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Kevin at 9:01am 08.03.08
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I've never reefed my O'day 23 and don't know quite how. I'm only in month #3 of sailing and have se
Landsend at 8:39am 08.03.08
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I am Mrs. Landsend and I was really surprised by some of your reactions to the H20 posting. The way
Dick1505 at 8:20am 08.03.08
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How does it do against other boats? Which keel and steering do you have? How does it do against olde
Doghouse at 7:28am 08.03.08
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The new boat I am getting has an electric windless. I have never had one before, and I am sure the
Kjoe at 6:42am 08.03.08
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this is my firts boat over 14" and there is a lot of new stuff to me. sorry if this is a dumb quest
Kjoe at 6:37am 08.03.08
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I just bought a 67 (i think) venture 21 the trailer that came with it looks like some one took an ol
scotty at 10:12pm 08.02.08
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hello, i recently purchased an 83 27 hunter. it is not a tall rig, and has a 1gm yanmar. one of
AB at 9:46pm 08.02.08
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Hello, I am looking for a trailer sailboat to take out with my family, and would like advice on siz
Mike B. at 9:38pm 08.02.08
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I pinched the electrical connector that connects from the mast lights to the deck connection on my 1
NCNoviceCouple at 9:16pm 08.02.08
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I realize that this is merely a cosmetic issue, but it's important to the Admiral. What are some of
Sam Krawczyk at 7:53pm 08.02.08
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I am thinking of buying a 35' O'Day for the Caribbean. Is it a good choice ? any pro's and con's wou
Chris Orr at 7:09pm 08.02.08
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I traced the leak in my fresh water system to the hot water tank and have decided to replace it. Af
Mark Remington at 6:41pm 08.02.08
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My 4 hp Suzuki outboard stalls while I'm coming into the marina. All I do is pump the bulb and it s
howard at 5:06pm 08.02.08
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If anyone knows of an availbale trailer for a hunter '27 I'd like to rent or buy so I can haul my bo
James'n'Melissa at 5:00pm 08.02.08
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Hello. Brand new to boating, much less sailing. We live along the Salem River in NJ, and just bought
breadman at 3:58pm 08.02.08
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Well Tim have we thought about the Race next Saturday at Loisville? Hope theres lots of wind.
rob at 3:52pm 08.02.08
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Of late, my main has jammed repeatedly. Usually, I can work the system back-and-forth, push and pul
shorty at 1:29pm 08.02.08
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I am looking to clean up the rat's nest otherwise known as my breaker panel. In looking to accommod
Wayne at 1:29pm 08.02.08
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I am replacing the teak and holly sole in my cabin with 1/4" teak and holly ply. I have been advise
Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 12:00pm 08.02.08
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I have a friend who has a 37 CSY cutter. It has a full keel and is a great blue water boat. The sa

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First time out of the water in 8 years   (2)
SailingLoto at 2:22pm 01.23.22
About half sanded down. Looks like I will have a few small repairs, but nothing major
Cruising Wobbly and lessons in seamanship - crossing the Wash.
jssailem at 1:49pm 01.23.22
I look forward to seeing that video! MeTo :plus:
Raymarine depth transducer
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 1:43pm 01.23.22
I cut the cable when installing a new DST-800 transducer. Used marine grade heat shrink connectors,
Starter or battery
Light air at 1:18pm 01.23.22
Starter. I pulled it from the motor and I'll get it rebuilt this week.
Looking at a 81 cherubini 30
dlochner at 1:17pm 01.23.22
well, it's a good thing I got to go see my dad as the boat is 4 hours away, the only good thing on
Buyer's or Seller's market?
dlochner at 1:13pm 01.23.22
Same question comes up all the time in the truck and rv market. Hard to say with a depreciable asse
Looking at a 81 cherubini 30
fred1diver at 1:07pm 01.23.22
well, it's a good thing I got to go see my dad as the boat is 4 hours away, the only good thing on t
Buyer's or Seller's market?
sail sfbay at 1:03pm 01.23.22
Same question comes up all the time in the truck and rv market. Hard to say with a depreciable asset
Buyer's or Seller's market?
dlochner at 1:00pm 01.23.22
It is a seller's market. Prices for used boats are high and good used boats are hard to find.
Cruising Wobbly and lessons in seamanship - crossing the Wash.
dLj at 12:55pm 01.23.22
Cross the Irish channel I look forward to seeing that video! dj
O'Day Sprite Rudder.   (1)
sail sfbay at 12:52pm 01.23.22
Oil shortage
rgranger at 12:38pm 01.23.22
Thus my engine is Gluten free. Gluten free, chemical free, organic, rain forest aligned, and respo
Raymarine depth transducer
Hello Below at 12:20pm 01.23.22
If I were to replace my Raymarine ST40 Depth transducer, can I cut the existing cable and join the
Raymarine depth transducer   (1)
sail sfbay at 12:06pm 01.23.22
Pretty sure you can as advised by Airmar when I purchased a replacement Airmar speed transducer that
I purchased stock in ITW (maker of Plexus) ... Now What?   (7)
Scuppers at 12:00pm 01.23.22
Update: I have repaired several cracks with a Locktite brand MMA adhesive called "Plastic Bonder".
Cruising Wobbly and lessons in seamanship - crossing the Wash.
wobbly at 10:30am 01.23.22
Nice outing. Looks like the right weather would be important. Where do they go next???!! Cross th
Hunter 410 clutch mounting
sailing gal at 10:11am 01.23.22
The question is whether there is an alum backing plate molded into the fiberglass. Going to install
Cruising Wobbly and lessons in seamanship - crossing the Wash.
ifmdalvey at 9:42am 01.23.22
Having had a weeks holiday on a narrow boat, i feel equipped to tell the origin of the name Wobbly.

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