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In-line fuse Madelon at 11:44pm 04.30.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1861 I have an 8HP outboard in my Mac 26S that has battery charging capability. I noticed that the wires
Draft on a 26s Robspan at 11:56pm 04.30.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/979 I'm planning an overnight cruise into some shallow areas. Can anyone tell me how much a 26s draws wi
sulpher smell alans at 11:44pm 04.30.07 Mid-Size Boats 7/1235 hi when, we opened boat i put about 3 oz. of bleach in holding tank. would that creat a sulpher like
Beneteau Oceanis 350 Questions Kenny Logsdon at 12:25am 05.01.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/7207 Hi all..I have my eye on a 1990 Ocieanis 350 and I am trying to get opinions from B350 owners out
SumLog II Knotmeter - Need replacement thru-hull Jim Rodgers at 12:43am 05.01.07 Catalina 30 1/3192 Recently bought our 1980 Catalina 30 - what a great boat! But, I have a 1980's SumLog II knotmeter t
192 Bimini Joe C at 1:07am 05.01.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/839 I purchased a 1986 Oday 192 and would like to add a bimini. Has anyone installed one on this model?
Looking for history on my 97 morgan 28 tommy at 1:29am 05.01.07 Morgan 1/1610 I have a 1967 morgan 28 "spartan" but i dont know much about it her.I am under the impression that
Hunter Head Joe G. s/v Satisfaction at 2:03am 05.01.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/994 1994 Hunter 37.5 Legend. This is new boat to me. In the head how does the sump work for the shower
sheet dimensions Jonathan12951 at 2:16am 05.01.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1026 What are the lengths and width of the main and genoa sheets ? Taking into account1. Genoa is on a
User Manual Ned at 2:04am 05.01.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/968 Greetings,Where can I get a user's manual? I just bought the boat maybe 30 minutes ago and I want
Cassidy Restoration JoshGray at 1:14am 05.01.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1039 I posted this in the O'Day specific forum, but I am reposting here b/c the questions are of a genera
To Sail or to Sell?? tom at 3:10am 05.01.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1163 We have owned our present boat for almost four years. She is a Pearson 323 1980 and in pretty good
Is Stiffness Really a Good Thing Gary Wyngarden at 3:26am 05.01.07 Ask All Sailors 28/5597 Over the years I've read many boat reviews and other comments generally applauding the virtues of st
vhf mast cable mister_j at 3:47am 05.01.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1263 I'm trying to replace the terminals on the mast vhf coaxial antenna cable on my '87 Hunter 28.5, but
Yanmar YSM-8 Service Manual Gman0447 at 5:32am 05.01.07 Ask All Sailors 2/5656 I recently bought a 1979 O'Day 28 with this engine and found the above link while surfing. The manua
Practical Sailor says POLI GLOW WORKS! NautiDuck at 5:34am 05.01.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1723 The latest edition of PS has an article titled "Shining Star: Poli Glow Hull Restorer - After three
Another project Am I nuts to try this?? sailaway78 at 4:42am 05.01.07 Ask All Sailors 22/2156 OK, heres the project. I bought a small 4.5 cf frig. and an inverter when we started home with the
Running wires in steering pedestal BarryL at 6:23am 05.01.07 Ask All Sailors 8/6832 Hello,I am trying to add some electronics to my boat. I plan on mounting a Lowrancechartplotter a
Gel Coat David.Long16 at 7:00am 05.01.07 Catalina 310 0/1229 My Friend ran his ski boat into the back of my 310, How do I fix the Gel Coat? I am in Oregon. thank
Rick Dinon's grill idea Seattle Scott at 6:46am 05.01.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1104 Rick, thanks for the idea. You have any beer dispensing advice?

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Where's all this water coming from? jksirius at 1:46pm 06.23.21 In my Sirius, under the forepeak there are closed compartments that are supposed to have foam for fl
315 PHRF rating Bill Russell at 1:35pm 06.23.21 Thanks. They say 165-168, though that's based on a 2-boat sample size.
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water. Wade Gizzy at 1:25pm 06.23.21 I can't stop thinking about your comment that 1.5m (5ft) waves aren't uncommon at the dock that you
Toilet seats Scott T-Bird at 1:15pm 06.23.21 My Raritan toilet uses Bemis seats. It should be easy to find.
Help with diagnosing engine failing to start Stu Jackson at 1:15pm 06.23.21 Yes, but not about the starter solenoid, which it could be but rarely is on these particular engines
Boat leaning to port odaydokay at 1:13pm 06.23.21 There was a rumor around that O'Day's designers forgot to take into account the water tank weight wh
Help with diagnosing engine failing to start Scott T-Bird at 12:37pm 06.23.21 It is not a blown fuse, it is the holder and the end contacts inside. Sorry, but in this case you a
Where's all this water coming from? shemandr at 12:29pm 06.23.21 I would try to put the pump at the lowest part of the bilge. If water in compartments isn't drainin
UPS must hate sailors Hayden Watson at 12:14pm 06.23.21 Watched as a burly baggage handler lifted it up over his head and smashed it down onto the conveye
Help with diagnosing engine failing to start (1) Richard19068 at 12:14pm 06.23.21 The instrument panel did not light up. We checked the battery and had plenty of battery. ... we p
tachometer not accurate Stu Jackson at 12:11pm 06.23.21 Does an external regulator directly control the voltage output of the alternator or does it contro
Replacement Traveler Part for H-34 Mike Oldak at 11:56am 06.23.21 Doug, I replaced all of my Shafer traveler gear with Harken. as per your picture IMG_0616.JPG My o
UPS must hate sailors Roadking Larry at 11:52am 06.23.21 There were no styrofoam or metal clips.just a plastic ring and containment was trash bag. I found o
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water. tfox2069 at 11:37am 06.23.21 I can't stop thinking about your comment that 1.5m (5ft) waves aren't uncommon at the dock that you'
Help with diagnosing engine failing to start Head Sail at 11:28am 06.23.21 WADR guys, I have personally experienced an old fuse holder that was deteriorating and had not yet
Stern light MikeyJ at 11:08am 06.23.21 I agree that it will be too much trouble to relocate the stern light. So I'm going to add one to my
Stern light Sailfanatic at 11:03am 06.23.21 On a serious note.... I got curious what the actual regs state and found this... If your boat is
Stern light MikeyJ at 10:53am 06.23.21 From what's I understand, while sailing you turn off the mast head light. So people know you are a
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water. Wade Gizzy at 10:44am 06.23.21 I like the plan but I do not think it should require drilling holes in the fiberglass unless you ar
tachometer not accurate Hayden Watson at 10:37am 06.23.21 You don't have a Balmar regulator, and don't even need to do what you proposed, with a Balmar. It i

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