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best ladder for a M26S gjmoore2 at 7:06am 04.09.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1163 I want to mount a ladder on the stern. Has anyone found a good ladder for the stern?
Touble with new centerboard pendant? Keith at 6:20am 04.09.08 Ask An Oday Owner 18/1234 I am replacing the centerboard pendant. I got a new one from D'R but it is hanging on the clevis pin
traveling question for sailers dressedingreen at 8:28am 04.09.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1457 hi,i live on the obx of nc,i want to sail to florida and then to the carribean,now my question is ho
Rudder Shaft Slipped Down Norse at 9:29am 04.09.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1349 My 1980 Hunter 30 rudder shaft has slipped and left me with two problems. The first is holding the
Through hull valve? steve201 at 9:09am 04.09.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1909 Stupid question>>Just purchased a 96 catalina 30. Im the manuel it says to shut the through hull va
heat exchanger zinc RussT1950 at 11:23am 04.09.08 Catalina 30 4/1612 Hello to all, I tried to replace th pencil zinc on my 89 Cat 30. I removed the screw on th
Alcohol stoves suds22334 at 11:07am 04.09.08 Ask All Sailors 18/4827 Thinking of buying a new stove and oven combo . the brand name is Origo from Dometic .Has any one us
Search Party Nice N Easy at 10:47am 04.09.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1359 Got a UPS box today, containing a brand new S1 autopilot. Just finished reading the installation ma
Cracked Corian Sea Sharp at 11:31am 04.09.08 Big Boats 5/2061 Went down to the boat (on the hard) this morning. It's been a very long and cold winter here in the
main circuit breaker replacements a/c & d/c 40' legend brandon at 12:15pm 04.09.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1599 i am rewiring my boat, and im having trouble when im looking for replacements for the main ac ' dc b
rudder post boblitbird at 12:41pm 04.09.08 Catalina 30 1/1270 water is overflowing the fiberglass collar around the rudder post in the interior of the boat behind
Capri 22 Spinnaker Sheave Macklin at 12:59pm 04.09.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1119 I am looking to find a sheave for my 1997 Capri 22.
Laying up Fiberglass seth at 1:04pm 04.09.08 Ask All Sailors 4/4502 I have my bulkheads ready to go. I just need to get the tabs in place. I read about de- waxing the f
Laying up Fiberglass seth at 10:27am 04.09.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1110 I have my bulkheads ready to go. I just need to get the tabs in place. I read about de- waxing the f
58 C30 pencil zinc Jay at 10:27am 04.09.08 Catalina 30 2/1131 Does anyone know the size of the pencil zinc for an 84 Catalina 30, I want to say it's 1/8 x somethi
Single Handed Cruising Liam at 9:49am 04.09.08 Ask All Sailors 34/2858 I am at the point of being ready to take the plunge and go cruising. I am retiring at age 58 (next y
Sandpiper 565 1980 : New owner Qs mangler at 9:30pm 04.06.08 Other Sailboats 1/1395 Hello,Just bought a 1980 Sandpiper. Here are the questions I have:1 The trailer has 840 pound ti
Thread tracker problem Ken Palmer at 9:52pm 04.06.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1185 Phil, I have noticed that if I reply to a post, and check the square "add to thread tracker" box, no
cutless bearing CJSand at 10:42pm 04.06.08 Pearson 0/1343 I need to order a new cutless bearing for my P-303 and am not sure of the outsidediameter. Would l
Compressed Natural Gas linda&chris at 11:13pm 04.06.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1299 Does anyone know where we can get refills of compressed natural gas in the Georgian Bay or Barrie, O

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Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 1:24am 12.13.21 Thanks Ward, experience is the best teacher. The boat is in Tuckerton N J, Dockiside Cafe & Marina o
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. (1) Mechone at 9:04pm 12.12.21 Your YM wasn't made until 2004 and produces max hp @3200 RPM as per Yanmar. The OP if he even has a
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 8:41pm 12.12.21 Your vents are a different type than mine. Where yours are flush to the hull, mine stand proud of
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:39pm 12.12.21 My winter/spring project this year started with simply rewiring the mast and adding a foredeck ligh
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:34pm 12.12.21 The Blue Seas Dual Circuit Switch is not for everyone. Here's why: AGM Battery Issues and the Blu
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:29pm 12.12.21 The ACR does not need a 2/0 cable, way over kill. This is true although if the ACR is placed ri
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use JamesG161 at 8:06pm 12.12.21 Remember your ET is only needed when your other rudder control is Broken or not functional. I teste
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? Ward H at 7:20pm 12.12.21 Jimmy, I had an 82 O'day 25. Common problems in O 25's and I'm sure should also be checked in O 26'
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Terry Cox at 7:03pm 12.12.21 One question. Knowing that you love to sail solo, pretty much doing all the sailing work on the boa
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch (1) DArcy at 6:19pm 12.12.21 I drew a similar setup but I wired the ACR to the battery side of the starter switch so it will char
Replacing Original yellow bilge hose on O'day 28 1985 BKParks at 6:18pm 12.12.21 Thank you all very much, very much appreciated. Sounds like I have my work cut out for me.
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. Davidasailor26 at 6:07pm 12.12.21
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use jssailem at 5:48pm 12.12.21 exercising a MOB rescue plan. Never done one, but have a mental plan on what to do. That is a good
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 5:29pm 12.12.21 To close this out, I used Quicksilver 80/90 outboard gearbox oil. I opened the plug on the side of
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 5:06pm 12.12.21 I also have an on/off switch between my start battery and the starter, but I have disconnected the
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch heritage at 4:44pm 12.12.21 I also have an on/off switch between my start battery and the starter, but I have disconnected the a
Removing centerboard? Ingram at 4:42pm 12.12.21 I have seen this post before. At issue is the cost of saving a buck sacrificing damage to the boat
Outboard size for 23.5 Joe at 4:28pm 12.12.21 Tohatsu Sailpro 6hp would be the perfect choice. Hi thrust prop, long/xlong shaft, 12 volt chargin
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Terry Cox at 4:09pm 12.12.21 You should try it the next time you're on the boat. Agree, Don, a must do. Same with exercising a
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 4:01pm 12.12.21 I've found that using little kids in boats is absolutely vital in many cases. Why child labour was

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