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deadlight Ted Thompson at 8:50am 09.26.07 Smaller Boats 0/1804 Has anyone replaced the deck deadlight on the front of earlier Catalina sailboats (22,25 and 27)? Mi
Tuning the satnding rigging - 1994 Hunter 37.5 Van737 at 9:02am 09.26.07 Big Boats 3/1229 Is there a given procedure for tuning the standing rigging of the 1994 Hunter 37.5?Tension values?
Outboard Remote Control Relocation Mergatroid at 9:47am 09.26.07 Smaller Boats 5/1071 My outboard has no control on the handle, in fact, no handle. It is in a fixed position and the rem
3JH2-E Maintenance Van737 at 9:18am 09.26.07 Big Boats 4/1148 My 1994 Hunter 37.5 has a 3JH2-E Yanmar engine with 1400 hours. It has been service evry year except
Hoses and cracks shorty10709 at 9:52am 09.26.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1605 I had some serious odor coming from the holding tank area that I traced to the hose fittings. I rem
Buying a seidelmann 299 jeff108 at 10:27am 09.26.07 Seidelmann 6/6316 Hello to all,I am looking at purchasing a Seidelmann 299 and am curious about any blue water racin
Changing Manual toilets Doug at 10:11am 09.26.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 12/2215 My Jabsco manual head is six years old and in need of rebuilding. I was thinking of replacing it wi
water heater stevew at 10:49am 09.26.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1293 I have traced a slow leak back to my Force 10 water heater. Before I start this project does anyone
To Twist or Not Stephen K at 11:51am 09.26.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/2207 I have been using Don's sail trim guide and chart for about 1 year...it has really improved my saili
What Are Your Home Waters? Mergatroid at 8:48pm 09.24.07 Smaller Boats 17/1375 I thought it might be helpful and informative if the active members of this forum revealed the home
Mast steaming light troubleshooting saildude at 11:31pm 09.24.07 Smaller Boats 7/3583 I replaced the bulb in the mast/steaming light and it is not working. Checked the fuse and opened th
Running new wires - not as easy as it seemed Kevin C 26S at 9:55pm 09.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/823 I installed a stereo in my Mac26S, and was surprised to find out it is a lot tougher getting wires a
Holding tank fittings Scott B at 10:18pm 09.24.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1473 This weekends project is to finally get rid of the hose from the holding tank to the macerator that
Medevac Insurance Rick Webb at 11:47pm 09.24.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1234 I am part of a crew that is taking a cruise from here to Panama and back. We have six different legs
Endeavour 38/40? maccauley123 at 12:51am 09.25.07 Other Sailboats 1/1589 I am starting to shop around for my next boat and the Endeavour brand has really caught my eye. The
Newbie; Grounded causing temporary keel leak J.R. Bob Dobbs at 2:36am 09.25.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1467 Howdy folks,Total newbie here. Bought a 1983 25' Hunter last week with a friend, neither has sail
Race breadman at 2:23am 09.25.07 Day Sailers 1/1205 Race this weedend at Port Oliver Yacht Club. All are welcome and guanteed a good time. Check out the
Old MacGregor-Boats website Stan Breaux21640 at 1:47am 09.25.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1108 Can someone remind me where this site is, now? I know someone else is hosting the data these days.
Leak near stern (early C-27) Paul at 3:39am 09.25.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/1066
spinnaker pole Gary Sisson at 3:37am 09.25.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1017 I wish to obtain a spinnaker pole and am wondering if anyone can advise me as to length and diameter

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Turnbuckles - Navtec "Rigging screw" vs Open-Body ricksoth at 5:49pm 09.03.21 Thanks to the people that replied. My rigor tells me that the Navtec style will not work with the fu
NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 5:33pm 09.03.21 I'm not unfamiliar with this routine, I just don't like doing it on the transom in the water but, it
Marine Diesel vs Automotive Diesel WayneH at 5:29pm 09.03.21 The best diesel can I ever bought was from a company that went out of business because they were sue
Bilge pump placement on my H376. (2) Diablito at 4:35pm 09.03.21
Invest 99L (1) JamesG161 at 4:18pm 09.03.21 I really hope Jim's boat made out - just didn't need a repeat - Dam it. My boat is still undergoin
Does any one have the size and lengths of all the lines on a oday widgeon 1965 year lmddmc at 4:09pm 09.03.21 Thank You so much that is very helpful. Now I can order my lines
NOT buying H34 shemandr at 3:27pm 09.03.21 Yeah, you are obviously a glutton for punishment. Don't start with the power stuff now. ;)
Invest 99L shemandr at 3:09pm 09.03.21 Glad to hear from you Gulf guys. Sounds pretty bad. Regarding the ride it out vs. evacuate plan I
Hood 810 Roller Furler dmax at 2:12pm 09.03.21 Well, that's the best problem to have - good luck!
Hood 810 Roller Furler FredS at 1:43pm 09.03.21
Does any one have the size and lengths of all the lines on a oday widgeon 1965 year (1) Sunbird22358 at 1:36pm 09.03.21 Here are the specs for the Widgeon rigging, taken from my Expanded Owners Manual. The specs are actu
FreeJib Sail kappykaplan at 1:32pm 09.03.21 where are you located? Location: Hockessin, DE US
FreeJib Sail fred1diver at 12:23pm 09.03.21 where are you located?
Turnbuckles - Navtec "Rigging screw" vs Open-Body FastOlson at 12:02pm 09.03.21 Is it normal to replace all the turnbuckles when replacing the wire? Depending entirely on conditi
Turnbuckles - Navtec "Rigging screw" vs Open-Body FastOlson at 12:00pm 09.03.21 Just be sure that your "Navtec" rigging screws were replaced in the '80's factory recall. The early
Invest 99L JamesG161 at 11:58am 09.03.21 Last Hurricane Ida update... Record Rain Fall in New York City and New Jersey. Partially Flooded t
20 or 25 shaft length outboard sailboat outboard? FastOlson at 11:57am 09.03.21 I suggest a Yamaha Hi Thrust 8 or 10 hp, with the 25 inch leg. Different final gear ratio than the s
Aluminum vs SS bimini frames FastOlson at 11:52am 09.03.21 That cheap Alum. frame will corrode. When you or a crew member lurches and grabs onto it, there is r
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Eleven at 11:21am 09.03.21 That sounds like a fun project rgranger. You do that and I'll buy the keel from you :) Kidding aside
Aluminum vs SS bimini frames Tom J at 11:12am 09.03.21 Zombie thread comes back to life... That's some nice work there. Where would one go to find such

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