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Louis B. Holub at 2:01am 08.15.05
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Just wondering...anyone air conditioned a Mac 26S ? Ive seen some small portable units that would s
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Good day, I have a 26M I don't have a boom vang, would you recommend it, you comment is appreciated
John S at 1:49am 08.15.05
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I have converted my navigation lights to LED, reducing current flow compared to the stock incandesce
GregS at 1:16am 08.15.05
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What's the downside to leaving the rudder down between sails? It's a Ida rudder with no bottom pain
Scott at 1:13am 08.15.05
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Looking for rigging instructions for minifish II
Steve at 1:07am 08.15.05
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I was out the other day running with the wind when I noticed that the main was being poked by the sw
John at 12:54am 08.15.05
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I am thinking of chartering a sailboat with BVI Yacht Charters in February 06. Does anyone have any
Mike4116 at 12:46am 08.15.05
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About 10% responded that their O'day sailed faster than 12 knots. Ahhhhhhh, haaa, haaa, haaa! Eith
RandleCorfman at 12:36am 08.15.05
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I have noted some smaller sailboats with windvanes atop the mast, and am interested in purchasing on
Steve Wallace at 12:31am 08.15.05
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I saw a Sovereign 7.0 on ebay that had a dodger, Anyone have a dodger for a Sovereign 7.0 for sale?
RandleCorfman at 12:29am 08.15.05
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I just had a learning experience in uprighting my 14.2 capri after being caught off guard by a wind
Rich Woodward at 12:21am 08.15.05
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I am curious if anyone has come up with a good solution for a bilge pump for the Hunter 27'. I curr
p323ms at 12:17am 08.15.05
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Is it possible to get to Lake Dardanelle in a sailboat??? I saw a reference to a lock on the river.
Jack at 12:11am 08.15.05
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I looking for the "right" way to pick up a mooring ball, both when singlehanded sailing and with oth
Mike Jaeger at 11:48pm 08.14.05
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Can anybody tell me what size. Also, has anybody used Teflon impregenated Flax packing. Thanks in ad
Dan "Rode to Nowhere" at 11:11pm 08.14.05
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After 2 weeks in salt water, pin point rust spots seem to be starting on the stanchions. Does
Dave Myatt at 10:59pm 08.14.05
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Hi Recently, I discovered moisture and mildew in the v-berth between one of the cusions and the ar
jeff everson at 10:14pm 08.14.05
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i am purchasing a 50 hp tohatsu what pitch prop is best for crusing and which is best for pulling so
Ken Juul at 10:06pm 08.14.05
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What is the recommended method for putting telltails on a in mast roller furling main? I've tried t
Sandpiper20958 at 9:54pm 08.14.05
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Dear Folks: I have a Schaeffer unfurling jib on a 30' Catalina. I purchased the boat last Spring.

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Hull crash
Terry Cox at 4:46pm 04.30.21
Do you know who the skipper is of the boat that caused the damage? That skipper needs to fess up and
Bug Pants
JamesG161 at 4:37pm 04.30.21
anyone try one of these tennis racket type swatters onboard... Yes, but more energy spent trying t
Led replacement?
JamesG161 at 4:34pm 04.30.21
This may be cheaper... Hunter 31 reading light, led, ceiling or bulkhead mount Jim...
Motor for Rhodes 19 centerboard
rbaevergreen at 4:32pm 04.30.21
The previous owner said it used to stall out. He assumed overheating and an impeller issue but it ap
Led replacement?
Terry Cox at 4:28pm 04.30.21
Hi Scotty. That is one odd fixture bulb. Never seen an LED replacement. Can you remove the bulb and
Refrigeration help   (1)
leo310 at 3:44pm 04.30.21
I installed one of these so I set the temp and not had any problems over the last 4 years, cost only
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
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Bug Pants
Sailboat.Sequoyah at 3:34pm 04.30.21
anyone try one of these tennis racket type swatters onboard... n you, sort of like sprinkling salt
Looking at an O'Day 34
Blowboat at 3:22pm 04.30.21
Thanks Richard! Based on location, it looks like the likely water leak was from some stations. I
Bug Pants
ShawnL at 3:15pm 04.30.21
Black Flies are the scourge of those of us who live in Upper Michigan. And the bites will definitel
Beautiful work!
Will Gilmore at 3:14pm 04.30.21
Thanks DArcy, that's very nice of you to say. -Will
Looking at an O'Day 34
Richard19068 at 3:02pm 04.30.21
the cockpit... seemed a little small. So, here are some questions I'm hoping some of you will fee
Portable charger options
IStream at 3:02pm 04.30.21
Removing Cabin Headliner
miguelgdelrey at 2:45pm 04.30.21
Thanks!! I will check it out.
Motor for Rhodes 19 centerboard
Rich Stidger at 2:32pm 04.30.21
We had an O'Day 19 that was the same boat. We had a 3hp Evinrude twin that pushed it just fine. Ho
Bug Pants
Tally Ho at 2:12pm 04.30.21
I call them May flies, but maybe only because they seem worse early in the season. They are vicious
Batteries
kloudie1 at 1:55pm 04.30.21
Also, Sams Club golf cart batteries
Batteries
dlochner at 1:47pm 04.30.21
Look for Deka Brand made by East Penn, a good solid reliable battery. Also sold by NAPA under their
Durango tow vehicle questions
stickinthemud57 at 1:42pm 04.30.21
FWIW, I tow my 26S with a Dodge Grand Caravan 3.6 litre V6. Towing capacity it 3600 lbs. Gear inclu
Painkiller - Little Big Town
jmce1587 at 1:37pm 04.30.21
Painkillers come in two types. regular - aka "local anesthesia" and for the other "general anesthe

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