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we need help ..lost our main halyard up the mast . Norm and Di at 1:34pm 08.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1480 We are getting too old to climb the mast..anyone with other ideas how to retrieve it..thanks so much
Lake Champlain Andy at 1:29pm 08.30.05 Destinations 0/1631 Several weeks ago just prior to departure for Vermont I posted a request for information about saili
RV Air Conditioner Benny at 12:42pm 08.30.05 Ask All Sailors 2/2500 "Caribe" is our Hunter 27 Cherubini. Here in Florida you need AC cooling 8 months out of the year.
thanks warren at 11:44am 08.30.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1151 thanks for the info on the strut
Pointing up better in light wind M. Burch at 11:16am 08.30.05 Smaller Boats 11/1640 Hello all--Looking for tips on maximizing my speed while sailing close-hauled in light ' variable wi
Any info on the cal 3-30? Tam Visher at 11:13am 08.30.05 Cal 1/520 I am looking at a cal 3-30 that is in good condition. It has a somewhat new diesel inboard, good sai
Has anyone converted salon to large sleeping area? flyhop at 11:13am 08.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1564 Our young children will sleep in the V-berth. Wife and I will berth in the salon area, and are inte
Conversion from tiller to Wheel steering Charles at 11:03am 08.30.05 Bigger Boats 2/1060 I am considering converting my tiller steering system to a wheel. Not because I want to but because
222 Mast Step Support Dale Stone at 10:52am 08.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/817 I have a 1984 222 that does not have the metal support bar connecting the mast step to the main supp
Marina del Rey sub-lets Legal Eagle at 10:21am 08.30.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1161 Anyone out there from Marina del Rey? I've encountered quite a shortage of boat slips in Marina del
O'Day 27 purchase tips and pointers Joe Cox at 10:21am 08.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1098 Howdy:Am considering purchasing an O'Day 27, 1978. What are the points of concern that I should l
"Kenner " Catboat ? sailorwannabe at 10:04am 08.30.05 Trailer Sailors 0/1495 Anyone ever heard of a 'Kenner Suncat 16' from Kenner boatworks in Knoxville, AR? She has twin swing
Rig H23 main sheet to cockpit Bob from CSYC at 9:59am 08.30.05 Smaller Boats 1/1112 I am planning to rig my '88 H23 so I can raise the main sail from the cockpit. Has anyone used a la
outboard rail mount for 2004 326 steve at 9:58am 08.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/953 Trying to mount my 5 hp. outboard my 2004 hunter 326. Looking for solutions.
bottom repair kerry at 9:54am 08.30.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1059 my boat is from 1978 and i can't find any info on it anywhere. Quasar?? has anyone heard of it? anyw
Re-powering catalina 22 Mike Koss at 9:49am 08.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/920 I want to put a new outboard on my 1981 C-22. I definitely want an alternator, possible electric st
400 Oceanis Furling David Fletcher at 9:44am 08.30.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1163 I own a CS36 tradional yacht and seriously considering an Oceanis 400. Can any of the owner tell the
pearson part Rod at 9:20am 08.30.05 Other Sailboats 3/916 Anyone know where I can get a rudder made for a 1972 26' Pearson. Rod
AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMP (RULE 1100) Bruce Cutcliffe at 8:17am 08.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1194 Does anyone know why it might be more appropriate to run discharge hose from bilge pump (Rule Mate 1
Katrina - 400 miles away Sherry at 7:52am 08.30.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1137 I certainly don't mean to minimize the impact of Katrina on those of you on the coast, but I am amaz

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Acetone a safe cleaner? sail sfbay at 7:23am 04.19.21 In case you are interested Taylor Made's recommendation on cleaning vinyl fenders: "We recommend cle
This is crazy DArcy at 7:18am 04.19.21 I really enjoyed following Paul Larsen's persuit of the world speed sailing record. As an engineer I
1980 O day 30 hull problems dlochner at 7:15am 04.19.21 You'll need to take the mast down or find another way to support the deck. The compression post will
Hunter 29.5 shroud question shemandr at 7:13am 04.19.21 I had a similar problem with my H356 lower diagonals. I never did figure it out. It didn't seem to
Acetone a safe cleaner? RoyS at 7:08am 04.19.21 Someone mentioned that cleaning fenders is similar to cleaning rub rail. For what it is worth, the b
Pelican life line clasp Justin_NSA at 6:52am 04.19.21 Mike, I'm replacing my pelican hooks with Johnson overcenter pelican hooks. I'm taking an old one to
Pelican life line clasp Project_Mayhem at 6:47am 04.19.21 Buy a small assortment of fine thread nuts from the hardware store to verify size. Alternatively you
cleaning a marine head fred1diver at 6:43am 04.19.21
cleaning a marine head Project_Mayhem at 6:43am 04.19.21 I upgraded an old MSD on my boat with a new one along with new lines. Cost was about $240. I already
Zeppelin RIBS sail sfbay at 6:37am 04.19.21 You can find Severn dinghys for sale here: Severn Boats Dinghy Boats for sale (smartmarineguide.com)
oday 25 cabin top repair Project_Mayhem at 6:32am 04.19.21 EVA foam is yet another option for covering up a repair
O'Day 222 Solar Panel Mount (1) Project_Mayhem at 6:12am 04.19.21 If it was me, I think I would do two smaller panels mounted to the outside of the rails. When needed
This is crazy RobChichester at 6:12am 04.19.21 I understand racing and the obvious need for speed, if not tactics as well. However, my pleasure co
Keel Bolts corroding fast Hunter 22' ('81) SeaTR at 6:09am 04.19.21 BTW--The swing keel on this boat is NOT cast iron. I have the exact same configuration swing keel (1
1980 O day 30 hull problems dschierl at 6:01am 04.19.21 Thank you. The only problem I see to fix it is the mast is going to sit right over some of the place
1980 O day 30 hull problems dlochner at 5:56am 04.19.21 This is not simply a cosmetic issue. The plywood is structural and is likely saturated. When plywood
Lubricant for impeller Justin_NSA at 5:44am 04.19.21 choosy sailors choose glycerin ! :thumbup:
Lubricant for impeller Maine Sail at 5:40am 04.19.21 Glycerin is what the impeller manufacturers suggest and ship many impellers with. Dirt cheap at any
Acetone a safe cleaner? Knotallthere at 5:34am 04.19.21 if you're looking to clean the rub rail I suggest trying a magic eraser works wonders on lifelines a
NEED Prop Size Art12050 at 5:28am 04.19.21

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