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Wood for Floor on a DS I Mike2012 at 1:49pm 10.11.05 Day Sailers 6/1447 I'm trying to make a new floor for my '68 DS I. The previous owner (somewhere back in the past) did
Voting Rights SailingSue at 1:29pm 10.11.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1019 I was just wondering what other liveaboards do when it comes time for registering to vote, and what
One of the many great weekends this Summer Tim Welsh at 12:34pm 10.11.05 Big Boats 8/735 Just another great weekend Tim Welsh Hunter 34 SV Cabo Wabo
classic vs. furling main Mike at 11:53am 10.11.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/2743 I'm purchasing a new 473 and I'm struggling with the decision between the classic and furling main.
Boat Insurance Dick Lemming at 11:46am 10.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/882 Hunting for basic liability insurance ($100K) for an older 26' in excellent condition. Some insurer
Mast Step Problem JoeD at 11:41am 10.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1027 Upon Inspection this week I found that the area around the mast plate has some crazing cracks. That
Fortress Anchor Question..... Gary at 11:32am 10.11.05 Ask All Sailors 22/6142 Would like input on my problem I'm having with a FX-11 Fortress anchor. It takes at least 3 tries be
Cabin lights JayMow20723 at 11:31am 10.11.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1445 The overhead cabin light in my Hunter 280 burned out. How do you access it to replace the bulb? I tr
Progressive Insurance and US Bank dgtaylor at 11:02am 10.11.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1227 I am having a problem. My boat was damaged by Hurricane Rita. Progressive Insurance sent a marine
Catalina Jason at 10:35am 10.11.05 Ask All Sailors 17/1575 Just got back from the Annapolis boat show and saw so many great boats. I'm shopping for my dream b
Ice box drain pump Joe at 10:35am 10.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1035 I have an O'Day 302. The water in the ice box is pumped out by a hand pump located near the sink.R
Looking at purchasing a MAC 26 X plhack at 10:10am 10.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/814 Hello,I have recently became interested in sailing again and am looking at purchasing a boat. Aft
Looking at purchasing a MAC 26 X plhack at 10:10am 10.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/888 Hello,I have recently became interested in sailing again and am looking at purchasing a boat. Aft
Has anyone replaced the traveller on an 82 I36? Just Cruisin' at 10:05am 10.11.05 Islander 0/1539 I need to replace a damaged traveller on an Islander 36 (1982). Has anyone done this? What did you
How many bolts are in the wing keel of 322 james at 9:31am 10.11.05 Bigger Boats 2/1062 I have decieded "so far" that an O'day 322 would be a great boat to have in my area. I have heard m
Engine/shaft aligment calehuff at 8:18am 10.11.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1012 I have a vibration (knock) after 1200 RPM, can run at 5.5 knots on calm water, no tide current and n
Help with surgery Capt. Joe McGinnis at 7:53am 10.11.05 Bigger Boats 1/979 "Paradise" is a '77 O'Day 32. She has been in fresh water all her life. Recently she began to dela
Help with surgery Capt. Joe McGinnis at 7:50am 10.11.05 Bigger Boats 0/900 "Paradise" is a '77 O'Day 32. She has been in fresh water all her life. Recently she began to dela
Fuel Vent Mark Mynsberge at 7:46am 10.11.05 Big Boats 11/915 The fuel vent on my 1992, 37.5 is located under the helm seat. This makes it lower then the intake
Maintenance question Phil M.18166 at 7:41am 10.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 7/800 I've noticed that the lower shroud on my O'day 222 has two strands frayed. How urgent is it to repl

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Electric start connections on 9.8 Tohatsu Leatherneck at 4:04am 03.03.21
3gmf engine shake kloudie1 at 3:58am 03.03.21 Not fun, but good that ya found the problem..
Modern Design Anchors JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 3:22am 03.03.21 We are using a Manson Supreme 35 pound anchor as our primary. The shank is too thick for the top bai
Adding reef points to main Joe at 2:33am 03.03.21 First get a quote from a local loft. Then start making your comparisons to evaluate DIY vs profess
Broken wench Need Help Hunter 28.5 garymalmgren at 1:04am 03.03.21 chiefairwrench You could look into replacing some of your lines while you are at it. Or at least soa
Best cockpit cushions? weekendrken at 11:13pm 03.02.21 Hey hey I have the C Cushions in light gray. I love them but for my needs I would have sized them
Bimini frame parts Ron20324 at 9:54pm 03.02.21 Look for a Thumb Screw at the hardware store while you are there.
O'Day 30 Richard19068 at 9:52pm 03.02.21 The 31 was, if I remember correctly, the successor to the 30 with a swim platform added but no othe
Does Anyone Use An Underwater Inspection Camera? Captain Larry-DH at 9:13pm 03.02.21
Does Anyone Use An Underwater Inspection Camera? Hayden Watson at 8:47pm 03.02.21 But there is the danger i would drop my iphone in the water trying to look and guide the camera, so
Issues removing cutless bearing. snoopy_ at 8:12pm 03.02.21
Broken wench Need Help Hunter 28.5 rgranger at 7:52pm 03.02.21
CDI Flexible Furler nightowle at 7:50pm 03.02.21 Maybe get advice from a local metal shop.
Broken wench Need Help Hunter 28.5 DayDreamer41 at 7:48pm 03.02.21
Broken wench Need Help Hunter 28.5 rgranger at 7:47pm 03.02.21 Sorry @chiefairwrench, I had to do this! It happens every time on this forum. Spellcheck kills our s
Broken wench Need Help Hunter 28.5 rgranger at 7:45pm 03.02.21
SV Panope. 100 anchor videos rgranger at 7:43pm 03.02.21 On a few occasions I have pulled my anchor as tight as I dare and cleat off at the bow. Then I go
Onan 8K Gen losing coolant Terry Cox at 7:42pm 03.02.21 Glad you found the culprit; no coolant circulation. I'm wondering here whether the leak source is fr
CDI Flexible Furler alexco38 at 7:36pm 03.02.21 I had the same on my old Macgregor 26S. I pull a line in the slots to prevent it from collapsing. Cl
Brown Liquid Coming in Cabin Window. Could it be from the Mast? jssailem at 7:35pm 03.02.21 Nice that you figured out the challenge and resolved it with the former owner. I wish you the best

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