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Buying an O'Day 25 - Opinions? dan at 11:14am 08.10.05 Ask An Oday Owner 11/1520 I just made an offer on a 1983 O'Day 25. I really like it and it is in good shape. Anyone have one
How do you rig a boom vang? Tim MacKenzie at 10:58am 08.10.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1899 I need to rig a boom vang for my 1972 O"Day 22. Any suggestions on how to do it? What hardware and l
Mac 26S trailer Ben at 10:31am 08.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/849 Hi again,I am about to weld a new custom made centerboard support on my 26C trailer (the original
leaking swing keel metal tubing Tom D.1462 at 10:31am 08.10.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/783 I have a 1985 26' Oday with a leak that is coming from the metal tubing that attaches to a 5/8" (??)
Keel Stepped Mast Allan R at 10:18am 08.10.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1241 Can somone tell me the pros and cons of having a boat with a keel stepped mast and what if anything
motor mount block frank at 9:04am 08.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/810 hey folks your advice is getting us closer and closer to the water found some deck leaks(chain plate
29' Gulf Coast Sloop Earl at 8:46am 08.10.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1786 Does anyone know anything about the Gulf Coast Sloop. I recently purchased this vessel a 1973 29' G
soft Gel Coat Jim Schaff at 7:23am 08.10.05 Ask All Sailors 7/2673 I have a heck of a time trying to get gel coat to harden.I mix gel coat with a few drops of harden
Mast Journey at 7:04am 08.10.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/836 I am in need of a mast...was wondering if I end up buying new would it be better to get o.e.m. or lo
Spreaders Robert at 7:03am 08.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/771 I there any truth to the contention that Hunter recomends that the spreaders are replaced every seve
Boom Parts paragonsail at 6:53am 08.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/735 The plastic inserts at each end of the boom are wore. Where can I find new ones.
Capital Yachts Neptune 24 Info????? me262 at 6:52am 08.10.05 Trailer Sailors 2/5869 Does anyone know anything aobut the Neptune 24? I am picking one up this week. It is the drop keel v
P323 Portlight dimensions takwita at 6:27am 08.10.05 Other Sailboats 6/837 I am lookin for the exact deminsions of the cut-outs for the non opening ports in the salon on the P
Small hole in Catalina 30 hull sailingdude at 6:23am 08.10.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1057 Being the crackerjack maintenance person that I am, I managed to drill a 1/8" hole in the hull of my
do it yourself - cockpit enclosure MLB at 6:10am 08.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1620 I have a catalina 28. I just finished making my first bimini and now want to tackle a full cockpit
Closed-Cell Foam Fenders Cris Hazzard at 5:53am 08.10.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1989 Just wondering if anyone has had any luck with the closed-cell foam (EVA I think) fenders? I'm dock
companion way P at 5:13am 08.10.05 Islander 1/1592 My companion way plastic see-thru hatch is cracked. Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacem
Quickstep 19 For Sale? JMP at 4:52am 08.10.05 Other Sailboats 1/4825 Anyone know about a Quickstep 19 for sale, preferably in the NE area?Thanks, Betsy
GPS Questions-followup John at 4:33am 08.10.05 Ask All Sailors 3/876 Thanks to all. I will follow the advice on the anchor drag. I contacted Garmin and they seemed stu
mast raising system Georgia Wilcoxson at 3:47am 08.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/919 We just bought a used '96 26X, sans manual, and are having trouble raising the mast.Any ideas?

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Colorado winter sail Terry Cox at 7:35am 10.25.20 Hard to believe that it's only 20 years since the Mt. Baker ski area received its record breaking 1
Invest 95L rgranger at 7:30am 10.25.20 Yes couyon = goofus But the expression usually implies the person is doing something that will like
Battery problem Sefuller at 7:28am 10.25.20 I too had to reapply the chemistries. My state of health still fluctuates as well but I am much less
which winch cable to use rgranger at 7:24am 10.25.20 Better to have a friend with a pool than to have a pool. And my friends say the same thing about s
Propeller antifouling - B331 dmax at 7:19am 10.25.20 Spray your prop and shaft with cold galvanizing spray paint - I (and many others) do this and there
Battery problem Ward H at 7:19am 10.25.20
tips on starting an old yanmar 1GM ? Terry Cox at 7:18am 10.25.20 When cold, our 1989 2GM required a half throttle setting and a long (five to ten seconds) crank befo
Cutlass bearing in stern tube of First 35s5? dmax at 7:12am 10.25.20 That is a "reducer" that comes with PSS seal - it is used when your stern tube is one size smaller t
The kind of year it has been rgranger at 7:08am 10.25.20 Glue & clamps?
which winch cable to use justsomeguy at 7:02am 10.25.20 Should we start a pool? :biggrin::beer: Nah. Too much maintenance with all the chlorine and acid,
eye candy TomY at 7:02am 10.25.20 That is light! 17,500 lbs. for a 50' vessel. My H356 is 12,000 or so. My first notice too. Then
Battery problem walmsleyc at 7:02am 10.25.20 Seafuller, Ward H, I have been working with Chris at Balmar about my issues (always 90% or 100% SOH
tips on starting an old yanmar 1GM ? dlochner at 7:00am 10.25.20 Diesels do not have chokes. Make sure there is oil in the crankcase. Turn it on and hit the start b
which winch cable to use dlochner at 6:57am 10.25.20 I'm betting keel winch cable. Should we start a pool? :biggrin::beer:
which winch cable to use justsomeguy at 6:56am 10.25.20 Halyard winch or trailer winch? I'm betting keel winch cable.
Ultrasonic Cleaning of Stainless, how to and re-passivation? Apex at 6:51am 10.25.20 Correct. Turnbuckles are virtually never stainless, except on dingies. Stainless is very prone to g
Ultrasonic Cleaning of Stainless, how to and re-passivation? Apex at 6:50am 10.25.20 The turnbuckles may not be stainless, they are often chrome plated bronze. Great point, mine defin
Invest 95L shemandr at 6:37am 10.25.20 You mean Goofus! And it was Ice Mound surfing. Oh, I was there too. So I'm a coo....
eye candy shemandr at 6:31am 10.25.20 That is light! 17,500 lbs. for a 50' vessel. My H356 is 12,000 or so.
Ultrasonic Cleaning of Stainless, how to and re-passivation? thinwater at 6:22am 10.25.20 The turnbuckles may not be stainless, they are often chrome plated bronze. Correct. Turnbuckles a

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