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DarkNStormy at 3:10am 07.19.06
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Can anyone point me to the bilge pump on an O'Day 30. Also, explain the 3-way valve and pump under
Tim at 3:15am 07.19.06
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Our 40.5 came with a verticle windlass mounted sideways (horizontally) in the chain locker. It works
Al at 3:12am 07.19.06
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Hey again, Standing rigging question. I have an old CDI FF2 furler that came from a larger boat, so
Trio at 3:35am 07.19.06
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I am thinking of converting our Hunter 25 to all propane power- stove, grill (which is already propa
brucemerkel at 4:23am 07.19.06
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My carpet on the headliner is stained with black stains-probably mold. My wife wants it taken off.
soling42 at 5:02am 07.19.06
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I need to see a shrink Casually reading the ads on Sunday I found a super sweet deal on a nearly ne
Jeff at 5:23am 07.19.06
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Could you please share any thoughts on how to purchase a new or used trailer for a 2003 Catalina Cap
Glenn Benson at 5:46am 07.19.06
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My 44 horse Yanmar is surging. I just replaced one of the exhaust hoses. The hose is a 3 inch hose
newly anonymous at 1:11am 07.19.06
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I regret to inform my fellow Hunter owners that we have abandoned the H410 Buoyant, our steadfast ho
Glenn Benson at 5:46am 07.19.06
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My 44 horse Yanmar is surging. I just replaced one of the exhaust hoses. The hose is a 3 inch hose
David at 8:19am 07.19.06
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I need some advice regarding an upcoming raft-up. I have a Beneteau 310 and intend to raft up with t
Mike at 6:40am 07.19.06
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Greetings, About 3 weeks ago I bought a new Tohatsu 8.8 four stroke. Bought a new mount too. Have no
CSSamit at 8:39am 07.19.06
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My significant other passed away this past January. He shared his beloved Ranger 33 with me for over
Mike at 8:44am 07.19.06
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With all the heavy rains we've have been experiencing I felt I should install an automatic bilge pum
Bill Perry at 8:55am 07.19.06
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Has anyone experienced hull flexibility on the Hunter 216? Today after sailing in 15-20 knot winds I
c/B HOUSING   (1)
gene at 9:14am 07.19.06
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I want to pass along info to guys who mite need it in the future. My 1976 O'day 25 c/b pendant housi
Dick at 10:39am 07.19.06
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Any suggestions where to find a replacement foller-furling jib for my Hunter 212? Is the forestay al
-Landlocked at 10:28am 07.19.06
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Im in a bind, Ive abandoned my career in finance at the young age of 25, recognizing that I was not
tva sailor at 11:08am 07.19.06
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I am interested in buying a Catalina 270. Can you use a 155 genoa on the boat? If so, do can you
cockneyboy at 11:13am 07.19.06
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How much should I pay for a Suzuki 50hp outboard with fitting,gas tank, controls? Also do you raise

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Reverse Steering Characteristics
Sailfanatic at 1:15pm 07.15.21
I assume you mean, in reverse, the stern does not go to starboard...An engine in reverse creates pro
Catalina Mk II (1992) Alternator Regulator Issues
Ken_Cat30 at 1:14pm 07.15.21
Thanks for info Maine Sail. I went to your website and it is (after just scratching the surface) aw
Replacing Forward Berth Mattress
Deleted member 117556 at 1:10pm 07.15.21
Big $$$...We added a 2" mattress topper instead.
Reverse Steering Characteristics
DayDreamer41 at 1:09pm 07.15.21
2 blade? We have a 3 blade on our Sapphire and yes it does walk to port in reverse, this is where sh
Dark Days
Roland5048 at 1:06pm 07.15.21
Been on a jet ski, or more accurately a PWC, twice in my life. First time, riding as passenger, I w
Sailboat as 'investment"???
JRacer at 12:51pm 07.15.21
Yes, just like Congress makes an "investment".
Retractible Keel Line Replacement
SkookumZac at 12:47pm 07.15.21
I'm also in Charleston, and would be happy to help. Would be nice to meet some other owners in the
Sailboat as 'investment"???
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:47pm 07.15.21
Huzzah. Yes my petty rant was to illuminate that folks use "invest" inapproproately. As for beer, w
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14
shemandr at 12:47pm 07.15.21
The picture in post #8 shows the Javelin with the spinnaker flying from upper mid mast. So I presum
Review of Ruddercraft Airfoil rudder
stickinthemud57 at 12:46pm 07.15.21
Small world. I just added one of those a few days ago. Hopefully no more broken cables when I go to
Sailboat as 'investment"???
dlochner at 12:27pm 07.15.21
There was a time in the good old days high sky high inflation, stagnant wages, and long lines at the
Replacing Forward Berth Mattress
shemandr at 12:18pm 07.15.21
I think there are some custom mattress fabricators. If that's where you sleep and you sleep there o
Sailboat as 'investment"???
shemandr at 12:15pm 07.15.21
Boat ownership has never been a good investment for me. Wise use of money? Maybe. We'll see if I d
Sailboat as 'investment"???
jssailem at 12:01pm 07.15.21
I look at boat ownership as a hobby. The expenditure of time and money is rewarded by the joy of exp
Replacing Forward Berth Mattress
sail sfbay at 11:59am 07.15.21
Replace the foam with foam of your choice, like memory foam mattress cut to fit.
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14   (2)
jssailem at 11:56am 07.15.21
How would one run a separate line for the halyard? For starters you will need a block or sheave of
Sailboat as 'investment"???
Rich Stidger at 11:50am 07.15.21
Well I like to tell people that by owning my sailboat I have managed to make a small fortune. Of co
Introducing Myself   (1)
Tedd at 11:42am 07.15.21
Hi @Catalina 22 , In my experience, there's a big difference in wind in the bay right near the town
Sailboat as 'investment"???
StephenD at 11:36am 07.15.21
Huzzah. Yes my petty rant was to illuminate that folks use "invest" inapproproately. As for beer, wh
Lively harbors: Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard MA
shemandr at 11:32am 07.15.21
With regard to Montauk I believe you can still anchor in the Lake but there are private residential

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