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David Gourley at 4:21am 10.24.07
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I keep my boat moored in the Danvers river where the water is a mixture of salt and fresh water. Eve
jilm4 at 5:07am 10.24.07
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I had some friends pull apart my halyard winch during a sail the other day and I was wondering if an
Levin at 5:33am 10.24.07
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Hello everyone... Ok I have a quick question in regards to the yearly CA tax on boats and other v
Don Beavin at 5:34am 10.24.07
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Which would I rather have? They both look like excellent products. I am primarily sailing on a fairl
BradG at 5:49am 10.24.07
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Well after almost 6 months of hard work the Second Chance (her new name) is coming along. She broke
bffatcat at 7:14am 10.24.07
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I have a 1975 boat. At one time Im sure the boat was a cream color but now through years of fading
Rick D at 7:44am 10.24.07
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Best of luck to all of you. Marlyn and I plus the cat and dog are on our boat pending a return home
Barry at 8:06am 10.24.07
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We are buying a new main sail and are debating on using the existing Dutchman system or a stackpack
Bob at 8:07am 10.24.07
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I had a clogged water filter that was so full of mold (yuck) that my water pressure really dropped.
William6074 at 9:12am 10.24.07
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I would like to offer my sincerest thanks to those contributors offering their sage advise regarding
Russ at 9:25am 10.24.07
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Hello to all, My Cat 30 is hauled for some repairs and a bottom job right now. I am trying t
jabcoMac21 at 11:12am 10.24.07
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Present battery under the deck toward aft and very hard to get to for a recharge. Is there a better
jabcoMac21 at 11:08am 10.24.07
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I have a 4hp now that moves the boat nice, but have an older 18hp but a lot more weight. What is th
Russ at 12:19pm 10.24.07
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We have had Catalina's since the mid 70's. However, the 42 Hunter Passage 420 CC has a great layou
bobg17881 at 1:21pm 10.24.07
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Hi I'm new to sailing so bear with me. I am going to look at a Javelin (14) on Saturday morning and
Art Rumpf at 1:10pm 10.24.07
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Has anyone successfully installed a transom mounted traveler to their Oday 22? I'd rather not bisec
Capt Ron at 1:22pm 10.24.07
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Hello all 40.5 owners, I have a couple of questions in reference to this model. 1. what was the last
Casey13062 at 1:52pm 10.24.07
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Does anyone have or know of a (1) spreader and (2) spreader tips for O'DAY 272 mast?
Charles at 3:17pm 10.24.07
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Has anyone put in shore power on a 26M? Where is the best location to place the 30 amp connection go
Dan Garcia at 2:53pm 10.24.07
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Hello. I being new to sailing am tyring to piece together a boat given to me. So far this boat is

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Water in Engine Pan?
Tom J at 1:46pm 11.14.21
Second halyard stern hoisted dinghy
dlochner at 1:35pm 11.14.21
Hi Dave, hoping this gives you a better idea. Thank you. So long as the halyard is strong enough
Top Speed of the Flicka 20 (w/ Motor)
dlochner at 1:32pm 11.14.21
If the wind is blowing and there are 1-3 ft waves it will be faster to sail than motor. When passag
Water in Engine Pan?
AwwShucks at 1:08pm 11.14.21
And smells and consistency of water.
Water in Engine Pan?
AwwShucks at 1:00pm 11.14.21
WAAS or wasn't
Davidasailor26 at 1:00pm 11.14.21
Tom is close - GPS had a rollover of its dates a little while back. Like Y2K but with the dates in t
Forestay and furling genoa
chip veres at 12:56pm 11.14.21
That second hole in the forward chainplate is just there. Perhaps it can be used if the forestay is
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina
PaulK at 12:51pm 11.14.21
If the boat never left dry dock and has no engine, the yard must have some idea where they have put
Water in Engine Pan?
Tom J at 12:13pm 11.14.21
Could the white smoke be steam? The water could be from the raw water pump. Look for water at the
Its funny Friday!   (1)
leo310 at 12:12pm 11.14.21
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Wiring for electric winch - 2002 386
seadaddler at 11:48am 11.14.21
I got very lucky when WM would have Bogo sale on Lewmar winches every year and I saved even more by
Water in Engine Pan?
Benny17441 at 11:37am 11.14.21
If it is due, is due. Look at hoses and clamps. Does it smell like coolant or water?
Beneteau 331- Replace head
normant at 11:37am 11.14.21
Thanks again.
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina   (7)
rdmerhar at 11:14am 11.14.21
No engine, no steering wheel, slots cut near entrance and friend Ralph.
Beneteau 331- Replace head   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:12am 11.14.21
I am also considering replacing with a conventional Raritan. Excellent choice. I recently change
Add a battery
Richard19068 at 11:06am 11.14.21
In case of emergency the switch is temporarily set to Both to get the engine started and then ret
Beneteau 331- Replace head
normant at 11:00am 11.14.21
I agree I am also considering replacing with a conventional Raritan.
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina   (5)
rdmerhar at 10:59am 11.14.21
More pics, inside was stained and two long slots were cut by entry, maybe for lights. I used duct ta
Beneteau 331- Replace head
normant at 10:59am 11.14.21
I agree. I am also considering replacing with a conventional Raritan.
Beneteau 331- Replace head
Ralph Johnstone at 10:56am 11.14.21
Maybe the first question here should be WHY as opposed to a conventional, shall we say Raritan ? Ma

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