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O'day 272 sail measurements Mike Novitsky at 6:37am 08.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2272 I need to consider either repairing or buying used sails for my 272 LE. Does anyone have the measur
motor, gas questions Jim Cate at 2:51am 08.21.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1003 As a new Mac26M owner, I have some basic questions regarding care and maintenance of the motor (in m
Tell tales for a furling main V at 2:09am 08.21.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1602 We have a new Catalina 350 with a furling main (mast, not boom). We have spent the summer getting c
"Capsize screen"? Jim Dort at 1:48am 08.21.04 Big Boats 6/4473 The specs for the Hunter 420 include a "capsize screen" of 2.03. Assuming it has to do with the cap
O'Day 19 mainsheet rigging LeRoy Horn at 1:39am 08.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/3387 Do not like the mainsheet rigging on O'Day 19. It is on backstay behind tiller and difficult to adj
Foul smell on deck Toni23624 at 1:21am 08.21.04 Big Boats 10/1234 We recently pumped out our full holding tank.Then flushed some marine freshener with water through
where to find specs Clint Hansen at 12:34am 08.21.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1216 I have been looking at different sailboats to buy. I need a site/sites that gives me specs on the od
All chain anchor rode - how long? Derek Rowell at 12:00am 08.21.04 Ask All Sailors 15/2501 I'm moving to Plan B on my windlass installation. The original plan was to have 200 ft of rope and
hull stripe for Vision 32 Matt Evans at 11:07pm 08.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/730 Can anyone tell me where I can find a replacement for the blue stripe on the side of the hull of my
rusted exhaust manifold stan at 8:14pm 08.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1227 The exhaust reciently rusted off the manifold of my catalina 30 at the flange on the manifold. I hav
Rate the following boats-I need your advice Tim at 4:39pm 08.20.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1276 Which sail boat would you buy first, given that all of them are in similar condition, 40 feet or so
Stopping the wiring from banging the mast at nigh OSU Lacrosse at 3:31pm 08.20.04 Smaller Boats 0/795 When anchoring, you can never avoid the sound of the (internal) electrical lines running form the to
Documentation search kingprawn at 2:34pm 08.20.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/771 Does anyone have any documentation for a Hunter 22? I just purchased a 1981 H22, and the only owner
Transom Trim sealant John S at 2:31pm 08.20.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/938 Have you ever looked at that piece of trim around the outboard mount on the transom? Have you ever l
outboard motor weight tommyg at 2:22pm 08.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/896 I have an '89 Catalina 22 with a standard outboard bracket on the port side of the transom. I am co
bolt rope chillers at 2:11pm 08.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1050 i am thinking on buying a sail on e-bay he says that it has no hanks but bolt rope for the main?what
mains'l slugs sailorfoot at 1:34pm 08.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/867 Is there a device that I can buy (or make) that will prevent the mains'l slugs from falling out thro
Try instant quote Jim at 11:47am 08.20.04 Big Boats 0/810 via doyle sails or air force sails. The boat selection should give you the measurements. Worth a t
Has anyone ever replaced a Yanmar fuel pump with a pethia at 11:38am 08.20.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1861 generic auto electric fuel pump? I have an SB8 Yanmar single lunger. If you have used an electric
RADAR ARCH K at 10:02am 08.20.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1270 Anyone built their own radar arch?

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1986 Newport 27-3 first boat (2) JohnRichard at 11:53am 02.03.21 Can you provide us with a photo? hole in the fiberglass extends from the mast support beam, just
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Ralph Johnstone at 11:44am 02.03.21 CHS charts are available at any local marine store. The bigger the store, the more the charts. The
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat kappykaplan at 11:40am 02.03.21 There is also a concerning hole in the deck just below the mast plate. It's L-shaped, doesn't seem
feathering prop Oday 39 Charlie98117 at 11:30am 02.03.21 I replaced the stock 15"/12 fixed 2 blade with a 16"/10 FoF 2 blade on my H34. I feel it did give s
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat (1) JohnRichard at 11:18am 02.03.21 Continuing update - I spent the first night on the boat. It was quite comfortable, but I had all by
Cargo Ship snaps in half shemandr at 11:11am 02.03.21
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Stu Jackson at 11:05am 02.03.21 I would like to obtain paper charts as well. Is there a website where I can get paper charts? Is so
Tale of the tape: Let the rigging begin: Grotto at 10:56am 02.03.21 what was your final solution to the 1/4 eye but larger hole on the spreader bracket. I am redoing th
Cargo Ship snaps in half Don S/V ILLusion at 10:35am 02.03.21
466 rudder stock/post play Scallywagger at 10:22am 02.03.21 Fantastic Ed, that answers that; I am learning. I am most grateful to you and looking forward to get
Smallest boat with dedicated shower? ebsail at 10:15am 02.03.21 Ericson 35 -3 has a separate shower
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Prairie Virgin Sailor at 10:14am 02.03.21 Welcome to the site @Prairie Virgin Sailor . Nothing special about radio, just monitor channel 16
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:09am 02.03.21 Welcome to the site @Prairie Virgin Sailor . Nothing special about radio, just monitor channel 16 a
Stern Rub Rail on Beneteau 323 Sippingsister at 10:07am 02.03.21 Thanks for asking, Ron20324. I'm ready to do a commercial for it! Seriously, the stern rub rai remai
466 rudder stock/post play (1) Ed Caldwell at 9:57am 02.03.21 Terry, one last thing. What are the big bars for that form part of the mast support rigging? They p
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Dave Groshong at 9:57am 02.03.21 Weather comes up fast in that Strait, get a good forecast
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Tricia at 9:55am 02.03.21 No need. Just be aware of weather and watch for ships and tugs.
feathering prop Oday 39 Davidasailor26 at 9:50am 02.03.21 Reverse on the FOF is not quite as good as the fixed was, but still plenty of power in my experience
Cargo Ship snaps in half shemandr at 9:38am 02.03.21 In the story about a USCG rescue off Chatham MA, The Finest Hours, there were 2 T-6 takers that brok
Help identifying passage 456 autohelm drive unit smokey73 at 9:27am 02.03.21 Pic? Whatever you're looking at we aren't

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