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Canvasback at 2:27am 01.27.07
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I'm in the market for a new outboard. I have my eyes on a 4HP 4 stroke Nissan or Tohatsu. Interested
John/Illinois at 3:18am 01.27.07
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I have a very slight "wiggle" in the prop strut. Looking inside, I see a mound of glass covering th
bythenbrs at 4:37am 01.27.07
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I am a new owner of a OI 28 (1976). Besides new bottom paint, the rub rail is coming off in virtual
Dave Esme at 4:54am 01.27.07
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I am looking for a sailing simulator program for my computer. The last issue of SAIL listed 5 with
Bob at 4:44am 01.27.07
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How long can you realistically keep diesel fuel for even if you add additives to it over the winter?
Sinbad21462 at 6:08am 01.27.07
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...I'm getting land sick! Can't wait for the thrill of good ole competition again and what the other
Tim Richter at 7:29am 01.27.07
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Does anyone know if a transmission from a Yanmar ysm-12 would fit a ysb-12? I have an opportunity t
Jim Seamans at 8:17am 01.27.07
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Went to the boat today to do some minor work on the washdown system and found a mess. This is an ex
Donald6441 at 9:02am 01.27.07
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I have a behind the mast furler, attached to a plate that my goose-neck attaches to. (photo attached
SeacretSailor at 10:28am 01.27.07
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Would anybody have any info on replacement steering cables for used Merriman Yacht Specialities Pede
cwillard17453 at 10:29am 01.27.07
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I have a 1987 O'day 322. I am trying to find out line size and length for the Main Halyard, Jib Hal
Mark Major at 9:59am 01.27.07
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While improving water tight integrity at the hull and deck seam I lifted the deck from the hull of m
Margaritaville at 9:09am 01.27.07
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Does anyone have pictures of their shower curtain rail? I have the rail but I haven't installed it
cwillard17453 at 10:53am 01.27.07
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I am looking for information on changing the prop on my 1987 322. I have heard performance can be im
Sinbad21462 at 10:52am 01.27.07
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...this forum just petered out?? Surely there must be some sailors out there that have some(any) tri
kyle14007 at 11:05am 01.27.07
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I tried in December to make a trip to Dauphin Island with our trailerable. The tide was much too lo
Rubicon 1983-31 at 11:22am 01.27.07
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The door to the head had become quite weathered, so the surface definitely needed some attention. I
Pat at 12:47pm 01.27.07
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How do you remove a seal from the shifter shaft (hurth 100). I bought a new one but the old one is b
bill van at 2:42pm 01.27.07
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When I am sailing on a close haul I seem to get a lot of side slip. Is this because I have too much
Jay20651 at 6:38pm 01.25.07
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Hello All, Does anyone have a EZ glide genoa car system, or any kind of an adjustable genoa car syst

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Chrysler 26 hull work
dlochner at 3:20pm 06.03.21
The work I would like to do at the end of the season if to do the following: 1. Take off the old a
Need surveyor eastern shore Maryland   (1)
sail sfbay at 3:12pm 06.03.21
Here you go: Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors - SAMS OR Best 30 Marine Surveyors in Easton, MD
Disappointed in Beneteau
shemandr at 3:11pm 06.03.21
Continue respiration while awaiting that reply.
Odd Discharge
JRT at 3:11pm 06.03.21
Diesels need to be run hard, and not babied. Plus it is just fun to punch it wide open for a bit!
1980's H22 Main Sheet Traveler Replacement Options?
SeaTR at 3:05pm 06.03.21
Wow, shallow indeed. I was just looking at NOAA chart 14916, and it looks like you have to go about
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier?
Brian D at 2:44pm 06.03.21
The only thing I have done on my boat is autopilot. However, when I learned how to seriously balance
Going sailing!   (8)
mermike at 2:41pm 06.03.21
Plans changed (of course) as our departure on Monday 5/24 was greeted by 20+ knots of wind as we cro
H326 HIN
sail sfbay at 2:40pm 06.03.21
If you cannot find the HIN where Jake N Eggs indicated, is possible it was covered up with paint? B
Tricks to prevent topping lift snags
thinwater at 2:26pm 06.03.21
Personally, I like having a topping lift available as a spare halyard. It has come in handy a number
garmin NMEA 2000 backbone and Ray EV100 wheel pilot
Ward H at 2:22pm 06.03.21
Hayden, It's my understanding that N2K cable is the same for device drops (spur cables in RM languag
Reverse Cycle difficulties
Ward H at 2:00pm 06.03.21
I have a buddy who replaced his AC water pump one spring because the original one was not running.
Strange Water Heater Manifold
senang at 1:55pm 06.03.21
I had the same setup on my Force10 water heater. It is hooked up in such a way that it limits thermo
Disappointed in Beneteau
Dr. D at 1:51pm 06.03.21
Maybe you should talk to Beneteau then..... Hindsight being 20/20. I contacted the dealership whe
Strange Water Heater Manifold
SV_Funday at 1:43pm 06.03.21
Thanks, Davidasailor26! I think you are correct. The replacement Kumma Water heater has a control
Universal M25-XP Overheat Issue
Ward H at 1:36pm 06.03.21
Hi Larry, All cooling hoses were new in 2018 and are wire reinforced. However, your idea of a deli
P21 Running Rigging   (2)
sail sfbay at 1:28pm 06.03.21
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Oh the joys of owning your first sa
Reverse Cycle difficulties
DayDreamer41 at 1:01pm 06.03.21
Hope all is well with the unit after you get the flow issue sorted out, I have a feeling its going t
Jib traveler....
Justin_NSA at 12:55pm 06.03.21
The next owner may hate you, but hey, it's 50 years old. You could apply some 5200 and screw them ba
Reverse Cycle difficulties
Scott T-Bird at 12:55pm 06.03.21
With no water flow did your marine airrr unit throw a HPF code? If it didn't then you may have bigg

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