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Charles Vega at 1:14pm 08.03.04
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I am looking for Barient parts for model 21-33 ' 24-45. Does any body knows were I can find them. C
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I bought a 22' a few years ago. We have enjoyed it immensley. The hull # is 5999. Is this indicat
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The sole under the table on my '79 Cat 22 is swollen and crunches when stepped on. Sounds like a pi
Curt McClain at 11:48am 08.03.04
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A couple of very small fittings are missing from the D that i just got and i was hoping someone out
Rick D at 11:42am 08.03.04
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We're taking your suggestions for topics for the August Guest Expert forum. In August, Don Guilette
normo at 11:28am 08.03.04
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I am seriously interested in a M26X or M but having great difficulty determinng specifically what th
Garry15988 at 10:43am 08.03.04
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I am in the process of rebuilding an old bronz head. What is the best lubrication to use for the cu
Bill Perry at 10:34am 08.03.04
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Has anyone broken a keel cable on their 216? I don't know if I pumped once too much or if this is an
Paul Bradford at 10:14am 08.03.04
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What brand ' model sailboat would ya'll recomend for a fist timer? It has to be trailerable is the m
ted at 9:31am 08.03.04
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I've got a 1978, 33 footer and need some ideas on what to do with the quarter berth. It seems like w
George Rapin at 8:21am 08.03.04
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Recently I purchased a 1991 Hunter 37.5 Legend. As part of the usual look over everything, I was al
william3045 at 8:11am 08.03.04
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i just used murictic acid, (diluted 10:1) to clean the bottom of my boat but it looks like it melted
Gregg at 7:52am 08.03.04
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I have just recently purchased a 1979 Mac, and it has nothing on it except lights. I would like to
dan at 7:05am 08.03.04
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I know this subject has probably been beat to death on this sit, so here goes again!: i just crawle
Drew13440 at 6:32am 08.03.04
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I sail a 240 displacing 3600 lbs. in the Potomac/Chessie - bottom is largely mud to sand. I've a #8
Rusty10343 at 6:25am 08.03.04
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Hello all, As Mike was so honest and forth right as to air the bad luck that he encountered a few w
Dan at 6:20am 08.03.04
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Hi, I am trying to identified what type of o'day the owner has. Where do you measure LOA and the bea
adrian at 6:10am 08.03.04
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I am joining a new marina They have a electric lift and suggest lifting the boat with lifting points
Jax20579 at 6:08am 08.03.04
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Robert 19994 at 6:04am 08.03.04
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I am going to be dropping the mast on my 1983 O'Day 30' to move it. Is there any maintenance that sh

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Replacing Hull Stripe
Jerry Nevins at 7:27pm 01.18.21
Thanks Jskosmo... Right the worry was that I would hurt the gelcoat with too much heat... Here it is
Smallest boat with dedicated shower?
Mikem at 7:18pm 01.18.21
Hi all, Are their any sailboats under 40ft out there with seperate/dedicated shower? All i'm find
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler   (1)
Rick D at 7:15pm 01.18.21
Wow, the PO butchered that. I had my hood modified with a cut just in front of the solar panel in or
AC/DC Grounding Question
Davidasailor26 at 7:02pm 01.18.21
Calder says the purpose of connecting AC and DC grounds is to provide a safe path to AC ground for a
Below Deck Autopilot
stephen_i_w at 7:00pm 01.18.21
I have a 2005 C-310 with a wheel Raymarine autopilot. It won't hold going to weather in true wind s
Coming soon - Automated Docking Assistance
jssailem at 6:51pm 01.18.21
I CAN NOT SEE USING SUCH A DEVICE ON MY 35 FT BOAT. The the time comes that I can not dock my boat I
anchor chain
tomdempsey at 6:50pm 01.18.21
Thanks
Coming soon - Automated Docking Assistance
Phil Herring at 6:47pm 01.18.21
All I need is someone at the bow screaming at me, which should be cheap to manufacture. But if it's
Odd requirement in boat insurance
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:44pm 01.18.21
A high deductable can reduce premiums considerably...it's simple math: the more of the risk you're w
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dlochner at 6:33pm 01.18.21
Prada cup on TV
Davidasailor26 at 6:31pm 01.18.21
I follow your thinking but from what I understand having the cant arm up on the windward side actua
AC/DC Grounding Question
dlochner at 6:29pm 01.18.21
Thank-you, @dlochner. Does that mean that the AC ground should be connected right to the engine or
Nasty smell in heads
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:25pm 01.18.21
Sanitation hoses are one place where it doesn't pay to "go cheap" if you only want to do this job ON
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FastOlson at 6:15pm 01.18.21
I've found that the bulkhead wasn't adhered directly to the hull - just tabbed in place. Directly
Prada cup on TV
cb32863 at 5:57pm 01.18.21
For what happened, I'm surprised they don't have both keels/foils in the water. One to lift and the
AC/DC Grounding Question
Roland5048 at 5:41pm 01.18.21
This would, in effect, isolate AC from DC if I'm reading this right. If I run a wire from AC ground
Finish on interior Hunter 356?
chuckwayne at 5:40pm 01.18.21
I'm not touting lacquer - just answering the question! That's what Hunter did, and that's their reco
Got a new sailing dinghy   (4)
Davidasailor26 at 5:39pm 01.18.21
Prada cup on TV
Hunter216 at 5:22pm 01.18.21
For what happened, I'm surprised they don't have both keels/foils in the water. One to lift and the

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