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Major oops/ roller furl line tube fell into bilge gball at 2:53am 07.12.04 Day Sailers 0/1093 Hi all,Well, I had a tumultuous weekend of changing out some old running rigging on my 170. I was
Engine stuck at high RPM mjmulleriii at 2:50am 07.12.04 The Cherubini Hunters 4/974 After I changed the oil in my '79 H33 this weekend I started up the Yamar 2QM15 to get the fresh oil
BOAT COVER YEHUDI at 2:45am 07.12.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1135 I am looking for a pattern for a canvas boat cover that would fit a 37-Cutter so a local canvas shop
Bomar hatch Tom Mc. at 2:32am 07.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1091 My Bomar forward hatch (over the V berth) on my C30 is coming apart (glass is separating from the al
HELM TORQUE UNDER POWER LBECKW at 2:25am 07.12.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1260 HAS ANYONE HAD THE PROBLEM OF SEVERE PULL TO ONE SIDE UNDER POWER, WHEN I LET GO OF THE WHEEL THE BO
Do I have an electrical problem ? Nomar at 2:18am 07.12.04 Big Boats 10/1143 I have suspected that my alternator is not really charging my batteries because they are always very
pointing ability Bill C320, Papillon at 2:08am 07.12.04 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/2044 I have read much about different boats pointing abilities. Things like hull shape and wing vs. fin
Electric Panel -- "Service On" light... durell at 2:07am 07.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1193 I have a 1991 Catalina 30 and I am looking to get a replacement for the "Service On" light ...as it
REPLACEMENT CUSHION COVERS RAY K18698 at 2:07am 07.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1163 I JUST BOUGHT A 15 YEAR OLD, 23FT. HUNTER SAILBOAT AND I'M LOOKING TO REPLACE ' MATCH THE TEAL/BLUE
Jabsco Fresh Water pump Tony at 1:58am 07.12.04 Big Boats 7/1197 My original equip (2000 340) Jabsco fresh water pressure pump cycles on every 20 sec. or so.There
260 Rudder Question Calvin266 at 1:48am 07.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/979 About 6 months ago I lost my rudder and purchased a new one through Hunter ($660.00). Now this rudde
Lightning Strikes Mac25 Steve Z at 1:08am 07.12.04 Ask All Sailors 14/1659 Went to take my MacGregor 25, "Kon Tiki" out of the water yesterday due to keel trunk damage (see "U
O'day 25 trailer ejtewsjr at 1:00am 07.12.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1231 I am looking to beg, borrow(or rent) or steal(buy real inexpensive) a trailer for my O'Day 25. I li
Clorox in head Warren M at 12:32am 07.12.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/4388 I'm thinking of adding about a gallon of water diluted with 5-6 oz of Clorox to my holding tank pump
Teflon stuffing box material samphire at 12:29am 07.12.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1226 I have acquired this material, but opinions seem to differ on whether it is essentially dripless or
A Discovered Hull Repair samphire at 12:24am 07.12.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1030 Last year's haulout placed my 272 about 6" further forward in the cradle than it was when I bought i
Dehumidifiers and blowers Scotty76 at 12:12am 07.12.04 Big Boats 3/894 Two Questions..1. Has anyone found a good dehumidifier that would fit under the salon seating area
Hot water tank Les14467 at 12:06am 07.12.04 Big Boats 7/827 My hot water tank works only with 110 AC. Motor running cannot heat the water. Checked my anti freez
water in the bilge cristian at 11:36pm 07.11.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1093 I have few gallons of water in the builge from water tank probably and I do dot know how to solve th
cabin floor algae at 11:27pm 07.11.04 Bigger Boats 3/1087 I am have to replace the floor in the cabin of my 22 oday and was wondering if anyone has any advice

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Replacement winch line Project_Mayhem at 10:46pm 11.09.20 Wow! It's impressive how long it's lasted under such heavy usage!
Replacement winch line FastOlson at 10:26pm 11.09.20 Well, around here the company that builds out "bucket trucks" for power line repair and pole install
When should standing rigging be replaced? FastOlson at 10:22pm 11.09.20 If you have (reasonable) evidence that the PO replaced only the worst sections, it's safe to assume
Furler line too short on H170 Project_Mayhem at 10:06pm 11.09.20 I just went through this same thing. The three things that worked for me was putting tension on the
Halloween cruise jssailem at 9:35pm 11.09.20 Steve at SV Panope helped me decide. I was focused on the Mantus and the Spade. I liked how both pre
Catalina 355 holding tank blocked at thru hall Mike Curtin at 9:26pm 11.09.20 Yes , the air vent is clear.
Catalina 355 holding tank blocked at thru hall Hello Below at 9:23pm 11.09.20 When I open the thru-hull nothing comes out. Okay I understand now. In order for the effluent to d
Hot restarts jssailem at 9:11pm 11.09.20 Perkins generally do not have a limiting fuse in the circuit. Check to see how your starter is wired
About to buy a 2002 Hunter 356 Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 9:04pm 11.09.20
Questions for 26S owners NINEv2 at 9:00pm 11.09.20 Whups... went back to work and haven't checked in for a couple days. Thanks again for everyone's in
In-Mast Furling Question - Beneteau Oceanis 400 NYSail at 8:46pm 11.09.20
Transporting outboard on a bike rack? Project_Mayhem at 8:43pm 11.09.20 My biggest concern would be the bottom end touching your bumper. I suppose an easy solution would be
Centerboard Project_Mayhem at 8:32pm 11.09.20 I'm not seeing any listing for a Dolphin 23. The 24 was built by O'Day and may very well share some
Catalina 355 holding tank blocked at thru hall Mike Curtin at 8:32pm 11.09.20 Okay now I am confused. Where exactly is the blockage and how have you determined that you have a
Hot restarts Stu Jackson at 8:32pm 11.09.20 just a switch to activate the system and a button to start. Check for a fuse between the button an
Small surveillance cameras Project_Mayhem at 8:26pm 11.09.20 I installed a pinhole camera in a friends garage. The camera was inside and peeked through a very sm
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta jssailem at 8:15pm 11.09.20 Before long Saba will sail the seven seas again.
Radar Head Elevation On Mast jssailem at 8:10pm 11.09.20 Great stuff Mike. Now I suggest you use it when it is sunny and visibility is excellent so you learn
Catalina 355 holding tank blocked at thru hall Hello Below at 7:53pm 11.09.20 Wondering if any one has had a problem with draining their holding tank. This is a passive drain s
Hot restarts Project_Mayhem at 7:49pm 11.09.20 make sure you have power going in and out of the relay :plus: I'd have the starter tested at a s

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