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Capsize Screen Bruce trotter at 1:39am 01.23.05 Ask All Sailors 12/6518 This in reference to a previous posting "sailing my 22' oday across the atlantic". A reply to that p
Hardware for cabin/companion way steps Before the Bell at 1:36am 01.23.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/4020 I recently bought a a HJC 25 "76" with missing cabin steps. The vessel has an inboard Yanmar with a
Morgan 413 OI a good blue water boat? DreamBIG at 12:45am 01.23.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1402 I'm looking for your opinion on if a 1972 Moran OI 413 could handle a blue water crossing and such a
Lake Superior sailing Kevin13821 at 11:56pm 01.22.05 Trailer Sailors 0/1696 Does anyone have experience with sailing between Wawa and Thunder Bay? The cruising books talk abou
Need a recommendation on buying a new Jib Richard Gement at 11:13pm 01.22.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/948 Had a great day sailing yesterday, however, hit a norther coming back north to Marina. Strong gusts
Interior Cushion Replacement Paul at 9:14pm 01.22.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1414 Looking for a good quality supplier for Beneteau interior cushions. What about using a synthetic ma
fuel guage bill at 9:01pm 01.22.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/877 I have a 320 with a fuel guage that sticks on full. It goes to empty when the power is off so I susp
Sail Logo - What Boat is This ?? cat38skip at 1:40pm 01.22.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1156 What is it?I was given a sail by a neighbor who thought it would fit my boat. It does not! We hav
Toronto Boat Show ;) Al at 1:33pm 01.22.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1118 Anyone else brave the big storm and see the Toronto show, quit a few sailboats.
1983 Hunter 34' - Mast et al Scott Williams at 12:00pm 01.22.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/884 I am looking to purchase a mast and all related assemblies. Anyone out there salvaging out a Hunter
Prop rotation on a yanmar 2gm 322 Jon at 11:28am 01.22.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/3133 Hi When speaking of prop rotation left, right is it viewed fron the stern? the yanmar manual state
catalina 27 mast Doug Fargo at 11:13am 01.22.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1173 Help, I need a mast for my Catalina 27. Does anyone out there have one for sale or know of one? Plea
What size sail slugs? Kent at 10:49am 01.22.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1801 Can anyone recommend the right size slugs for a 2005 Mac 26M?
Gori Folding Prop Neil Brand at 10:06am 01.22.05 Ask All Sailors 0/882 I have a 3 bladed Gori prop. The cost from Gori for Zincs is approx $30.00 per. Has any other Gori o
Catalina Capri 22 (fin keel vs wing keel) Jeff McMurray at 8:56am 01.22.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/7483 I'm seriously considering buying a Capri-22. Can anyone relate their experiences with respect to fin
Add a Bowsprit? Robert at 8:39am 01.22.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1821 Can a bowsprit be added to a boat? I like the ease of use for the spinnaker. Comments...
Automobile Alternator On A Yanmar? Joe Mullee at 8:09am 01.22.05 Ask All Sailors 16/2460 I was swapping emails with a Yanmar mechanic and asking him to recommend an alternator. I have a Yan
Draining Water Tanks Harrison18567 at 7:50am 01.22.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1024 I have an '88 Cat 30 Standard Rig (#8510), and during the inspection, the water tanks were filled in
Philadelphia Show Don at 6:52am 01.22.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1138 Went to the Sail America Show yesterday, Friday. Not crowded, good display of items. Seems smaller t
cockpit mods. traderguy111 at 6:44am 01.22.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1174 I am new to macgregors, I have had powere boats my whole life and I have been looking into getting a

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Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 7:42am 03.08.21 Here's an interesting take on testing. From a statistical point of view it makes a lot of sense. IZ
Anti Corrosion Tape dlochner at 7:39am 03.08.21 this was recommended on another msg board (or this one can't recall). i'm doing a full mast refit
Fix or toss JamesG161 at 7:39am 03.08.21 It can be welded and then ground flush and be stronger, but Cost versus New is the issue. Jim...
Fix or toss jon hansen at 7:36am 03.08.21 is this a test? will we be graded?
Marelon seacock maintenance JamesG161 at 7:35am 03.08.21 but started leaking around the handle What model valve do you have? Sounds like the packing aroun
Marelon seacock maintenance JamesG161 at 7:33am 03.08.21 I plan to change all of my Apollo bronze valves, since I am restoring my boat. 1) What Series Marel
Fix or toss kappykaplan at 7:31am 03.08.21 Toss it! :beer:
Covid-19 Vaccination shemandr at 7:28am 03.08.21 ...IMHO they should have also immediatly ramped up antibody testing... I agree with that! We stil
Salon Table Finish rsaloman at 7:28am 03.08.21 This is what was posted previously From Beneteau Thanks!
Covid-19 Vaccination Don S/V ILLusion at 7:24am 03.08.21 Excessive desire to conform starts in the day care center. Ever watch the poor motherless children
Marelon seacock maintenance Parsons at 7:21am 03.08.21 What's the failure mode on these seacocks? My macerator sea-dump through-hull has never been exercis
Anti Corrosion Tape JamesG161 at 7:17am 03.08.21 The corrosion rate on the mis-matched metals on your Anodized Aluminum mast and Stainless Steel is v
Salon Table Finish (1) Babette04 at 7:17am 03.08.21 This is what was posted previously From Beneteau
Neck deep in the Dark Side DAVA390 at 7:13am 03.08.21 Both of bawlmer's responses are right on target. Let me add this.....You will need to be aware of
Anti Corrosion Tape mdidomenico at 7:10am 03.08.21 this was recommended on another msg board (or this one can't recall). i'm doing a full mast refit a
Oil loss through oil breather RoyS at 6:58am 03.08.21 I have a different engine, but these are common diesel issues. First of all if you think you have ex
Water Heater Install in O'Day 34 eherlihy at 6:55am 03.08.21 The water heater in the O'day 34/35 was an option, and if installed would be mounted in the forward
WHICH SIDE DOES THE FUEL TANK COME OUT eherlihy at 6:45am 03.08.21 Looks good!... Where is your lift pump mounted? On my 35 it is mounted to the "bulkhead" between the
Marelon seacock maintenance (2) sail sfbay at 6:36am 03.08.21 You will find links maintenance to series 93 here: OEM - Thru Hulls Valves Maintenance procedure a
Marelon seacock maintenance Ward H at 6:34am 03.08.21 I installed the Marelon Series 93 thru hull valves in 2019. I exercise them 2 to 4 times a month.

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