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San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
jeepbluetj at 5:02pm 08.05.21
LakeShark is correct - you'll be put on the string line. The next smallest are J or R row (~30 ft),
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
Richard19068 at 4:54pm 08.05.21
And while I will definitely be an entertaining novice moorer, which I'm fine with, could you (or a
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
Alan Gomes at 4:42pm 08.05.21
In your small boat they will likely put you n the string line close to shore. The other moorings a
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker
skunther at 4:30pm 08.05.21
Each side of the positive parallel jumper needs a fuse. 250A is the bare minimum we advise for any
Simple head question
dlochner at 4:26pm 08.05.21
Btw, Dave...you DO realize that CAMCO is made in China? No I didn't and if there is comparable US
A forewarning to those with cockpit drains and outboard rudders (also a crazy story)
Project_Mayhem at 4:26pm 08.05.21
Most small sailboats that I've crawled in have some pretty heavy wood backing the bow eye. I kind of
Simple head question
Project_Mayhem at 4:11pm 08.05.21
Wow we have some pretty interesting facts and insight from Dave and Peggie! I figured this stuff had
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
LakeShark at 4:06pm 08.05.21
In your small boat they will likely put you n the string line close to shore. The other moorings ar
A forewarning to those with cockpit drains and outboard rudders (also a crazy story)
sloughsailer at 3:56pm 08.05.21
I've towed 3 or 4 disabled power boats and I've always had them throw me their line after they secur
Rudder woes, don't trust it!   (1)
Gene Neill at 3:51pm 08.05.21
Ruddercraft uses a grooved pintle with a cotter clip. Might be easier to do than drilling the pintle
Bulkhead and chainplate water damage.
Castrilper55 at 3:16pm 08.05.21
BTW - The O'Day 25 is a fantastic coastal cruiser. Easily trailerable - which I highly recommend.
Bulkhead and chainplate water damage.
Castrilper55 at 3:13pm 08.05.21
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SailorElliot at 3:11pm 08.05.21
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Simple head question
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:06pm 08.05.21
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joetr1955 at 2:44pm 08.05.21
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Benny17441 at 2:41pm 08.05.21
First of all provide the model year of your boat as the configuration of the backstay, the boom, the
Pod Drive on Full Keel Sailboat?
DeniseO30 at 2:33pm 08.05.21
There are plenty of electric drive options that you can use with your existing drive shaft setup, re
A forewarning to those with cockpit drains and outboard rudders (also a crazy story)
Captain Larry-DH at 2:25pm 08.05.21
@Project_Mayhem you earned your moniker. Thanks for sharing, it takes some courage to share your exp

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