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Disposal of Old Gas Gary Wyngarden at 2:38am 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 27/3469 I almost never use my outboard (Mercury 3 hp two cycle) since I row my dinghy almost everywhere. But
Bimini alternative?...Anyone own a Pro-techt cover markm at 3:00am 06.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1258 I'm looking to install a bimnin on my 26S but the boom height can be an issue. I found this product
Size of outboard for a 1969 26' Oday Ranger? Mike at 3:10am 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1520 I am new to sailing and just bought a 1969 O'Day Ranger 26". I need to get an outboard but unsure og
Outboard motor for 25 year old16' DaySailer II Manypeaks at 12:17am 06.16.07 Day Sailers 3/5896 How do you do -- new friends. I am a new owner of an old, but beautiful DaySailer II. I have inqui
Retrieve an H23 with a Mazda Protege? DaveN26 at 11:51pm 06.15.07 Trailer Sailors 7/1770 Hi all.I belong to a trailer-sailor's club where all boats are kept, rigged, on trailers. With ra
transom thickness on O'Day 20 LordNelson at 11:44pm 06.15.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/858 Does anyone know what the transom thickness is on an O'Day 20?I recently mounted a new transom swi
Steering problem-Merriman Michael Passero at 5:35am 06.16.07 Other Sailboats 0/884 I have a problem with the Merriman steering system on my 1982 Ericson 33. A pin seems to be missing
Styrofoam in '73 O'Day 22 Deebee at 6:08am 06.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1434 Hi,Just bought a '72 O'Day 22. While cleaning it out and assessing what it needs to get it in the
prop MIKE1009 at 6:08am 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1231 I purchased a new bronze prop,and would like to know how to keep it from corroding,pitting,and accum
sails MIKE1009 at 6:01am 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1068 What is the physical difference in a inshore cross-cut mainsail and a offshore crosscut mainsail?
Parrel Beads or Tacker DonC3222 at 9:15am 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 5/3591 Parrel Beads or TackerI am trying to rig up my asymmetrical spinnaker. I think I know exactly what
Shroud or stay clips... Brian D at 9:12am 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 6/2541 I'd like to fly flags or a burgee off my back stay or shrouds. I saw a guy do it but could not see w
Need a Widgeon tiller and rudder Mary Hosier at 9:23am 06.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1029 I'm looking for either plans to make/or used rudder and tiller for my boat. We lost it when we tippe
dinghies John R. at 10:25am 06.16.07 Big Boats 3/1216 We recently bought a C36 and are planning some coastal trips and trips up the Sacramento Delta area.
Bow sea cock Kent6832 at 11:07am 06.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/884 83 Mac 25Was doing some work today. Changing out the keel cable. while removing the bulkhead noti
Water in bilge JSheets at 12:22pm 06.16.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1082 After running aground I am having a slow but steady filling of the bilge. Where should I be looking
Water in bilge JSheets at 12:12pm 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1019 I have owned this boat since September 2006. I have had very little water in the bilge. Last week I
fire extinguishers??? sand sailor at 1:29pm 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1172 i have 2 10# abc type units that dont say anything about marine or cg aproval should i keep or excha
Mud Daubers and Foam Insulation Ran-Dee18470 at 4:55pm 06.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1226 I have a problem with mud dauber wasps getting into the boat and making mud nests everywhere. Most
gulf stream sailaway78 at 4:56pm 06.16.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1262 Anyone have a good site for the gulf stream currents in the Gulf. Planning a trip from Tampa to Bilo

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Catalina 30 shoal draft for racing?? Admiral at 7:00am 08.15.21 Congrats on moving up to another boat. The 30 is a good size for a small family. Hope those young
Overhead wiring question Admiral at 6:56am 08.15.21 I have the same situation with my wires. They do not have voltage at the ends so I presume they are
wing on wing sailing Kings Gambit at 6:49am 08.15.21 The link to report on Platino has been posted here in SBO once before. Yes, it is an excellent repor
Yanmar alternator loosens way too often Mike Oldak at 6:47am 08.15.21 Good idea.
TS Grace JamesG161 at 6:46am 08.15.21 TS Grace seems to like TS Fred. The fate is TS Grace not be known, until Tuesday 17th, after Hispan
Yanmar alternator loosens way too often Rjm st.petersburg at 6:36am 08.15.21 The second nut was added as a locking nut. You break the 2 nuts free, tighten the inner nut, then ti
WTB mast for Hunter 23/23.5/240 SandCat at 5:51am 08.15.21 Oh, do they carry used masts, not just new?
wing on wing sailing Udi at 5:10am 08.15.21 Good plan, espeacially in swells or rough water.............OR sail on a broad reach without one.
Batteries relocated on a Hunter 37.5 smokey73 at 5:08am 08.15.21 @SandyFrank - Why are you worried about water sloshing around in that location? I've never seen wat
Batteries relocated on a Hunter 37.5 smokey73 at 5:04am 08.15.21 I am currently doing the same exact thing on my 40.5! Except a genset was placed in the starboard l
Effluent Discharge from Holding Tank Vent smokey73 at 4:44am 08.15.21 [QUOTE="LVGS, post: 1711825, member: 141083" I can confirm the following based on my visit to the b
Stern rail for 26S SVJourney at 3:03am 08.15.21 Hello community, Recently I purchased a 1992 Macgregor 26S. I'm thinking to add a stern rail set,
Effluent Discharge from Holding Tank Vent All U Get at 1:45am 08.15.21 If the tank is half full, how would anything come out the vent hose? Hmmmmm.
Overhead wiring question (1) JimSFBAYCatalina30 at 11:45pm 08.14.21 And here is a photo of the Jerry rigged lighting wires before I took down the light. Since these pi
Overhead wiring question (1) JimSFBAYCatalina30 at 11:37pm 08.14.21 Thank you Ward and Stu, I down loaded the wire diagram and Will take a look tomorrow. I attached a p
Mast Wiring: Anchor and Steaming Lights Hunter 356 (2) karellen at 10:37pm 08.14.21 I had the mast off my 356 this year and took some pictures before disconnecting. Looks like you have
Below deck disassembly problem karellen at 10:34pm 08.14.21 Made some progress today. Decided to use the conduit at the back of the electrical panel to the cock
Batteries relocated on a Hunter 37.5 Rich Stidger at 9:15pm 08.14.21 Lol. How do I described it... Hang the batteries from under the board, under the mattress. OH, I
Project: Cabinets in the aft sleeping area Steverhnm at 9:09pm 08.14.21 Thanks Tally Ho, it was just such wasted space. Now I can put enough supplies in the pantry to go o
TS Grace jssailem at 7:35pm 08.14.21 Not for a week or so.

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