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'68 Daysailor rudder swabby77 at 1:43am 06.22.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1133 I have a 1968 Daysailer and I have lost the rudder (moron capsizing goof). It's at the bottom of th
Gate Valve for Waste??? Ernie at 1:32am 06.22.05 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1246 Hi all,With my baby on the hard for the season for a multitude of projects, I noticed something tha
'68 Daysailor rudder swabby77 at 1:24am 06.22.05 Day Sailers 2/1053 I have a 1968 Daysailor and the rudder is gone. I need a replacement but I'm trying to get one with
Mansfield toilet replacement? Mark J. at 1:11am 06.22.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1194 I'm a new owner of a 1982 Hunter 33 - just launched this spring and found the toilet is NOT in worki
Passage 420 stiff steering Baysailor at 1:10am 06.22.05 Big Boats 5/1278 I have Whitlock conduit steering and experience very stiff, spongy response. Stiffness increases wi
Hey Dave, Chris3720 at 12:37am 06.22.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/979 How did you decide how high off the water to place your swim platform? Is it better to be a little
Justin, jason John? Anchor locker GregS at 12:12am 06.22.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 35/2276 Someone posted a link to an anchor locker that they made, I think on photo bucket. I can't seem to
Questions James20195 at 11:54pm 06.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/827 HelloI went for my first sail in my new H170 yesterday and had a great time. However I now have so
Using a Catalina Rudder on an O'day Timbros at 11:50pm 06.21.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/923 Hello Everyone,I lost the rudder on my O'day 23 during some severe weather this spring and can't a
Pinch or fall off, an easy answer? Andy at 10:40pm 06.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/861 Is there a "rule of thumb/usually it is best" answer to; If you fall off the wind "X" degrees and ga
Elecrician needed (southern New England) Richard at 9:32pm 06.21.05 Big Boats 2/662 Greetings,I am seeking a marine electrician in the southern New England area to do a complete rewi
Cobb Island Broke sailor SV Marcell at 8:55pm 06.21.05 Ask All Sailors 3/942 Looking for info on Cobb Island in addition to what the Cruising Guide says. For an overniter 4th o
American boat sales in Canada Bob B. at 3:34pm 06.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/728 This topic held considerable interest a few months ago in this forum. According to this current art
deck leaks Kevin at 2:12pm 06.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 8/2202 I have a perplexing leak somewhere in the deck above a cockpit locker on a 1979 Oday 23. After it r
What to look for on an older Irwin Scott at 12:58pm 06.21.05 Ask All Sailors 0/854 I am looking seriously at a '79 Irwin 30. We went over her and she needs mostly cosmetic work. The
dinghy outboard ryan at 12:39pm 06.21.05 Ask All Sailors 13/2426 I purchased an old Honda 10hp for my 10ft inflatable but it is too old (no safety features) too heav
Flares Mike Misko at 12:01pm 06.21.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1444 With our new to us H23 we are trying to do things correctly and educate ourselves. As I moved equip
help with 2 line main reefing sailorjoe20820 at 11:29am 06.21.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1308 Just purchased an S2 28 footer model 8.6( my first sailboat), Am perplexed by the reefing system.
26 Oday Boom Length Charles Bowers at 10:17am 06.21.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1047 I have an Oday 26 that I recently purchased. When I rigged the mainsail the foot came all the way b
Custom 1990 46' Romack Ketch Tai Chi Sailor at 9:25am 06.21.05 Ask All Sailors 14/2707 I am thinking aboutbuying a Romack Ketch for $45K. It needs a little repair but looks good to me...b

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Precision closing down Kuwull at 4:49pm 03.27.21 There is a new owner who will continue making and selling parts, but no new boats. Spoke with him th
Kill switch required for all boats under 26' Jackdaw at 4:42pm 03.27.21 Interestingly enough, the Ultimate 20 will plane at full throttle of the Torqeedo 1003 electric OB.
Mystery Mastic Ron20324 at 4:38pm 03.27.21 That's not an anchor locker drain the owner was not happy with? Certainly not a drain UNDERWATER?
fog scares me! Will Gilmore at 4:37pm 03.27.21 big brother is listening! this popped up on my phone. imagine that! https://www.lifeofsailing.com/
Standing Rigging on Hunter 34 Whatfiero1 at 4:28pm 03.27.21 Last failure I witnessed was stem ball pulling out mast so rig didn't fail mast failed so all the i
Man Overboard Equipment Recommendations jon hansen at 4:13pm 03.27.21 i like the blue
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Mystery Mastic JamesG161 at 3:44pm 03.27.21 The shape should be a smooth curved line, no goop sticking out. Well that Goop will not affect the
Spring Cruise 2021 jon hansen at 3:37pm 03.27.21 terry, your pictures and videos are always the best. we are hoping the weather gods are kind. have
Standing Rigging on Hunter 34 Richard19068 at 3:34pm 03.27.21 The failure of any other single stay will not bring the rig down. I wouldn't be so sure about tha
Outboard Tilt Release Issue MikeMikeMike at 3:34pm 03.27.21 Amazing. I put the new motor on the bracket today and it tilts perfectly fine. No contact with the
Mystery Mastic jdrutten at 3:29pm 03.27.21 Incredible. I step away to jump in the shower and come back to three replies already! Thanks!! The
Gate Valve senang at 3:28pm 03.27.21 Hammer a wooden plug in it from the outside untill you have the possibility to do a correct repair.
Spring Cruise 2021 Terry Cox at 3:26pm 03.27.21 Admiral says a maybe. Much depends on how her sister is feeling on any given day. Usually she adopts
Man Overboard Equipment Recommendations HMT2 at 3:19pm 03.27.21 When I was doing some offshore racing a MOB pole was required safety equipment. I now keep this on
Looking for a 260 WB sail sfbay at 3:10pm 03.27.21 What is a WB Center Boat and 260 WB? If you looking for a Hunter 260, below are a couple for sale
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