop" thoughts
brobertson at 7:05am 10.04.21
I've had success making shims out of a plastic kitchen cutting board. They come in a variety of thic
Overheating issues, it can't be this hard!
odaydokay at 7:03am 10.04.21
OK, interesting. So flipping the discussion, if one is running at normal temps (within spec of Mfg)
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair
Williammiller100 at 7:03am 10.04.21
You may be able to rotate the motor mounts enough to drill new mounting holes. Another great idea.
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair
Williammiller100 at 7:02am 10.04.21
You might want to look into some of the threaded inserts that are designed to work with composite m
Halyard Loss
John Marrone at 6:58am 10.04.21
Yes, I assume it is like running a ground, you will at one point run aground and pull the main sail

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