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Leaking Lewmar Hatch Rebuild DonEvans at 7:31am 11.01.20 Bigger Boats 3/829 On an information search to identify the lewmar hatch style and sizings on my 87 ODay 40. I believe
Yanmar Engine Life??? Andersonelli at 6:53am 11.01.20 Ask All Sailors 16/4160 I am looking at a Hunter 40.5 with a Yanmar 4JH2E. The boat meets my requirements although a bit ov
Autopilot - quick and hard or long and soft? BillyK at 5:34am 11.01.20 Ask All Sailors 13/924 Do all Wheel autopilots have quick harsh moves like mine? this is not the best example, but when it
Mystery parts! (1) CaptainRan at 9:37pm 10.31.20 Smaller Boats 16/1461 186780 If anyone can help with some parts identification, I would be grateful. First up is a long,
I have a rigging question Rainbowcrystalkitchen04@yahoo at 5:54pm 10.31.20 Ask All Sailors 47/1996 I've been looking at a 52' home made steelie...the seller describes it as being made by an ironworke
Carbon Monoxide dph123 at 3:56pm 10.31.20 Ask All Sailors 10/705 Hunter 36. 2004. My CO alarms have been going off when the boat is unattended. I figured they were f
Radar Head Elevation On Mast MikeHoncho at 3:52pm 10.31.20 Ask All Sailors 54/4724
PHRF adjustments sailboatracer at 1:50pm 10.31.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1863 Our club is talking about making adjustments to PHRF handicaps to include a credit for boats that us
Cockpit length on Catalina 22 and 25? Electricboater45 at 10:07am 10.31.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1852 I've heard that the cockpit for the Catalina 22 is smaller than the 25, but does anybody have the ac
Propeller shaft key material DArcy at 9:43am 10.31.20 Ask All Sailors 28/4601 I need a new propeller shaft key. Any thoughts on bronze vs stainless?
Catalina 28 buyer John Ardoin at 9:35am 10.31.20 Ask All Sailors 3/716 Would like to buy a Catalina 28MK11 on the Gulf Coast
Mast raising/gin pole Mattywel at 8:31am 10.31.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1274
C34 boom vang gary16188 at 5:31am 10.31.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/812 I have a 2005 C34. The boom vang is rigid and appears to have no adjustment. There is a removable pi
MacGregor 26M Pulpit replacement (3) Caintoads at 7:44pm 10.30.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/617 Hi there MacGregor owners, I have seen the post in relation to the 26x pulpit replacement although h
Alkaline batteries All U Get at 3:35pm 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 14/1161
Anyone recognize this gaff-rigged Catboat? (1) TomY at 1:23pm 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 5/976 It was sailing into the launching ramp in our harbor at the beginning of the season. Looks like you
Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose? ontherocks83 at 12:01pm 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 18/8105 So I just started another thread about reducing my 150 genoa to a 135. I also have questions/want t
Pop-up problem Rex Farley at 11:17am 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 6/577 I have a Macgregor 22 and have a problem that I can`t run with the pop-up raised because it hits the
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? ontherocks83 at 10:33am 10.30.20 Ask All Sailors 52/5250 I have a Catalina 30 with a Tall rig, bow sprit, and fin keel. Currently I have a 150% Genoa. I hav
Spinnaker working loads? Scott T-Bird at 10:02am 10.30.20 Racing 24/4284 I have 2 new Lewmar 30ST winches that I bought for my Starwind last fall. I didn't install them and

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New Design Fresh Water Tank Source morbidfollower at 9:19pm 05.01.24 When I was looking thru the old forum I came across someone asking this same question. At the time t
Lost swing keel for Oday 22. Please help with fabrication measurements Crazy Dave Condon at 9:12pm 05.01.24
Lost swing keel for Oday 22. Please help with fabrication measurements rgranger at 8:17pm 05.01.24
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model) dlochner at 7:00pm 05.01.24
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model) Justin_NSA at 6:47pm 05.01.24 You asked about a water reservoir for your dripless gland. I routed the air hose up to the top of
Cockpit Locker Size? Vincent Williams at 6:23pm 05.01.24 wanted to see what others have done with storing the hatch boards (plexiglass) I wanted to set up a
Removing Stains and smudges quadrille38 at 6:00pm 05.01.24 I use a product called Serious Marine Cleaner by Shurhold. Removes black marks and stains. Will s
Removing Stains and smudges higgs at 5:58pm 05.01.24 I've found muriatic acid works well on tea stains. Be sure to wear rubber gloves and eye protection
Eight Bells for Don Street (1) dlochner at 5:51pm 05.01.24 224512
Eight Bells for Don Street heritage at 5:11pm 05.01.24 We were anchored in a tight anchorage in Trinidad when Don Street cruised in in his big red wooden s
Flickering House Lights PeteT at 4:56pm 05.01.24 I just started following this thread as my cabin lights are LED and have been for quite some time no
Lost swing keel for Oday 22. Please help with fabrication measurements kappykaplan at 3:57pm 05.01.24 You might be able to find what you need here: https://oday.sailboatowners.com/resources/index.php?ta
Funny Friday!!! (1) dmax at 3:35pm 05.01.24 Unclear on the concept:
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model) Ralph Johnstone at 2:37pm 05.01.24 Got to remember to lean over and kiss my packing gland next time I pass by it.
Topping Lift Appears Short pgandw at 2:37pm 05.01.24 When I bought Sweet P (Mariner 19), topping lift was fixed length from mast head to hook into eye at
Eight Bells for Don Street Rick486 at 2:29pm 05.01.24 Don Street has passed away. If you don't know Don he was a life long sailor who wrote extensively a
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Need help repairing/replacing hinged mast assembly - Wind Jammer 17 boat DKurtz-NC at 2:03pm 05.01.24 Thanks to all for your help I contacted Dwyer and the parts are shipping. Much appreciated.
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 1:53pm 05.01.24
West Marine CPP Ablative Antifouling Paint - Opinions? Ralph Johnstone at 1:49pm 05.01.24 Thanks for the reply. r whether it's CPP or Micron CSC that recommends a few extra coats at AT the

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