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TRADING SAILING WITH OTHER BOATS. Is anyone tired of trailering their boat around the country like I
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Can someone please explain just what is the advantage, if any, of building a sailboat with a steel k
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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
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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
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Has anyone had any air conditioning pan drain lines leak or not drain to into the bilge? It has bee
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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
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Does anyone have directions (or a web site) that explains how best to tune a C-22 mkII? Thanks.
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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
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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
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Were all anxious to get our boats back on the water again, but have you looked over your trailer lat
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28.
jssailem at 2:24pm 03.28.21
PB Blaster, Seafood, or Brake Fluid might work. Here is a video test of penetrating fluids. st8dkGzJ
mast wiring q's
dlochner at 2:23pm 03.28.21
16 ga. Not because of the current because of the weight of the wire. Some would even say use 14 ga.
mast wiring q's
fred1diver at 2:21pm 03.28.21
ok, so I bought the mason's line, waiting on a fish tape of the right length, now since all my light
Might be buying a Catalina 36   (1)
dlochner at 2:13pm 03.28.21
I didn't bother to consult a chart... However Miss Siri says the distance is a mere 109 miles and
Dockside pressure water inlet is not working on my hunter 42 passage
Terry Cox at 2:04pm 03.28.21
just couldn't resist A salient point, Ralph. I would never leave it connected unattended. Just nee
Might be buying a Catalina 36
sailme88 at 1:54pm 03.28.21
There ain't no place to stop between Oahu and Kauai. ;) I didn't bother to consult a chart... How
Bottom Paint
sailme88 at 1:49pm 03.28.21
Never heard of brown barrier coats. It looks like tannic acid stains. Barrier coats are usually app
Might be buying a Catalina 36
dlochner at 1:46pm 03.28.21
Either one long day or two short ones. There ain't no place to stop between Oahu and Kauai. ;)
Kitchen faucet
kappykaplan at 1:45pm 03.28.21
So we are enjoying a brand new tap Pictures? :beer:
AC / Heat repair assistance
JamesG161 at 1:42pm 03.28.21
What is the model and size of your AC unit? I had similar issue on my 16k BTU. The Older Units use a
Kitchen faucet
Stouthard at 1:41pm 03.28.21
Dear all, you have been extremely helpful! The faucet wrench finally did the trick, and a nice fine
Might be buying a Catalina 36
sailme88 at 1:40pm 03.28.21
95 miles to travel... If that is NM's with a boat that should motor at least at 6kts, you should be
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28.
sailme88 at 1:28pm 03.28.21
You may want to contact Rudy at D & R Marine in Assonet, MA.. He may actually have a replacement.
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28.
2weelz4me at 1:21pm 03.28.21
Buying an inexpensive boat is never cheap. If you choose the path you are like the guy who buys th
Covid 19 travel
dlochner at 1:06pm 03.28.21
Noonsite.com is probably the best source of current information for cruisers, covid, and countries.
Catalina 385 / Golf Cart Batteries?
Richard19068 at 12:50pm 03.28.21
If you have any extra width in the box you might be able to fit a DIN 6 volt like a Trojan TE35 or U
Hunter 456 and replacement compass
FBD at 12:32pm 03.28.21
I will do it. Thank you.
Great Lakes Navigation
DArcy at 12:29pm 03.28.21
I disagree with the sweeping generalizations made. Hi @Stu Jackson - Hey, it's just one man's opin
Bottom Paint
Davidasailor26 at 12:19pm 03.28.21
An epoxy barrier coat should be waterproof and not subject to the same type of blistering as polyest

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