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Masthead Lights for O'Day 37??? Anthony at 1:27pm 07.15.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1034 I have a 1982 O'Day 37 with an Isomat mast. My two masthead lights are out. (One is on top the oth
Dodger for Hunter 30 axman at 12:55pm 07.15.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2551 Can somebody tell me roughly how much it would cost to put a Dodger on a Hunter 30 (88-94)Thanks
bow pulpit for 322 Ed7005 at 12:02pm 07.15.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1010 I would appreicate and feedback as to where I can purchase a new or used bow pulpit for my O'Day 322
rode-only anchor windlass useless R4576 at 11:48am 07.15.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1451 I have found that the rode-only anchor windlass that came with my Cat320 is practically useless. I
is 10w30 engine oil acceptable in a Perkins ? R4576 at 11:24am 07.15.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/2524 I have learned that the previous owner of my Cat320 used 10W30 engine oil since it was new in 1994 (
Gasoline in diesel Geoff16659 at 11:21am 07.15.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1399 Recently put diesel in the red can inadvertantly. It was empty except for whatever gasoline didn't p
CNG/Propane conversion John C at 11:08am 07.15.04 Big Boats 7/1438 Anybody know if there is a viable way to convert a CNG stove to propane? Or do you just replace the
260 listing angle Bill P. at 10:39am 07.15.04 Smaller Boats 4/893 New to me 260 kept in the water. Boat at slip has about an 8 degree list to starboard. No real sur
Trip from Ft. Pierce, Fl, to Clearwater, FL Maeve at 10:26am 07.15.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1687 We need to bring our 40' sailboat where it's berthed at Ft. Pierce, FL to Clearwater, Fl., for warra
Out-of-water Flashman at 8:38am 07.15.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1160 Going to be looking at a boat (fibreglass) that has been out of the water for 5-6 years sitting at a
Boat Cover rholley at 8:33am 07.15.04 Day Sailers 6/1544 I'm looking around for recommendations on a boat cover for a Hunter 170. Thought I'd do a little res
Choosing a sailboat? Publisher at 8:17am 07.15.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1156 I am trying to make a decision regarding which make and model sailboat to buy. The boat will be dock
Broken helm Fred Hofmann at 7:48am 07.15.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/950 I just today broke my 2nd helm in two years. Is this a problem with Macs? Seems unusual and is certa
Good News For Mac Owners In SE Texas JonBill at 7:35am 07.15.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/819 Previously to my knowledge there were no storage locations for trailerable sailboats on the SE Texas
Plastic hole plugs for cabin JohnE at 7:25am 07.15.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1296 Hello: Does anyone know where I can get the white plugs (3/4" and 1 1/2") used in the cabin ceiling
Engine grunt Bill O'Donovan at 7:08am 07.15.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/994 All of a sudden my 18 Yanmar began shaking and grinding when I put the throttle up to the usual star
Water in the bildge Paul1096 at 6:06am 07.15.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1435 Just noticed a small amount of H2O in the bildge. I assume all boats have a bit ofmoisture below. I
Stern perch seats for 26M? tcronk22458 at 5:46am 07.15.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1135 I'm looking into buying a new 26M and like the idea of the stern rail seating. I've found a company
A/C for Cherubini 33 Mitch at 5:15am 07.15.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/959 I am the original owner of a '80 H-33 and am ready to improve my dockside comfort level. Anyone with
top lift on a hunter 23 docmyers at 5:11am 07.15.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/851 I posted this a little while ago but it did not seem to go through. I bought a hunter 23 from a bro

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An intro and a question (1) jon hansen at 10:07am 12.16.20 188262
An intro and a question dsmoll at 10:06am 12.16.20 What @dlochner is saying above is spot on about rigging a boat. Your Bermuda 30 was designed with c
An intro and a question jssailem at 9:55am 12.16.20 the Herreschoff 28 looks to be a fractional rig, not a masthead. Sail Boat Data calls the Bermuda
An intro and a question DArcy at 9:53am 12.16.20 This is a very old design which may be a way to have a fractional rigged jib without the need for ru
An intro and a question (1) jssailem at 9:49am 12.16.20 What @dlochner is saying above is spot on about rigging a boat. Your Bermuda 30 was designed with co
An intro and a question justsomeguy at 9:24am 12.16.20 referencing the H28 Herreshoff 28
An intro and a question dlochner at 9:18am 12.16.20 Dlochner, are you talking about a baby stay? We could definitely use one! But these this design loo
An intro and a question dlochner at 9:14am 12.16.20 Thanks for the reply, jssailem. Yes those are the designs for our boat. I have it rigged to the mas
An intro and a question dsmoll at 9:14am 12.16.20 Dlochner, are you talking about a baby stay? We could definitely use one! But these this design look
An intro and a question (1) dsmoll at 9:09am 12.16.20
An intro and a question dlochner at 9:05am 12.16.20 Some offshore sailors add a removable inner forestay to the rig. This allows a smaller headsail to b
An intro and a question (1) dsmoll at 9:05am 12.16.20 Thanks for the reply, jssailem. Yes those are the designs for our boat. I have it rigged to the mast
Newport 27 Hatch Johnb at 9:02am 12.16.20 Tap Plastics is your friend. I use the one in El Cerrito. Just had a replacement made for a cracked
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? curt in CO at 8:51am 12.16.20 IMHO, The key to long term success is - start with the network. Install one modern network backbone
An intro and a question (1) jssailem at 8:46am 12.16.20 Glad you decided to join us Dakota. Welcome and congrats, I think< on your boat. No boat owner wants
Hunter 216 Bungee Chord On Rudder Pod Hunter216 at 8:37am 12.16.20
Hunter 18. jssailem at 8:32am 12.16.20 Just an off the wall, old school thought. ding drain line. Leaky drain lines do not belong on a boa
Should I lubricate my rudder post? Driftin II at 8:28am 12.16.20 Thanks for the advise - I was going to try silicone grease - the teflon sounds even better.
Hunter 18. billwnc at 8:26am 12.16.20 Yes. The scupper drain hose.
Hunter 216 Bungee Chord On Rudder Pod Parsons at 8:20am 12.16.20 That "VARA" rudder is just damage waiting to happen, so be careful. When I owned that boat, I abused

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