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Rudder Josh Lincoln at 1:20pm 07.24.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/943 I have a daysailer II, I also have a Javelin (early 80's I believe).They both need rudders. I foun
Rudders Josh Lincoln at 1:18pm 07.24.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/841 I have a javelin that I just got 80's I believe. I also have a daysailer II.They both need rudders.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Mike at 12:31pm 07.24.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/862 Has anyone experienced these alarms going off without explanation. HOw do you shut these things up
Sails for a Mac 25 Earl Keim at 12:02pm 07.24.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/981 Will Mac 26 sails work on a Mac 25? Were the stock sails for the Mac 26 good quality sails? Thank
For C Robb in Worthington Chuck at 12:01pm 07.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/801 I read your message re: sailing your C30 to Bermuda and working there for three years -- Where did y
Model of a Catalina 25 Brian at 11:49am 07.24.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1669 Does anyone know where to find model boats? My dad has recently acquired his first sailboat, and fo
The Mini Sail? Paul Pitts at 11:39am 07.24.02 Day Sailers 0/1609 It would be wonderful if anyone out there has any information on the 13' O'day Mini Sail. Knowing a
chainplates on a 23 mark seatvet at 11:12am 07.24.02 Smaller Boats 4/865 I had my Hunter 23 surveyed a few days ago after a renovation. The surveyor said that the plywood cu
Jacking/blocking up 22 Ken M at 10:30am 07.24.02 Smaller Boats 2/888 Am putting my boat up on cross ties for trailer maintenance etc and don't know where to put the bloc
Oday serial # keys?? Lars C at 10:22am 07.24.02 Day Sailers 1/1246 I am considering the purchase of a 17' Oday Daysailer. I have a serial# XDYD75060474. Can anyone tel
Trailering a Catalina 22 with a car (can I) ? Bob Lufkin at 9:53am 07.24.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/932 Is it possible to tow a C22 with a car that has a 2000 lb tow capacity over rather level ground or a
hunter 30 fleet service ? charlie roberts at 9:45am 07.24.02 The Cherubini Hunters 2/940 has anyone out there had any experience will the cherubini 30 74-83 in a charter fleet setting? was
Small Used Outboard Engine for Dinghy? Jason at 9:21am 07.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/788 I am going on a trip in a week and a half, and need a inexpensive used outboard motor for my dinghy?
Wheel steering restraint Al at 8:46am 07.24.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1006 I am trying to sail on my own. Is there a way to restraint movement of the steering wheel.Thaks
Smallest Catalina that qualifies for a second home Clarke Cooper at 8:23am 07.24.02 Smaller Boats 3/1154 What is the smallest Catalina that really qualifies as a second home?
help with snark sailboat shelmil53@aol.com at 8:20am 07.24.02 Other Sailboats 6/16853 We purchased an old snark sailboat at a yard sail in need of some TLC. We are trying to find out ho
yanmar drain plug nick at 7:33am 07.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1256 why doesn't yanmar put a drain plug in bottom of oil pan , I am thinking of adding my own drain plug
MERRIMAN STEERING GEAR 1985 (1) JSCHMIDT77 at 7:29am 07.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1174 HELP. I have a craCked idler sheave assembly st the base of the Merriman steering pedestal on a 1985
Freedom Remote Battery Type Setting Marty at 7:21am 07.24.02 Big Boats 1/876 I have a Freedom Remote for my Heart Interface Inverter/Charger and one of the setup options is for
Salt vs. Fresh water Tony at 6:50am 07.24.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/978 I am interested in buying a 10 to 12 year old Beneteau (35s5 or 38s5). I am considering one that ha

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HANK ON JIB SAIL SHEETS twodzusfittings at 7:15am 04.13.20 I'll be using sailbags attached to the forward life lines and pulpit for easier stowing. I like the
Not the time to be cheap Crazy Dave Condon at 7:14am 04.13.20 Looking at the orin photos, it appears bolts being over tightened depressing the tube in which may h
Catalina Outhaul Mod Don Guillette at 7:12am 04.13.20 I have put off addressing a crappy outhaul since I bought the boat as there were more pressing - th
Keel bolts Crazy Dave Condon at 7:09am 04.13.20 Thank you for responding
Sailing movie on Amazon Prime AlastairLC at 7:09am 04.13.20 Watched The Boat last evening on Amazon Prime. They got the sailing stuff right as far as I could te
Keel bolts Sailing Nalu at 7:07am 04.13.20 If not leaking nor any cracking in keel joint seen where keel is joined to hull, as a former sailbo
New Running Rigging: bothered by what is probably a non-problem PaulK at 7:05am 04.13.20
Lower shroud rigging breaking Crazy Dave Condon at 6:55am 04.13.20 I am so grateful you are listening. We want you to have fun and be safe. We are here to help
New Running Rigging: bothered by what is probably a non-problem (1) jssailem at 6:51am 04.13.20 Lines can transition over time in funny ways. This is dependent on how they are used, stored, or l
1981 Hunter 30 ft hull cracks Crazy Dave Condon at 6:50am 04.13.20 This boat is reportedly been on the hard for years; thus, the hull is dry. The keel is cast iron m
Justin_NSA at 6:41am 04.13.20 I was talking to a friend Saturday on the dock about Porsches. He is in a local Porsche club as well
Lower shroud rigging breaking knotatwork2 at 6:41am 04.13.20 This is why I like talking with you Gents, it is always a learning experience for me. I really do ap
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing dlochner at 6:40am 04.13.20 I feel your pain, Olive! https://www.syracuse.com/coronavirus/2020/04/woman-93-stuck-at-home-due-to
Catalina Outhaul Mod Jimski at 6:37am 04.13.20 This subject has been discussed before but his weekend I received a call from a Texas sailor who wa
HANK ON JIB SAIL SHEETS shemandr at 6:24am 04.13.20 You can bring the new sail up on deck while still using the sail that is going to be changed out. U
Heat shrink solder connectors jssailem at 6:14am 04.13.20 recently purchased a hydraulic crimp tool from Harbor Freight While Harbor Freight can supply you
Sliding Galley Catalina 22 shadyside at 6:10am 04.13.20 Erbardy...I live near Annapolis MD and have a sliding kitchen for a Catalina 22. The previous owner
Terry Cox at 6:10am 04.13.20 My previous employer normally provided sluggish stately sedans for employee use. Then one year (1976
HANK ON JIB SAIL SHEETS THECUSCUS at 6:08am 04.13.20 One "set" ( a port and a starboard) tied to the clew with a bowline. Drop the sail, untie the sheet
New Running Rigging: bothered by what is probably a non-problem DougM at 5:55am 04.13.20 Old lines swell over the years. That may have something to do with salt water, I don't recall offha

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