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New mariner owner Where is the water coming from? Marc14877 at 10:19pm 06.26.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1209 I recently purchased a 73 oday mariner. THe owner reports it had not been in water for 10 years or s
Roller furler sail for O'day 26 Mike8088 at 12:36am 06.27.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1536 I'm interested in replacing my 110% jib with a new roller furling genoa on my O'day 26. What size d
1976 O'Day 27 Mast and Rigging BMurph at 11:19pm 06.26.07 Bigger Boats 0/1237 I am trying to find the mast, boom, and rigging for a 1976 O'Day 27
Deck paint color Mike4116 at 12:45am 06.27.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1046 The deck on my 1980 O'day 28 has a few blemishes and age related chips and marks. I would like to to
Salt Water Wear Pierre at 1:09am 06.27.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/851 1- PREVENTION: Are there efficient products which protect chromed parts? Do you use grease on the st
America's Cup exciting! (no race results posted) Brian D at 1:35am 06.27.07 Ask All Sailors 21/1980 I've been watching the America's Cup races and the boats are evenly matched. The skippers and crew a
415 mizzen collar calking John B at 1:50am 06.27.07 Morgan 0/1532 The calking around the mizzen was leaking into the aft head so I removed the boot, collar (2) and th
rigging as a yawl t kipp at 1:52am 06.27.07 Islander 1/1968 I would like to rig my 1967 Islander 37 as a yawl am I correct that some were so rigged? if not wo
Jammed Drum on Jib Pthelen at 2:58am 06.27.07 Smaller Boats 2/1024 I was out last weekend and had a wonderful sail in perfect conditions for the 170. My crew went to f
Fuel venting hose Harvey18655 at 2:55am 06.27.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/805 Hi - I've recently upgraded to a 30' 1982 O'Day from a 25'Catalina ' we're new to having to deal wit
Dinghy wheels Moondancer at 2:44am 06.27.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1517 I want to get transom-mounted wheels for our Zodiac (285 air floor, Honda 15" shaft 5hp) and was loo
Looking for AMF Apollo riggins specifications. lambert at 4:33am 06.27.07 AMF 4/10504 Rebuiding a 1981 AMF Apollo sailboat. Need Rigging specifications to replace Forestay and Shrouds.
Cleaning Bilge Larry Schroeder at 4:26am 06.27.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2404 OK, so we have the smelly bilge. I was off to buy some lysol to really give it a cleaning, but is t
O-192 Topping Lift and Boomvang?o JC192 at 4:55am 06.27.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1137 I've seen pictures of 192s with topping lift and/or boom vang, and some without. Mine ("Judy Magee"*
Texas Rain JungleJetJock at 6:15am 06.27.07 Ask All Sailors 14/1361 I've been gone to work for a few days and in my absence it has rained in Texas, A LOT! I keep my bo
Manuals for the Ventures Gregg9020 at 6:16am 06.27.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/915 I know there are manuals out there, but the site we all used to go to is gone. I know someone that
Won't speed up Butch Beard at 6:20am 06.27.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1865 It is always something. My latest problem with old Yanmar(YSM12) is that after slowing to idle speed
Lewmar Genoa Cars John Ehricht at 6:01am 06.27.07 Big Boats 1/1091 We have a 2004 Hunter 36 which we purchased new from a dealer in 2006. The one year warranty with H
flapper valve again Mike8193 at 6:13am 06.27.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1634 I am finally getting around to repairing my jabsco marine head. I will this winter as Peggy has reco
fresh water pump Tom at 6:53am 06.27.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/946 I plan on installing a new fresh water pump for the galley and head sinks. Seems like a siple enoug

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Hornets (1) All U Get at 7:43am 10.18.21 This morning the rigger went up the mast to adjust the antenna and said all the hornets were gone.
Sell or Repair? jssailem at 7:38am 10.18.21
Sell or Repair? sail sfbay at 7:23am 10.18.21 From what you are describing it sounds like a minor repair. Suggest getting a couple of quotes for
Looking at a boat...that sank! Blowboat at 6:54am 10.18.21 Here's the story as I recall it. I do not know the owner of the boat you are looking at. The owner
Looking at a boat...that sank! dlochner at 6:43am 10.18.21 Here's the story as I recall it. I do not know the owner of the boat you are looking at. The owner o
1981 H22 Forestay Chainplate replacement/roller furler (1) sail sfbay at 6:40am 10.18.21 1981 Hunter 22
Looking at a boat...that sank! Blowboat at 6:18am 10.18.21 I think I know this boat. Did this boat sink on Lake Ontario? While not as damaging as salt water,
Looking at a boat...that sank! Blowboat at 6:15am 10.18.21 Why not buy an un-sunk Hunter 32 or 34? It sounds like you're ready to enjoy some cruising time.
I need help sailing elipis at 6:15am 10.18.21 Day three update Well I have taken apart the aft wet locker. Taken the chair next to it our. Trying
B & G Zeus 3 intermittently powering down dkdoyle at 6:07am 10.18.21 Thanks for the responses. I am going to move power to a dedicated breaker and see if this gets res
Looking at a boat...that sank! dlochner at 5:33am 10.18.21 I think I know this boat. Did this boat sink on Lake Ontario? While not as damaging as salt water,
Looking at a boat...that sank! shemandr at 5:01am 10.18.21 Why not buy an un-sunk Hunter 32 or 34? It sounds like you're ready to enjoy some cruising time. W
Should the prop shaft flange be painted? DougM at 4:51am 10.18.21 The prop shaft flange on my boat was painted red, not that the color makes any difference. I never h
Looking at a boat...that sank! DougM at 4:38am 10.18.21 If the boat had truly been sunk for only 48 hours, and was immediately subjected to the drying out p
Stop wires slapping inside of mast? Jim Legere at 3:39am 10.18.21 I would think that the end is a pop rivet inside a conduit, has the potential to tear the insulatio
37c projects Jim Legere at 3:28am 10.18.21 I have the same problem. Will be doing the same this winter 2021. Thanks for the info on the plan
Owners manual - B�n�teau First 33.7 chiodo fisso at 2:17am 10.18.21 Hi could you get the manual ? would you be so kind to share if so ? Thanks Alberto
Tiller "slop" thoughts Will Gilmore at 1:40am 10.18.21 Charlie and Thaniel have it. Watch the video and you can see the left side or starboard side of the
Beneteau 473 decals/stickers NYSail at 11:51pm 10.17.21 Beneteau spare parts site has them as well
Are Boat Shows Good Places to get Deals on New Sails? ricksoth at 10:51pm 10.17.21 I just when through the whole process of determining what type of furling genoa I wanted for a soon

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