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genny sheet routing patrick at 12:57pm 07.27.04 Big Boats 3/1188 I was curious as to the original/correct way to route the sheet line for a 150% on the older C38. Mi
2-strokes and the law Bob at 12:48pm 07.27.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1016 I know that 2006 will see the implementation of legislation concerning the usage of 2-cycle outboard
what's in a name ph at 12:42pm 07.27.04 Ask All Sailors 21/2309 here's one for ya. I'm considering names for my new (to me) boat. I'm kinda digging Pleiades (the co
rOnDAYvous 04 Bill Coxe at 12:29pm 07.27.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/924 Although over a week ago, I am still enjoying the aftermath (afterglow) of our recent ODay get toget
MacGregor Venture 2-24 John McF at 12:24pm 07.27.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1507 Anyone who can provide any suggestions for where I can purchase a upper (wire) stay for a macgregor
Seidleman 25 vin number Michele Powers at 12:12pm 07.27.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1239 Would anyone who owns a Seidleman sailboat know where the Vin # is located on the boat- thanks!
Main Sail Question, LOA Confusion Sonny Sticker at 11:57am 07.27.04 Smaller Boats 1/793 I was looking at the sail loft on Hunter owners and was trying to pick my sail it asked for my LOA.
Block replacements Bonnie at 11:36am 07.27.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/898 My 1985 192 has what are apparently called "stand-up cheek blocks" for the jib sheets, and the plast
New Jersey to Miami John at 11:35am 07.27.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1189 Some of you may think that I've hit the lottery, others may be annoyed at another yankee invading th
Yanmar YS 12 diesel oil dip stick jybiom at 10:52am 07.27.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1579 I recently bought a 1977 Cat 30 with a Yanmar YSV12 engine. While on a hi angle heel, a few drops of
oday 272 VS 272LE CGSHORE at 10:44am 07.27.04 Ask An Oday Owner 11/1713 Can anyone explain the difference between the oday 272 and the 272LE.I am currently trying to comp
Replacing Alcohol Stove Gerard Holker at 10:24am 07.27.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1229 I have a 1985 27 with an pressurized alcohol stove that is leaking at the base of the burners. I pr
swing board o25 or catalina 25 fgm at 10:17am 07.27.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1106 I would like to hear from sailors who could compare an O25 swing board with an catalina 25 swing boa
Swing center board King at 10:03am 07.27.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1012 Is the center board in my Oday 25 suppose to retract all the way up into the keel stub? When retract
Yanmar Parts Online Tim Welsh at 9:56am 07.27.04 Ask All Sailors 12/1884 What's a good company to order Yanmar parts online from, Tim Welsh H34
1985 Catalina 27 Gerard Holker at 9:15am 07.27.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1130 I purchased our 1985, 27 from the original owner. Why are there no backing plates on any of the th
C-30 keel trouble CW at 9:11am 07.27.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1021 The bolt-on fin keel on my 1982 C-30 has a very thin seperation at the front where the keel meets th
DaySailer centerboard removal AndyB at 9:10am 07.27.04 Day Sailers 0/2753 I am in the process of removing the centerboard from my 1983 DaySailer II. I have removed the pivot
Large Frame Alternator 1 R at 9:09am 07.27.04 Big Boats 19/1451 All, here is a picture of alternator upgrade with a large frame alternator on a 3gm30Yanmar. note t
Large Frame Alternator R at 9:04am 07.27.04 Big Boats 0/786 All, here is a picture of alternator upgrade with a large frame alternator on a 3gm30Yanmar. note t

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Ugliest Production Sailboat thread dlochner at 11:26am 01.25.21 Ugly boats come in three categories, ugly right off the designer's desk (the 70s were good era for t
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread TomY at 11:25am 01.25.21 However, there is an ugly amount of work required to keep them in prime condition. ;) Dave, varn
41' AC and DS Hunter owners (1) ice breaker at 11:21am 01.25.21 I have a 2004 41 AC. I have a 4JH3E, 56hp at 3800 RPM driving a stock three blade,18x12 . In 2005 m
39 Hunter underpowered with the base 29HP Yanmar? tfox2069 at 11:20am 01.25.21 I own a 2009 Hunter 36 with a 3YM30. I've never felt underpowered with either a three blade fixed,
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread srimes at 11:11am 01.25.21 at they of opinion would never ever own a boat with that much varnish and with an open pore wood de
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats TomY at 11:05am 01.25.21
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread TomY at 10:58am 01.25.21 I have one in mind. Just in case though, I searched the SBO site to see if anybody owns one. Ha! Sur
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom snoopy_ at 10:57am 01.25.21 Need apply above 50 deg and according to strick time schedule. for the fairing sand out just below
AC75 New Zealand cb32863 at 10:43am 01.25.21 Here is the broadcast from last week, the first 30-40 minutes covers what happened with the crash an
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread dLj at 10:37am 01.25.21 There has clearly been thread drift in this one! dj
H34 Prototype companionway instrument cluster Artey1 at 10:25am 01.25.21 looks interesting. would this be placed near the traveler? would the reach to the instruments from
H34 Prototype companionway instrument cluster pa391as at 10:23am 01.25.21 looks interesting. would this be placed near the traveler? would the reach to the instruments from t
Considering a 26X Jim26m at 10:21am 01.25.21 @Joncons is spot on. Although, I've been told they aren't much good at anchor either.:p They are a
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread 31seahorse at 10:18am 01.25.21 This thread brings to mind two ideas: "Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder." and "I have Champa
replacing bathroom fixtures beneteau 343 Bob S at 10:16am 01.25.21 Expensive, but Defender carries them. I believe it's Scandvik 14410 Combination Pull-Out Shower / Fa
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats thinwater at 10:03am 01.25.21 Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder, but ugly is reserved for things that don't work. For
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread Ralph Johnstone at 10:00am 01.25.21 i like my ugly duckling. There is nothing more beautiful on a sailboat than brightwork .........
Port hole missing higgs at 9:59am 01.25.21 If it is plastic, consider finding a company that does 3D printing. I needed some stripper rings fo
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread Leeward Rail at 9:58am 01.25.21 so public opinion is in. i have a very ugly boat. it is much hated by most. Your sample size is t
39 Hunter underpowered with the base 29HP Yanmar? Justin_NSA at 9:57am 01.25.21 Seems like any time a larger engine is an option, it means the base is marginal. Are you in conditio

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