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Rub Rail Howard Stiles at 2:34am 11.25.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1177 I have a 1978, 23 ft O'Day and I'd like to replace the rub rail which is pretty well shot. Local mar
Standard Horizon Msturn at 2:02am 11.25.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/898 Does anyone know where to get parts for the older Standard horizon pod Instruments ?
Batter Conditioner Capt'n BoB at 1:56am 11.25.03 Ask All Sailors 18/2965 Ran accross an interesting concept for battery maintenance.Is any body using a Pluse Tech battery c
Dropping the rudder/Legend series Don at 1:07am 11.25.03 Big Boats 9/2409 Has anyone done this and what's involved? Due to a recent grounding, the rudder on my 1993 37.5 is
TWIST Don Guillette at 11:41pm 11.24.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 23/3191 Apparently every one understands draft depth and draft position. Actually, I think most mates found
transmission fluid joe at 10:48pm 11.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1025 forgive the ignorance, but does one need to check the transmission fluid on the 2002 universal 25hp
How much Mast??? Simon at 10:43pm 11.24.03 Smaller Boats 8/946 Hi:I am considering buying a '88 Hunter 23 without rigging and mast. I just researched the specs an
Need help on totally conflicting advice Rick Evans at 10:02pm 11.24.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1162 I just attended a marine electronics class. The instructor stated that shutting off the key does not
Need help on totally conflicting advice Rick Evans at 9:59pm 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 19/1897 just attended a marine electronics class. The instructor stated that shutting off the key to the eng
supporting new holding tank Debra B at 8:46pm 11.24.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1377 Am still trying to solve the problem of installing a larger holding tank. I have found one at Ronco
Extra short shaft outboard Mark at 4:44pm 11.24.03 Smaller Boats 1/1868 Down here the shortest shaft outboard is 15 inches.One of the smaller yachts I own (18') has always
Jabsco Marine Head Rebuild Question Bob F at 12:46pm 11.24.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1646 My plunger/pump O-ring is getting tired, and I find myself removing the plunger and relubing it ofte
Reefed Mainsail Shape Bob F at 12:36pm 11.24.03 Big Boats 6/1351 While out this weekend, wind was a bit stronger than usual, 17-21 kts. I have single line reef setup
Companion way Plexi glass Jamie Gartland at 11:43am 11.24.03 Big Boats 10/1335 When it rains it pours.....Has anyone replaced their Plexi over the companion way???I think that i
still on the hard Thad Gilder at 11:03am 11.24.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/974 Still drying on the hard. Need to finish some projects quickly as hull will be ready for patch and
Remote control for Merc 110 Dan at 10:47am 11.24.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/799 I think my motor is a 1975. It's got mounting holes on the shift and throttle for remote control. An
compass refinish/ saildrive Jason L at 9:26am 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1181 Hi all, I have two questions for you. First, the compass on my newly aquired O28 is glazed from UV
Best headsail furler for 25.5 (on a budget)? Bill at 8:41am 11.24.03 Smaller Boats 1/856 We will be sailing in relatively light winds - usually < 15 - 18 k - on inland lakes. Would like to
Bending pulpit Ivan Edwards at 8:33am 11.24.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1321 Backed into a dock post, and bent one of my stern pulpits.I sort of leans forward a couple of inch
Up the pole Ray at 8:32am 11.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/982 Has anyone got any input on climbing the mast with the boat on the hard. She has five stands under

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Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 finefurn at 9:01am 11.23.20 Very timely post for me. I have a 1984 H27 that I have been toying the idea of installing a winch
Vend�e Globe? Scott B at 9:00am 11.23.20 Great video now from Alex on the damage in the bow. I assume it was from some pounding waves when h
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch All U Get at 8:59am 11.23.20 I think you meant FLUSH ring? Try McMaster Carr, McMaster-Carr for "lifting rings". McMaster-Carr
Storing boat in yard? Johnb at 9:47pm 11.22.20 I have many times wished my boat was much closer to home or even in the back yard for the efficiency
Halloween cruise (3) forbin at 9:40pm 11.22.20 I have the V-3. Love it. Cool, I've read good things mostly. Maybe you could help me! I can't
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san MikeHoncho at 9:10pm 11.22.20
Catalina 38 owner's manual jssailem at 9:08pm 11.22.20 You will find a lot of resources at the Catalina organization. This may help. http://media44.club/do
Halloween cruise jssailem at 9:03pm 11.22.20 I only know of carriage bolts that require a square hole, is that what you're talking about? Yes.
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch LloydB at 8:39pm 11.22.20 yes : https://sbo.sailboatowners.com
HOW TO FIND SOUTH PACIFIC MEMBERS Benny17441 at 8:38pm 11.22.20 I do not recall having seen more than 3 or 4 postings from that area in recent years and them could
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 CaptainRan at 8:30pm 11.22.20 Would it be possible to run the anchor rode back to the main winch and bring the anchor up from the
Storing boat in yard? pa391as at 8:28pm 11.22.20 this guy did what you are asking about. lots of good pictures. http://epitomesrebuild.com
Halloween cruise (1) forbin at 8:21pm 11.22.20 @jssailem Thanks for the info! lar bolt with a washer on each end with a nylock nut. The roller sp
Advice on cabin interior wall replacement project michaelapk at 8:12pm 11.22.20 Thanks for the advice. Not sure if a spanked spaniel is a good thing for a boat or not. I am going
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 Benny17441 at 8:08pm 11.22.20 Lazy jacks, power winches and windlasses are usually used to able to handle loads which would be too
Catalina 38 owner's manual Steve_Catalina at 7:59pm 11.22.20 Catalina38.org is a good starting point. Good luck
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch kloudie1 at 7:56pm 11.22.20 not quite the size: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boat-Hatch-Slam-Latch-Flush-Lift-Pull-Ring-Handle-Marin
37c Rudder Quadrant gockleyd at 7:47pm 11.22.20 I wonder if I have a different quadrant, the bolt through the shaft does not line up with the quadra
Sailboay surveyors near Annapolis Mickstr at 7:38pm 11.22.20 Try Dan (in Alxendria, VA) at OnPar Marine Consulting LLC - Welcome to OnPar MarineMaking the most o
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta JamesG161 at 7:33pm 11.22.20 That should be fairly convenient for you to check on progress, etc. Yes, it is 15 minute drive fro

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