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bobmethven@aol.com at 11:35am 04.04.05
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TRADING SAILING WITH OTHER BOATS. Is anyone tired of trailering their boat around the country like I
Mark at 11:33am 04.04.05
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Noticed several yachts on this site with cigar lighter socket fitted externaly. They all appear to
Nicholas at 11:22am 04.04.05
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Can someone please explain just what is the advantage, if any, of building a sailboat with a steel k
Kenneth Seace at 10:51am 04.04.05
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I have an O-Day 34 and would like some advice on where you guys tie your spring lines. My boat does
Bob at 10:16am 04.04.05
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I am going to add a boom vang. West Marine lists several models with 3:1 and 4:1 ratios and varying
MikeWilkinson at 10:11am 04.04.05
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Has anyone had any air conditioning pan drain lines leak or not drain to into the bilge? It has bee
Bill McIntyre at 9:53am 04.04.05
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I would like to buy this O'Day 35 and I will get a survey, but I'd just like to get a handle on this
Mike4049 at 8:32am 04.04.05
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Does anyone have directions (or a web site) that explains how best to tune a C-22 mkII? Thanks.
Remote316 at 8:01am 04.04.05
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Hi guys, I'm a new owner of a 1974 MCG 21 and I would like to se a picture of an original interior
bleathen at 7:47am 04.04.05
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I am replacing the plexiglass part of the hatch on my H23. What advise is there on what I should us
Rick at 7:35am 04.04.05
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All right all you big kahunas let's get this thing organized. First off, who is interested in doi
Glenn17427 at 7:07am 04.04.05
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Were all anxious to get our boats back on the water again, but have you looked over your trailer lat
David at 6:56am 04.04.05
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Hi all, I am looking for fixed port to replace those on our Crown 34. After walking the docks I thin
billA at 5:00am 04.04.05
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I have a 1979 Oday 23 I the bottom paint is flaking and I asked my boat yard to sand blast clean the
Jack W at 5:00am 04.04.05
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This is amazing footage!! Does anyone know the story behind this?
Stan Ralph at 4:53am 04.04.05
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I'm in the midst of buying a new 420. It comes with a Northern Light generator. Does anyone know i
newbiesailor at 4:21am 04.04.05
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We've been experiencing some interesting weather here in central Texas. Two weeks ago it was large h
jumpingfish at 3:53am 04.04.05
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Has anyone installed an electric windlass on their cat? What was involved? What windlass?
David at 3:52am 04.04.05
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On our Crown 34 we have a 2 grp 24 batteries, one a Trojan SCS150 deep cycle, the other a popular br
Ameribritalia at 3:32am 04.04.05
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Just want to sing the praises of a specialty teak supplier I just recieved cabinet doors from. Some

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New battery bank size, charging mods... AGM or Carbon Foam
Good Vibes at 6:12pm 03.28.21
Thanks to everyone for all the great advice. New system is up and running and we love it. 3 x Firef
Hunter 34 cabin interior wood finish
Capt Robbie at 6:06pm 03.28.21
all h34 except for the oak cabin model were all natural teak finish. Ive used deks olhje #1 for 38 y
Standing Rigging on Hunter 34
Capt Robbie at 5:49pm 03.28.21
my h34 1983 original owner inspected every season, never had any issues. I replaced everything in 2
O'Day 26 Backstay length
Apex at 5:16pm 03.28.21
get something CLOSE, but long enough (split OR single), and trim to length in place, putting in a No
fog scares me!
Will Gilmore at 5:11pm 03.28.21
I've sailed in Maine when we couldn't see the bow of our center cockpit, 56' schooner and when it se
Bottom Paint
FlimFlamII at 4:15pm 03.28.21
An epoxy barrier coat should be waterproof and not subject to the same type of blistering as polyes
Hunter 456 and replacement compass
shemandr at 4:08pm 03.28.21
Try these guys. I've never done business with them but at least you can start a discussion with the
MAC26M. THE GOOD/BAD/ UGLY
chip veres at 3:53pm 03.28.21
I think it's important to rig a system to empty the ballast tank before you bring it up the boat ram
Flushing an Engine with Fresh Water?
Tom J at 3:53pm 03.28.21
To be honest, I am not sure, but I imagine it is raw water cooled only. Hence the suggestion to fl
Might be buying a Catalina 36
Tom J at 3:50pm 03.28.21
I live on Kauai and am looking at a clean very original Catalina 36 in Honolulu about 95nm from hom
Hull construction at keelson, O'Day 40
eherlihy at 3:47pm 03.28.21
Looks like the bedding compound (5200?) is no longer doing its job. I suggest that you remove and th
Flushing an Engine with Fresh Water?
SailorElliot at 3:46pm 03.28.21
To be honest, I am not sure, but I imagine it is raw water cooled only.
Engine panel cover. Worth it?
nveater at 3:41pm 03.28.21
I got one- it fit fine, and I was able to drill the screw holes after consulting you tube for instru
Hunter 41ds sewer tank
Nachismo at 3:32pm 03.28.21
Thanks for all the info!
O'Day 26 Backstay length
Castrilper55 at 3:25pm 03.28.21
JSSailem points out an important application of Pythagorean theorem - one I was thinking of sending
Hunter 456 and replacement compass
FBD at 3:05pm 03.28.21
That is what I wanted. I read where someone said that compass was not being serviced. So I thought I
Hunter 456 and replacement compass
shemandr at 2:54pm 03.28.21
What is wrong with it? Service for compasses exists. You can question if it's worth it but service
Might be buying a Catalina 36
jon hansen at 2:46pm 03.28.21
this is a short sail across some deep water. no big deal. check your gear and shove off.
Might be buying a Catalina 36
jon hansen at 2:44pm 03.28.21
True, not needed, and I've traveled hundreds of miles without one, but If I was the captain and saw
mast wiring q's
dlochner at 2:39pm 03.28.21
thanks Dave, I think I'll get 16/3 for the deck/steaming light and 16/2 for the anchor light. Does

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