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Frist Mate Autopolit JAck T Greer at 12:18pm 09.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/874 Have just getten a Oday 23 a Frist Mate Autopolit came with thr boat .No info. on it at all any one
Engine Choice ... Tim Bastian at 12:15pm 09.30.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/878 Hello, I am in the process of buying a new Mac 26X. My dealer offered me a choice of two engines.
Pump sticks Jerry Holloway at 12:04pm 09.30.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1978 Peggie, my Hunter '86, 40' has two heads. The aft head had to be replaced after I replaced the seal
Hoses Al at 12:00pm 09.30.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1472 We need to replace our 1 inch sanitation hose. What brand of hose is recomended. It is not possabl
sink water pump john brantner at 11:37am 09.30.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/861 How do i pump sink water? I filled the bladder, and turned it on its side, and bottom. I pump the
Balast tank Leaks Robert at 11:37am 09.30.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/972 I have a 26ft '95 Mac and I'm thinking of putting it in a wet slip. My concern is that of the balast
Painting the hull of the Mac 26X Sam Kramer at 10:53am 09.30.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/977 Silly question but I've never done it: Is it easiest to paint the hull below the waterline with ant
did hunter make a fixed keel with a centerboard? jim at 10:48am 09.30.02 Smaller Boats 5/913 I am trying to find out if hunter make a fixed keel with a centerboard? Is this a good keel design?
Mac 26x Trailer Tongue Weight Sam Kramer at 10:47am 09.30.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1497 The 26x Owners Manual states that the tongue weight of the trailer, with the boat on it, should be b
Roller furling stay adjusting (26' Mac Classic) Jerry at 10:04am 09.30.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1112 So far, I've put my 1993 26' Classic in the water only once. We just took it out of the water. I not
Trailers for Mac 26 (again) Jerry at 9:43am 09.30.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/897 I have a 1993 26' Classic. Frankly, the trailer looks like it was made for a 19' Mac but it is the c
Prop: 2 Blade or 3 Blade D Miller at 9:32am 09.30.02 Big Boats 18/1043 I am specing out a new 356 and one option is to upgrade to the 3 blade prop. I am wondering if that
Rounding up? Warren at 8:24am 09.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/955 I have heard this term, but cannot find it written about in sailing handbooks. I was out yesterday w
Calling all 1983 C-36s Chuck Reed at 8:20am 09.30.02 Big Boats 0/829 I am currently compiling a list of all 1983 C-36s. Please contact me if I have not contacted you ye
Garmin GPS MAP 162 Mike Whalen at 7:58am 09.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/838 I got a 162 back in March and got around to hooking it up in June or July. Then a couple of weeks ag
Legend 43 Deck repairs Edward O'Connor- Jaguar at 6:33am 09.30.02 Big Boats 1/844 Has anyone repaired or replaced the cockpit deck cover that goes over the rudder quadrant? IT presen
Ventilation - Hunter 34 Eric Swift at 6:04am 09.30.02 Big Boats 9/1347 Can anyone help me understand theory behind the use of the two cowl vents and the modified dorade bo
Bimini for O'day 322 Allan B. at 5:16am 09.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1650 I have seen several photos with the bimini and dodger connected while under sail. I tried to get on
c27 mainsail reefing fred winter at 5:15am 09.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1134 new owner of c 27, main has two reef points. the boom has 2 cheek blocks on a track ,and two cleats
catalina 30 purchase coach at 4:39am 09.30.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/877 I'm considering purchasing an 83 Catalina 30 tall rig with diesel. Any hints on what esoteric proble

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New sails Tally Ho at 7:37pm 05.01.20 I had to buy a new sail last year (for the first time). Yes, I could have saved some $$ buying from
Insurance question Mr Fox at 7:36pm 05.01.20
Tohatsu outboards JRT at 7:31pm 05.01.20 I had 2 6hp, a short shaft for my fishing boat and then an ultra long shaft for my O'Day 25. Great
Insurance question Dalliance at 7:28pm 05.01.20 Even with agreed hull value I think they still get you for depreciation unless your boat is totaled
Found a 2003 C310 (5) JRT at 7:28pm 05.01.20 More pics from today!
Tohatsu outboards GSBNY at 7:27pm 05.01.20
First 405 interior wood. BigEasy at 7:15pm 05.01.20 Beneteau was using Duka wood at one time; not sure about the wood on your specific boat.
Hunter 31 Jib Car kloudie1 at 7:11pm 05.01.20 Probably needs to be a solid pin to carry the loads. Should be 316 stainless steel . Talk to a machi
Replacing detaching interior vinyl with wood slats guidera48 at 6:57pm 05.01.20 I had the same problem. i found the best way to remove that nasty foam (turned to dust) backed vinyl
New sails Dalliance at 6:55pm 05.01.20 I bought a new custom main and genoa from Quantum through a local sail loft four years ago with Chic
Tohatsu outboards rgranger at 6:51pm 05.01.20 I have the 6 sail pro long shaft I LOVE IT. It always starts on the first pull this spring I hook
1985 hunter 31 stern leak ggrizzard at 6:47pm 05.01.20 Well, I'll play twenty questions... Is the "exhaust thru hull" near the wet area? Does the wet wood
Sailing with a High BigEasy at 6:46pm 05.01.20 Went for a short sail this afternoon. Winds were on the light side, just the way the admiral likes i
GSBNY at 6:37pm 05.01.20 The paddle wheel on my 222 gets in the way of the bunk boards. Perfect storm of sorts. My thought
Forward Bulkhead? Sledge62 at 6:31pm 05.01.20 Looks like a fantastic lake. The club looks great too with ASA classes being taught there. Perfect
87 Oday 192 - Swim Ladder (2) GSBNY at 6:30pm 05.01.20 You can install the ladder on the port side of the transom but get ready to crawl into a pretty tigh
Beneteau Oceanis 31 CU purchase help SycloneDriver at 6:18pm 05.01.20 I think CE is a European marine safety standard, but I'm not certain of that.
Insurance question Richard19068 at 6:13pm 05.01.20 Even with agreed hull value I think they still get you for depreciation unless your boat is totaled.
1989 Catalina 30 Recommended Points for Pre-Inspection Manete at 6:08pm 05.01.20 Easiest visual inspection are the motor mounts. Look for corrosion. Is these are corroded to the p
Beneteau Oceanis 31 CU purchase help Ron20324 at 6:01pm 05.01.20 I was in Italy about 10 years ago and I asked the tour guide why the CE was on everything. He said t

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