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hole in boat - got ideas? tom h at 6:57am 02.10.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1053 When I go the Irwin 37 centerboarder, there was a big CLUNK everytime I turned the boat with the cen
Lift keel Noise Andrew at 6:36am 02.10.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1909 I own a 2005 Beneteau 331. In some sea conditons the lift keel makes a pounding noise as though it i
Companionway Slide repair? Steve at 6:36am 02.10.06 Big Boats 16/1276 I have owned a 1994 Hunter Legend 40.5 for the past several years. I have done a lot of minor upgrad
Older winch support & parts Rick at 6:27am 02.10.06 Ask All Sailors 0/945 We have two Lewmar #43 2 speed winches, pre-1980, that each need a spacer between the sleeve roller
Floor Grate for head on 361 Sailor Tim at 3:37am 02.10.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1207 I would like to add a teak floor grate in the head compartment to my 361.I think it would be a nice
Unstepping Mast on a 25.5 Dave 1265 at 3:36am 02.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/941 Going to trailer the boat from New Smyrna to Orlando. Going to float it onto the trailer - not worki
toe rails james bennett at 3:02am 02.10.06 Big Boats 5/896 need to buy some toe rail damaged in Katrina
Pre-Made Bimini for the 25.5 uploadjoe at 2:43am 02.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/995 I am just wondering if anyone has one of the premade Bimini's from this site? We have a 25.5 and we
An "overbuilt" O'Day PY charlie at 2:05am 02.10.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/894 As I was surfing the forums gathering information, I came across this statement---------"glass hul
Volvo Cup Question - Masts Seem To Break Alot Rob at 1:41am 02.10.06 Ask All Sailors 14/1268 I've been watching the Volvo Cup race coverage. I have one observation and question. These boats are
Cooking stove on a !974 27' Catalina skipperbill at 12:27am 02.10.06 Mid-Size Boats 6/2854 I just purchased a 1974 27' Catalina. In the galley there is a 2burner Primus stove. I think it is
boat paint david schoonmaker at 12:01am 02.10.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/858 Hey all, In the process of sanding my 20' Oday, it was painted(top) at least once, I am sanding into
O'Day Ospray Ragtime Joe at 11:41pm 02.09.06 Day Sailers 3/2843 I have just bought an O'Day Ospray. (not a typo --that's Ospray spelled with an "a"). It measures
head vent plugs Mike F. at 11:14pm 02.09.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/972 My 1983 Hunter 34 is a great boat. Over the years a few issues have crept up. One issue is that the
Sailing on TV...? Morski Krastavac at 10:44pm 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 21/2215 Hi All,Where are the sailing-channels, who covers the America's Cup, the Hobart, Volvo Ocean Race
All Sailors - Need Help w/info on 32s5 Beneteau Rob R at 9:15pm 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1395 Hi Folks - It's been a few years since I have posted here - hopefully a few of you old salts may r
Mason 33 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Steve at 2:13pm 02.09.06 Other Sailboats 1/2654 On the verge of purchasing a 1985 Mason 33. Anyone feel like offering up positive and negative expe
Vancouver Boat Show Moody Buccaneer at 12:10pm 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 3/836 If you are going to the show, stop by the Sailfest Area and say hello. Not trying to sell anything
% of weight on the shoal draft keel on Odays. Jack Hart at 12:02pm 02.09.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/877 Hi folks, when you are trailering your boats with the shoal draft keels, what percentage of weight d
Wooden VS. Aluminum mast jeepmark at 11:27am 02.09.06 Ask All Sailors 19/7875 Wondering what everybodys thoughts were on wooden masts, and how do they compare to Aluminum? than

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'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Stu Jackson at 2:41pm 12.01.20 Good advice, except for the survey stuff. In my own mind anything over $5,000 should get a survey.
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? David in Sandusky at 2:29pm 12.01.20 Looks like a self tacking jib to me. Means that you can tack without touching the sails. The price i
progressive insurance opinions Captain Larry-DH at 1:59pm 12.01.20 I'm insured by Foremost. Amazing claims handling when my boat was struck by lightning in 2019. I of
H26 Reef configuration bmorr at 1:54pm 12.01.20 We sail a lake in Colorado and the winds can change very fast. It is a very deep lake so our waves a
Converting H27 to Portapotty SailormanDan at 1:27pm 12.01.20 @Peggie Hall HeadMistress Thanks for the clarification, being able to use the installed fresh water
Bomar hatch trim ring removal tfox2069 at 1:18pm 12.01.20 The hinges on my Bomar hatch (the cockpit hatch under the lazarette leading underneath into the ba
Rebedding bow pulpit on Catalina 310 Good Vibes at 1:16pm 12.01.20 Glad it worked out. Im a big believer in letting the experts do the tough stuff. Enjoy your boat!
Converting H27 to Portapotty mmlspace at 12:55pm 12.01.20 Thank you so much everyone. I'm thinking of converting the current MSD setup. There is already a d
Jabsco (Twist N Lock) - Head Use for novice Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:30pm 12.01.20 Open the 3/4" seacock below the head Flip the switch to add water to bowl with a few pumps Flip th
Converting H27 to Portapotty Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:06pm 12.01.20 The environmental rules have changed and you can no longer discharge waste overboard in the Potomac
What's the Best Daysailer to Accommodate Guests Siamese at 12:01pm 12.01.20 There probably isn't one boat that's going to be better than anything else for you. Although, you'd
progressive insurance opinions Rich Stidger at 12:00pm 12.01.20 I am underwritten by Progressive through my insurance agent and have been for 3+ years. No complain
Expert Voice dlochner at 11:59am 12.01.20 What did you use for an affiliation group?
Converting H27 to Portapotty Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:57am 12.01.20 Although no sea water toilet should ever be connected to the fresh water system, toilets that are d
Bomar hatch trim ring removal CurtisC at 11:54am 12.01.20 From what you've described I'd have to assume you're up against the original sealant or bedding comp
Converting H27 to Portapotty (1) SailormanDan at 11:29am 12.01.20 @mmlspace I'm thinking I may have to build a small box out of PVC that would fit under whatever hang
Yamaha 33 Electrical Rebuild (1) mermike at 11:21am 12.01.20 Tosca also had an Ample Power alternator and voltage regulator. The schematics were helpful if you w
Shaft replacement O'Day 28 Chubby at 11:15am 12.01.20 Do not have to remove rudder or shaft. There is a tool to remove the bearing (find online) that jus
Best boat to purchase to live on Justin_NSA at 11:10am 12.01.20 What does "liveaboard" mean to you? In a slip every night? Ocean passages? Are you retired and no lo
Converting H27 to Portapotty SailormanDan at 10:58am 12.01.20 @Peggie Hall HeadMistress - Where would the fresh water the owner's manual refers to come from to f

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