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Buck at 9:06am 07.08.07
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Am not getting any "juice" to the back of the ignition switch. Have verified that the ignition swit
Mark Juetten at 9:37am 07.08.07
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Are AGM worth the additional cost? Looking at 2 Optimas for $199 apiece. Also do closed cell batteri
muised at 9:49am 07.08.07
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I just changed boats this year from an O'Day 25 to a Douglas 32. In addition to the full keel, extr
Maine Sail at 10:10am 07.08.07
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Last night we were anchored in a beautiful and idyllic Maine cove with only four other boats. Each b
Ellie W at 10:10am 07.08.07
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I am looking for an anchor roller for my 1996 36 mkII so that I can use a CQR 25 or 35. Since the bo
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GailForce at 10:41am 07.08.07
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I'm replacing my noisy and leaking 14 year old pump with a 4.5 GPM Jabsco Sensor-Max VSD system. It
Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki at 10:43am 07.08.07
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Hi Francois, I remember some time back you talked about an "outboard brace" you used when trailerin
Jeff B at 10:54am 07.08.07
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I just put on a 2001 9.9 4 stroke Tohatsu on my Hunter 25. Then extra weight made the bow rise appro
Brian at 11:01am 07.08.07
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I have a question about my H22. At the top of the starboard quarter berth back behind the sink. Ther
SEADANCE at 11:19am 07.08.07
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8 hours sailing today!!!!!!! With 10-12 knot winds, beautiful weather..no threat of any rain or stor
Taboo at 12:06pm 07.08.07
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You don't often get to see many of these around here. This is the "Destination Fox Harb'r", and shou
Karen at 12:04pm 07.08.07
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Hi all, I am rewiring my O'day with Honda outboard (with alternator) - (picture attached of wiring
mjewell at 12:50pm 07.08.07
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My 1979 C25's floor is very soft, and acts like I may step through it soon. I would like to redo it
Tsehum Pete at 1:05pm 07.08.07
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The Haro Strait orca whale pod of roughly 30 whales hang out in the waters between Sidney at the bot
Valentina at 1:11pm 07.08.07
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Hey, All. I have a small 22-footer and trying to save money any way I can. So, just acquired a main
Marky Marc at 1:32pm 07.08.07
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I'm getting ready to purchase a 1976 Catalina 22 with a trailer (with brakes) and motor. My concern
ted at 1:38pm 07.08.07
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Besides Brion Toss book, 'Riggers Apprentice', are there any other books or references to rigging, e
Marky Marc at 1:36pm 07.08.07
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I'm getting ready to purchase a 1976 Catalina 22 with a trailer (with brakes) and motor. My concern
Kevin at 1:45pm 07.08.07
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Hi Folks, I seem to have a leak on my 1979 Oday 23. I went out sailing today and had a dry bilge at

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VPNs and SBO
dlochner at 3:06pm 10.20.21
Thanks for the replies. I am using Nord VPN (paused for the moment). The IP addresses that get block
Can anyone Id this?
PaulK at 3:04pm 10.20.21
Looks like a vang strap we used in the Marblehead-Halifax race. Imagining "a nice wide strap to spre
ZF marine ZF 12 M Gear Purchase
dlochner at 3:01pm 10.20.21
Looks like it will be harbor marine in everett wash Poss same as fred warner Probably. When I che
Isotemp water heaters
NYSail at 2:17pm 10.20.21
Trailer lug nut tightness
Knuttle at 2:12pm 10.20.21
I have been pulling a trailer for 60 years, and never used a torque wrench on the wheel bolts on my
H260 Sunbrella color
Chuck C. at 2:07pm 10.20.21
Thanks Phil
H260 Sunbrella color
Phil Herring at 1:56pm 10.20.21
@Chuck C. just plain Navy Blue is probably the one you want. Captain Navy has a purple-ish tint and
Hunter 45CC Autopilot Motor
esedenka at 12:57pm 10.20.21
I purchased a " new to me" Hunter 2007 45CC. This sounds familer to me. My auto pilot gear drive
Tohatsu 8HP Slip Water Flushing System
John Marrone at 12:43pm 10.20.21
Talked to Tohatsu Technical Support. Here is the "SIMPLE" Solution: Strap a 5-Gal. Bucket to the out
Can anyone Id this?
capta at 12:42pm 10.20.21
Most boom vang straps I've seen have a nice wide part that goes over much more of the boom to spread
H260 Sunbrella color
Justin_NSA at 12:20pm 10.20.21
Then you have to account for fading if you are trying to match other onboard fabric
H260 Sunbrella color
Chuck C. at 12:09pm 10.20.21
Oh to be that simple... Unfortunately Sunbrella makes; 4 called Captain Navy, 3 called just Navy and
Companionway Hatch Storage
chip veres at 11:56am 10.20.21
Thank you! to Pat Farley. I've been having this boat for ten years and you just caused me to learn
Isotemp water heaters   (1)
Bob S at 11:25am 10.20.21
Greg, Does your boat have hydronic heat? Just curious if anyone has used a heat exchanger with hydro
H260 Sunbrella color
Phil Herring at 11:21am 10.20.21
Navy Blue is the most common. It's a very dark blue, almost black; all other Sunbrella blues are a l
1987 Mk II Lower Shroud U-Bolt Failure
dmax at 11:00am 10.20.21
There are other sources for butyl but Rod spec'ed his stuff specifically for boats - I don't know of
Which Marinebeam replacement bulb?
chriscampbell at 10:45am 10.20.21
We offer the Wedge and all of the others here: https://shop.sailboatowners.com/cu/detail-led.php
Which Marinebeam replacement bulb?
Dave Groshong at 10:35am 10.20.21
We offer the Wedge and all of the others here: https://shop.sailboatowners.com/cu/detail-led.php
Bombay Clipper 31, 1979, portholes
kloudie1 at 9:39am 10.20.21
Welcome! I think those are Gray Marine ports. The parts are available at the store of the Sailboat

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