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How big a genoa Steve at 3:57am 05.01.05 Columbia 1/1429 I am frustrated with the working jib on my '22...How big a Genoa can I put on her, and how big a d
packing gland C-270 Ken at 3:40am 05.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1387 Just replaced packing gland on a Catalina 270 but seemed like it could have used 4 layers of packing
Care of teak and holly sole Ron H. at 3:03am 05.01.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1043 Recent new owner of a Catalina 36 which has a beautiful teak and holly cabin sole. Just wondering w
216 keel fix John6017 at 1:38am 05.01.05 Smaller Boats 3/879 I have a broken keel on a 2003 hunter 216 - the keel is dropped down on the trailer and appears to h
Installing electric start outboard Moe2077 at 12:15am 05.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1031 I am installing an electric start outboard on my 22 ft Catalina. Any recommendations as to how to ru
Cutlass Bearing Question David at 10:25pm 04.30.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1798 I just paid to have my cutlass bearing replaced. I ordered direct from the manufacturer and was sure
Nissan/Tohatsu 2-stroke, 8 hp - oil in motor case Rich L at 9:30pm 04.30.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1097 I can't figure why this season the motor seems to leak a little oil into the casing. I replaced and
Holy cow!! did you see.... pop Alan at 2:54pm 04.30.05 Ask All Sailors 6/979 ...the phrf ratings for the Cork 1720. Hot little boat but 42 seems a bit toooo low don't you think?*
Pictures of topping lift John6017 at 12:58pm 04.30.05 Smaller Boats 4/1559 Just bought a used hunter 216 and am trying to figure out the rigging. Does anyone have pictures of
Bending new hand rails Debra B at 12:44pm 04.30.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1112 I am still undecided about making versus buying, but several people are telling me that making new h
Boat Stands Arturo DeVitallis at 12:35pm 04.30.05 Smaller Boats 6/768 Any 23.5 owners out there that have used purchased boat stands for doing a bottom job? Been looking
Anchor storage forward on 25 bill R at 12:05pm 04.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/775 First let me say I am very new to sailing. My wife and I went out today in what looked to our inexp
1985 26ft oday original hatch cover jeff schramm at 11:25am 04.30.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/971 I am looking for original companionway hatch cover or at least what material it was made of. Current
JRC 1800 ian19147 at 10:00am 04.30.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1109 I'm looking for a Radar/Chartplotter/GPS(WAAS) and found a JRC 1800 for $1500. This is $1000 less t
topsy turvey marion14961 at 9:30am 04.30.05 Day Sailers 19/1440 (1) My 146 is moored to a buoy. On two occasions, when there were storm-related winds, the boat ha
Electric power plant Kit Foyston at 8:29am 04.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/812 I am considering purchasing a clean 37' Oday, however the diesel power plant has too many hours to b
Trailer for O'Day 23 or 25 James at 7:54am 04.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1297 Have been thinking about getting a trailer for my 82 O'Day 23.Was talking to Rudy at D'R this morn
Should have asked for it... William Jay at 7:08am 04.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/732 Are there any special features that, on reflection, you wish you would have included in your Hunter
Gel coat abrasions Pete17840 at 7:01am 04.30.05 Smaller Boats 1/892 When I took my H26 to the San Juans last year I must have picked up a rock on the trailer somehow. I
Sanitation Hose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:12pm 04.29.05 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1346 It depends on the fittings... Gray PVC fittings that are nominal 1.5" thread x 1.5" barbed are actu

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Winter covers - full cover vs. cockpit cover dlochner at 12:20pm 09.28.20 Driving on the NYS Thruway, I was daydreaming about what to cover my boat with. My latest hvy. duty
Winter covers - full cover vs. cockpit cover Morgan donor at 12:14pm 09.28.20 Driving on the NYS Thruway, I was daydreaming about what to cover my boat with. My latest hvy. duty
Winter covers - full cover vs. cockpit cover Sailfanatic at 12:04pm 09.28.20 ... The winter concerns that haven't been mentioned are cockpit and deck drains. These need to be
What to do if you lose your rig. (6) Jackdaw at 11:50am 09.28.20 185418 185419 185420 185421 185422 185423
Oday 34/35 shower sump (1) daviddp at 11:50am 09.28.20 I looked up a photo of my O'Day 34 fuse panel. There is one labelled shower sump third down on the
What to do if you lose your rig. Jackdaw at 11:39am 09.28.20 After you account for all persons, Job#1 is to conduct an inspection of fallen rig, and determine wh
What to do if you lose your rig. rgranger at 11:25am 09.28.20 Would you attempt taking the sail(s) off first? I know from windsurfing that if the sail is really
What to do if you lose your rig. dlochner at 11:20am 09.28.20 How you respond will depend on the size of the mast and the size of the crew. Hoisting a small light
Trailer noise rgranger at 11:19am 09.28.20 Used to have a dog that wanted to chase empty boat trailers passing by. He did not raise an eyebrow
What to do if you lose your rig. Hunter216 at 11:19am 09.28.20 I guess I would try to tie my rig off to the stanchions fore-aft and try to hoist it up out of the
Trailer noise rgranger at 11:17am 09.28.20 Now turn the radio up :laugh::clap: ...and....We have a winner!
Hunter 260 Hull Crack Below the Water Line rs1sensen at 11:17am 09.28.20 Crack was repaired today. Good news is it did not go into the fiberglass and was just the gelcoat. N
What to do if you lose your rig. Jackdaw at 11:17am 09.28.20 With all due respect, there's an alternate reality statement. He's pretty much right.... 99% of r
What to do if you lose your rig. Meriachee at 11:13am 09.28.20 I would point out that with proper maintenance etc that should not happen With all due respect, th
What to do if you lose your rig. rgranger at 11:13am 09.28.20 I guess I would try to tie my rig off to the stanchions fore-aft and try to hoist it up out of the w
Considering a Purchase, Opinions/Things to Consider? Justin_NSA at 10:53am 09.28.20 :thumbup:
Considering a Purchase, Opinions/Things to Consider? (3) WanderingOnTheWay at 10:44am 09.28.20 As an update, we DID purchase this sailboat! We had a full marine survey conducted, and while there
Engine oil level rising Westerbeke 58 NotCook at 10:35am 09.28.20 If you have a dipstick with a seal on the hole, you MUST remove it and reinsert it to take a readin
New sailer Glsawyer at 10:02am 09.28.20 For a chartplotter and gps I intend to use a raspberry pi build custom done for the purpose
Climbing your mast alone Ralph Johnstone at 9:49am 09.28.20 I Ralph, I'm not sure to understand well the part of your comment when you talk about the red and t

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