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Cabin leaks Steve Starley at 9:34am 05.27.03 Bigger Boats 1/1153 I have a 1987 O'Day 322 which has developed a strange problem. After a heavy rain, the trim piece u
26M Details? Scott B at 9:28am 05.27.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1007 I have heard that the 26m has problems leaking, as well as, listing to starboard. Can anyone that h
compressor pin ID ron sturm at 9:13am 05.27.03 Other Sailboats 4/1047 Trying to service Adler-Barbour unit in boondocks--no info or dealer in sight.Model No. SCM-10, S/N
Lake Norfolk in Arkansas for sailing? Steve Growcock at 8:57am 05.27.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1476 I am considering a brief vacation to Lake Norfolk in Arkansas. A quickie web search does not demons
Converting Beneteau 265 from tiller to wheel George at 8:53am 05.27.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1795 Looking for someone's knowledge as to the ability to convert a First 265 from tiller to wheel steeri
more oday22 bilge questions Morton Peet at 8:31am 05.27.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1006 My 1974 oday22 came with two bilge pumps in the starboard bilge under the cockpit. This is all well
Anyone got a Vetus Marine diesel in their boat? Richard Marble at 8:31am 05.27.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1152 Like so many before me, I'm also looking to upgrade my Hunter 27 with a new marine diesel. Vetus Ma
First Overnight Glenn Greene H 26.5 at 8:30am 05.27.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1019 OK, I have a couple of rookie questions. My wife and I are getting ready for our first overnight on
Anyone have a Vetus Marine Diesel in their boat? Richard Marble at 8:24am 05.27.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/6785 Like so many before me, I'm also looking to upgrade my Hunter 27 with a new marine diesel. Vetus Ma
Sail Repair Gary at 8:01am 05.27.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/979 Did something real stupid and careless yesterday and caused a about a 4 ft tear in my main. Bought s
performance!!! scott at 7:50am 05.27.03 Trailer Sailors 6/2462 Looking for a performance, trailerable boat in the 22'-25' range. My needs are a bit complicated si
Here we go again!! Tim McCarty at 7:43am 05.27.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/875 Why is my Yanmar 2GM so BLOODY difficult to cold start! Okay, I've read all of the threads in the a
Heaving to on a 29.5 Tim McCarty at 7:30am 05.27.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/813 Finally got the boat out on Lake Erie on Sunday for my annual shakedown cruise. Had a few minor is
Hull staining Lewis Noe at 7:29am 05.27.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1098 I have the C'C classic anodized toe rain on my 1977 33. I have tried everything (treatments to the
wire run for wheel pilot richard at 7:14am 05.27.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1208 I am installing a wheel pilot and am unsure how to get the wire from the wheel mounted unit to the b
2-blade to 3 blade Steve O. at 7:00am 05.27.03 Other Sailboats 4/921 I have a 1988 Hunter 33.5 with Yanmar 2GM20F 18 hp. The boat displaces 11,000 lbs. (HOW lists the or
Changing coolant Dave at 6:57am 05.27.03 Ask All Sailors 3/983 I have a sailboat with a 27HP Yanmar. I'm interested in changing the coolant used for the internal c
towing inflatible Mark at 6:50am 05.27.03 Day Sailers 3/1034 I am planning to tow an inflatable as a tender. A recent issue of Good Old Boats suggest that the b
Main Sail Jim Hamner at 6:32am 05.27.03 Big Boats 8/1056 We just purchased a 1990 37.5 Legend. I am having a difficult time raising the main sail completely.
O'Day 12' Widgeon - Rigging Juanita at 6:29am 05.27.03 Day Sailers 1/2300 Looking for rigging instructions or manual for 1976 widgeon.

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anchor chocks dlochner at 8:34am 10.27.20 It is not possible to help you without more information. What size anchor? Do you mean the bow rolle
Bulkhead replacement on Hunter 33.5 isaksp00 at 8:34am 10.27.20 Can't help with the bulkhead part, but if you have chain plates and stainless covers like on the 23
Bulkhead replacement on Hunter 33.5 (2) rgranger at 8:32am 10.27.20 I replaced the entire interior of a Coronado 23. t that the full sized bulkhead would not fit throug
Invest 95L (4) rgranger at 8:19am 10.27.20 You all know a lot more about this than I do but I've had this nagging question for some time now...
lewmar delta anchor dlochner at 8:10am 10.27.20 It is not possible to answer your question without more information. What kind of boat? What will yo
Centre board hunter 19 (1) rgranger at 7:57am 10.27.20 If you end up needing to drop it... see attached PDF file.
Oil change... Make it a double Johnb at 7:54am 10.27.20 I like to pump the old oil out, pour in a quart or so of fresh oil to dilute what's left in the oil
Cockpit pocket covers, or drains, or ... ? (2) Gene Neill at 7:48am 10.27.20 Here's what we've got, FWIW. Port side. This is the first time I have ever seen the inside view myse
Greetings, New owner of an O'Day 35 here. dmax at 7:42am 10.27.20 Congrats - great choice! Lots of combined knowledge available here.
Colorado winter sail (2) walt at 7:27am 10.27.20 Been sailing Pueblo res for over 35 years.. we used to windsurf there every New Years day.. Awesome
Safe to Leave Dead Batteries on Board for the Winter? dLj at 7:19am 10.27.20 At the risk of further derailing this thread, I have always shared a similar mindset to Benny's pos
Caframo air circulator - also under West Marine name Terry Cox at 7:13am 10.27.20 Have used one of these for years to keep the interior from freezing and mold at bay. Caframo True No
Invest 95L jssailem at 7:09am 10.27.20 Well Storm watchers... Jim is off to shelter his boat. Zeta is showing herself to be a pest. The t
Cockpit pocket covers, or drains, or ... ? AaronD at 6:54am 10.27.20 Our pockets have little drain holes. They appear to have been done at the factory. No little tubes
Caframo air circulator - also under West Marine name Pirate Dave at 6:52am 10.27.20 With fans and heaters, it is common for the fan to slow down or stop entirely over the course of the
Caframo air circulator - also under West Marine name dlochner at 6:40am 10.27.20 Once the boat is on the hard, leave the sink drains open, a lot of air will rise through the drain.
Invest 95L kappykaplan at 6:29am 10.27.20 Dammit Jim... Yes. Y'all stay safe!:beer:
Invest 95L JamesG161 at 6:28am 10.27.20 Tracking models are close enough this morning. @BigEasy and @kloudie1 will have the worst of it.
Oil change... Make it a double Sandy Stone at 6:17am 10.27.20 I like to pump the old oil out, pour in a quart or so of fresh oil to dilute what's left in the oil
Greetings, New owner of an O'Day 35 here. Tally Ho at 6:08am 10.27.20 Welcome aboard! Greg

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