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Leaks Around Mast undathac at 11:06pm 07.28.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/981 We recently bought a 1982 37C. During survey soft area was found on the deck, aft and starboard of
O'Day 192 jib Bud1405 at 10:42pm 07.28.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1329 Hi, I am a new sailor and recently purchased a 192. I really like the boat and want to improve t
O-ring Broke sailor SV Marcell at 10:07pm 07.28.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1080 I had to clean my 18 HP Yanmar intake strainer. I swear there was no o ring hidden between all the
PHRF rating help Bill at 4:58pm 07.28.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/926 I'm trying to get sail area for my 92, and would like help or a referal to possible help. PHRF rati
C 38 H2O tank replacement socalsaylr at 2:41pm 07.28.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/893 We need to replace the original 35 gal fresh water storage tank on a 1982 Catalina 38.Can anyone
Battery charging by outboard Tree at 2:19pm 07.28.05 Bristol 2/1727 I have minimal electrical needs on my boat. GPS, VHF Radio, Depth Sounder, run when cruising by sa
Installing a generator maremarepr at 2:06pm 07.28.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1020 I am considering installing a small diesel generator on a 29.5 to keep A/C running at night (heat is
C and D current direction Jon B at 1:00pm 07.28.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/784 Just a simple question. If I am coming down the deleware river to shoot through the C and D canal Wh
newbie question regarding Macgregor boat brian at 12:56pm 07.28.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/1515 hello all, lookig at acquiring my first sailboat, and have been looking at a mac 26D (i think). The
Advice on water tank leak. Stephen OBrien at 11:49am 07.28.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/872 While filling my water tank, I noticed water coming out into the hull under the vberth. So, I know
Norcold Icebox Conversion manual o Mario7470 at 10:41am 07.28.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/3984 Hi,I have a Norcold unit on my new boat that does not make any sound and much less any cooling....*
Lake Almanor, Ranger Paul mbechelb at 10:12am 07.28.05 Ask All Sailors 0/898 you gave me an answer on sailing Lake Almanor in Plumas County California, saying you were headed fo
285 rudder Michael Morgan at 9:29am 07.28.05 Mid-Size Boats 9/1170 I am looking at replacing the rudder on my 285 this winter. Does anyone have any experience on who m
34 Air Conditioing Ed at 9:22am 07.28.05 Big Boats 11/1352 After all these years of sailing my 34, the heat got to me on my last cruise. I'm thinking of instal
Mounting an outboard La Admiral at 8:51am 07.28.05 Other Sailboats 3/857 Does anyone have an opinion as to where to mount an outboard (14HP Volvo Penta);1)on a hanging brac
Bent mast uncle whiskers at 8:46am 07.28.05 Day Sailers 2/989 I'm considering the purchase of a 1978 Mariner with some repaired damage to the hull and a mast that
Wanted to buy Catalina 30 catalina6551 at 8:05am 07.28.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/925 Wanted, Catalina 30 with wing keel, 1987 on newer. Hull,deck,rig,sails' engine must be in good shape
Fuel Consumption and wind strenght of a bimini Steve McTaggart at 7:51am 07.28.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/813 I have a Hunter Legend 430 1996 with a Volvo MD22L 50hp, 3 blade fixed prop. I am trying to find out
Oil life Franklin at 7:42am 07.28.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1013 I keep hearing that oil should be changed every so many hours/miles or so many months, which ever co
Davits and Diesel Generator Nelson Gainey at 7:26am 07.28.05 Big Boats 0/1114 Has anyone installed Dingy Davits or a Diesel Generator on the C-350?Will you share the Vendor, mod

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Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (1) JamesG161 at 7:38am 04.19.21 The Rudder next step... New Rudder is here on the yard now and stored under the boat. o Penta 50
Oday 27 stepping the mast? Doc Sater at 7:36am 04.19.21 I sail an O'Day 272 (1986-Water Music) and I can attest to the effort needed to step and secure this
Cracked Floorboard: Repair / Replacement dmax at 7:35am 04.19.21 Looks like a pretty clean break. Use some Gorilla glue and put it back together, tapping the ends to
cleaning a marine head rgranger at 7:31am 04.19.21 That's my $.02 worth for both of you...what do y'all think?--Peggie I gave my opinion in post #5 :
Cracked Floorboard: Repair / Replacement JRT at 7:30am 04.19.21 Tight bond wood glue would be my approach. If the backside has room to add a thin backer then that
This is crazy rgranger at 7:28am 04.19.21 I like the idea of the kite sail and can imagine using one on a polynesian styled sailing rig with a
Acetone a safe cleaner? (1) rgranger at 7:24am 04.19.21 For fenders I use this... turns yellow and then rinces right off with a little water. Fenders lo
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

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