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ACR42 at 8:04am 07.18.07
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Greetings, Does an Ospray manual exist? Am still interested in rigging...does the idea of stepping t
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hi, i'm looking for a slide out galley for my 85 mac 25. if anyone has one that they want to sell pl
Mike Mac25 - 85 at 9:13am 07.18.07
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In the last several years, ALL of the plastic (Delrin, acrylic, nylon, whatever!) in my blocks, (rud
VT Fitz at 11:43am 07.18.07
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Apropos of stuffiness in the aft berth, I looked back in the archives for info on folks who may have
Comfortably Numb at 1:09pm 07.18.07
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In 2001 I asked the question if anyone had mounted a traveler on the pads where the halyard clutches
Bob at 1:14pm 07.18.07
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Before I start drilling holes all over the cockpit, thought I'd ask for photos from people who have
grigs at 1:50pm 07.18.07
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Took my C 25 out for only the second time this season and when I was flaking the main it started to
Flashman at 9:15pm 07.16.07
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It appears I shall have to drill holes in my mast in order to run the antenna and masthead light cab
Ely at 9:38pm 07.16.07
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Recently purchased a Moody 42 (my wife's pick)and having some issues with access to things such as p
robert i rogers jr at 10:10pm 07.16.07
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Anyone have prior problems with a jammed stop in the luff track of a 240 ? The stop will mot move up
Ken Delson at 11:08pm 07.16.07
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HELP! I am trying to install an autopilot on my Oceanis 323. There is no room for the rudder posit
Just Dreamin' at 11:28pm 07.16.07
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We purchased a 25' Catalina which is sitting in a boat yard in Quincy, Mass. Unfortunately due to wo
Danny at 11:36pm 07.16.07
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I currently own a older Hunter 27 and have been doing a lot of sailing on a local lake in it. I spen
KevinE at 11:59pm 07.16.07
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I have 2 issues with my shaft seal. The first is a small grinding noise that only occurs at low RPM
Patrick at 11:52pm 07.16.07
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The roller furling on my H 33.5 is binding when I try to roll up the sail. I dodnt see anything wron
jviss at 11:48pm 07.16.07
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I need a scrap of info please, if anyon ecan help, since I'm not near my boat to measure it. Does a
renom2 at 12:17am 07.17.07
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Hello My wife and I (new-bys) purchased a 25' Oday this year. I was looking for someone in the are
David Popken at 10:36pm 07.16.07
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My H30 still has the original 12hp Yanmar engine and transmission. When I purchased the boat, it ha
ROB19616 at 12:36am 07.17.07
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WE HAVE A 2005 HUNTER 44DS. HAS ANYONE NOTICED THEIR EYEBROW OVER THE WINDOWS DELAMINATING AND GETT
Bill Mac at 2:17am 07.17.07
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I am setting up my '81 23' ODay for the first time (purchased last fall) I am unfamiliar with the ba

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M15 engine is overheating
catalina30 at 10:26am 09.26.21
Was water coming out of your exhaust? If not, it's something downstream from the pump preventing fl
M15 engine is overheating
catalina30 at 10:26am 09.26.21
Universal M15 operator manual attached for reference. Assuming you have good water flow on the sea
A simple list of preparations...
JohnShannon at 10:26am 09.26.21
Kind of assumed prior to sailing to the Hawaiian Islands you will do a few sails to the Catalina Isl
M15 engine is overheating
catalina30 at 10:24am 09.26.21
Universal M15 operator manual attached for reference. Assuming you have good water flow on the sea
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catalina30 at 10:23am 09.26.21
The bottom of my pump was starting to corrode and causing a small leak at the gasket. I decided to r
M15 engine is overheating
fox9988 at 10:16am 09.26.21
The M15 Universal 5411 in my Catalina 30 is raw water cooled (no fresh water side or heat exchanger)
Water Heater/Air Conditioning system
cymeyer at 10:03am 09.26.21
What's the best way to winterize our air conditioning system? Any pointers for running antifreeze
Loosening Alternator Belt   (10)
jssailem at 10:00am 09.26.21
I would suggest reviewing the information on bolt issues and design issues with various alternators
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Leeward Rail at 9:27am 09.26.21
so if they are quoting an Atomic Stevedore and 30 hp likely a listing error. As clearly noted in
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Mechone at 9:20am 09.26.21
Never heard of anyone trying that, but it sounds like a good idea! Let us know if it works for you
Beneteau First 35s5 Dinette Table
Hollyberry at 9:06am 09.26.21
Thanks ! Will do, not home at the moment.
IS my 1990 Beneteau s 41S5 alternator working??
Davidasailor26 at 9:05am 09.26.21
Yes on cockpit panel-which has a indicator with a battery+- symbol .This light goes out when engine
gel coat on textured areas   (1)
sail sfbay at 8:23am 09.26.21
...........Or you can buy a commercial product, Gibco Flex Molds and repair the section. In either
Loosening Alternator Belt
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:08am 09.26.21
Do you know if I have the flawed alternator bracket? Old Bracket Not sure how a hunk of metal ca
M15 engine is overheating   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:26am 09.26.21
Universal M15 operator manual attached for reference. Assuming you have good water flow on the seaw
Beneteau First 35s5 Dinette Table
TButler at 7:26am 09.26.21
Oh wow - very beautiful work and ingenuity in the design! Would you be able to share the approxi
Adjust lazy jacks while sailing?
AndyL at 7:18am 09.26.21
Thanks to everyone for all their responses. I'm finally back on the boat today and will be taking
M15 engine is overheating
dmax at 7:00am 09.26.21
Was water coming out of your exhaust? If not, it's something downstream from the pump preventing flo
Seafarer 22
sail sfbay at 6:49am 09.26.21
Like the fin keel. They are kinda hard to find, albeit I did find some Seafarer 22's for sale here:

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