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MattN at 12:12pm 06.24.07
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I have Standard Speed/Log and Depth Insturments on my boat ant they both seem to work but you can ha
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My GPS does not work. I get a "No Fix" message on the repeater at the helm station. My system consis
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Fuel prices are sky-rocketing. Greenhouse gasses are a legitimate concern for the future of our pla
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Alan, you mentioned you set up a mast head spinnaker, obviously added a larger spinnaker, etc. How i
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I am a new owner of a 1979 Oday 23. I am also a Lightning sailor and on the lightning we have speci
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My boat is fitted with a Navman Wind 3100 wind instrument. It can no longer tell the differenc betwe
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I'm looking for a little help. Need to get some assistance getting the instructions on how to rig my
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how much water do you take on in a given time in your bilge while at dock or mooring? In addition wh
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Hi All, I need to get up in the mast to replace bulbs for either the deck light or the steaming ligh
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Anyone know how to contact Gas Systems Inc who were the manufacturers of the three burner CNG stoves
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how much rake should my mast have pre and post tunning???
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My 10 year old Apelco VHF radio that came with my boat has finally died. Has anyone else been able t
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I am looking at buying a Hunter 37 Cutter 1980 model to refurbish. The boat is in the water but need
scottish at 2:19am 06.23.07
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Sailors.... So i have quite a leak since i started running my yanmar engine.....Im guessing th
Pat at 4:08am 06.23.07
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and sailcover. Can you recommend any good vendors in the Chicago area.? My Sunbrella and Isinglass a
Mac at 4:11am 06.23.07
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add a second forestay to a Mac 25? I'm thinking of adding one so if the first one broke I would hav
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Hello All, I would need the measurements (cut, foot, leech and luff) for the standard roller furlex

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Genoa track for O'Day 25 or 26
Project_Mayhem at 3:07pm 03.13.21
Yes, a stopper knot is a must. I assume you put one in the sheet a few feet away from the end of the
Genoa track for O'Day 25 or 26
Ward H at 3:01pm 03.13.21
Yep, I put a stopper knot at the end of all my jib sheets and most other lines that may run through
Engine coolant valve and water heater
Mechone at 3:00pm 03.13.21
I'm pretty sure that's a bleed valve, screwing in opens and allows flow of coolant or air out. Had
Soft wood along bottom of bulkhead - how bad is this, how to approach?
Project_Mayhem at 2:59pm 03.13.21
I'm guessing you could push a screwdriver halfway through the black parts of that bulkhead. I'm not
Genoa track for O'Day 25 or 26
Project_Mayhem at 2:52pm 03.13.21
The tracks were there when I bought the boat three years ago. If you look carefully, you can see whe
Will 5200 and painted surface?
Leeward Rail at 2:48pm 03.13.21
If I recall correctly, 5200 is heat sensitive and when warm will soften. That may make it a poor ch
America's Cup
Michael Davis at 2:35pm 03.13.21
I thought the Kiwi start for day 3 race 2 was brilliant. Yes, and it was the first race that they
America's Cup
DArcy at 2:29pm 03.13.21
Or would that be too much like Demolition Derby? Yes, it probably would. They seem to be a lot mor
Will 5200 and painted surface?
Davidasailor26 at 2:27pm 03.13.21
You might be able to put thickened epoxy in a plastic bag, cut the corner, and have your helper sque
America's Cup
Michael Davis at 1:57pm 03.13.21
To me the problem with match racing is that if you win the start you have complete control of the co
Its funny Friday!
31seahorse at 1:16pm 03.13.21
The Nautical Form of that joke: I told my wife I wanted a Viking funeral. Recently she has been
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area
mermike at 1:13pm 03.13.21
Not impossible with this boat, but not likely.
Its funny Friday!
dLj at 1:08pm 03.13.21
I told my wife I wanted to be cremated. She made an appointment for Tuesday. Hhahaha... Reminds m
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area
dLj at 1:05pm 03.13.21
dj - I appreciate the reference. It is both thorough and educational. However, the total for the S
Engine coolant valve and water heater
Tally Ho at 12:45pm 03.13.21
looks like if you cut the cable tie off holding it to the other howe, you could left that valve up t
Will 5200 and painted surface?
dlochner at 12:43pm 03.13.21
That's a option too. But I have no plans to ever remove it. It will support a diesel heater and wa
Its funny Friday!
justsomeguy at 12:25pm 03.13.21
I told my wife I wanted to be cremated. She made an appointment for Tuesday.
Florida
Hydro Therapy at 12:23pm 03.13.21
My wife and I moved to St Augustine Florida from NJ 5 months back. I know your interested in the wes
Furling systems questions.
Tally Ho at 12:20pm 03.13.21

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