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Vitger at 7:19am 04.10.08
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Gentlemen! I am sure this has been extensively discussed already. The problem is as you probably we
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Am I the only O'day 28 owner out there with six opening ports? All of the other 28's I have seen hav
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Goog morning everybody! I would like to have an idea how to repair my joint of keel on my Catalina 2
Alan at 7:02am 04.10.08
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A class action law suit was brought to Federal District Court in California representing boat owners
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I have just replaced my Racor filter ' engine filter on my M25xp. I have an electric fuel pump, raI
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My son and I are refurbishing a 1978 Oday widgeon. needs wood seat rail specs and info. MIssing head
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As I plan for my retirement I think keeping my current boat, a 1981 25 hunter Cherubini, might be fi
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We just received a note from Hunter that their site (http://www.huntermarine.com) will be down for t
venture rick at 1:39am 04.10.08
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ok this is anouther one for my dads boat. The pivot bolt has a slight bend in it probably from a nea
travis at 6:47am 04.10.08
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greetings. i recently purchased a dinghy class sailboat called a Dolphin Sr. It is 14' 5". the f
Brian D at 6:21am 04.10.08
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This was some time ago, but after reading the thread about the cruising couple who arrived in Austra
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Hi, I own a beautiful Cal-29 (no.3 hull) up here on the west coast of Vancouver Island, we get alot
sailaway78 at 6:02am 04.10.08
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I have a boat which has a flat bilge and no sump. It is virtually impossible to get all the water ou
Randy Jarrell at 8:53am 04.10.08
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Lost the pin from my halyard shackle. Does anyone know of a source that sells the pin without buying
bob at 9:32am 04.10.08
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we're planning to buy one for the kids to play with at multi-day anchors but I'm not sure how I'd to
Karin at 10:13am 04.10.08
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I am looking at buying a 1988 O'day 302 and am wondering what anyone who has owned one or has one th
TheGreatEscape at 10:27am 04.10.08
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Hello all, we have recently purchased a 1983 Hunter 34 and are new to sailing. One of the things th
saberlin at 11:52am 04.10.08
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I am looking to purchase an Oday in this size range and I am confused between the models 30, 302, 31
Geoff Kloster at 11:47am 04.10.08
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Refitting my boat. 3 years ago removed the steering pedestal and all cables. Now installing a new on
John Lester at 12:12pm 04.10.08
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I am with my Father putting new sails and motor on our Mariner. We can not agree on the the minum 6

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Blister on Rudder
dmax at 11:55am 11.16.21
Drain now as everyone says - you'll also want to find out how the water is getting in the rudder and
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question
DeniseO30 at 11:52am 11.16.21
38 year old fuel tank! Almost guaranteed you have an inch of sludge in the bottom, clogged fuel pic
US SPARS Question   (1)
joker460 at 11:37am 11.16.21
Beneteau parts site doesen't have it? No, it's a part specifically for UsSpars.
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question
DayDreamer41 at 11:27am 11.16.21
You should check the fuel pickup tube for pinholes as well, the old pickup tubes were made of copper
Worth the Cutter Rig?
Boomer2it at 11:20am 11.16.21
I have been thinking of installing a temporary forestay for more options in heavy weather for better
Maryland Macgregor 26 trial?
sail sfbay at 11:18am 11.16.21
Rent a MacGregor 26 for $125 for 4 hours here: Rent a MacGregor Yachts Macgregor 26 in Harpswell, ME
Blister on Rudder
sail sfbay at 11:12am 11.16.21
Water in the rudder is only a problem if you get hard freezes. Drill and drain solves that one. Fill
Blister on Rudder
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:11am 11.16.21
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question
Capt Robbie at 11:10am 11.16.21
Yard tech suggest to change both fuel filters again, even though they only have less then 20 hours
Worth the Cutter Rig?
sail sfbay at 10:58am 11.16.21
Blister on Rudder
Justin_NSA at 10:53am 11.16.21
I'm no expert but I would open it now. Then you have all that time for it to dry out before you repa
Winter Jackstands and Blocking
Morgan donor at 10:49am 11.16.21
Yards typically charge for each stand used. But it would be wise (in my opinion) to add more stands
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15
Dalliance at 10:42am 11.16.21
There are two drain valves on the 2QM15 that you can use if you still have raw water cooling. The o
US SPARS Question
cymeyer at 10:23am 11.16.21
Finally they got back to me. Looks like I'm on my own. I'll have to make the part. Beneteau parts
Add a battery
jssailem at 10:04am 11.16.21
I agree with @Scott T-Bird the Balmar SG200 is a great monitor. They are a bit expensive, but a goo
Worth the Cutter Rig?
jssailem at 9:44am 11.16.21
I think I'll order the 150% soon. New sails make your boat feel new. Better to order and enjoy tha
Add a battery
Scott T-Bird at 9:36am 11.16.21
Does anyone think it odd that the battery charger appears to be on (indicator is glowing) but the b
pss dry shaft and vent line on H 41?
gfrazzle at 8:50am 11.16.21
Valerio, I like Mainsail's setup better- saves having to occasionally empty the water bottle.
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question
Benny17441 at 8:41am 11.16.21
Any valve clatter? Check the engine valves lash. It would really help if you advised about Max R

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