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caguy at 5:01pm 09.05.08
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This came up this weekend as a large motor cruiser tried to moor up single handed. While he tried to
cscott at 2:36pm 09.05.08
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After loading my 1993 26S onto the trailor, I noticed that the leading edge of the rear of the cente
Pirate_Property at 2:25pm 09.05.08
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Hey all, I am excited to say, I have just entered into a partial ownership on a 69 Ericson 23. My bu
Telis at 11:43am 09.05.08
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I need to replace cutless bearing on my Beneteau Oceanis 321 and need information how to replace it.
walt at 11:36am 09.05.08
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I used an adjustable outhaul on a windsurfer for years and it makes a big difference. I have a loose
JoshGray at 10:16am 09.05.08
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Some of you may be familiar with Skip Allan. He's an offshore sailboat racer with a penchant for win
dlewis812 at 10:13am 09.05.08
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getting ready to replace my bottom gudgeon on cat 25. anything special need to know?
walt at 9:40am 09.05.08
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Last year, the small marina at the lake I sail at put in some rental mooring balls. Im not sure how
sailaway78 at 9:27am 09.05.08
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I happened to stumble across this boat a few days ago. It is a CS 27. Owned by a lady who's husband
MaineDuckHunter at 9:25am 09.05.08
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Hello everyone.....I just bought a 17' Oday DaySailer this summer from a friend. Its in pretty roug
abk at 9:22am 09.05.08
11/2110
I discovered a big jib. I assume it's a Genoa Sail... It extends back past the side stays... Proble
Faster Horses at 9:11am 09.05.08
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I recently discovered how to remedy a wiggly rudder post on my O'Day 39 1984. Drop the rudder and wr
Faster Horses at 9:04am 09.05.08
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I need to locate a source of gelcoat for the off white- to - vanilla colored O'Day hull. I have an '
crakinator at 6:35am 09.05.08
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Hi, all. My wife and I are new sailors. Have been sailing about a year in an old 14 foot Puffer.
sailortonyb Allied Mis at 6:34am 09.05.08
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Projected Path
four sail at 5:49am 09.05.08
5/958
Hello Everyone My name is John and my Wife is Julie, we just purchased our Hunter 25.5 and
Dean5735 at 5:32am 09.05.08
5/1174
For those of us with CNG stoves, and the problem with getting the tanks refilled, I think the future
Paul Ouellette at 5:27am 09.05.08
7/1976
Alright fellow fun seekers, here's one for all of you... If you're like me (' I'll bet you can AL
BaySailerBill at 2:35am 09.05.08
3/1008
Can anyone help me ID what manufacturer made my roller furling? As you can see by the picture,
rednomad at 12:38am 09.05.08
9/3015
First I need thank those who have submitted owner reports of O'Day sailboats, especially the 25. I

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It's just idle chatter at this point, since John got it done already ... but I couldn't live with th
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Replacing that hose is on my list of things to do, but I also want to put tank level sensors on the
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dlochner at 3:18pm 02.02.22
Well , my well intentioned information is pretty useless. The posted photos don't seem to be smoky
Main Sheet line holder
shemandr at 3:12pm 02.02.22
Gotta agree. Horn cleat isn't good for a mainsheet. But classic boats sometimes have that and have
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Growl at 3:11pm 02.02.22
rgranger...........a Hunter 386 I purchased some time ago had 4 fishing pole holders on the stern r
Firefly battery issues
mermike at 3:09pm 02.02.22
Optimal is to have equal leads to common busbars. All positive cables the same length. All negatives
Screw clamp port lights
Growl at 3:06pm 02.02.22
Swabbing Maties!
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Growl at 3:05pm 02.02.22
Actually the rubber gaskets are in good shape, soaped rinsed and cleaned the 4 port lights and smear
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated
garymalmgren at 3:03pm 02.02.22
Well , my well intentioned information is pretty useless. The posted photos don't seem to be smoky
To oil or varnish?!
Growl at 2:57pm 02.02.22
Depends on whether you like to sail or do woodworking ... Personally, if I saw those badly checked
Raising the Mast
Tater at 2:57pm 02.02.22
They are anodized and they cost about a dollar.
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stickinthemud57 at 2:53pm 02.02.22
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Cypressman at 2:33pm 02.02.22
Update on PSS shaft seal . I hauled the boat and pulled the bellows from the shaft tube and the bell
mast raising
stickinthemud57 at 2:31pm 02.02.22
Boat yoga. LOL. Pay dirt! This link contains a photo that shows the backstay arrangement, which app
Raising the Mast
Tater at 2:28pm 02.02.22
Once-upon-a-time, I could have fabricated stays. I hope mine last a while. Someone suggested PTO pi
Raising the Mast
stickinthemud57 at 2:15pm 02.02.22
That makes perfect sense as long as you can get proper tension. I would try to make it work without
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jssailem at 2:03pm 02.02.22
I wouldn't have an Espar heater, If you lived in the Tropics. Problem solved... No need for the iP
Single handing
Davidasailor26 at 1:57pm 02.02.22
Will mounting a transducer "in Hull" still enable you to use all the functions? I bought a Garmin

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