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Nick8473 at 1:00am 09.18.07
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I need your help. I have recently acquired an O`Day 26, which was built in 1984. The pump out waste
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Some modifications are over the edge of acceptability - this one is probably in that category althou
Persy at 3:36am 09.18.07
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I have a 420 and bent a stanchion to about a 30% angle an inch up from the base. What is the best w
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Somebody on another thread mentioned how nice it would be to put a face to some of the names we keep
AndréL at 3:57am 09.18.07
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I have a H34 1983, I've read many articles in the archives regarding cold start thats goes well and
Gary8065 at 5:09am 09.18.07
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I have a 1986 Catalina 27. I would like to remove the old holding tank which is under the v-berth an
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I am making a trailer for a Hunter 30 1978 and was wondering if all the Hunter 30 1974-1984 have the
Monica at 6:03am 09.18.07
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I keep my 25 swing keel Catalina in the marina year round, Do i need to zinc? I was chatting with so
Kevin at 8:08am 09.18.07
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I have an Oday Mariner 2+2. My question is that everytime I step up and lower the mast there seems
don at 8:29am 09.18.07
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Ok heres the deal.... In the past I have had some sailing experiance, but mostly in small boats. We
Aldo at 8:36am 09.18.07
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What's the story on trailering and roller furling? I know that when I trailer my C-22 without rolle
Joe Mullee at 8:40am 09.18.07
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Thanks to everyone who has helped me with my engine problem. I have a new list of things I will chec
Mergatroid at 9:43am 09.18.07
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The specs show the hull speed of 6.4, is that knots? MPH would be aprox 7.36, sound about right?
Yes Dear at 9:51am 09.18.07
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My forestay was sheered off by the Jib Furler! The boat is only 5 months old. Luckily she was at po
Kevin C 26S at 8:34am 09.18.07
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Hi, I got my new chartplotter/depth finder and it comes with a transom mount transducer. I know it
Persy at 8:32am 09.18.07
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My generator (Northern Lights) has black smoke coming out of the exhaust. I have had some problems
Peter Reynolds at 11:16am 09.18.07
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Hi, Still searching for information on upgrades to my new boat. I am looking to add a traditional
brian herr at 11:25am 09.18.07
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I'm loking for an owners manual and a stern railing for my 1990 mac 26d. Any help would be appreci
Alan Pond at 10:23am 09.18.07
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Had the boat since last Feb. Sailed her to NOLA and the Lectrasan in the aft head was new to me, so
oday27jfc at 10:16am 09.18.07
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Anybody know the Original Manufacture and or who to use as a replacement?

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sail sfbay at 11:49am 10.31.21
Ditto Terry Cox.............I also like my fixed three blade propeller (photo below) on my Hunter 46
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Ralph Johnstone at 11:25am 10.31.21
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Ralph Johnstone at 11:15am 10.31.21
A 50/50 mixture of AF and water is a better heat transfer fluid than straight water, Maybe you mi
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Hayden Watson at 11:06am 10.31.21
Hayden, you mentioned you used G Flex epoxy externally, one of the reasons given was it stuck to pl
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta
kappykaplan at 10:54am 10.31.21
Slow and steady. You'll be ready to go next spring, Jim.
Hunter 49 Variprop
Terry Cox at 10:54am 10.31.21
A lot of money for a half knot. I really like our three blade fixed. Plenty of speed, highly maneuve
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Terry Cox at 10:50am 10.31.21
May have to go for a drive. Thank you. You're welcome. That was a couple of years ago. The boat wa
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JamesG161 at 10:37am 10.31.21
After a "Gentle" Push on the Yard, we finally started moving forward on the Fiberglass work again.
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Georgedoyle at 10:32am 10.31.21
I have a 21 R 18, which works well under power.
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MikeHoncho at 10:17am 10.31.21
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MikeHoncho at 10:04am 10.31.21
There was a filter container from the 70's, that let you put a roll of toilet paper in the containe
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Davidasailor26 at 9:55am 10.31.21
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jssailem at 9:05am 10.31.21
Currently running the three blade fixed What type of "Fixed Blade" prop do you have? I have had 2
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When we got to Auckland, NZ we knew no one and had no idea of where to find a slip as we were told (
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I have a Blue Sea 5006 fuse holder like this one with a 50A fuse e fuse holder. Don't use the cheap
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jssailem at 8:24am 10.31.21
Ok @TWISTED. I did not blowup the image to find a hidden from view sheave. You appear correct in tha
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jssailem at 8:15am 10.31.21
Super advice @Joe. :plus:
Sling Positioning - Oceanis 430
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positioning the slings at the bulkheads. Basic...Simple. :plus:

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