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water leaking into bilge Joe23603 at 12:09pm 01.27.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1580 1979 Catalina 27. it seems I have a very slow trickle of water creeping into my bilge area at the f
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Oday 37 Iron Keel Problems.???? Rovic_bay at 10:30am 01.27.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2233 I saw mention a warning about Oday 37 Center Cockpit built between 1979 ' 1980 that a number of thes
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Plastic Companionway Hatchboards My Girl at 9:08am 01.27.06 Big Boats 1/871 Anyone else having expansion problems when sun heats the plastic hatchboard and expands it to the po
Smoking outboard Ed at 8:51am 01.27.06 Trailer Sailors 4/1282 I have a 15HP Mercury 2 stroke outboard on my boat which is putting out more smoke than it used to.
Need good backstay tensioner any suggestions? Jim at 8:11am 01.27.06 Ask All Sailors 4/971 I have completely restored my Cal 34 series I. New engine, shaft, folding prop. New Awlgip outside a
Through - Hull Backing Block Don Guillette at 7:51am 01.27.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/3635 Normally, I don't write about maintainence things on the sail trim forum but this one is important.
opening ports capt bob23977 at 7:05am 01.27.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/946 I have a 1983 Hunter 34,the opening ports are made by Gray Enterprises of Tampa Fa.I cannot locate
The Series Drogue Capt Lee ;-) at 5:03am 01.27.06 Ask All Sailors 1/851 Has anyone used one in a storm? I have seen many gales, a few storms and one hurricaine, and used al
2006 - Florida Bayfield Rendezvous/Gathering Brad Colella at 4:15am 01.27.06 Other Sailboats 0/725 2006 - Florida Bayfield Rendezvous - Join UsWhere: Burnt Store When 4/28/2006 - 4/30/2006Facil
Hull design Franklin at 4:01am 01.27.06 Other Sailboats 4/816 Just out of curiosity, would it be a hull with a tapered design or non tapered design that would inc
Hunter 25, rudder shaft Skip Howe at 2:18am 01.27.06 The Cherubini Hunters 8/2275 Had to remove the rudder as it had a crack in the leading edge, which was discovered while cleaning
Head Sail Recommendation T J Furstenau at 12:16am 01.27.06 Big Boats 5/847 This request goes out to all 35.5 owners, but I'm hoping to get some feedback from Alan, as he is al
Anyone have experience with Air-x wind generator? Mike Merriman at 11:02pm 01.26.06 Ask All Sailors 1/865 I'm considering adding an Air-X wind generator to my Sabre 32. I'm upgrading the electrical system
Used 40' Beneteau Phil M at 7:29pm 01.26.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1035 Looking for suggestions on which Beneteau models in the 40"+ size range make good boats to cruise on
Replacemet toe rails timbull at 3:38pm 01.26.06 Big Boats 3/714 I'v had damage to a port side toe rail on my '95 37.5. Replacement no longer available from hunter.

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Making a mast for a sabot Mr. Dave at 5:47pm 11.29.20 By chance, have you got a photo? Curious about the slots and other details.
Making a mast for a sabot Michael Davis at 5:42pm 11.29.20 I used fir for the last one I made. Made in two halves so you can route the bolt rope slot then glue
Making a mast for a sabot Mr. Dave at 5:31pm 11.29.20 What wood would you use?
Making a mast for a sabot Michael Davis at 5:22pm 11.29.20 Why not make a proper one? They are pretty simple, just some 1x3 routed and laminated together.
O'Day 240 cockpit size / dimensions (6) AndreNJ11 at 5:03pm 11.29.20 We have an O'Day 240 at our marina, and I always liked it and thought it would make a great first or
Expedition Evans youtube Lazy1 at 4:57pm 11.29.20 I think some of the things they found from the factory lay up, they will not be worse off for their
Expedition Evans youtube Sailfanatic at 4:12pm 11.29.20 My disconnect was that the largest part of the glass they laid went on the hull or upper grid, which
What's the Best Daysailer to Accommodate Guests Souellette at 3:56pm 11.29.20
What's the Best Daysailer to Accommodate Guests sailme88 at 3:44pm 11.29.20 someone else's boat :p
Radar Head Elevation On Mast sailme88 at 3:42pm 11.29.20 It scratches the itch I've got 170 days before I can scratch.....:(
FORJ Thermoplastic tape CarlN at 3:28pm 11.29.20 I just ordered a roll. Anything from Yale Cordage is worth a try.
Expedition Evans youtube BigEasy at 3:12pm 11.29.20 Anyone been watching their videos fiber glassing the grid back to the hull? What do you think Yes,
What's the Best Daysailer to Accommodate Guests (1) Tally Ho at 3:04pm 11.29.20 Hello everyone! I have an O'Day 22 and I'm looking to move up to something in the 26 - 28 foot rang
Expedition Evans youtube CarlN at 3:03pm 11.29.20 These two took a much smarter route than most. Instead of buying an old boat that needs a full resto
What's the Best Daysailer to Accommodate Guests Souellette at 2:55pm 11.29.20 I'd recommend the Colgate 26, you get great cockpit room with very comfortable seating for six adul
Bluetti Tally Ho at 2:54pm 11.29.20
What's the Best Daysailer to Accommodate Guests Sailfanatic at 2:52pm 11.29.20 I'd recommend the Colgate 26, you get great cockpit room with very comfortable seating for six adult
FORJ Thermoplastic tape dlochner at 2:19pm 11.29.20 That stuff looks very interesting and probably has some great uses on a boat. The web site does sou
What's the Best Daysailer to Accommodate Guests shemandr at 2:18pm 11.29.20
What's the Best Daysailer to Accommodate Guests Souellette at 2:09pm 11.29.20

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