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I'm looking to purchase my first sailboat. I'm leaning toward a daysailor because I'd like to be abl
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I'm looking to purchase my first sailboat. I'm leaning toward a daysailor because I'd like to be abl
Carl at 6:06am 12.02.02
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Just wondering if someone could tell me how much movement there should be at the tip of the board wh
jim oursler at 5:31am 12.02.02
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Bottom fitting leaks, the water outlet on the port side tank. Removed fitting and replaced using te
Dave Slepoy at 5:13am 12.02.02
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I AM INTERESTED IN CHANGING FROM A SINGLE BACKSTAY ON MY CATALINA 28 TO A SPLIT BACKSTAY SYSTEM. I S
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Have a question that somebody might be able to answer. I was looking at the different models of macg
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I am planning some winter projects for my '84 Hunter 20. One of which is Lifelines and 18" stanchio
Matt Shipman at 4:41am 12.02.02
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Interested in seeing if anyone else has this year and model, I am thinking of buying one and need to
Mary at 4:39am 12.02.02
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Hi, Our 84 OD222 had parted with its furler before we bought her. My question is the attitude of the
Rick Ellis at 4:24am 12.02.02
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I have been sailing since I was about 5 and I am now almost 50. Spent 23 years as a merchant seaman
John Baumgartner at 4:06am 12.02.02
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I'm trailering my 260 down to Jacksonville Fl. the day after Christmas,I will be staying at the Navy
Christine Haake at 4:04am 12.02.02
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Both faucets leak in my H26 and Hunter says they cannot get replacement parts, only completely new
Gil Kruemmel at 4:03am 12.02.02
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Last winter I hauled my 85 Hunter 31 out for the winter...gave her a new bottom coating and waxing..
Randy at 3:48am 12.02.02
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I am looking for a trailer for my Cat-27. I am wanting to move the boat to Portland soon. Sailing th
Terry Startsman at 3:40am 12.02.02
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I'd be interested in knowing how other Mac owners handle dingys. We have a small dog which we nee
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Hi Peggie, Just wondering if there is such an animal as a removable holding tank. I'm thinking alon
OdayOwners.com at 2:42am 12.02.02
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Congrats to Brenda Lanoue who scored a perfect quiz in week 3's Trivia Contest. Runners-up, with on
Dean Strong at 2:29am 12.02.02
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Don: I keep reading your posts about Hunters having difficulty with sail trim and that they sail di
Sandy at 2:26am 12.02.02
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I need to purchase lettering for our boat name but do not know the size of letters--especially for t
Ed at 1:09am 12.02.02
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I've just completed my second season with my 2001 380, and am facing a second off-season repair of t

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ProNautic 1230P installation in Beneteau 331
Justin_NSA at 10:37am 09.23.20
It won't be until the weekend. Meantime, Main Sail's article may help https://marinehowto.com/unders
P42 Wiring drawings
HandsOnTech at 10:21am 09.23.20
Terry, good writeup on your Link project. Inspires me to move forward. Maybe you can offer some in
Free Catalina 22 mark 1
srimes at 10:19am 09.23.20
Hi all cat 22 owners, This is my first post. I have the opportunity to acquire a Catalina 22, hull
Stove for 1981 O'Day 28
shemandr at 10:05am 09.23.20
It's not worse than pressurized white gas because it's not gasoline.
Old propane tank
safety-guy at 9:57am 09.23.20
I will get one of those with a longer hose to replace the whole thing. Thank you.
outboard motor
tgrayson at 9:52am 09.23.20
alright, good deal,hope mine does too
Stove for 1981 O'Day 28
odaydokay at 9:51am 09.23.20
Quote: Can it really be worse than my grandfather's pressurized white gas lantern from the 1960s?
P42 Wiring drawings
HandsOnTech at 9:47am 09.23.20
Terry, good writeup on your Link project. Inspires me to move forward. Maybe you can offer some in
Stink Boat
odaydokay at 9:38am 09.23.20
Yes, bleach can corrode. OK if you keep it away from stuff that can corrode. Fiberglass and plasti
ProNautic 1230P installation in Beneteau 331   (1)
sf34dtw at 9:32am 09.23.20
I did add two 40a fuses next to the battery disconnect switches So am pretty sure all good except fo
Free Catalina 22 mark 1
LakeShark at 9:30am 09.23.20
Oh and if you're new to C22 and only in the purchasing process here is a great guide that came out j
Free Catalina 22 mark 1
LakeShark at 9:28am 09.23.20
Anything and everything C22 can be found on the associations website. There is even a tech manual w
ProNautic 1230P installation in Beneteau 331
sf34dtw at 9:27am 09.23.20
I'd have to go out to the boat and see how I grounded mine. I have the Sterling equivalent to the P
Cradle measurements
sail sfbay at 9:26am 09.23.20
Cannot answer that but you seem to know a lot about boat cradles based on your post from 2017 below.
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD
Ranger_12 at 9:24am 09.23.20
@Ranger_12 sounds like a possibility! How did you fix it? @kloudie1 that too, but the prop is spinn
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD
rickleyard11 at 9:22am 09.23.20
For starters, M25 universal diesel on my Catalina 30 is old and rusty. We were motoring along, at a
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD
rickleyard11 at 9:21am 09.23.20
For starters, M25 universal diesel on my Catalina 30 is old and rusty. We were motoring along, at a
Windlass Seized Clutch
HandsOnTech at 9:09am 09.23.20
Progress!!! So much easier when the whole team is working on it. KG, thank you for mentioning the
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue
Terry Cox at 9:05am 09.23.20
Still no worky. Had a long conversation with Jeff from our local Harbor Marine shop, He gave me seve
Uninstalling a Weems and Plath AutoMAC alternator control
Dalestr at 8:54am 09.23.20
The AutoMAC is designed to be a manual booster to overcome some of the limitations of an automotive

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