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American boat sales in Canada Bob B. at 3:34pm 06.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/681 This topic held considerable interest a few months ago in this forum. According to this current art
deck leaks Kevin at 2:12pm 06.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 8/1904 I have a perplexing leak somewhere in the deck above a cockpit locker on a 1979 Oday 23. After it r
What to look for on an older Irwin Scott at 12:58pm 06.21.05 Ask All Sailors 0/816 I am looking seriously at a '79 Irwin 30. We went over her and she needs mostly cosmetic work. The
dinghy outboard ryan at 12:39pm 06.21.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1899 I purchased an old Honda 10hp for my 10ft inflatable but it is too old (no safety features) too heav
Flares Mike Misko at 12:01pm 06.21.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1330 With our new to us H23 we are trying to do things correctly and educate ourselves. As I moved equip
help with 2 line main reefing sailorjoe20820 at 11:29am 06.21.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1242 Just purchased an S2 28 footer model 8.6( my first sailboat), Am perplexed by the reefing system.
26 Oday Boom Length Charles Bowers at 10:17am 06.21.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/993 I have an Oday 26 that I recently purchased. When I rigged the mainsail the foot came all the way b
Custom 1990 46' Romack Ketch Tai Chi Sailor at 9:25am 06.21.05 Ask All Sailors 14/2251 I am thinking aboutbuying a Romack Ketch for $45K. It needs a little repair but looks good to me...b
New and looking for help re centerboard Suky at 8:54am 06.21.05 Day Sailers 1/949 Hi, This ODay daysailor is the first boat I've owned since the late 80's when I had a Hunter 33. I p
Clew Attach Point kevin d at 8:22am 06.21.05 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1060 I need to get the piece of hardware that attaches the clew to the boom. Without it i keep ripping th
Solvents for polysulfied and polyurethanes Jim at 8:07am 06.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/982 Grace, Can you tell us what the recommended solvents are for cured and uncured Boatlife products?
clew traveler/ slug kevin d at 8:07am 06.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/959 I need the piece of hardware that attaches to the clew of my sail and travels on the boom. What exac
Bottom Blister Protection Steven Park at 7:17am 06.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/967 I have heard that the Interprotect 2000 product is only good for 10 years. Does anyone have a more
I missed the answers to the last sail quiz Rich Stidger at 6:24am 06.21.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1231 Don,I must have trashed the email telling me how to get the answers to your last quiz on 6/6.Can
Jabsco vs Whale Y-valve Honeyman at 5:55am 06.21.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/8968 Whoa, I had to run down to the garbage can on the 1st floor of our condos to retrieve the box for my
Sealant/Caulk Application Tips BobSail at 5:38am 06.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1082 Grace, I have been enjoying following your posts, and found them to be quite informative. Thank you
Hot Water! O2Addict at 5:23am 06.21.05 Mid-Size Boats 7/812 I am looking at putting in hot water on my Hunter 30, which currently does not have a heater. I am s
27' Main Sheet Blocks Mike at 5:13am 06.21.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/921 I need to replace my standing blocks for the main sheet lines. Does anyone know where I can order a
Cruiser Challenge, July 16 Judy B, Potter19 at 4:48am 06.21.05 Trailer Sailors 0/1195 7th Annu
Fixing a dead windlass Peter J. Brennan at 4:25am 06.21.05 Ask All Sailors 5/2054 I have a Lewmar Concept 1 capstan/gypsy windlass on my O'Day 37. (Somewhere in the photos section yo

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Starting Battery won't hold a charge Scott T-Bird at 4:31pm 10.11.20 Well, Scotty, for the bazlillionth time: it is a RESERVE bank. It is NOT a dedicated START bank.
Block and tackle mast climb Hayden Watson at 4:22pm 10.11.20 I would not want to use a 3:1 tackle. I have used a 4:1 which was made with a double block at the t
Block and tackle mast climb sailme88 at 4:20pm 10.11.20 There is a climbing term you should know... " On Belay"... Trying to be polite here... Only a....r
Gloucester 22 Owners shemandr at 4:19pm 10.11.20 Nice result. I think I'm going to have to put the Gloucester 22 on my list!
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Stu Jackson at 4:14pm 10.11.20 because it always pricks my ears Well, Scotty, for the bazlillionth time: it is a RESERVE bank.
Block and tackle mast climb capta at 3:59pm 10.11.20 I've been using a block & tackle system to go aloft since 1969. I'd suggest 5:1 unless you are reall
Seeking cushions for my Hunter 23 CrispyCringle at 3:16pm 10.11.20 Thank you! I will try to contact him... any leads? Thank you very much! https://shop.sailboatowne
Cabin interior cloth repair for my Gloucester 22 Simple Gift at 2:58pm 10.11.20 Thank you all. I appreciate the tips and the links!!!
Gloucester 22 Owners Simple Gift at 2:56pm 10.11.20 Hi, Thank you for the detailed reply. I want to paint too. But I am worried as a bunch of things onl
Seeking cushions for my Hunter 23 Simple Gift at 2:51pm 10.11.20 Thank you! I will try to contact him... any leads? Thank you very much!
Need cushions for Hunter 23 Simple Gift at 2:50pm 10.11.20 Thank you for the reply! I appreciate it very much. I was hoping to hear some ideas for any used or
Block and tackle mast climb Hunter216 at 2:48pm 10.11.20 Might want to read this. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/climbing-the-mast-solo.197821/#p
Block and tackle mast climb JBird at 2:41pm 10.11.20
Block and tackle mast climb Hunter216 at 2:30pm 10.11.20 If you are planning on doing what I think you are planning :) know how to use a Prusik knot
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Scott T-Bird at 2:27pm 10.11.20 I only responded with the DCP option because it always pricks my ears when I hear somebody say (or r
Block and tackle mast climb JoeWhite at 2:19pm 10.11.20
32 Morgan markweihe at 2:16pm 10.11.20 This vessel has a 4000lb lead keel
Brands capta at 2:11pm 10.11.20 If you want to race, then find a boat with a big class in your area. If you just want to mess about
Block and tackle mast climb MikeHoncho at 2:11pm 10.11.20
Solar Panel dleckenby at 2:06pm 10.11.20 Thanks Azure and Codybear for your responses. I've decided to attempt an ambitious project here and

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