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Dodger installation Alvaro Lizano at 7:06am 08.09.02 Columbia 0/1586 I need advice on how to install a dodger on my Columbia 29' (8.7). The traveler gets in the way of
ColdMachine does not run R Sorensen at 3:51am 08.09.02 Columbia 1/1324 ColdMachine does not run. 13vdc at circuit breaker and thermofuse seems ok. Relay is not accessable.
diesel repower columbia 8.3 Mike Mahon at 6:16am 08.06.02 Columbia 1/1786 I am repowering my 8.3 with a Kubota 20hp.diesel.what size prop should I use? Changing out atomic
Looking for a Good Overall Genoa C26 MKII Kenneth Roberts at 1:05pm 08.04.02 Columbia 1/1316 I have a 69 26 MKII with a tired 110% Genoa. I am looking for a recommendation on a good overall Gen
Sharp new main cabin windows for C45. John K. Quick at 10:18pm 07.31.02 Columbia 1/1705 I have had new custom windows built and installed for the main cabin on my C45. I am quite pleased w
16" x 12 x 3 Propeller Dan Chapasko, USAF, Ret. at 4:30am 07.30.02 Other Sailboats 0/1092 The best prop for an Irwin 37 is a 16 x 12 x 3 prop.It is 16 inches in diameterIt is 12 degrees o
Stove instructions wanted Bob at 1:05am 07.30.02 Ask All Sailors 1/828 I have just completed all restoration tasks for this boat, and need operating instructions for the g
Parts sources Brian Davis at 10:47am 07.24.02 Columbia 0/1384 I pulled this info from http://www.columbia-yachts.com/When Whittaker Corp sold Columbia to Hughes
columbia rendevous in hampton? Brian Davis at 12:37am 07.24.02 Columbia 0/1268 I am trying to find info on a gathering of columbias in hampton va in sept. any info ?
Teak doug at 8:12pm 07.23.02 Sabre Sailboats 4/1824 Anyone aware of a source for those teak deck grabrails on my '87 Sabre 34.
Columbia 43 Roald at 5:49pm 07.10.02 Columbia 0/1441 Anyone out there have any info on 1970 vintage Columbia 43' cutters?
Grampian Web Page Kevin Hunter at 3:54am 07.08.02 Grampian 2/1934 I've been searching for people with pages about Grampian boats. They are very few and far between so
bushings for rudder Jim Bonavito at 4:41am 07.05.02 Columbia 2/1408 I need help finding bushing to repain the rudder
Flexible water tank for Cal 2-29 jeribelle at 12:36am 07.03.02 Cal 2/757 Has anybody ever put a flexible water tank under the V-berth? We are thinking of replacing the larg
Leak in the rudder Jim Bonavito at 3:19am 07.01.02 Columbia 2/1328 I have a leak and I believe it's in the rudder--any one with this problem?
1974 Columbia Steve Gardner at 3:00pm 06.26.02 Columbia 2/1740 What type of material is in the core of the hull and deck on a Columbia 28 ft. mid 70's vintage?
Need 9 Keel Bolts Jimsail at 12:07am 06.21.02 Columbia 0/1144 HII have a 1974 Columbia and need 9 keel bolts, can any one help. Jim
24ft Cloumbia Challenger Michelle at 1:04am 06.20.02 Columbia 1/3008 Hello, I have a 1963 24ft 4inch Columbia Challenger Sailboat build by Glaslam. Where would be a goo
More Info. Needed Michelle at 11:02am 06.18.02 Columbia 1/1383 How would I go about finding out the type of sailboat I have. Would it be on the pink slip? Will i
CAL 27 MKIII Engine Instrument Panel needed John at 10:22am 06.18.02 Cal 3/799 I need an instrument panel for a CAL 27 MKIII (just the white panel that houses theactual instrumen

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Hunter 333 real or myth? rgranger at 5:08pm 12.08.20
Coolant Smoke or more? justsomeguy at 5:04pm 12.08.20 do most people close their seacocks when not on the boat. Heck yes. Plus, you're working the valve
do you sail in the fog? jssailem at 4:56pm 12.08.20 Not a RANT>.. An excellent discussion of the issues around FOG @Maine Sail :clap:
do you sail in the fog? jssailem at 4:55pm 12.08.20 i have good skills. i'm well trained. still scared. :plus:
Have you bought a boat during cold off-season? Tally Ho at 4:54pm 12.08.20 I bought mine in the middle of winter. We ran the moisture meter over her, the decks had no softne
Hunter 333 real or myth? Tally Ho at 4:51pm 12.08.20
The Proper Prop jssailem at 4:44pm 12.08.20 Wow Mike. You are right That guy was smart. And what a cool websight. I found this discussion.. "Th
DELMARVA preparations kappykaplan at 4:37pm 12.08.20 On average, if you plan for a speed of advance of about 4 kts, a non-stop DELMARVA takes about 96 ho
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking jssailem at 4:33pm 12.08.20 only a handful of which I can (or should) do myself. Do not sell your self short. I have discovere
Best boat to purchase to live on jssailem at 4:29pm 12.08.20 If I was looking for a boat to live on I would try and find a Chinese Junk. They are not much of a s
Coolant Smoke or more? Tally Ho at 4:24pm 12.08.20 Maybe a dumb question but do most people close their seacocks when not on the boat. Since I bought
Coolant Smoke or more? jssailem at 4:23pm 12.08.20 At least you live near your boat. I live 250 miles away.
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed jssailem at 4:22pm 12.08.20 My stanchions have some sort of coating or nylon protector on the drilled holes, so less worried ab
Coolant Smoke or more? islandhop at 4:21pm 12.08.20 Ok. Thanks guys. I do inspect all of them. They are in good working order. But from here on I will
DELMARVA preparations kappykaplan at 4:20pm 12.08.20 Sailing non stop can be a bit stressful. Unless you have crew! I have done many DELMARVAs, always
DELMARVA preparations jssailem at 4:20pm 12.08.20 Just looking at the map there appears to be many places along the way you could stop and explore.
DELMARVA preparations jssailem at 4:14pm 12.08.20 Dr. D... Do you feel you need to do this without stopping? Sailing non stop can be a bit stressful.
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed pmbuck at 4:12pm 12.08.20 Similar to your sunbrella solution, I am buying a dyneema sleeve to put over each eye splice. My sta
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed pmbuck at 4:11pm 12.08.20 yes - I liked that post on the whoopie sling! Also can recommend. We decided not to do it since I'll
Coolant Smoke or more? jssailem at 4:02pm 12.08.20 Welcome to the forum @islandhop. Never a dumb question is asked. Just do it once and never repeat it

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