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What size anchor?? kenny b at 10:10am 06.02.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1086 So since some SOB stole my anchor and rode over the winter .....I need a new anchor. I know that I a
Are zinks needed on h23 in salt water lpolecat at 10:04am 06.02.08 Smaller Boats 3/857 I'm preparing an h23 to go coastal. Do I need to put zinks on the keel or motor? Thanks jim
Lifting a c22 fin keel with a hoist Steve at 11:51am 06.02.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2398 I have a question about lifting and launching a 1984 Catalina 22 with a fixed keel.Does anyone use
Hunter Vision Questions JerryG at 11:37am 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 10/1497 I looked at an 89 Hunter 32 Vision today that I am considering buying. This would be my first fixed
keel hairline crack Eric on board Selah at 11:14am 06.02.08 Big Boats 3/1029 We ran hard aground in a fast falling tide off a beach in Florida. Our Hunter 380 has a shoal, wing
What Size of Centerboard sheave ? charlotte at 1:03pm 06.02.08 Bristol 3/2943 We have a 32'sloop rig with a modified keel (3 1/2'draft) with centerboard. Our centerboard cable b
Sailing across Lake Michigan robbyd22 at 12:59pm 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 6/2002 I just recently purchased a 20ft oday sailboat and was wondering if that would be big enough to sail
Cockpit Question (something different) Dennis at 12:57pm 06.02.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/817 Here a different question. I have a 1979 O'Day 25. The cockpit has 3 opening lockers. A deeper lo
Rocna at WM Port Supply? WTF? newly anonymous at 12:56pm 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 50/4850 I'm looking at page 220 of the 2008 WM Port Supply catalog, where a Rocna 25 sells for $897.99. (Whi
Leaking chain plate Ron D at 12:51pm 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1394 1991 Hunter 28 my starboard chain plate is leaking water into to cabin, it doesn't look too difficul
Where can I get a new head and rear stay 4 a 26x? James Peake at 2:32pm 06.02.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1071 Performed the requisite pre sail inspection and found I have 2 broken wires at the top of my fore st
Diagonal ripple in main sail Brian D at 3:09pm 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 5/2005 This weekend I replaced the sail clips on the foot of my main sail. I also adjusted the out-haul to
Owner Profile???????????????????? seadaddler at 10:32pm 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 36/1924 I noticed that owners who come on this forum to ask for help go into the owner profile and register
Mainsheet Lock ffacts at 9:08pm 05.31.08 Smaller Boats 5/2091 I am concerned about the mainsheet lock on my hunter 260. In gusty conditions going to wind I have t
Cleaning between deck and hull (1) Meg at 11:08pm 05.31.08 Day Sailers 2/1072 Our boat has a drain on the centerboard housing to drain the area between the deck and the hull. We
Bilge cleaning advice needed BobM at 11:51pm 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 14/2675 Wow...the bilge design of my new (to me) S2 9.2A REALLY leaves something to be desired from a "green
Patching holes in centerboard housing (1) Meg at 11:32pm 05.31.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/847 While sanding the cabin yesterday, my husband and I uncovered several small holes in the centerboard
engine contol panel phoneman at 11:18pm 05.31.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1164 Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement engine control panel for my 1985 hunter 31?
bow sprit stay Jimm at 12:03am 06.01.08 Catalina 30 0/1132 I replaced the stay due to minor cracks in the stainless fittings and need to seal and tighten the l
Removing rub rail -Deck hull joint leaks Geoff at 2:53am 06.01.08 Big Boats 2/1516 Can I remove the rub rial myself?Hunter 340 2001 has a persistent leak in the aft cabin. After reb

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cabin drain screens Tally Ho at 3:18pm 05.07.21
RF Main Halyard coming out of the Mast Slot after winter outside storage CABixler at 3:11pm 05.07.21 [ Over the winter I usually tie a spare line to the bottom of the top swivel, and pull the swivel a
1984 H34 120vac circiut issues kappykaplan at 3:10pm 05.07.21 By any chance do you guys know what this is for (picture bellow). It is your speed indicator throu
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q Charles Erwin at 2:32pm 05.07.21 If you can't find one, you can make one from thin paper bag material. Just measured same. Factor
Movie Chase scene using sailing catamarans Muttondressedaslamb at 2:24pm 05.07.21 :snooze: More to the point, there are races for keel boats. The AC, on the other hand, was conceiv
1984 H34 120vac circiut issues (1) 1Gordo3 at 2:09pm 05.07.21 Wait. I meant to say the breaker to the receptacles not the cabin lights. I got confused because i h
Heads up... really ggrizzard at 1:30pm 05.07.21 Oh Gee, Where did I put that tin foil hat?
Hull Number JuanMarcos at 1:19pm 05.07.21 I found mine!!! Also painted. The State of Texas requires a picture of it when registering a boat
Hull Number JuanMarcos at 1:17pm 05.07.21 At least on mine. There is the order number painted there as well.
Can anyone recognize this boat? Captain Ron 18 at 1:05pm 05.07.21
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q Rick486 at 1:03pm 05.07.21 Could the lip seal be leaking? That is what happened to the water pump on my Hunter 386 Yanmar, wh
Solar wiring question (1) DArcy at 12:45pm 05.07.21 I'm in the process of re-wiring my DC distribution, including the solar panels. I put together this
1984 H34 120vac circiut issues Mike Oldak at 12:39pm 05.07.21 I'm not sure I followed everything you did but remember that the shore power comes in powers JUST TH
Tabbing cracked on the travel trailer just now SV_IdleHour at 12:34pm 05.07.21 That area of a boat is a relatively high stress area. Think about the times you crashed over a wave
1984 H34 120vac circiut issues 1Gordo3 at 12:32pm 05.07.21 Hey fellas, Thanks for the replies. I think i found the problem (with all you guys help).i pretty m
Movie Chase scene using sailing catamarans thinwater at 12:31pm 05.07.21 Personally, I would like to see the America's Cup races go back to the old 12 meter days. Not only
Movie Chase scene using sailing catamarans DArcy at 12:26pm 05.07.21 Personally, I would like to see the America's Cup races go back to the old 12 meter days. Not only
Tabbing cracked on the travel trailer just now dlochner at 12:25pm 05.07.21 Its the fresh water tank, that I don't use; a triangle that that makes the v berth bed That area
Flags dlochner at 12:23pm 05.07.21 Since they were your Grandfather's, it would be appropriate to display them in your home or office w
New Owner / Hull 355 / Top Top Mast Slug ? / Keel Hole / Cockpit cubby daryl.ramage at 12:10pm 05.07.21 My pop top is held by a wingnut on a bolt through a square piece like yours. The bottom bolt on your

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