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william at 11:36am 09.26.06
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You are underway on course 050T and your maximum speed is 13knot. The eye of a hurricane bears 100T,
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I just bought a 1972 Cal 29 complete with a Universal Atomic 4 (Fresh water cooled)engine. The Atomi
Alice A. at 11:19pm 09.24.06
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Hi, all. It appears we may have to replace the aluminum diesel tank on our '92 Legend 37.5. Has anyo
robin20026 at 11:50pm 09.24.06
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When underway and the transom is under water I have quite a water leak coming through the hull to de
Grant at 11:49pm 09.24.06
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I am looking at getting a bigger sailboat and have found a 1989 Oday 280 for a fair market price. I
soling42 at 12:00am 09.25.06
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Now what were you thinking? Can't believe how tough the urethane is on the exterior wood work for o
Kal at 12:33am 09.25.06
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Charlie at 2:43am 09.25.06
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What is the PHRF rating for a Cherubini 30, circa 1979? Fair winds and following seas, Charlie
Brian D at 3:08am 09.25.06
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I would have posted this on the Catalina Owners forum, but it said it was for owners of Catalina boa
matthew cosmas at 3:08am 09.25.06
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I plan to add a captins chair behind the wheel, I removed the decking and will be replacing it with
Paul Walchenbach at 4:10am 09.25.06
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first issue: back-stay tension. my head stay seems to "sag" going to weather in 12+ true. don't
jack boats at 3:57am 09.25.06
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My water heater seems to work fine, as I am getting hot water in both heads. However, I don't get a
venkat at 4:30am 09.25.06
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Can someone tell me where is the deck-fill for fresh water tank in a 1984 hunter 31? I believe my ta
DLM at 4:41am 09.25.06
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I have a 1971 P26 that had 3 inches of water in the bilge when I bought it. THe bottom of the compre
Dorian at 5:02am 09.25.06
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I need to replace my head ports. Does anyone know of windows which do not open? I own an O'Day 25
Ray Lewis at 5:53am 09.25.06
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Does anyone know where to find the sling points on an early 30-1981. I would like to mark them perm
BC at 5:41am 09.25.06
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I need aluminum rub rail sections (same as C-22) and a mast step. Has anyone had a good experience
Dan at 5:20am 09.25.06
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My Cat 30 1981 is leaking where the rudder stuffing box connects to the fiberglass "post". How is it
Maria at 7:39am 09.25.06
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I am considering replacing my Passage 42's 12 foot Caribe with a hard tender, such as a 13' Boston W
jack boats at 8:07am 09.25.06
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The forward holding tank indicator never shows the tank has been drained to below half full. When r

Recent Replies

Replacing internal outhaul   (2)
wdonovan at 7:09am 08.02.21
Brand new blocks, brand new rigging, brand new ropes. This boat is now a real pleasure to sail. Some
Replacing internal outhaul   (3)
wdonovan at 7:07am 08.02.21
Put the cap back in position, tensioning messengers as you go. Pop rivet it back together.
Replacing internal outhaul   (2)
wdonovan at 7:05am 08.02.21
A "fish hook" helped to route lines around an almost blind section of the end cap. Piece of cake wit
Parting out O'Day 25
dlochner at 7:00am 08.02.21
start listing on eBay. Used winches are in demand. There is also a market for alcohol stoves. Anyth
Replacing internal outhaul   (4)
wdonovan at 6:59am 08.02.21
The assembly now gets fed into the boom. I bound the rope tight to the block to help keep it in plac
Life line specs and material
jssailem at 6:58am 08.02.21
Good info above from @Crazy Dave Condon, @Joe, and @sail sfbay on the issue of lifeline replacemen.
Replacing internal outhaul   (2)
wdonovan at 6:51am 08.02.21
At this point, I decided to relocate the pad-eye that secures the fixed block. This to reduce chafin
1996 Barnett 1400
Project_Mayhem at 6:51am 08.02.21
My condolences to you and your family. I saw one in excellent shape for $1500 with trailer just last
Sailing tours/resources for La Spezia, Italy
PaulK at 6:49am 08.02.21
These guys seem to offer what you're looking for - day tours on sailboats with a skipper: Tour Giorn
Replacing internal outhaul   (2)
wdonovan at 6:47am 08.02.21
Here's my inboard end cap showing 4 cam cleats. I use one only for topping lift. The rest just dangl
Replacing internal outhaul   (2)
wdonovan at 6:44am 08.02.21
Here is the old yucky ropes and cheapo blocks. Note how the block was not used here. I suspect a rep
Replacing internal outhaul   (3)
wdonovan at 6:42am 08.02.21
Showing cap separated and lines / messengers tagged. In the thrid shot "4T" means block 4 in the boo
Replacing internal outhaul   (3)
wdonovan at 6:39am 08.02.21
Using a punch that fits in the hole in the pop rivet, knock the rivet pin out. Then drill the rivet
Replacing internal outhaul   (3)
wdonovan at 6:35am 08.02.21
A couple of saw horses make a perfect workbench. Lay out the boom and study the existing rigging. De
Contact with Crazy Dave
jssailem at 6:30am 08.02.21
Sounds like a Crazy event Dave.
Replacing internal outhaul   (1)
wdonovan at 6:27am 08.02.21
Started by buying Carbo low friction blocks and bench assembled them like this. Rigged with Novabrai
Mary E
All U Get at 6:23am 08.02.21
They have already raised her, just waiting now for the next report.
Parting out O'Day 25
sail sfbay at 6:15am 08.02.21
Welcome to the forum!! Consider listing your parts for sale on this classified site Used gear for s
H310 outhaul rigging
wdonovan at 6:14am 08.02.21
@wdonovan have you been able to upload your document? If you're still figuring it out, would you mi
Contact with Crazy Dave
justsomeguy at 6:12am 08.02.21
Are they from Nigeria? Could be worth millions...;)

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