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Ed at 11:47pm 05.18.03
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Peggy I am picking up a new boat this spring with vacuflush heads - just wondering if they are more
Jeff D at 11:16pm 05.18.03
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Pass along my experience yesterday for whatever it is worth. I needed a new gasket for my head and t
John Powell at 9:50pm 05.18.03
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My wife and I spent the better part of last week on our boat and had the first extensive use of our
Bradley Cavedo at 9:49pm 05.18.03
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We have lost the mainsail halyard up the mast on a Z-Spar furling main on a P42. Has this happened
Murray Beggs at 9:17pm 05.18.03
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I am sure that there is alot of talk in the archives regarding the issue of which prop is right for
Ken Palmer at 9:10pm 05.18.03
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Just in case you were out sailing this past weekend and didn't check the HOW forums, here is a link
Steve Horswill at 8:57pm 05.18.03
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Can someone send a photo for an emergency tller for an H27 and specs? Or can they be bought?
Lauren at 8:06pm 05.18.03
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How do you store replacement (emergency) impellors. I have a new one installed for this season and
Brian Dilley at 7:06pm 05.18.03
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I would like to know where 'Oday's' were built and if they are still building, plus any other histor
tom b. c-22 at 5:03pm 05.18.03
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if it comes out you should be able to see how much bigger the hole is..
Mike at 3:07pm 05.18.03
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Gentle Readers: Last week I had a skilled mechanic pull the 15 horse OMC saildrive engine from my O
Mark at 3:01pm 05.18.03
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Yep winter has finally arrived. Been blowing up to 30 60 knots for past week and temps in the 12-18
SailboatOwners.com at 2:45pm 05.18.03
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You've taken good care of her. You've had some great times together. On stormy days "you've brought
Todd at 2:17pm 05.18.03
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I just purchased a 78 oday 23. Seems like a pretty solid vessel and fun to sail. we just had the f
Bob Cassel at 1:17pm 05.18.03
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Here it is, the middle of May and time to plan the 2003 Lake Tahoe Flotilla for MacGregors, Ventures
Warren at 12:31pm 05.18.03
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Need some advise on choosing a new battery charger. I want to be able to charge both Gel batteries a
Ivan Edwards at 11:39am 05.18.03
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Considering how to set up good ventilation for my 1990, First 285, both while on board, and while a
John McWilliams at 11:34am 05.18.03
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Just bought a 99 H380 and the previous owners can't find the battens for the lazy jacks. The owner'
Russell at 10:58am 05.18.03
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I needed a new holding tank indicator so went on line to order one. First choice was Sailboat Own
Russell at 10:46am 05.18.03
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Ok be honest, how many other nothern sailors anre still on the hard? I have been busy with instal

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Want to remove my icebox -Hunter 25 ft 1978
ggrizzard at 1:15pm 08.15.20
You might find some threads on this and other sailing websites that discuss Benny's suggestion. Tr
Boat traffic on the coast of Maine is high.
Rick486 at 1:11pm 08.15.20
Anchored deep inside Winter Harbor on Vinalhaven Island. Only boat. A bald eagle is casually flying
Cruising RPM.
Don Lucas at 1:04pm 08.15.20
I realize I don't really care. I think i am going give the ignore thread a try.
hunter 42 passage
sail sfbay at 12:49pm 08.15.20
I am going to make a guess it is in the head or vanity behind a panel attached with screws as that i
Hunter 42 passage
sail sfbay at 12:48pm 08.15.20
I am going to make a guess it is in the head or vanity behind a panel attached with screws as that i
Beneteau 331 galley storage above fridge compressor
BayGirl at 12:35pm 08.15.20
Thanks for the ideas!
Cruising RPM.
smokey73 at 12:32pm 08.15.20
Btw you wasted the nuc card with me. I was a nuc plus did lots of other things in life. What load
Cruising RPM.
Alan Gomes at 12:32pm 08.15.20
But I stand by my comments on farm diesels and standby/emergency power generators. As well you shou
Want to remove my icebox -Hunter 25 ft 1978
Danasi at 12:27pm 08.15.20
Thank you!
Winch question
Don Tatarelli at 12:26pm 08.15.20
This youtube video entitled " Barlow 22 Winch Maintenance" shows how to disassemble to get to the m
Want to remove my icebox -Hunter 25 ft 1978
Benny17441 at 12:25pm 08.15.20
Those ice boxes can be retrofitted to a working electric refrigerator. You remove the innard compon
Danforth anchor rules
srimes at 12:20pm 08.15.20
The photo is just too perfect. It is nearly impossible to catch that perfect moment when a granite
Danforth anchor rules
Benny17441 at 12:13pm 08.15.20
Yep, that is about the only way a danforth will hold. Danforth are like solar panels, the one that
Hunter 26.5
jssailem at 12:13pm 08.15.20
Here is an idea... https://forums.sailboatowners.com/posts/1652593
Cruising RPM.
smokey73 at 12:09pm 08.15.20
Never mind, run you stuff into the ground. It is rare for sailboats to ever get engine hours high e
Boat traffic on the coast of Maine is high.
jssailem at 12:08pm 08.15.20
I am to understand Meriachee. The folks here in Washington and Oregon passed the same local laws f
Top it up and hope????
odaydokay at 12:06pm 08.15.20
Well, spark plug was nice and dry, but gave a few pulls with it out anyway. It took a lot of oil to
84 Catalina 27 bilge pump install
Benny17441 at 12:05pm 08.15.20
If you are installing an additional pump you will need a new discharge line and thruhull fixture.
Cruising RPM.
Don Lucas at 12:04pm 08.15.20
Never mind, people can run thier stuff into the ground and it matters nothing to me. It is rare for

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