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Ice cube tray Terry Cox at 11:12am 05.20.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1543 We have an AB cold plate freezer on board and I would like to make ice cubes. AB sells vertical meta
69' Bristol Corsair Rudder Tom Melito at 11:17am 05.20.06 Bristol 0/1654 I am looking for a rudder to fit my 1969 24 foot Bristol Corsair. If you any information Please c
masthead light wiring Scott Rutherford at 11:34am 05.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1100 This spring the major project was dealing with the electrical nightmare I inherited from the PO. Aft
Venture 224 Headsail furling system Installation. duchie at 11:51am 05.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/811 I just bought a Shaefer headsail furler #500 "Snapfurl" Does anybody have one installed and are the
Do I buy CD30 Ketch of Bristol 29.9 - 30??? Art Heath at 12:59pm 05.20.06 Other Sailboats 0/1256 I am torn between a CD30 ketch and a Bristol 29.9 (30?) sloop. Which to buy and why? Beauty vs. func
To buy a B29.9 - 30 or CD30 Ketch??? Art Heath at 1:02pm 05.20.06 Bristol 1/1854 I am torn between a CD30 ketch and a Bristol 29.9 (30?) sloop. Which to buy and why? Beauty vs. func
Steping the Mast kostas at 1:28pm 05.20.06 Ask All Sailors 14/1491 Any ideas on how to step the mast on a 30' HUNTER, without a crane?
Cruising Spinnaker for CAL 2-30 KozureOkami at 2:44pm 05.20.06 Cal 1/440 Any recommendations for size of a cruising spinnaker for a CAL 2-30 for open ocean?
Can I use a 15 hp outboard on the 26M? lauy at 5:44pm 05.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/757 I am looking at buying the 26M. I just bought a 15hp Suzuki outboard six months ago and would like t
35.5 Holding Tank Alan at 8:55pm 05.18.06 Big Boats 0/753 This is just a follow-up to lots of other posts on the subject. There has been discussion about inc
Hull changes Paul at 10:08pm 05.18.06 Big Boats 1/746 Has anyone experienced slight changes in hull shape when the boat is on the cradle? My prop shaft i
Trailering a 26 radiocommander at 10:47pm 05.18.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/999 Anyone have experience(s) in regularly trailering an O'Day 26?I once owned a 25 and she lived on a
Bow Thrusters Birdman at 10:39pm 05.18.06 Big Boats 4/868 Hi,Has anyone ever added a bow thruster after buying a boat new or used. I can think of potential i
Slab reefing help Frank at 11:31pm 05.18.06 Big Boats 4/829 Does anyone have a picture of how slab reefing works? The reef lines and boom were off the boat when
Replacement Centerboard 1971 O'day '23 gcormier at 12:51am 05.19.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1103 I've got a swollen centerboard that either needs repair or replacement. I've found a '25 centerboard
Auto pilot compatability Rotor at 4:49am 05.19.06 Ask All Sailors 1/839 I have an ST-60 instrument package and would like to buy a new autopilot that will use the wind inst
Measurements for Lazy Jacks? Bad Obsession at 6:35am 05.19.06 Catalina 30 2/2701 I am going to add lazy jacks to my 1990 Catalina 30 Tall Rig, Bow Sprit. I am going to do a series
No traveler on my V-21. Any suggestions? CharlieCobra at 6:34am 05.19.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/762 Currently, my V-21 doesn't have a traveler nor any decent hardware from which to rig one. There's a
Replacing Headstay '83 Hunter 34 Robert at 5:52am 05.19.06 Big Boats 1/1010 I'm replacing the headstay on my 83' Hunter 34. The original stay is 9/32. I'm told that I should go
Replacing Missing Flotation Foam Tim at 3:42am 05.19.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1428 Recently while doing some work on my O'Day 192, I noticed that a previous owner had removed some of

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Beneteau 321 genoa roller furler swivel top and low parts stuck together EmmanuelC at 8:12am 04.14.21 Big Easy, I got in touch with Wichard and they gave me a list of riggers from their network around h
Time for New Insurance fullbore at 8:03am 04.14.21
H356 Polars Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 8:01am 04.14.21
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 (5) rgranger at 7:47am 04.14.21 Mine looks similar but it is not real wood. It is some sort of faux wood. If yours is real wood, you
Capsized transport in GOM. JamesG161 at 7:38am 04.14.21 The Weather Channel had a report about a capsizing in the GOM yesterday afternoon. In effect, we h
A4 to M-35 on C 30 ? sail sfbay at 7:25am 04.14.21 You might be able to replace engine with a smaller, lower hp engine. You might find this article hel
Capsized transport in GOM. rgranger at 7:24am 04.14.21 I guess they got caught out... I hope the captain didn't choose to go out in 38' waves.
How does the "Lift Top" work on the 1973 23' O'Day JRT at 7:22am 04.14.21 I'd keep looking for a boat that fits your needs, if the current owner has no idea how it works chan
Replace standing rigging H49 Terry Cox at 7:19am 04.14.21 Hi Scotty, our 1991 boat has the original standing rigging. I inspect it annually and it remains in
Hunter 260 Mooring Challenges sail sfbay at 7:18am 04.14.21 Some considerations: 1. Salt water washdown pump OR whenever you rent a transient slip wash the boa
B361 Battery replacement Ben4195 at 7:10am 04.14.21 I simply use a Group 24 lead acid for my starting battery. Going to have my existing checked starti
Marine Air Conditioner Terry Cox at 7:06am 04.14.21 Hi Andrew, all good advice by posters to your thread. Our 1991 boat came with dual MarineAir reverse
Capsized transport in GOM. (1) Leeward Rail at 7:05am 04.14.21 Nytimes says: "A lift boat is a self-propelled work vessel with a broad open deck commonly found alo
Replace standing rigging H49 SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:53am 04.14.21 Unless the rigging has been damaged mechanically, I bet it's going to be fine for 5 plus years. Mayb
Marine Air Conditioner Justin_NSA at 6:52am 04.14.21 Just make the holes and optimize the length of hose
B361 Battery replacement BigEasy at 6:51am 04.14.21 4 in total? Yes, 3 house bank and 1 start bank
Marine Air Conditioner Justin_NSA at 6:51am 04.14.21 I would be concerned about sufficient flow getting to the AC and engine when running them at the sam
Marine Air Conditioner Don S/V ILLusion at 6:49am 04.14.21 It is possible, however, not a good idea. You need to see/know if A/C discharge water is flowing and
Time for New Insurance BigEasy at 6:48am 04.14.21
Diesel fuel line ? 2 OLD PIRATES at 6:38am 04.14.21 Thanks for the reply marchem. That helps to clear that up. The shop doesn't take returns ..........

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