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The 170 breadman at 12:18pm 06.22.07 Day Sailers 1/1197 Has anyone turned their 170 over in the yard and would it survive? would be an easy way to work on t
Reefing questions Manny at 12:54pm 06.22.07 Ask All Sailors 16/1785 Hi All,Today I tried reefing my mainsail for the first time. I'm not sure if I did it properly. My
Asbestos? miles at 12:47pm 06.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/935 I was wondering if asbestos was used in any of the O'Day Mariner models. More specifically in the 19
Centerboard Flex miles at 1:11pm 06.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1181 I was sailing my 19' O'Day Mariner to a island 7mi away for an overnighter. On the way there, the s
How fast Mark at 1:45pm 06.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/954 How fast can a Mac 25 get up to and what is the average speed.
Reefing part 2 Manny at 1:10pm 06.22.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1057 Okay, now a roller furling reefing question. Yesterday and today I tried unfurling approximately a t
Restoring the Hull Vernon King at 3:22pm 06.22.07 Catalina 22 1/1215 I have purchased a 1973 Catalina 22. I would like to restore the boat and sail next summer. The hull
Jabasco Head Problems Greg W at 2:43pm 06.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/866 OK, after fixing or replacing almost everything on my new used boat, I now have a toilet issue. P
I am looking for an affordable traveler track. caguy at 4:53pm 06.22.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1054 I have an extra car from a Hobie 18 but need the track so I can move the main sheet to the front of
Balsa Core-dry rot solution question Skippercanuck at 9:54pm 06.20.07 Ask An Oday Owner 6/5857 Water entering into the space between the outer and inner halves of the deck causes rotting of the b
To sell or not?? Brian M H23 at 12:21am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 60/3544 Well, i did something kind of stupid. I listed my hunter 23 on cragislist for $6000, thinking that
Sailing with dogs... Paul H at 12:27am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 14/1488 I was wondering if any of you bring your furry faithful companions along with you when you sail. My
Leaky Prop shaft Capnbluering at 1:11am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 0/972 I recently got my Inboard Yanmar YSM-8 running (the boat has been sitting in the water, untouched fo
roller reefing for an O'Day 23' rizz at 2:08am 06.21.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/3339 I am interested in setting up a roller reef for my O'Day 23'.I prefer to be able to set the jib at d
Roller furling in heavy wind. Pthelen at 2:10am 06.21.07 Day Sailers 3/2414 This is my fist season on my boat and I went out in a heavy wind on a small lake with my nine-year-o
What do you use for cradle pads? Marybeth and Rip at 3:02am 06.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/3254 We are refurbishing our cradle. It is 20 years old. The four pads have plywood squares with carpet o
spare mainsail whisperwill at 2:57am 06.21.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1210 Hi,I am looking for a a back-up mainsail for my 25 and have been surfing over the web with limited
better foiled dagger ("keel") walt at 3:21am 06.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/897 Im wondering if anyone has run a 26C with the original dagger (either drop down or swing) and then r
steering problems bobcat17801 at 3:26am 06.21.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1610 Was sailing this last weekend in a good strong wind and medium surge...it was great. In the last few
Where to start! yks on my 1996 26' Steven at 3:29am 06.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/898 Hello all! I just purchased and 1996 Hunter 26' and did so via email and photos. I know this was cra*

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Wheel pulling to the right MitchM at 1:24am 09.04.21
Fuel line crack. MitchM at 1:11am 09.04.21 A dramatic loss of rpm s like josko has can also be due to a clogged exhaust elbow .
Surveys are a waste of money MitchM at 1:03am 09.04.21 In my port of erie there are 2 surveyors: one worked in the well respected Tartan yachts factory w
Aluminum vs SS bimini frames MitchM at 12:30am 09.04.21 In our marina in erie bay , i watched an aluminum frame bimini on a catalina 27 collapse and tear t
Bilge pump placement on my H376. Tally Ho at 10:47pm 09.03.21
1999 H410 Forward Shower Sump Replacement Issues Windpilot at 9:54pm 09.03.21 Don't laugh, I had the same problem, I glued a dime to the float. This might work for you, test by p
Catalina 315 Instruments Ward H at 9:21pm 09.03.21 Just curious why you want a i70 and also dedicated instruments, eliminating room for the AP on the n
New toilet and holding tank system Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:12pm 09.03.21 A friend who does work on boats as a profession told me about a tank he removed from a boat that sat
Replacing Inhaul / Outhaul lines Albanach at 8:01pm 09.03.21 I have had no luck removing the lock screw on the inhaul line. If any one has a way to remove it pl
need part - line guide (??) mdibella at 7:40pm 09.03.21 That's port above. Starboard is 057181. Not sure why the pics show two-hole mounting. You'll
Catalina 315 Instruments CaptBob at 7:04pm 09.03.21 Thanks Stephen. This info helps. Bob
New toilet and holding tank system jepomer at 6:35pm 09.03.21 You're right that plastic tanks rarely if ever permeate, Stu...but permeation isn't the only issue
1999 H410 Forward Shower Sump Replacement Issues artboas at 6:28pm 09.03.21 I replaced mine several times. I finally made my own sump pump system. I used one of the standard s
Bilge pump placement on my H376. artboas at 6:21pm 09.03.21
Turnbuckles - Navtec "Rigging screw" vs Open-Body ricksoth at 5:49pm 09.03.21 Thanks to the people that replied. My rigor tells me that the Navtec style will not work with the fu
NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 5:33pm 09.03.21 I'm not unfamiliar with this routine, I just don't like doing it on the transom in the water but, it
Marine Diesel vs Automotive Diesel WayneH at 5:29pm 09.03.21 The best diesel can I ever bought was from a company that went out of business because they were sue
Bilge pump placement on my H376. (2) Diablito at 4:35pm 09.03.21
Invest 99L (1) JamesG161 at 4:18pm 09.03.21 I really hope Jim's boat made out - just didn't need a repeat - Dam it. My boat is still undergoin
Does any one have the size and lengths of all the lines on a oday widgeon 1965 year lmddmc at 4:09pm 09.03.21 Thank You so much that is very helpful. Now I can order my lines

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