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Keel Bolt Leaks!!!! (1) JustinG328 at 2:07am 06.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1347 Well, I have a 1981 MacGregor 25 and I finally put the boat in the water for the first time yesterda
Living the Dream...anyone??? MoonSailer at 1:29am 06.22.07 Ask All Sailors 16/1796 I assume that most who are living the dream are doing something much more interesting than surfing t
Holding Tank Air Vent Utta at 5:27am 06.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1136 Hi,Does anyone have an idea of how to fix or replace the holding tank air vent hose?This is a 42
Rigging Bob Brown at 5:24am 06.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1091 I have a previously owned O'Day Spirit without rigging instruction. There areno cleats to hold my s
FOTHERING...an old but valid idea Skippercanuck at 4:47am 06.22.07 Ask All Sailors 22/5357 In reading the recent posts concerning vessel sinkings as result of an offshore collision with a flo
Dinghy wheels for Zodiac Moondancer at 4:09am 06.22.07 Ask All Sailors 0/1062 I want to get transom-mounted wheels for our Zodiac (285 air floor, Honda 15" shaft 5hp) and was loo
Pedestal Guard Jake Barnes at 5:45am 06.22.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1269 I have read all the archives on the pedestal guard for the Hunter 31. When I called Edson...they say
Thoughts on Catalina 42 MkI skippertom at 6:10am 06.22.07 Big Boats 2/3019 We're about to view a 1990 Catalina 42 Mark I with modifications (deeper keel and rudder, upgraded w
Any Catalina Dealers in the Tampa Area SceptreSailor at 6:43am 06.22.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1142 Thanks!!
Bow eye replacement on a 22 Nick at 7:39am 06.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1096 Does anyone have advice on replacing the bow eye on an older (1974) O'Day 22? The original has fall
Beneteau Varnish Problem donmax at 7:10am 06.22.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2570 Our 47.3 Oceanis Clipper has had a major defect of virtually all interior varnish work resulting in
Need advice on trip to NYC Stephen OBrien at 7:02am 06.22.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1793 I'm thinking of making a three day voyage to NYC from my home base near Peekskill, NY. I've never v
Mid ship cleat Dick1505 at 7:48am 06.22.07 Smaller Boats 10/1630 I want to add cleats about 4 or 5 feet aft of the side stay u-bolts to use for spring lines. I found
Headboard? Popeye18296 at 8:03am 06.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1032 Well, here i am again with another questions for you experts! Removed the headboard from the cab
The 170 breadman at 12:18pm 06.22.07 Day Sailers 1/1211 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 16/1798 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 0/944 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 1/1193 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 1/959 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 4/1061 Okay, now a roller furling reefing question. Yesterday and today I tried unfurling approximately a t

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Seventeen Years and Out! Stu Jackson at 9:22am 09.21.21 Try model railroading. :) It's fun, time consuming, opens new vistas (in your mind), has nice onlin
Seventeen Years and Out! LloydB at 9:04am 09.21.21 Keep coming back
Replacement AC Unit / Reverse Cycle SEMPERAVANTI41 at 9:02am 09.21.21 Webasto has a proprietary compressor. Dometic replacement from 2 years ago had a Panasonic compresso
ground wire in mast LloydB at 8:58am 09.21.21 A separate set of conductors for each device function at the top of the mast will give you the best
Replacement AC Unit / Reverse Cycle JamesG161 at 8:23am 09.21.21 use window unit compressors made by Panasonic Errr no. Tecumseh makes most Marine AC unit compress
Does anyone have this top plastic piece for a Jabsco manual pump? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:17am 09.21.21 It's not freezing temps that cause damage, it's water trapped in pipes that does because water expa
Legend 37.5 - Rudder Bearings? JamesG161 at 8:12am 09.21.21 I had to replace my entire rudder. Bearings have Two parts, at 2 points of bearing. 1) Boat side [
Replacement AC Unit / Reverse Cycle DeniseO30 at 8:08am 09.21.21 Most of these miniature water cooled AC or reverse cycle units use window unit compressors are rotar
Seventeen Years and Out! jssailem at 7:50am 09.21.21 First step is to put the proceeds from the sale in a safe and difficult place to access, not your c
Seventeen Years and Out! Kings Gambit at 7:46am 09.21.21 Well, that bittersweet day has come. The boat is sold and delivered to a new owner. Bought it in Se
Legend 37.5 - Rudder Bearings? sail sfbay at 7:34am 09.21.21 Contact PYI PYI Inc. \| Jefa Rudder Bearings and JP3 - RUDDER BEARINGS - JP3 Steering Systems In the
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Hunter 260 Engine Mount Fiberglass Cracks Crazy Dave Condon at 7:09am 09.21.21 @LeeandRick May I handle? 260 is up my alley. @philiefay Can you send me your name and phon
Replacement AC Unit / Reverse Cycle SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:34am 09.21.21 Last month I replaced original Marvair 16K with Webasto Platinum 16K. Looked at other replacements i
Accessing cabin light bulbs for replacement - H240 rgranger at 6:34am 09.21.21 Thank you Rob! As ET WOUKD SAY COME HOME I think the quote is "phone home"... and I'm working
Fuel Cap Winch cymeyer at 6:33am 09.21.21 i ordered one of these and i like it....$25 on Amazon Buchan Marine T-Handle Star Pattern Key for D
170 Under Main Only Joe at 6:29am 09.21.21 Hate to be negative here, but if you really want a single sail boat.... why don't you buy a single s
ground wire in mast rgranger at 6:25am 09.21.21 I also agree with Dlochner. I would only add that but using the mast ground, you invite the same is
Keel Mast Plate Replacement sail sfbay at 6:20am 09.21.21 D&R who supplies O'Day parts: DR Marine Product List Z-Spar Hinged Mast Steps from RigRite: Z-Spar H
I plan to upgrade my plumbing to add pressurized and heated water! Who can help me choose a heater? DeniseO30 at 6:06am 09.21.21 Just a thought and you probably have the connections but you may want to make sure you can connect t

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