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Electric inboard.....viable option??? Gary at 11:31am 07.09.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1098 I'm surprised that there are not more out there. Especially someone who just needs to motor out of t
ISO: 1987 Catalina 22 Trailer (CT area) Jmoran at 11:27am 07.09.04 Smaller Boats 2/1073 I just bought a 1987 catalina 22 (swing keel), but it didn't come with a trailer. Does anyone know
Hain Sheet placement bill12490 at 11:07am 07.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/811 I would like to move the Main Sheet from in front of the companion way to over the cabin top so I ca
SCHAEFER SNAPFURL CF-700 BILL12442 at 9:44am 07.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1501 Does anyone have a snapfurl cf-700 ? I was thinking of buying one for mu Hunter260.
Where to put the scuba tanks Brad18297 at 8:40am 07.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/747 I have a 2000 410 Hunter. I am looking for a good location to mount scuba tanks. Would appreciate
Singlehanding Jacklines? Left dangling over side? Patrick Randall at 8:20am 07.09.04 Ask All Sailors 20/2156 I am contemplating running the usual webbing jacklines up either side of the boat as I've done on pr
Need a stern pulpit. Jim11228 at 7:49am 07.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/722 I need to find a used, good condition, stern pulpit for a Cat. 27, 1976 (non-ladder) in So. Cal. Tha
Sailing characteristics of later O'Day 23s rkenney12 at 7:39am 07.09.04 Day Sailers 1/1098 I am thinking of buying a 1978 O'Day 23 and would appreciate any thoughts about how capable, dry, t
What sort of pressure washer for boat bottoms? Patrick Randall at 7:26am 07.09.04 Ask All Sailors 2/4019 Can anyone advise what type (PSI/GPH) I would need to remove bottom growth / old antifouling the way
backwinded main? Tom Monroe at 7:01am 07.09.04 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/3621 I'm still trying to get used to my 86 C27. Had her out yesterday in 15+ mph. With a 150 up, she drov
Trailer for O'Day 22 Warren 22 at 6:27am 07.09.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/793 Looking for a suitable trailer for my 1972 O'Day 22 (23" draft)The trailer does not have to be real
San Diego to Catalina Island piratelair at 5:21am 07.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1047 Any tips on sailing from San Diego Bay to Catalina Island?Thanks
Login Automatically? Gene B at 5:18am 07.09.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/904 Automatic login is checked, but doesn't work. Having to type email address and password every time
jibsheet securing JimB. at 4:41am 07.09.04 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1007 I have an Oday 240, and do not have self-tailing jibsheet winches. My boat only has cleats just aft
Need contact infor for Hunter parts Bill18593 at 4:25am 07.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/769 We need a few parts that are missing from the original gear on our 84 25.5. We'd like to order from
Looking for replacement centerboard for DaySailer Oday rescuer at 4:15am 07.09.04 Day Sailers 2/1152 I mentioned in a previous post I have rescued a DaySailer from the grave and now I'm looking for a c
Shop Manual for Volvo Penta 2003 Shelley at 3:30am 07.09.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1375 I have a 1990 First 35s5 with a 28h Volvo Penta 2003. I've been trying to locate a shop manual for
Spurs marine line cutter - Pros and Cons Jim Seamans at 3:29am 07.09.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1499 After tangling with a dockline and being placed on the beach. I was wondering about installing a Spu
Need a 220V to 110V converter - any info??? Chuck15494 at 3:27am 07.09.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1125 Hi All, I may be traveling to Europe with my Beneteau and was wondering if anyone is familiar with s
Hull trouble Randy Burns at 2:59am 07.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1033 Recently had delivered (by truck) a 1976 27 "project" boat. At some point during its journey the hul

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Sad day, and no way to fix SFS at 5:55am 08.11.20 I already called the insurance agent. My homeowners does not cover the boat or even the cost of get
I am looking for a mainsail for an 77 oday 22 Joe at 5:53am 08.11.20 Try: www.thesailwarehouse.com or these guys:Peak Sails, N.A. when you get there "FR" sta
2007 Beneteau 373 Shifter sticking forward and reverse yet not when button pushed for neutral Bob S at 5:53am 08.11.20 I used a cable lube tool on my shut off cable (Catalina) and I was surprised how well it worked. y
Sad day, and no way to fix shemandr at 5:53am 08.11.20 That is sad news. I remember when you bought the boat. You directed me to a link about antipodal b
Top it up and hope???? odaydokay at 5:52am 08.11.20 Yes, I also cannot imagine inside the cylinder, but will blow her out anyway by cranking.
Sad day, and no way to fix rgranger at 5:51am 08.11.20 :(:yikes:
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve jviss at 5:51am 08.11.20 So you guys, @Ralph Johnstone and @JamesG161 think that Racor got it wrong, and the ball check valve
H-34 Manual Fuel Check mnmpizza at 5:51am 08.11.20 I installed a fuel gauge and ran it to the nav station. others have simply placed the gauge near th
Coast guard boarding. Joe at 5:48am 08.11.20 In the past 20 years I've been boarded 3 times.... always as a "safety check" Very polite. They do
Coast guard boarding. duality at 5:43am 08.11.20 You wont meet a more professional team. they have a protocol they go through, they will ask if you h
Foamy Water SawyerCurt at 5:43am 08.11.20 Uummm... don't you have 2 water tanks, and maybe only flushed one in the spring cleaning? Not in
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve odaydokay at 5:43am 08.11.20 Excellent post, Stu. Much appreciate. Any way one can clean that valve in place if not too filthy
Coast guard boarding. dlochner at 5:42am 08.11.20 45 years, never. Knew someone who was, had outadated flares and was given some sort of cite to get
Coast guard boarding. odaydokay at 5:40am 08.11.20 45 years, never. Knew someone who was, had outadated flares and was given some sort of cite to get
Coast guard boarding. dlochner at 5:38am 08.11.20 In 35 years of sailing on Lake Ontario I have been boarded once following a grounding. They wanted t
Coast guard boarding. kappykaplan at 5:38am 08.11.20 I've been boarded once, many years ago. I was out for an evening sail with one crew on board. They
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve RoyS at 5:35am 08.11.20 If your return line from the injectors back to the tank does not go to the tank bottom air can enter
Beneteau certification or CE of the Boat dlochner at 5:32am 08.11.20 Try contacting Groupe Beneteau in France. https://www.beneteau-group.com/en/contact/#headquarters
Beneteau certification or CE of the Boat merlera at 5:23am 08.11.20 i have two months ago contact the sales manager in Athens
Mast rake, how much? Will Gilmore at 5:17am 08.11.20 Mast rake depends are a few factors as I understand: how your sails are cut, mast type and sailing

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