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Wind Instrument Dan Johnson at 12:55pm 08.01.06 Big Boats 6/4491 Had my rigger bring down the no-longer-working mast head sender unit for my Standard Horizon wind in
Engine or Shaft Vibration Brad Hoff at 1:05pm 08.01.06 Big Boats 12/1846 Yesterday while motorsailing, I had a bad knocking noise while motoring and heeling to port. The noi
compression post Oday 22 Bayard8035 at 1:27pm 08.01.06 Day Sailers 5/2096 Just bought a trailer, which happened to have an Oday 22 on it; it seems to be in fair condition, bu
Rigging issues J. McDougall at 4:27pm 08.01.06 C&C 3/2752 I just purchased a c and c that was sitting in someone's yard for forever. I know next to nothing a
Differences in 331 Model years jane5097 at 10:24pm 08.01.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/980 Does any one know what changes were made between the 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 models on the 331?
Refer Question PrincessoftheLake at 10:39pm 08.01.06 Big Boats 5/818 I am having a problem with my Adler Barbour refrigeration. We have owned our 1985 Hubter 34 for 3 y
Old Schaefer Free Flying Furler Steve Braverman at 11:19pm 08.01.06 Ask All Sailors 3/2355 I just picked up this old furler unit for not much money. I am looking for an inexpensive way to mak
Loose wiring in mast eisjeff at 10:50pm 08.01.06 Catalina 30 2/1575 It sounds like the wiring from the lights and electronics mounted on my mast is loose inside my mast
Online boat electrical system resource? jviss at 12:05am 08.02.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1153 Does anyone have a pointer to a really good online reference for boat electrics, in particular, char
Refrigerator improvements???? George Kosta at 1:10am 08.02.06 Big Boats 7/1002 Has anyone made improvements to the freezer/refrigerator? Mine keeps frosting up everyday . I have t
309 saschiff at 1:09am 08.02.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/987 Are there any 309 owners willing to share their experiences with this new model?
Hurricane Prep Warren Milberg at 1:33am 08.02.06 Ask All Sailors 0/948 BoatUS has recently updated and posted its latest hurricane preparation guide. See link. Whether y
back pressure cuases joker to turn inside out Terry Adams at 2:01am 08.02.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1554 I have a raritan head that when pumped either in the wet or the dry mode develops a pressure down st
simrad wheel pilot belt replacement Richard19068 at 2:09am 08.02.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1844 Can anyone give me a walk-through to inspecting/replacing the belt on a WP-30. I can't see how to ta
Cascade Lake, Annual Parrot Head get together (1) John S at 2:12am 08.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/914 Last weekend the local sailing group, the Southern Idadaho Sailing Association, got together to cele
fairlead settings mortyd at 2:37am 08.02.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 21/3505 there are times we sail with only the genoa; should we set the fairleads in the same way as we do wi
Accessing the fresh water pump JoeR at 3:06am 08.02.06 Bigger Boats 3/1453 Does anyone have any suggestions about getting to the fresh water pump on an Oday 28? Mine is in th
what boat should I buy Ashleen at 3:11am 08.02.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/909 I recently finished my basic cruising cert and I will be buying a boat within a year. I have two sm
Hey Brian (and Steph!) Captain Bob at 3:34am 08.02.06 Smaller Boats 13/1342 There is a gal over on L'A that is looking at a Pearson 28 in StA and is looking for advice. Maybe s
O'DAY24 and pointing ability jeff at 3:38am 08.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 8/880 looking to purchase an O'day 240..can someone talk a little about their pointing ability?..I realize

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Aging Diesel Fuel Tally Ho at 4:06pm 07.23.21
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio drm1 at 4:02pm 07.23.21 Ok Happy to say 2 nights and no dragging. Storm coming through tomorrow with high winds so gonna fin
Sudden fresh water pumping issues JamesG161 at 3:16pm 07.23.21 I have never liked was the strainer I love mine. It is a great "sight glass" to verify flow. By t
handheld VHf? seadaddler at 3:11pm 07.23.21 I got all my vhf from gps store have had good results standard horizon
1990 30-2 value Tally Ho at 3:06pm 07.23.21
Huckleberry Friend WayneH at 2:55pm 07.23.21 On my '80 Tartan 372, the holding tank is under the port side of the V-berth. I replaced my tank wit
mid-boom rigging for a '68 Javelin? Philly2DC2LBI at 2:23pm 07.23.21 Got it, thanks!!!
Smell from Stringer drains after head problems... Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:16pm 07.23.21 In post #3 she said that it has an indefinite shelf life. Yep. I keep a gallon on hand to use on pet
Huckleberry Friend Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:06pm 07.23.21 Bladders are ok for water but not for sewage holding because, unless they're installed so they absol
Sudden fresh water pumping issues Captain Larry-DH at 2:01pm 07.23.21 I had a similar problem where I could not get the aft tank to prime. I had no problem with the forw
mid-boom rigging for a '68 Javelin? Sunbird22358 at 1:53pm 07.23.21 Check out my reply to your question on this subject, posted under the question of Moving the tiller
Catalina 22 being parted out? woosailor at 1:48pm 07.23.21 need a mainsail fiddle block system.....Catalina Direct backordered
Cat 22 OEM Rudder sail sfbay at 1:30pm 07.23.21 What year? Is it the standard rudder HDPE? For comparison this guy is selling a used Catalina 22 k
Sailboat as 'investment"??? shemandr at 1:22pm 07.23.21 It's as much as an investment as my Freeport McMoran was :yikes:.
Legal number of passengers for O'Day 23 (1) Sunbird22358 at 1:22pm 07.23.21 A capacity label is only required on boats 20 feet or less, so your 23 won't have one. It's all jud
Need advice on how to lift a Daysailer II by davits? (1) sail sfbay at 1:20pm 07.23.21 Welcome to the forum!! Might contact these guys as they specialize in boat lift slings like this 4"
Main sheet rigging - H33.5 (1) Don Crowther at 1:18pm 07.23.21 my main sheet runs back to the mast and thru a block back to the cockpit into a cultch and my dodger
Just bought a Neptune 24 and got some questions. Calif. Ted at 1:07pm 07.23.21 Doubtful, launch it.
Need advice on how to lift a Daysailer II by davits? Sunbird22358 at 1:00pm 07.23.21 I'd try asking on the Day Sailer Class Association Forum, www.daysailer.org Perhaps someone there co
Main sheet rigging - H33.5 Fred at 12:52pm 07.23.21

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