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Mark at 10:58am 09.02.03
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Has anyone tried to fix their cd player. Mine won't read the disc. I wonder if the salt air clouds t
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As we near a dreadful sailing season here in the northeast I have a nagging problem with my boat und
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I have a 2001 380 with Raytheon 60 auto pilot. Recently the boat wanders more than normal. I have
Peter Moran at 9:42am 09.02.03
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I have been contemplating purchasing a larger boat to do some offshore/ bluewater sailing. I present
Tim McCarty at 8:58am 09.02.03
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I have a '94 Hunter 29.5. Always wondered how to get a zinc on the shaft. Unfortunately, the strut
Dave at 8:50am 09.02.03
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New to sailing (very new).... trying to learn! I posted a question about raising a new jib (roller-
Jeff Huling at 8:32am 09.02.03
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Is there any items on the list of "things not to do" when repairing a disconnected centerboard uphau
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We have a new member of the OdayOwners.com family: Trevor MacLachlan starts today as the forum moder
Frank at 8:19am 09.02.03
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is it due to the exposure to a lead keel and/or exposed steel in a damaged rudder post? Or is it pos
Bob at 7:56am 09.02.03
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Should the RPM gauge read 0 (zero) when the engine is off? Ours stays right around 1 RPM. Do I nee
Rusty at 7:09am 09.02.03
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I have read the current and past posts concerning Hobie mast floats. I do not have one and hope tha
Bob Allen at 6:57am 09.02.03
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Peggy- This topic references your reply to an article on 10/29/2001 regarding diesel in the holding
Peggie Hall/HeadMistress at 5:44am 09.02.03
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Newport RI, that is. I will be there for the whole show, in the Defender booth, signing copies of
MaySail at 5:18am 09.02.03
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Under power, about 2200 rpm, from Block Island to Duck Island Roads,CT (45 mi.+/-), our 3 yr.old 50
Brian Marks at 5:17am 09.02.03
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Hello, Has anyone had an experience with the new Rigid Inflatable Dinghys from Walker Bay?/ The loo
dan at 5:08am 09.02.03
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I recently purchased my 88 C30. the po told me that the house batteries were seprate from the batter
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Just starting to shop for a Catalina. what do you think about your 350's construction and sailing ch
J. Colvin at 4:56am 09.02.03
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Hello, Our magazine is working on a review of the Catalina Capri 22. If you own, or have owned, thi
Spiros at 4:46am 09.02.03
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HI... I was wondering if anyone has sailed on an x-yacht 3/4 ton, and what they think of the boat. Y

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Deck step repair
junkydave at 1:33pm 11.22.20
Cool.
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Appreciate the advice thus far. Spent 3 hrs this AM doing demolition. Used an oscillating tool to cu
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RitSim at 1:28pm 11.22.20
We had a Catalina 30 and the tank and sender were supplied by RDS in GA.
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Mechone at 1:28pm 11.22.20
I never noticed the lower thrust bearing missing (compensation washer) with that gone your rudder is
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From the corrosion, looks to be aluminum. Perhaps it has a threaded stud on the internal face. If
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All U Get at 12:51pm 11.22.20
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260
jon hansen at 12:40pm 11.22.20
oh yeah, i own motorboats too. guess that makes me the clown;)
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joker460 at 12:38pm 11.22.20
The picture showing the lower bushing looks interesting. Was this fixed previous or is that from the
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260
jon hansen at 12:38pm 11.22.20
the warping head is for line, the wildcat or gypsy is for chain.
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Tom J at 12:37pm 11.22.20
Thanks for the feedback everyone - I'm hoping to attach the manual pump directly to the fuel line n
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260
jon hansen at 12:30pm 11.22.20
a windlass is horizontal, a captstan is vertical, both are winches.
Ground height of a 380 for trucking purposes.
Mr. Dave at 12:27pm 11.22.20
Since you have to drop the mast either way, if my choices were to spend 6k to truck my boat -vs- mot
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Deleted member 117556 at 12:26pm 11.22.20
Been there, done that. My fuel tank sprang a leak during our cruise last March. Lots of diesel in th
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Richard19068 at 12:18pm 11.22.20
I may not be using the terminology correctly. By anchor winch I'm referring to the drum style winch
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twodzusfittings at 12:16pm 11.22.20
@ Allan12210 Very nice and makes perfect sense.
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Rick Webb at 12:15pm 11.22.20
Thought of these guys too https://www.gemlux.com They were friendly and mostly helpful when I was
Anti-fouling wax
dlochner at 12:08pm 11.22.20
Yeah... you are probably correct. People have reported good results with painting their props wit

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