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Capn D at 1:55am 08.23.04
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I have a Wilcox-Crittenden Newport electric head. The water intake impeller has decided to head sout
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Any of you ever done any work on an outboard motor's lower unit? Yesterday after getting the last
Stan at 1:11am 08.23.04
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I have had water collecting in one of the honeycomb compartments below the sole plates. The water t
John Richard at 12:28am 08.23.04
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Our boat came equipped from the factory with a Autohelm 7000. We were making a six hour return trip
Tom Monroe at 12:21am 08.23.04
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Had a wonderful day yesterday trying out all kinds of sail trim stuff. Still fine tuning my new-this
Jay at 12:14am 08.23.04
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We're looking for a weekend cruiser and like the size and interior arrangement of the 235. However,
Andy at 12:07am 08.23.04
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I bought a jug of stove fuel (alcohol) at WM. A fellow sailor then said, "Why not go to the hardware
nfaz4 at 10:47pm 08.22.04
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Does anyone know where I can get a used Bow Pulpit? I bought an older Oday 27 and the bow rail (pul
Joe at 9:32pm 08.22.04
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Sail Trim articles frequently talk about trimming the Main to add or remove twist. How can I (or can
SailboatOwners.com at 2:35pm 08.22.04
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"Man overboard" may be the most chilling sound associated with sailing. Even when tied to the dock
Les at 2:26pm 08.22.04
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Looking for a diagram of how the jib and main sail attach to the boom and mast of a oday sailboat (2
Stuart Bethune at 1:06pm 08.22.04
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I've had my '86 Starwind 19 for many years now, but have run into a major problem. We were recentl
Wind Chaser at 12:30pm 08.22.04
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During the torrential rains over the last month, we now have a leak in cabin roof of our 376 somewhe
Marvin at 12:25pm 08.22.04
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Isolator/combiner question that I have not found an answer to in the archives. Will I damage the
David Blum at 12:24pm 08.22.04
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I bought a 1980 Mac25 two months ago. It has been sitting in the Arizona sun for many years, have r
Ken at 12:16pm 08.22.04
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Some of you may have been through this already and I could sure use the help. My control cylinder b
Frank at 12:08pm 08.22.04
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I have a Yanmar 1GM that produces smoke that blackens the transom, and causes low RPM. I have repalc
richard4457 at 11:25am 08.22.04
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I am installing an auto pilot. I have a 1978 Hunter 30. What is the best location for the compass.
richard4457 at 11:21am 08.22.04
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what is the best way to get rid of the black gunk on the back of your boat after youve been running
rose20532 at 10:44am 08.22.04
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I am currently restoring a Catalina 27. There are three very old winches on her, all with horrible

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More 3D printing
kappykaplan at 4:42am 02.08.21
I read somewhere that a whole house was 3D printed Saw on the news this morning that the 3D-printe
Just cruising along...
Will Gilmore at 4:38am 02.08.21
Found my H31 at LCYC and brought it to Kemah (and now NOLA). Canyon lake is a fun place to sail, a
Mast painting
Joe at 4:27am 02.08.21
I'd repaint it with Interlux Perfection. There's a good YouTube vid on the project. Go direct or
Transmission Fluid
sailme88 at 4:26am 02.08.21
My Hurth is currently being rebuilt. The marine transmission mechanic says Dexron III (3)...
Seeking used C&C 34 Mast
Joe at 4:24am 02.08.21
I have a 1973 C&C 35 which needs a replacement mast. New is very expensive; any suggestions for w
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rgranger at 4:24am 02.08.21
I read somewhere that a whole house was 3D printed I attended a technology presentation by the Mon
Need some offbeat advice
Joe at 4:17am 02.08.21
Geez, DJ, that's such a good story. .... regarding the mast though: I'd offer it for 4 or 5 hundr
Transmission Fluid
Maine Sail at 3:56am 02.08.21
DEX III is all you need. Wal*Mart has a Super-Tech High Mileage ATF which is DEX III. You can also p
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Apex at 3:28am 02.08.21
so Clay, when do you expect, or perhaps there already is a special SBO-promotion post somewhere?! N
Beneteau F42 Traveller Removal
CYQK at 3:12am 02.08.21
Drewskie Yes the base was covered with adhesive try to save as much of the old one when you remove i
Looking for First 405 stanchion bases
CYQK at 2:56am 02.08.21
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Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question
Fidgit at 11:48pm 02.07.21
I'm in the process of setting up a raspberry pi with open plotter. I'll try to document the process
More 3D printing
Mark Maulden at 10:25pm 02.07.21
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Rudder Stop vs. Autopilot
JamesG161 at 9:58pm 02.07.21
When leaving the boat I always "bungee" the wheel in the 0 rudder position . Sometimes, me too!
Silly questions on engine mount
Ken13559 at 9:24pm 02.07.21
In answer to question #2, use West Systems or similar. You will need to be aware of ambient tempera
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GeorgeC at 9:16pm 02.07.21
I own a 1983 O'Day 30 with a Hurth gearbox requiring Type A. Here is what I got from Mack Boring re
Bomar Hatch in main cabin
GeorgeC at 9:00pm 02.07.21
If the plastic is only hazy from the sun you can rub the plastic with a wax with a cleaner or use a
Silly questions on engine mount
mermike at 8:38pm 02.07.21
In answer to question #2, use West Systems or similar. You will need to be aware of ambient temperat
Rudder Stop vs. Autopilot
smokey73 at 8:02pm 02.07.21
PS: Thanks for telling me why we were woken at anchor one night with this LOUD bang noise, like so

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