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Oday 26 ? Mike at 11:37pm 09.26.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/989 I have made an offer on a 1985 O'day 26. I have seen many pictures, but am unable to really look it
What is the definition: Fractional Mast? RGallagher at 11:17pm 09.26.05 Ask All Sailors 20/2748 I have read on numerous webs sites about sailboats and continually see the term "fractional mast". I
Universal 5411Diesel Joe Herrmann at 10:40pm 09.26.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1359 Hello to all, I had to replace a leaking rear oil seal in my Universal 5411 Diesel. There are two
Stranded by Hurricane Katrina Tim O. at 10:37pm 09.26.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1229 Does anyone have experience or advice on the salvage process? I purchased a 1989 Hunter 28.5 in Marc
Solar Panels on a 33 nick cameron at 6:04pm 09.26.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/977 Does anyone with a H 33 (2004 model) have experience fitting solar panels on top of the Arch/Bimini.
Those Cherubinis are STRONG Jim Logan at 2:20pm 09.26.05 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1024 My 1980 33 actually "survived" Katrina at South Shore Harbor in New Orleans. Out of the 400 or so b
Fuel Tank baffles David21629 at 1:29pm 09.26.05 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1158 Does anybody know if the 20 gallon aluminum fuel tank in a 1982 Hunter 33 has a BAFFLE(s)? I am plan
new sailor, new 26S onwer, a few questions Eileen14284 at 1:00pm 09.26.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1065 I'm a new sailor with my first boat, a 26S, and I have a few questions.Gas tank: My boat came with
Irwin For Sale JerryP at 12:57pm 09.26.05 Other Sailboats 0/680 Squeeky clean '80 Irwin Citation '34 for sale.New teak and holly sole and much more. Asking $31,50
Racing Cal 25-2 dennis at 12:42pm 09.26.05 Cal 2/1598 I've read many stories and articles about the racing of Cal 25-1 Flat Tops. The newer boats, Cal 25
roller furling for a hunter 22 jim at 12:38pm 09.26.05 Smaller Boats 4/1945 Hello All,I am interested to hear opinions about furlers for the H-22. I sail to have fun, not co
Marine Insurance song4sail at 12:31pm 09.26.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1188 I recently received the bill for my marine insurance for the upcoming year. It has increased by nea
Bulb info needed Tony Litvak at 12:16pm 09.26.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1019 anyone know the make and model of this bulb. I pulled it from my forward port and sbrd bow nav ligh
rubrail oxidizing TI doug at 12:04pm 09.26.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1379 Hi, I'm looking at buying a used 25'boat, ericson 1984. The owner replaced the rubrail (I think tha
Anchor Roller on the bow O'Day 28 Mike Mulligan at 11:25am 09.26.05 Bigger Boats 2/2076 I would like to mount an anchor roller on the bow of my O'Day 28 (1983). There is not much room up t
Fractional vs Masthead Don Guillette at 11:08am 09.26.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 29/3596 Mates: Dean Strong of Edmonds, WA brings up an interesting point - masthead vs fractional rigs. I us
Winterize Galley Seawater Footpump Sailor-man at 11:06am 09.26.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1152 Anyone have any tips on winterizing their galley seawater footpump. Is leaving the seawater seaco
part replacement-atomic 4 exhaust flange jim moore at 11:05am 09.26.05 Other Sailboats 2/1147 Needed: the flange that connects the exhaust pipe to the block.
Columbia 22 windows Sam at 10:26am 09.26.05 Columbia 3/2240 I am parting out a Columbia 22. I have a pair of relatively new tinted windows that were properly i
Cruising Spinnaker Wayne at 10:16am 09.26.05 Big Boats 2/1103 Hi All I am looking for a cruising Asymmetrical Spinnaker for my C380 . I have ha

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Wanted Catalina 320 Bash at 9:37am 05.05.21 I admire the OP for being specific and choosing a very nice boat. ;) I don't admire him for askin
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point skunther at 9:31am 05.05.21 Attach a pad eye to a nice piece of mahogany with though bolts and install it with 4200. That way y
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point skunther at 9:30am 05.05.21
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point skunther at 9:30am 05.05.21 Are there hand holds in the ceiling? If so use some nylon webbing and a buckle to support the lee c
How to install pad eye on v-berth ceiling for infant lee cloth attachment point skunther at 9:29am 05.05.21 Try thinking of options that ruled out attachment to the ceiling . On my boat I used a length of 3
1984 H34 120vac circiut issues Stu Jackson at 9:27am 05.05.21 Here's what I would do and why: Move the boat. You do NOT need AC power to motor the boat to the n
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:26am 05.05.21 Mine is looking a little long in the tooth and need to replace this year but am happy where it is.
Wanted Catalina 320 Phil Herring at 9:21am 05.05.21 I don't think he's asking us to do his homework, he's inquiring if anyone has a boat that's not adve
Hunter 34 (1) kloudie1 at 9:20am 05.05.21 The top clamps are no problem but accessing the aft thru-hull is a job for someone small and flexibl
COVID restriction violation Brian D at 9:19am 05.05.21 I was hoping that we would all understand that this was a joke. That the phrase "Film at 11" would h
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question thinwater at 9:18am 05.05.21 We are missing the point: The load with rope rode is MUCH lower than the worse case possible with c
Wanted Catalina 320 Stu Jackson at 9:16am 05.05.21 I admire the OP for being specific and choosing a very nice boat. ;) I don't admire him for asking
hunter 22 swing keel rgranger at 9:14am 05.05.21 bummer. I suspect that the only cost effective way would be to find a hunter 22 that is being part
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? Stu Jackson at 9:12am 05.05.21 I wonder whether winching the head sail furling line adds significant lateral stress to the furler
Window Caulking (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:12am 05.05.21 Because the prior owner did something silly, doesn't mean you have to follow. ;) My thoughts exac
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question Stu Jackson at 9:04am 05.05.21 I think I understand what the OP is asking here - and he's not suggesting he put the strain on his
eye candy jon hansen at 9:04am 05.05.21 gusto is way cool. i love this design big time!:cool:
hunter 22 swing keel jeffjk at 8:59am 05.05.21 the main part of the swing keel snapped off. what remained is the counterbalance weight and the swiv
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? kappykaplan at 8:48am 05.05.21 I wonder whether winching the head sail furling line adds significant lateral stress I'm with you!
STANDING RIGGING TUNING Calif. Ted at 8:47am 05.05.21 Usual is to do a static tune to 10% of breaking strength then dynamic tune under sail. Local conditi

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