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Outboard tank for O'Day 222 Jill10924 at 11:46am 07.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1332 We have a 1986 222, and with a Yamaha 4hp 4 stroke outboard (longshaft). This motor has a 1.5 liter
One tough Rub Rail Larry D at 11:44am 07.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1032 I have purchased a new rub rail replacement set from DR Marine for my 25'Oday. It consists of the ho
Holding tank treatment Tim R. at 11:41am 07.05.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1089 What, if any is the best way to reduce holding tank odors? I have an 18 gallon holding tank that ha
Suggestion on winch size David H22677 at 11:33am 07.05.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/3270 I am purchasing a larger boat, a 1982 Catalina 27. Just waiting for survey/haul-out. I want to run
bumpers doug at 11:13am 07.05.05 Smaller Boats 9/1019 how does one mount bumpers on a 216 to protect the hull when docking. cleats are only on one side
Split Backstay for a 322 John at 11:02am 07.05.05 Bigger Boats 0/941 Has anyone converted the single backstay system ona 322 to a split backstay? How did you do it and
V22 keel is stuck tight Jack9692 at 11:02am 07.05.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/1129 Hi, I have a V22 that sat out of the water for some time. I have read quite a few suggestions on ge
In Mast furlin furlout line allan11826 at 10:43am 07.05.05 Big Boats 8/1311 Anybody had to replace the "endless loop" line used for furling in and out the main used on with the
Grogo HF Don at 10:36am 07.05.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/2214 Hi Peggy,This one has me stumped. Pump works fine in wet mode. When I switch to dry pump, the pump
minor sail repair kenny at 10:31am 07.05.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1161 Any quick and simple repairs for tiny holes in a sail...pencil point small- not sure if it's somethi
Whale Galley Pump Warren at 10:25am 07.05.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1299 I have water backing up into my icebox on an 89 Catalina 30. The boat was ordered with the optional
What is a 1975 22 worth? Don at 9:52am 07.05.05 Day Sailers 3/1237 I'm wondering what my 1975 22 is worth? In decent condition with cushions, sails, trailer, outboard
Power Cord Placement Michael Brooks at 9:29am 07.05.05 Big Boats 3/969 OK owners I am taking a survey. In the years that I have been sailing I have noticed many locations
rigging question for older 22 sailbode at 9:28am 07.05.05 Day Sailers 3/1094 I bought an old 1975 O'day 22 and I'm not sure how the forward lower shroud is mounted to the deck.
Groco HF problem Don at 9:24am 07.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/905 Hi Peggy,This one has me stumped. Pump works fine in wet mode. When I switch to dry pump, the pump
Need new swing keel and rudder Lothar Wilkens at 9:22am 07.05.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/900 Just been given a run down 22 Venturer Hull.No Mast, no sails, no keel, no rudder.Is there any sou
What's This Shackle On My Asymmetrical Spinnaker Dylan Ross at 9:11am 07.05.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1944 About a foot up the luff from the tack of my cruising spinnaker is a permanently attached shackle.
Fuel Gage Mic at 8:56am 07.05.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1049 Need some help or thoughts as to the eratic operation of the fue gage. The needle bounces all over t
Hunter 306 autopiloit craig259 at 8:52am 07.05.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/883 Iam ready to install a st4000 autopiliot were is the best spot to install the fluxgate compass? th
Boom for O'Day 17' Day sailer Jeff at 8:07am 07.05.05 Day Sailers 1/1251 I just bought a 17' O'Day day sailor but need to replace the boom and purchase sails. I am totally

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Looking at buying a boat, concerned about deck moisture levels Ted at 2:56pm 04.12.21 I agree with Don's comment. The moisture readings will be influenced by where it is taken. Many boat
location of seatalk course computer JimP at 2:48pm 04.12.21 In my 2003 386, the Course Computer (ACU) was behind a panel at the nav station, against the wall fa
location of seatalk course computer Ted at 2:43pm 04.12.21 What model is your autopilot? Some of the Raymarine autopilots don't have a separate course computer
h49 propeller diameter? Dave Groshong at 2:32pm 04.12.21 Here's a link to our page, we do need your hull number to be sure about the prop size: https://sh
Looking at buying a boat, concerned about deck moisture levels higgs at 2:23pm 04.12.21 Unless you are getting this boat real cheap, and DYI projects are your forte, I would walk. There a
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM higgs at 2:19pm 04.12.21 The sensor on the bell housing can go bad, but as others have pointed out, it might just be a bad co
Solar Panel Voyager1 at 1:57pm 04.12.21 Small red and white wires have been removed. Old photo
There's a hole in my boat (2) fred1diver at 1:53pm 04.12.21 Well I finally had time to sand the patch down, it has a few low spots but all in all a nice job
Thru hull drmelkay at 1:51pm 04.12.21
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM y knot at 1:47pm 04.12.21 I had the same problem. Either it is a bad alternator or the wire came off the back of the alternat
Solar Panel Richard19068 at 1:46pm 04.12.21 Other small red and white are from old old charger that has been removed. Just to make sure (f
Water Distribution on Catalina 320 Scott T-Bird at 1:42pm 04.12.21 Further reading about the the Whale piping (or metric pipe diameters). 15 mm is the outside diamete
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM 19thol at 1:41pm 04.12.21 Don't know if it's related to your motor, but mine has a sensor on the bell housing with two wires
Prevent engine starting in reverse Davidasailor26 at 1:39pm 04.12.21 My Hurth tranny info has a warning about letting the prop spin while the boat is moving under sail.
h49 propeller diameter? sail sfbay at 1:21pm 04.12.21 I did not see the size in your manual. Do you have a Yanmar 4JH4HTBE engine? Might check with thes
Time for New Insurance dlochner at 1:15pm 04.12.21 And then came Carshield. Crazy world we live in! The world has figured out that sex and fear sell
Question about installing high water alarm on 2004 Hunter 36 senang at 1:13pm 04.12.21
Time for New Insurance Bob S at 1:12pm 04.12.21 And then came Carshield. Crazy world we live in!
Solar Panel dlochner at 1:11pm 04.12.21 Other small red and white are from old old charger that has been removed. Abandoning in place is
Electric Head Recommendation (2) Jtacqua at 1:08pm 04.12.21 Ms. Hall, I finally made it to the boat this weekend. Looks like the Raritan Marine Elegance stand

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