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What is the definition of a knockdown ? Dennis at 10:44am 12.30.02 Big Boats 8/18598 Luckily I have never had to experience a knockdown but can someone tell me the "official" definition
O'day 322 Keel Bolt Tightening Mike Rhodes at 10:05am 12.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1568 Anyone have any idea on how often the keel bolts should be tightened and to what torque spec? I see
New Sails John at 8:11am 12.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/910 I looking at new sails for my 86' 28.5. I club race and weekend cruise. I have a shoal keel and curr
digital selective calling ed lanier at 7:58am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 3/928 has anyone heard or has any imformation when the USCG will be monitoringchannel 70 for digital sele
wanted; 25'oday mast gary at 7:26am 12.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/988 Wanted 25' mast for a 1979 short rig. mine broke inhalf, bummer.
lifeline stanchions harold neft at 6:30am 12.30.02 Bigger Boats 2/1111 Does anyone know the fastening detail for the lifeltne stanchions? The two inboard bolts are visible
Good Old Boat of the Year: results! SailboatOwners.com at 5:18am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 24/1484 Results from Good Old Boat magazine's Good Old Boat of the Year People's Choice Awards, as selected
rudder washer Ron H at 4:07am 12.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1333 Anyone know where to get the nylon washer that goes on the top of the rudder post, under the emergen
Recommendations of someone to make bimini? Anthony Bavuso at 3:43am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 7/923 Greetings,I am planning on having a bimini made for my 1985 Hunter 25.5 and I am looking for a can
Using a Kellet Gary Wyngarden at 3:01am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 13/3184 A kellet is a weight attached to an anchor line with, say a snap shackle. You lower it part way down
Stern tower mount for wind generator Jack Lightstone at 2:20am 12.30.02 Big Boats 6/1592 Greetings, I have a 1991 Hunter Legend 37.5. And I cannot stress how much I enjoy my boat. It perf
New outboard Mara at 2:13am 12.30.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1767 I am ready to purchase a new outboard for my Hunter 23. I'm leaning toward a 2-stroke, 20" shaft,
Main Sail specifications for 26 S Noel at 12:26am 12.30.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/913 Short question: Does anyone have the main sail dimensions for a stock 26 S? Thanks!Noel
where t put additina batteries Lachlan Hughes at 6:41pm 12.29.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1315 I own a 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 361.( French built), I want to add a third battery ( needed to run a
How to undo seized stainless screws? JP at 3:48pm 12.29.02 Ask All Sailors 13/9128 All stainless screws on spar of my boat were all seized because of the electrolysis. I have tried WD
Heavy weather sails Eric Swift at 1:24pm 12.29.02 Big Boats 8/1026 I have an H34 and want to purchase a storm jib and possibly a tri sail for it ( I will be going off
Servicing my O'Day 35 Diesel Jay MacDonald at 1:12pm 12.29.02 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1305 My 1985 O'Day 35 with a Universal M25 diesel is now my full responsibility to care for after 7 years
The best of sailing SailboatOwners.com at 11:21am 12.29.02 Ask All Sailors 57/3033 How lucky we are to share a passion for sailing. It seems like when you cast off your dock lines, th
O'day 25 Standing Rigging Specs Michael Gordon at 11:10am 12.29.02 Ask An Oday Owner 5/3630 I am looking into redoing the standing rigging on my 1976 O'day 25 (Center Board w/ Standard Rig)M
Do I need a jib track to run a 135%? David Mosley at 10:36am 12.29.02 Smaller Boats 2/697 Thinking of purchasing a new jib, and wondered if I need a track or will the original winch configur

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Newb Paint Question DrJudyB at 2:42pm 05.04.20 If you have never done an anti foul bottom job, it might be worth the money to pay them...and to wat
STUCK TRANSMISSION FILL PLUG twodzusfittings at 2:37pm 05.04.20 These bolt and nut extractors go over the six sided head of a nut or bolt and grab into the metal. T
Club racers. JohnShannon at 2:32pm 05.04.20 folding prop? Is the goal just faster or are you in some rating system where the goal is to be fast
2008 Beneteau in mast furling ? Davidasailor26 at 2:23pm 05.04.20 Beneteau probably uses a US Spars mast on your 31. If so, US Spars says this for routine maintenanc
Newb Paint Question TheSoggyDollar at 2:19pm 05.04.20 why not do it yourself? painting the bottom is an easy job, just clean her up nicely and apply some
326/356 chainplate access question? chuckwayne at 2:12pm 05.04.20 yes on the 356 and I think on the others.... on each side of the cabin headliner is a hard joiner st
2008 Beneteau in mast furling ? capta at 2:12pm 05.04.20 @capta I have to respectfully disagree with the statement, "are maintenance free", even in the Seld
Please help me identify this fixture on my Pearson 27 geoks59 at 2:00pm 05.04.20 I'm liking the "pig fan" and am ready to join that yacht club, but if I can get $799 for it on ebay
Newb Paint Question fred1diver at 1:57pm 05.04.20 why not do it yourself? painting the bottom is an easy job, just clean her up nicely and apply some
STUCK TRANSMISSION FILL PLUG wing15601 at 1:55pm 05.04.20 I would soak it with the PB Blaster every day and give it a couple of raps (not necessary to beat it
Battery questions BarryL at 1:46pm 05.04.20 Hey, You can use 6V golf cart batteries. You do need to wire them in series to get 12V. The amp hou
Which sealant should I use? TomY at 1:43pm 05.04.20 I would use a polysulfide like Boatlife Life Caulk in a mahogany color. Now that you have it sealed,
Battery questions Davidasailor26 at 1:43pm 05.04.20 Generally speaking golf cart batteries are considered better for deep cycling applications than norm
Which sealant should I use? dlochner at 1:42pm 05.04.20 Silicone would be a bad choice. Since it is exposed to sunlight 3M 4000UV.
Battery questions dlochner at 1:40pm 05.04.20 Fred, yes the GC batteries are better at deep cycling. With 2 batteries you would wire them in serie
2008 Beneteau in mast furling ? DayDreamer41 at 1:23pm 05.04.20 @capta I have to respectfully disagree with the statement, "are maintenance free", even in the Selde
Best winds for Older V-17? DrJudyB at 1:23pm 05.04.20 I also liked the roller boom for furling the sail at the end of the day. Yes, a roller boom is gr
Its funny Friday! Kermit at 1:18pm 05.04.20 Somebody had to save @Kermit from the authorities. My apologies for not being able to post it in fu
H41ac standard novakool fridge and freezer condenser drains? ice breaker at 1:13pm 05.04.20 The fridge and freezer are both non defrosting so there will not be a drain. The water, that people
CQR 35 pound anchor on a B331 anchor roller? Bluenose at 1:00pm 05.04.20 Yes, good idea!

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