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Foul odor throughout the boat Steve Royall at 2:56am 06.20.05 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1122 I realize smells are a chronic challenge. I just took delivery of a 1980 ODay 37. Love the boat so f
Searching for used mainsail 34/14/36 wanstar at 2:38am 06.20.05 Ask All Sailors 3/847 Has anyone had success finding used mainsails for older boats. Mine is a 1969 Morgan 33, Luff 34.3,
26X won't load fully forward on trailer. Justin at 2:12am 06.20.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/1888 I fully pull my trailer into the water but the 26x just won't go all the way onto the trailer. It is
Roadmaster Active Suspension Jason at 1:25am 06.20.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/784 WE ARE INTERESTED IN THE ROADMASTER ACTIVE SUSPENSION FOR OUR CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUTNRY VAN FOR TOWI
My Seacock - Maintain or change? Hoosier Kevin at 12:51am 06.20.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1284 I have a 78 O'Day 25 - and my seacock weeps - we are getting close to our launch date - after a long
Swim Platform Teak tomk at 12:43am 06.20.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1042 I noticed that the teak on the swim platform of my 2004 Beneteau 331 is beginning to lift from the f
Extended Warranty fitz7525 at 12:29am 06.20.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1007 I have an 2003 H466 and was recently contacted by a company selling Hunter endorsed extended warrant
Jeaneau's without holding tanks? Don s/v Tellico at 12:11am 06.20.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/1758 A friend in my marina swears his brand new (2005) Jeanneau 35' doesn't have a holding tank installed
H23 Tiller RAY K18698 at 11:39pm 06.19.05 Day Sailers 1/974 I have yet to set sail on my "new to me" 87, H23. There are two holes drilled through the wooden han
"Storm jib" for the 170? gball at 11:19pm 06.19.05 Day Sailers 1/963 Hi all,Made it out on the lake for a rousing (and frankly picture-perfect) sail on the 170 yesterd
KO and shelf life Charlie6991 at 11:10pm 06.19.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1414 Does KO have a shelf life? I ask because I have faithfully used it since I purchased my sail boat
Merriman Wheel Removal braces1173 at 10:38pm 06.19.05 Big Boats 5/937 Does anyone know how to remove a Merriman Yacht Specialties wheel? I have a 1984 Hunter 34 with a M
Changing a Y-Valve? augustwinds at 10:34pm 06.19.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/2970 I think my Y-Valve is the source of my smelly head based on my nose test... I have tried all of th
a better swim ladder Gary at 10:15pm 06.19.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/853 Can anyone recommend a good, sturdy swim ladder for a 22' sailboat with gunwales. It already has Shu
Inflatable trailer ? Tony Z at 9:25pm 06.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/834 I am looking to trailer the inflatable tender and motor. The purpose of this is not so much transpo
Plate at the top of the mast/360 deg. Anchor light R. A. Lueck at 3:43pm 06.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/925 I'm looking for information relative to how the plate that covers the top of the mast is attached to
Known Problems karmaf16 at 3:32pm 06.19.05 Sabre Sailboats 2/1460 Hi Everyone,I am making a sailboat purchase to be sailed on Lake Ontario and am doing the extensive
Reefing the Main - H23 Mike Misko at 2:46pm 06.19.05 Smaller Boats 4/686 As we prepared to sail this afternoon, we decided to put in a reef while at the dock. That's where
How do you secure teak on gelcoat? 3M, which #? abe at 2:32pm 06.19.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1216 I like to place strips of teak on the stern steps where the S/S ladder is at...less slipery and hide
Engine Replacement David at 1:43pm 06.19.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/1128 What is a good replacement engine for the Atomic 4?

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Gloucester 22 Owners Crazy Dave Condon at 8:50am 10.11.20 @Cjflyer You posted a photo of an inspection port probably 5 inch with a bilge pump in hand. Where
Wood in cabin of Mac 25 Freedom77 at 8:49am 10.11.20 Honey teak overlay
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? Scottotheforest at 8:47am 10.11.20 I solved the problem with a new sail. No mast tuning.:biggrin: Read this link on that includes Se
Cabin interior cloth repair for my Gloucester 22 sail sfbay at 8:44am 10.11.20 I think you have a number of cabin cloth options depending on what finish, look, feel how much insul
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? jssailem at 8:43am 10.11.20 It is always sad when the seasons change and you have to put away the toys of Summer. Just think yo
small boat halyard questions jssailem at 8:39am 10.11.20 @SailingLoto I am guessing that you are near the end of your season for 2020. The mast will be down
Trailer alignment BrianRobin at 8:37am 10.11.20 Did the affected tire wear on the inside or outside? It could possibly be another problem, such as a
Gloucester 22 Owners (10) EdWhite at 8:35am 10.11.20 Hi, I have a Gloucester 22 and I am about to restore her! I am looking for tips! I am new to the f
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? BlowMeAway at 8:29am 10.11.20 Great looking upgrade. :thumbup: Money well spent. A whole lot easier to get thru the companion wa
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Crazy Dave Condon at 8:25am 10.11.20 For years dealers sold new and used boats to non sailors. I have been an advocate of dealers shoul
Hunter 410 rig tuning to get main to furl better? JamesG161 at 8:25am 10.11.20 Original sails, no battens, so stretching during the 17 years before we bought it may be the proble
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? FastOlson at 8:24am 10.11.20 Learning a skill like sailing benefits from some theory, but you can let theory replace practical e
C27 Ditch the tiller jssailem at 8:19am 10.11.20 Fitting wheels can be a challenge. I was on a CAL 31. She was built with the option of a tiller or a
Rudder bushings for Hunter 43 Legend sail sfbay at 8:17am 10.11.20 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Good advise from Marlow hunter, Fos
Zarcor companionway doors on your Hunter? jssailem at 8:14am 10.11.20 Great looking upgrade. :thumbup: Money well spent. A whole lot easier to get thru the companion way
Please explain self bailing for me shemandr at 8:11am 10.11.20 This is more like what I had: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/ronstan--automatic-bailers--P002_074_0
C27 Ditch the tiller Calif. Ted at 8:10am 10.11.20 Catalina 270 has a T shaped cockpit and a 36" wheel, because you don't have a T shaped cockpit you c
Please explain self bailing for me shemandr at 8:07am 10.11.20 You need a few removable plugs like for a sink at home. You'll have to learn to live with the fear
Please explain self bailing for me Calif. Ted at 7:59am 10.11.20 Self bailers usually have some sort of rubber one way valve involved, either an internal flapper or
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? FastOlson at 7:58am 10.11.20 Interesting thread. The posters came at this thru different venues, but there are commonalities in

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