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Where to install bilge pump on O'Day 25 Tito C. at 10:11am 07.31.08 Day Sailers 1/1478 I just bought a 1982 25' O'Day. The boat is in pretty good shape for it's age. I am getting ready to
What spare parts to carry? PrincessoftheLake at 10:11am 07.31.08 Big Boats 4/1193 What spare parts would be recommended to carry on board (Lake Superior Cruising)our 1995 Hunter 40.5
Boat gelcoat polishing topic jviss at 9:05am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 50/6260 This question, or series of questions is perhaps most appropriately directed to MainSail, since he h
what is this? LordNelson at 8:50am 07.31.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/855 can anyone tell me what this is, what it goes to, and maybe what it's worth?
What is this? LordNelson at 8:46am 07.31.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/778 This was given to me as I have a sailboat but I do not know what it is. Does anyone know what is is,
What is it? LordNelson at 8:40am 07.31.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/917 This was given to me but i don't know what it is. does any know what it might be and to what size bo
fuel stain on hull bernie at 7:58am 07.31.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1334 does anyone know of a good product where to help remove a small fuel stain from my catalina 309? it
zincs Bob at 7:21am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 18/1232 Has anyone experienced problems with the Chinese zincs? This Spring, all of the outlets had only the
Lewmar Opening Ports Dennis Honeycutt at 7:16am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1611 I know there has been a lot posted about opening ports but I can't find anything in the archives. M
Clean for a few days Rick Sylvester at 6:35am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1088 after eight days of grueling labor. Oh well, it was good while it lasted.
Chesapeake Questions bffatcat at 6:33am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1039 As a New England sailor I usually cruise the coast of Maine or Cape Cod and the Islands Ive never b
Clean for a few days Rick Sylvester at 6:31am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 0/927 after eight days of grueling labor. Oh well, it was good while it lasted.
Broke the rudder on our 222 O'Day Chuck R at 4:47am 07.31.08 Ask An Oday Owner 22/2407 My brother and I were on a broad reach after a good start on our Wed evening race last night. We ha
1980 Hunter 33 port side leak Tony Z at 4:24am 07.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1382 We have a big time deck leak that I just can't seem to find the source of. The end result is rain
Broken seacock !!!! What to do Tony Z at 4:10am 07.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/2121 The handle of the raw water seacock on our 1980 Hunter 33 has come off. I know it can be remo
Portlights on H-260 Hogan at 3:49am 07.31.08 Smaller Boats 1/1149 Has anyone updated the older H-260's by adding portlights like the newer models have? Do those portl
Racing Sails - Affordable Manufacturers Karri at 3:26am 07.31.08 Ask All Sailors 4/915 My husband and I got into racing on my friends 36" Beneteau. It performs very well however his inven
AC/DC Switch Panel Mystery Switch! - 84 Hunter 31 reserche at 12:29am 07.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1361 Okay - I have a mystery switch on the AC/DC Switch Panel - on my 84 Hunter 31. All the switches ar
Hunter 25 Mark H at 11:19pm 07.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/875 newbie sailor...are there any Hunter 25 with water ballast/centerbaord mods? txs in advance Would
RL 24 Mark H at 10:01pm 07.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1434 Im looking for the rigth first boat.Has anyone here heard of or sailed the RL24 sailing sloop. It i

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mast separated from hull (1) Sunbird22358 at 10:33pm 01.01.22 On the 1982 DS II the mast is hinged on a fitting attached to the "stump" of the mast, which is then
Coupling removal justsomeguy at 9:05pm 01.01.22 It's a great service! I'll go back for parts, for sure! That's what they're counting on. Autozone
A lost art: Conserving ice. Benny17441 at 8:30pm 01.01.22 I live aboard each season, and run my fridge 24/7. The boat and fridge are 2003 vintage, and my 32
New to Hunter Owner Forum - 1984 37c (1) Johnb at 8:04pm 01.01.22 I had that exact same issue when we acquired our HC 37 back in 1999. I removed the old tank by acce
How do I take this apart? Crusty Ol Salt at 7:51pm 01.01.22 In that case, I respectfully bow out. Good Luck
Chapman's Piloting Publication JamesG161 at 7:22pm 01.01.22 my favorite birthday cake today, a rum cake, Cajun Rum Cake? Might make your new knee more Wobble
New to Hunter Owner Forum - 1984 37c sail sfbay at 7:18pm 01.01.22 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! No, but happy to look at it as I live in Benicia, albeit It
Beneteau 411 plans or CAD file sail sfbay at 6:48pm 01.01.22 CAD drawings are proprietary. Suggest scanning your cockpit companionway top. That is what I had d
Airmar ST800 Speed Transducer Issue Davidasailor26 at 6:43pm 01.01.22 The replacement paddle wheel should fix it. Either that or something was stuck around the wheel keep
Coupling removal MitchM at 6:26pm 01.01.22 On my nauticat 321 i had to replacea bent p shaft. The coupler was a centa. The centa website had co
A lost art: Conserving ice. MikeHoncho at 6:23pm 01.01.22 Sounds like the SS liner that is screwed to the bottom of the countertop is a significant heat sink.
Winter Cruising Question Kings Gambit at 6:23pm 01.01.22 Keep an eye on the forecast if you plan on anchoring in Drayton Harbor. Very exposed to a southerly
How do I take this apart? Dr. D at 6:05pm 01.01.22 Put the top in a vice. Grab the screw threads with a vice grip pliers and push towards the edges.
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric MikeHoncho at 5:58pm 01.01.22 I would think you would have to go with Lipos or equivalent due to weight issues and lacking of stor
Suggestions 4 East Coast scenic spots Crusty Ol Salt at 5:45pm 01.01.22 Here are some in Virginia. Assateague & Chincoteague coastal barrier islands lighthouse, ponies and
Chapman's Piloting Publication kloudie1 at 5:08pm 01.01.22 Well @kloudie1 for dang sure.... By the way.. Happy Birthday tomorrow Claude. Jim... Thanks muc
A lost art: Conserving ice. Tom J at 4:49pm 01.01.22 Full time cruisers are now using lithium battery banks charged by solar panels with sophisticated c
Just committed to a "new boat" (1) Light air at 4:44pm 01.01.22 Thank you! It came down to that boat or a 20' O'Day. The O'Day is on a trailer but my Honda CRV wo
Inflatable tender Boomer2it at 4:42pm 01.01.22 I purchased a Mercury 4 cycle 2.5hp this past season for my soft bottom achilles rollup 8.5 ft. it's
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Crazy Dave Condon at 4:33pm 01.01.22 Hunter started in 1974. The early Hunters had a lot less room, so placement of batteries would be

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