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Paul at 1:14am 11.23.05
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So, who goes sailing on Thanksgiving, and how? Here in the snowy north, the big boat is high and dr
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The attached photo offers a surefire way to break everyone up when you bring your turkey to the tabl
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Last summer it was my practice not to close the seacock that supplies the freshwater cooling for yan
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Does any one have any used trailers out there or know of where to purchase for around 2K. My H22 is
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how do you all store your 146. Tarp, shrink-wrap? any need to do anything? Thanks
Ian McGain at 10:02pm 11.22.05
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Most boats in the North-East are now up on jack stands. In previous lay-ups, I have de-tensioned my
Paul Aubrecht at 9:38pm 11.22.05
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I am winterizing my 356 for the first time.Can someone tell me what and what size stuff I need to by
jason at 7:16pm 11.22.05
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I am in the market for a sailboat. I want something roomy inside with a wood interior, a/c would be
malik at 10:36am 11.22.05
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hi, i have been offered an oday 23. however it has to be towed from rhode island to north carolina.
Paul M at 10:32am 11.22.05
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Any ideas on how to make the shower drain on catalina 34's work any better? The sump is about a 1/4
willy44 at 9:53am 11.22.05
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I can't for the life of me figure out how to remove the main sliding hatch on my 1980 Oday 28. I wan
Paul Mellen at 9:37am 11.22.05
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Has anyone figured a way to make the shower drain work well? At best it drains marginally when the b
Paul F at 9:15am 11.22.05
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Like many sailors I have gone with a gps instead of the existing in water knot meter. This leaves t
mark3787 at 8:56am 11.22.05
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I am currently looking at buying a 1970 cal 29 foot sal boat I would like to get specs and info on t
Jeff at 7:40am 11.22.05
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I have a 15 volt battery charger which runs of my 50 amp shore power. I have a switch on my master p
Joe S at 7:34am 11.22.05
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Someone on the forum gave me the name/webpage of a boat salvage shop in Newport Beach, I lost it and
dblake05 at 7:14am 11.22.05
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I am selling my Ericson due to needing the money for my business. I am asking $11,000 obo for her. S
uploadjoe at 6:02am 11.22.05
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My wife and I are looking for some sailboat themed christmas/seasons greetings cards. I found some,
Rick at 5:34am 11.22.05
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I have a Catalina 30 and am looking for some weekend crew around Oriental NC. Does anyone know of a
mrmetaluk at 5:13am 11.22.05
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How do I lay a vhf arial cable from the top of the mast. The mast has foam in it in several places.

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Removing a stuck on prop question
Claude L.-Auger at 8:26am 03.11.21
You probably thought of it but I have to ask: were the set screws loosened up or removed ?
Serpentine kit for Ample Power alternator
Hayden Watson at 8:25am 03.11.21
What are the "correct tools"? Is there a way to lock the stator and use a torque wrench or do you u
Single or double line reefing
Hayden Watson at 8:23am 03.11.21
I can pull in my reef from fully trimmed main to fully trimmed reefed main in less than 60 seconds s
Window Advice
Jacktar at 8:09am 03.11.21
Try local rubber specialty outlets who carry lots of auto and rv seals.
Accessing swim ladder nuts
Jacktar at 8:07am 03.11.21
Two suggestions on these types of problems. 1 Use Butly tape on thru bolted mechanical bolts. 2 Bu
Hunter 386 : Need to replace striping on hull.
Phil Herring at 7:56am 03.11.21
@Waltsailor medium silver metallic is the standard, so that's the most likely possibility. We can ID
Darn raw water intake blocked again
Dr. D at 7:45am 03.11.21
No, no way I am starting the engine until I am certain raw water is going through the engine. I'll
Hunter 170 Bow Cover specs and Spinnaker specs.
sail sfbay at 7:45am 03.11.21
Welcome to the forum!! These guys make bow covers: Hunter 170 - Bow Cover Suggest doing an interne
Fix or toss
Justin_NSA at 7:16am 03.11.21
Not trying to get political but I think this whole sensitivity thing has gone way overboard. Pun int
Removing a stuck on prop question
DougM at 7:04am 03.11.21
Soak the joint between the shaft and prop with PB Blaster, then tap lightly with a hammer and let it
Fix or toss
dLj at 7:03am 03.11.21
From years ago... QRb6GSj12wU Not that I ever behaved as this song implies.. ;) dj
replacement pads on my jackstands question
LeeandRick at 7:00am 03.11.21
This looks interesting, however I would only need 8 square feet, which at $2 a square foot is prett
Removing a stuck on prop question
SycloneDriver at 7:00am 03.11.21
1. Grease all the contact points and threads on the jack screw. 2. Use a cordless impact driver on t
Fix or toss
jssailem at 6:58am 03.11.21
While the use of words is under attack, it is my understanding anything you say will have those who
B323 fuel pickup
DougM at 6:44am 03.11.21
Doug, don't you have an access panel on the front of that gas tank cubby? Maybe hidden by the aft m
Gel coat scoring and rough spots
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:37am 03.11.21
I spoke all parties behind the scenes to a resolve I hope. It has been years selling this boat too
replacement pads on my jackstands question
dlochner at 6:35am 03.11.21
I like to use stall mat, nice forming cushion but not to soft. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr
Hunter 45cc. AC power GFI?
Terry Cox at 6:31am 03.11.21
Glad you found it, John. Was just about to post a reply. Different model boat, but one of ours is lo
replacement pads on my jackstands question
LeeandRick at 6:24am 03.11.21
I like to use stall mat, nice forming cushion but not to soft. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr
Hunter 386 : Need to replace striping on hull.
sail sfbay at 6:23am 03.11.21
Ditto Waltsailor................medium silver metallic is the same color on my 2004 Hunter 386. Reco

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