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Kevin at 12:21pm 08.18.05
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The sails on my 1979 Oday 23 appear to be original equipment (they were made by Neil Pryde). I am t
mortyd at 11:32am 08.18.05
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i have a catalina 30mkii with a garhauer traveler. like so many things in sailing i get all kinds of
Skipper D at 11:29am 08.18.05
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Has anyone pulled a new wire lead for a mast head wind speed unitwithout using the plastic conduit t
Ernie at 11:15am 08.18.05
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We're moving up to a larger sailboat from our MacGregor 26 trailer sailer. This weekend we are viewi
Frank Beretta at 11:10am 08.18.05
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Has anyone had any experience repairing a worn swivel pin on an E-25 swing keel?
LookoutNW at 10:32am 08.18.05
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Anyone made the passage from California or Oregon to the Puget Sound area? I am curious as to the ro
Potter Shaw at 10:11am 08.18.05
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Approx. 5 years ago, I downloaded an extensive document which was an "Sellers Statement of the known
pete at 9:22am 08.18.05
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Hi ya'll, I'm doing repairs to a r 33, 1976 and have a toe rail that needs to be replaced (port side
Ken Bell at 7:58am 08.18.05
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The 3GM-34 Yanmar Diesel in our Hunter 37 has required that I use the compression release several ti
Bill Coxe at 7:58am 08.18.05
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My Admiral and I are hoping to start bringing our newly-purchased Oday 40 from Annappolis to New Lon
barrylerner at 7:48am 08.18.05
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I am looking to buy a nice used 1987 272 oday LE, but have some concerns about the reliability and s
Lockman at 7:24am 08.18.05
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I recently purchased a 1978 ODay 30 - love it!!!!! - one question the bilge pump is in a small reces
Lucky14691 at 7:11am 08.18.05
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My centerboard does not like to go down on its own and when I do have it down it clunks a bit when
Richard at 6:16am 08.18.05
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Anyone know of an outbaord motor fixer in the Mystic area? Our 3.5 Nissan won't shift into gear. R
Warren Jaffe at 6:02am 08.18.05
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I have a mini vacation planned for the last week of August and plan to stay at the Liberty Landing M
John P12803 at 5:55am 08.18.05
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Has anyone heard of any updates from this wonderful cruising couple? I have just read through and v
prdewolf at 5:30am 08.18.05
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Does anyone know where I can easily purchase endcaps for my lifeline stanchions. I am missing sever
prdewolf at 5:28am 08.18.05
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The main on my 1997 Hunter 310 is very difficult to raise and lower. I have to winch it all the way
Tom st John at 5:25am 08.18.05
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I am thinking about purchasing a 1988 Hunter 37 and would appreciate any comments or suggestions. Th
mateo at 5:09am 08.18.05
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I have always seen on TV the sailing races with the boats leaning heavily on their sides, but I alwa

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Keel assessment
JBird at 7:25am 03.22.21
Its a 1985 hunter 25.5 shoal draft
Shaft and reduction gear
FBD at 7:21am 03.22.21
Yes they are the same boat amd they are great boats. Of course I am a little partial! Will that give
Scrub the bottom-paint or leave it be ?
Meriachee at 7:11am 03.22.21
There is one upside to Covid, few of the staff will be returning, so we're probably safe. Best to g
PSS DRIPLESS question
JamesG161 at 7:11am 03.22.21
Have used the unvented one for decades. You better keep it then. All new PYI shaft seals are Vente
Dehumidifier Suggestions
thinwater at 7:04am 03.22.21
You really don't want a dehumidifier draining into the bilge. It's just another source of moisture.
Adding refrigeration to a Hunter 410   (1)
Sailgunner at 7:03am 03.22.21
Here is a pic of mine.
My new Hunter 456 and adding a washer dryer
sail sfbay at 6:55am 03.22.21
You probably right as I was thinking about a Hunter 46, 466 and 460. This thread might be helpful.
Shaft and reduction gear
dehler25 at 6:50am 03.22.21
My 450 with the 4jh3 is a 1 inch shaft, I expect yours is the same. I am trying to determine my shaf
Range hood parts
kloudie1 at 6:48am 03.22.21
This site store has the bulbs including the led replacements: LED Conversion Finder (sailboatowners.
Cherubini was a genius. At least he had good sources.
MikeHoncho at 6:45am 03.22.21
OK, so I couldn't resist the 2 for 1 sale on Lewmar winches. I ordered them last week and got them
Dockside pressure washer?
Kings Gambit at 6:37am 03.22.21
Thanks all! Lowes here in LB is stocking a portable (hand-carry) 1700 psi Craftsman-labeled unit @ $
Mast height Catalina Capri 22
Doug1349 at 6:33am 03.22.21
Fantastic. Thank you!
Got a new sailing dinghy
dLj at 6:20am 03.22.21
AAACCKK! You varnished the oar handles. Oar handles are never varnished, so that you can keep a
PSS DRIPLESS question
RoyS at 6:19am 03.22.21
Have used the unvented one for decades. Burp it once when I launch in the Spring. I also had the 1-5
Keel assessment
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:14am 03.22.21
It would help what boat is it
Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal
Hayden Watson at 6:14am 03.22.21
As of this moment, here's what my coupler looks like. My PSS seal is at least 6 years old, but gue
Got a new sailing dinghy
shemandr at 6:08am 03.22.21
I'd go with the "No sanding off varnish" option.....
Range hood parts
twalker H260 at 6:06am 03.22.21
Needing to replace the whole fixture or just the bulb? Bulb should be a jc 12v g4 bi-pin bulb - ava

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