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Poor performance under power Warren at 10:58am 09.02.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/848 As we near a dreadful sailing season here in the northeast I have a nagging problem with my boat und
Vinyl seats Ulises at 10:18am 09.02.03 Smaller Boats 2/837
auto pilot jw at 9:49am 09.02.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/882 I have a 2001 380 with Raytheon 60 auto pilot. Recently the boat wanders more than normal. I have
Is there a "Blue water Hunter Model"? Peter Moran at 9:42am 09.02.03 Other Sailboats 5/4923 I have been contemplating purchasing a larger boat to do some offshore/ bluewater sailing. I present
Question re: zinc anode for h29.5 Tim McCarty at 8:58am 09.02.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/912 I have a '94 Hunter 29.5. Always wondered how to get a zinc on the shaft. Unfortunately, the strut
How in the world does this thing work ? Dave at 8:50am 09.02.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1860 New to sailing (very new).... trying to learn!I posted a question about raising a new jib (roller-
Disconnected Centerboard Uphaul Jeff Huling at 8:32am 09.02.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/974 Is there any items on the list of "things not to do" when repairing a disconnected centerboard uphau
OdayOwners.com announces a new site moderator Bly Berken, SailboatOwners.com at 8:27am 09.02.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1328 We have a new member of the OdayOwners.com family: Trevor MacLachlan starts today as the forum moder
Appreciable drive shaft anode erosion Frank at 8:19am 09.02.03 Ask All Sailors 2/2013 is it due to the exposure to a lead keel and/or exposed steel in a damaged rudder post?Or is it pos
RPM Gauge Bob at 7:56am 09.02.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/888 Should the RPM gauge read 0 (zero) when the engine is off? Ours stays right around 1 RPM. Do I nee
Capsizing a 170 Rusty at 7:09am 09.02.03 Day Sailers 11/1797 I have read the current and past posts concerning Hobie mast floats. I do not have one and hope tha
Another diesel in holding tank incident Bob Allen at 6:57am 09.02.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1137 Peggy- This topic references your reply to an article on 10/29/2001 regarding diesel in the holding
Who's going to the Newport Boat Show next week? Peggie Hall/HeadMistress at 5:44am 09.02.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1208 Newport RI, that is. I will be there for the whole show, in the Defender booth, signing copies of
Yanmar Diesel 50 hp losing rpms MaySail at 5:18am 09.02.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1833 Under power, about 2200 rpm, from Block Island to Duck Island Roads,CT (45 mi.+/-), our 3 yr.old 50
Walker Bay 10 foot RID Brian Marks at 5:17am 09.02.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1065 Hello,Has anyone had an experience with the new Rigid Inflatable Dinghys from Walker Bay?/ The loo
house battery dan at 5:08am 09.02.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1047 I recently purchased my 88 C30. the po told me that the house batteries were seprate from the batter
what do you think of your 350 Leif rasmussen at 5:03am 09.02.03 Big Boats 16/1393 Just starting to shop for a Catalina. what do you think about your 350's construction and sailing ch
Capri 22 Review J. Colvin at 4:56am 09.02.03 Smaller Boats 1/2101 Hello,Our magazine is working on a review of the Catalina Capri 22. If you own, or have owned, thi
X-Yacht 3/4 ton Spiros at 4:46am 09.02.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1524 HI...I was wondering if anyone has sailed on an x-yacht 3/4 ton, and what they think of the boat. Y
Easy carry of Inflatable (1) Wayne Cameron at 4:32am 09.02.03 Big Boats 5/822 I have recently discovered an easy way to carry my inflatable. (See Photo) All you have to do is tie

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S2 9.2a electrical control panels Tally Ho at 5:32pm 09.08.20 I responded to your other thread... Greg
Control Panel Tally Ho at 5:31pm 09.08.20 What engine do you have (apologize if the S2 9.2a only came with 1 option). the control panel is
Sail Rigging Diagrams? Pkeller at 5:25pm 09.08.20 Thanks all, really appreciate all the insight! Struggling to get the new rams head hook I bought f
I got a free southcoast 22 Cole07 at 5:18pm 09.08.20 This is a great thread and is very inspiring to prove that you don't need to buy an expensive boat o
Stern berth ventilation H355 Keith13369 at 5:13pm 09.08.20 Thank you Looks like a good option
Stern berth ventilation H355 danm1 at 5:04pm 09.08.20 Love this. https://www.amazon.com/OPOLAR-10000mAh-Rechargeable-Circulating-Treadmill/dp/B07L4GLJZD/r
DS windows re-seal help needed artboas at 5:03pm 09.08.20 Need advice. The wrap-around windshield on our 09H45DS is separating from the cabin side window op
Buying a boat currently in Canada Stu Jackson at 4:34pm 09.08.20 It's not a hassle factor. The border is CLOSED. Period. Do your homework, this is NOT a viable op
Venting Air in the Locked up Cabin (3) Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 4:29pm 09.08.20 I have a Nicro Day/night vent in my fore hatch. I also have a vented drop board, so can get flow tho
Edson Pedestal Collar _Milkjug_ at 4:28pm 09.08.20 That's actually exactly what I was/was not trying to do. You did a great job. What's it look like fr
Motor dies and lacks its normal luster performance-wise Davidasailor26 at 4:19pm 09.08.20
Clew attachement replacement jonelli at 4:13pm 09.08.20 Isn't the bolt rope supposed to slide all the way out to the end of the boom inside the groove on t
Motor dies and lacks its normal luster performance-wise Ran-Dee9229 at 3:49pm 09.08.20 Something that hasn't been brought up is a plugged vent . I'm guessing that with an Oday 25 you hav
Motor dies and lacks its normal luster performance-wise (3) Ran-Dee9229 at 3:47pm 09.08.20 90% of engine problems are fuel related. Condensation can put a significant amount of water in th
Sail hull trawler conversion questions PaulK at 3:41pm 09.08.20 Here's one that looks like it's priced less to buy than what the costs of refitting the S/J 45 that
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously? dlochner at 3:40pm 09.08.20 As someone who might have given a "snarky" reply, let me clarify. I understood the question to be ab
Venting Air in the Locked up Cabin Ran-Dee9229 at 3:35pm 09.08.20 There's a ton of good discussion already posted on here. Try searching on ventilation. Will do, th
The importance of pre-race warmups Jackdaw at 3:34pm 09.08.20 You sound like Dr. Stuart Walker...though perhaps a bit lighter reading.:) MUCH lighter!!!
Venting Air in the Locked up Cabin Ran-Dee9229 at 3:34pm 09.08.20 Contact these folks. I haven't had to close a porthole in about 5 years, except in the heaviest rai
Venting Air in the Locked up Cabin Ran-Dee9229 at 3:34pm 09.08.20 If ya have shore power, a dehumidifier is a great fix for keeping the interior dry. When ya get a d

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