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Bob at 5:23am 02.02.05
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To say my wife and I are at the beginning of the learning curve when it comes to sailing, is generou
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I have seen references to several models of the Daysailer. These are refered to as DS1, DS2, and DS3
Mike at 4:59am 02.02.05
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I want to mount my outboard on the stern rail using a mount like the one shown at the enclosed link.
Marybeth and Rip at 4:56am 02.02.05
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We are really looking forward to the Strictly Sail Show. We go every year and enjoy looking at the n
Mike at 4:45am 02.02.05
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I want to mount my outboard on the stern rail using a mount like the one in the enclosed picture but
Glenn at 2:45am 02.02.05
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I used Novus on the hatches on my 84 C30. This stuff took out most scratches, all the fine ones and
mike C16582 at 2:41am 02.02.05
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my shakedown /vacation cruise aboard my new O'Day 28 last summer
rob seitz at 2:13am 02.02.05
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hi, looking for more help, just purchased my boat at the end of the season, in fact only got to sail
timf at 1:53am 02.02.05
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I have a back stay that has two or three broken wires on the cable. The breaks occur right in the l
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Can anybody please share some experiences? I have used poly glow on another boat and it was great;
Bill C320, Papillon at 1:33am 02.02.05
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I want to replace my sanitation hoses (vent, head to tank, and pump-out). The vent and pump-out are
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I have a Beneteau 423 with split backstays that run from the deck to the mast head. Does anyone have
John at 1:05am 02.02.05
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It's 20 degrees outside, but it's a gorgeous sunny day so I am thinking about getting my boat ready.
PhotoEd at 11:44pm 02.01.05
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Hi all, Moving up from my American 23 and looking at several Catalina 25's, a Ranger 28, and a "1982
JEFF at 11:22pm 02.01.05
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IS PRESSURE WASHING THE DECK AND HULL AN OPTION OR WILL THIS DAMAGE THE GELCOAT?
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I have A HOOD 810 CONTINUOS LINE (LOOP) ROLLER FURLING , CAN THIS MODEL BE REEFED OR IS IT THERE A
Tony Listi at 10:29pm 02.01.05
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Hi, I need to buy a new outboard for my Macgregor 21 but don't want to over spend on a large motor t
OZ240 at 6:16pm 02.01.05
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I have a new h240 and find the line jams at the end of the boom do not hold the lines, this is espec
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Does anyone know what the maximum rated hull speed would be for a 1973 oday 23 centerboard version s
David Harcourt at 1:44pm 02.01.05
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I want to add a spinnaker pole for a spinnaker someone just gave me. I am not sure exactly what I ne

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Rule Auto bilge pump not so auto. Is it toast?
JoeWhite at 9:14am 03.13.21
Check the voltage on the auto side wire.
Florida
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:11am 03.13.21
No path, if no strike. I have been out in Summer squall. Lightning strike in water 100 feet off t
Florida
JamesG161 at 8:37am 03.13.21
Path of least resistance. No path, if no strike. I have been out in Summer squall. Lightning str
Its funny Friday!   (1)
Will Gilmore at 8:36am 03.13.21
I was hoping the little green guy was still around.
Rule Auto bilge pump not so auto. Is it toast?
sail sfbay at 8:30am 03.13.21
Suggest a Rule-A-Matic Plus 40A float switch. That is what I use.
Septic Bladder
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:17am 03.13.21
Bladders can be a good choice for water, but not for sewage for several reasons: they're highly p
Yanmar 4jh2-te connector type to feed hot water from water pump
Ralph Johnstone at 8:06am 03.13.21
If you are referring to starting the fitting into the new pump housing, screw the fitting CCW in the
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Don S/V ILLusion at 8:06am 03.13.21
You totally surprised me on that comment. You know Ham Radio/SSB very well. Grounding is NOT a li
Genoa track for O'Day 25 or 26
timlho at 7:54am 03.13.21
Wow that is just awesome! Im gonna study those photos hard! Just to get this together in my mind, y
Florida
JamesG161 at 7:46am 03.13.21
Servicing the Maxwell Winches
sail sfbay at 7:45am 03.13.21
............So, if you guys know anyone who would want to buy two recently serviced Maxwell 26's, le
Servicing the Maxwell Winches
Bolander at 7:18am 03.13.21
OK...I've rebuilt the 2 jib sheet and the mainsail Maxwell Winches. They were cruddy, but now they s
Single or double line reefing
DougM at 7:13am 03.13.21
The single line reefing on my P31-2 leads to a Lewmar 30ST winch, so whatever friction there is in
Hunter 33.5 1994 - purchase decision
dmax at 7:06am 03.13.21
Yes you should be concerned about core moisture/rot - everyone with a wood cored deck should be. How
Boom Paint
sail sfbay at 6:59am 03.13.21
What paint and color do you have now? Pics if the areas you wan to cover might help understand the
Anchor riding sail H260?
FastOlson at 6:42am 03.13.21
Lots of "modern" boat designs, probably thru having significant freeboard, will sail back n forth at
Septic Bladder
dlochner at 6:41am 03.13.21
Ronco is a great source for tanks and they have a lot of different shapes/sizes. If you can get or
Septic Bladder
sail sfbay at 6:38am 03.13.21
Do they make solid tanks in triangle shape? Please see post #7 for the answer.
Septic Bladder
smokey73 at 6:23am 03.13.21
Ronco is a great source for tanks and they have a lot of different shapes/sizes. If you can get or

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