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putting an O'Day 22 on a trailer setup for a Catalina 22? HubertMagni at 1:35pm 07.28.20 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1076 I've seen folks talk about the similarities of the boats. I've come across a trailer that was setup
Deck Light Switch on a 2009 36" Hunter gmnormal at 12:08pm 07.28.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 25/2016 Iam haveing a problem locating the Deck light switch, I do believe that the steaming ligh switch on
Odd HIN / Hull Identification Number - ends in M? (2) HubertMagni at 9:50am 07.28.20 Day Sailers 9/2712 I've just rescued an O'Day 22 that was sitting in someone's yard for a while. Seems to be in reasona
"Sump Pump" on Nav Panel and Rule 650/750 Bilge Pump Quasimotor at 8:13am 07.28.20 Mid-Size Boats 9/981 While tending to issues on my recenly purchased 2004 Hunter 326, i noticed the Rule 650 sump pump, w
oday 34 panel settings Swaney at 7:26am 07.28.20 Ask All Sailors 6/484 I am new to my 34 oday. Could someone please explain what the panel selection difference between-Al
Inspecting the hull/ballast tank and looking for a trailer for a Hunter 23.5. Dfed at 5:33am 07.28.20 Smaller Boats 12/1084 My Hunter 23.5 was hit by a runaway boat in the storage yard. The boat is probably repairable, but
A woman was killed in an apparent shark attack on the coast of Maine. Makes me think of Pogies, thick as clouds of locusts? TomY at 4:08am 07.28.20 Ask All Sailors 14/1403 As the Gulf of Maine warms up faster than 99% of the world's oceans, things change. In the last few
New Furling Main Sail sail sfbay at 7:02pm 07.27.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/589 After 15 years planning to purchase a new furling main and head sail for my Hunter 46. In the past
GENOA SHACKLE thetone at 6:05pm 07.27.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/666 I have a 1990 Beneteau 35s5 with the roller furling barrel that sits below the deck. I need the shac
Interior wood trim repair or other ideas (3) forbin at 5:46pm 07.27.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 16/1890
Hoses and antifreeze Roasten at 5:06pm 07.27.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/883 Hi new user here. I recently purchased my first boat with a head on it. Researched many past posts
Hunter fuel monitor (2) take.yvr at 4:27pm 07.27.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/3522 Hi, British Columbia relaxed restrictions set in place to control COVID-19 and residents were allow
I want to charge a 12v battery with a 12v battery so I can have 12v Project_Mayhem at 3:54pm 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 19/2524 I use a trolling motor on my dinghy because it's fun. I typically use a small 7 amp gel cell because
Legend 37.5 upholstery. Jrtauber at 3:44pm 07.27.20 Big Boats 1/429 Stained a cabin seat cushion on my 37.5/legend. Has a zipper to remove beige cotton cover. Does any
Jelly fish are dying to keep me hot Tim Mills at 12:57pm 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1096 So I am at a new-to-me marina this summer and WOW the jelly fish are a massive headache. They are ev
Shurflo wrench - sea strainer Tim Mills at 11:56am 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 8/1820 Does anyone know of there is a tool made just for unscrewing the clear Shurflow raw water strainer b
Handle sticks Alansails at 11:36am 07.27.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/967 On my friends Capri 26 he states his handle sticks pushing down to flush, I told him make sure he is
AC/LO on aft cabin AC unit Dr. D at 11:21am 07.27.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/547 My boat has two AC/Heat units, one in the main cabin and one in the aft cabin. Both are Dometic 16k
C&C 27 Mark 5 bow pulpit RitSim at 11:17am 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 2/314 A friend has a damaged bow pulpit from the boat blowing over on the hard in his yard. The shippi g
Just a quick hardware swap he said...... (5) pclarksurf at 10:50am 07.27.20 Catalina 22 10/1290 Not that I needed to be reminded that a 47 year old boat invents new and unique ways to keep me busy

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O'day 240 cracks in cockpit seats, general pre-buy shemandr at 5:10am 11.24.24 One difference between sailboats and power boats is the rigging. There can be a fair amount of expe
Winterizing the Air Conditioner - 2005 Beneteau 323 NYSail at 5:00am 11.24.24 I blow my air conditioner lines out using a compressor. I do it from the outside and watch as the wa
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes NYSail at 4:55am 11.24.24 The gauges are sized such that every boat requires at least two models to tension the rig.:mad: Fo
O'day 240 cracks in cockpit seats, general pre-buy dlochner at 3:07am 11.24.24 Cracks like the ones in the photo are pretty common in older boats. There are a few reasons, most of
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes Justin_NSA at 9:24pm 11.23.24 I have 2 gauges, no big deal. Same here. Won't break the bank!
Heavy weather sailing CapitalistSailor at 8:44pm 11.23.24 I have been practicing heaving to on my Beneteau 311 on and off over the last few years. In higher w
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? dLj at 7:54pm 11.23.24 OK, so sometimes I can be a little dense... You have both run heating throughout your boats by pipin
companion way overhead hatch Hayden Watson at 7:26pm 11.23.24
Winterizing the Air Conditioner - 2005 Beneteau 323 Don S/V ILLusion at 7:20pm 11.23.24 https://www.westmarine.com/west-advisor/Winterizing-Marine-Air-Conditioning.html the only comment I
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? (7) Hayden Watson at 6:42pm 11.23.24 I built a hydronic system into my 1988 C30 Mk2 back in 2017 and it has performed fantastically. Min
Merit 22 owners (1) Hedgeman at 6:37pm 11.23.24 I put a screw out deck plate in that position, forward of the keel, in my Merit 22 for inspection. T
Oceanis 473, 2005 standing rigging NYSail at 4:40pm 11.23.24 my owners manual for my 423 has all the specs for the rigging.... Blue 3 ring binder. there is a 473
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose? danooxnard at 3:34pm 11.23.24 the ones I have are like these made by Tyler https://e-rigging.com/products/wire-rope-cable-hand-cut
O'day 240 cracks in cockpit seats, general pre-buy Don S/V ILLusion at 3:15pm 11.23.24
Extra hose clamps - good idea dlochner at 2:02pm 11.23.24 I hear that a lot. In fact, with a little Google foo I can nearly always find a copy of what I want
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? (2) dlochner at 1:57pm 11.23.24 @dlochner Looking over your schematic, I have a several questions. Are you heating your boat by tr
companion way overhead hatch dLj at 1:09pm 11.23.24
companion way overhead hatch Tally Ho at 12:31pm 11.23.24 You were using the wrong jig saw blade. With the correct blade, that makes a very clean cut. dj A
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose? NYSail at 12:31pm 11.23.24 Sharp knife for the rubber, then a hefty pair of wire cutters leaving wire very close if not inside
companion way overhead hatch mermike at 12:15pm 11.23.24 I almost never use a table saw in boatbuilding... And too hard to get out of the lazzarette. :)

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