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ICW Books Stephen DePaola at 11:16pm 08.08.02 Destinations 5/1656 What are the best books to buy to prepare for a trip from Newport RI to Key West Florida via the ICW
Rudder Gudgeon Josh at 10:03pm 08.08.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/999 The original lower glassed-in wood backing plate for the lower rudder gudgeon has had water intrusio
Zinc for Wing Keel Leah at 8:23pm 08.08.02 Smaller Boats 2/955 Help! Just purchased a 1990 C22 w/a WING keel. Was a freshwater boat now in salt water. Didn't se
Whisker poles monte brown at 2:18pm 08.08.02 Smaller Boats 4/770 Any recommendations for a whisker pole for a Hunter 26'. Thanks for the help.Monte Brown
Cure mildew odor in cushions David at 1:46pm 08.08.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1036 I just bought a 1980 O 23. It seems to be in pretty good shape. However, after being closed up for a
I busted my rudder post Sean Coerse at 12:23pm 08.08.02 Smaller Boats 2/787 I was racing the Wednesday race out of Little Creek, the wind was 15-17 out of the NE with 2-3 waves
Galley Removal Bob Chapin at 11:29am 08.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1013 Can anyone give me an idea of how hard it is to remove the galley to work on the engine and how to g
TP20 Simrad tiller autopilot JOHN at 10:34am 08.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/1678 I have a TP20 Simrad tiller autopilot for my Catalina 27 which is one size larger than normal. On ou
No Moorings left at Newport....where to go??? Chris at 9:23am 08.08.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1071 we are currently at Newport and moorings are full. Where should we go? Any suggestions? Thankyou
electrical panel for oday 25 jim parmentier at 9:11am 08.08.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1025 I have an Electrical panel that needs replacing. Do I buy one made by Oday, or is there a comparabl
Raising Furling Jib on O'day 222 Steve at 9:08am 08.08.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/971 I need to know which is the proper way to raise the jib on my O'day 222. I have always raised the j
loose shroud Bruce at 6:44am 08.08.02 Smaller Boats 1/2505 i'm new to catalina 22's. does the aft lee shroud loosen when in close haul?
Need Templates for Interior Cushions Don at 6:28am 08.08.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/881 I have a 1977 O'Day 25 but I am missing the cushions and the back rests. I can get new ones made,
helms paul at 6:24am 08.08.02 Trailer Sailors 4/1946 can anyone give me info about a 25' helms who where and how it was built and any info about its good
Autohelm 800 Instructions Gregory Preston at 6:07am 08.08.02 Ask All Sailors 0/2899 Howdy!I'm looking for the instruction manual on the Autohelm 800. Somebody gave me one and I thou
Lazy Jack Systems Francis at 6:06am 08.08.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1011 I am thinking of getting a lazy jack system but would like to know if they are really worth it. Do t
Running light bulb replacement Bob La Salle at 5:00am 08.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1760 How do you replace the bulbs for the bow and stern running lights on a 1985 Hunter 31? I removed th
false readings on my depth finder ted at 4:41am 08.08.02 Ask All Sailors 8/4559 Please excuse my ignorance here, I have been a beach cat sailor all my life and I am a newbie to mon
PHRF Rating Sandy at 4:13am 08.08.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1031 Any one got a base phrf rating for a oday322please email srudolph@dataspeak.comThanks
C 22 keel lowering crank clockwise or counter? Bob Lufkin at 3:20am 08.08.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1260 I'm ready for my first sail. Which way to lower it and any idea how many cranks is normal?Thanks, B

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Water heater replacement MitchM at 10:50am 07.03.20 isotemp is really top of the line, a cylindrical small tank, might be easier to fit.
Brass Cleaner? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:42am 07.03.20 I've found that Wrights Copper Polish works as well or better on brass than Brasso and requires alm
The Times they are a Changing... jaysweet at 10:38am 07.03.20 That is a great picture! Here in Maryland on the Chesapeake, even if municipal fireworks are cancel
Stuffing Box Adjustment Dave Groshong at 10:37am 07.03.20 Tried and true, the PSS dripless shaft seal is nice: https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=28
Water heater replacement BobH57 at 10:33am 07.03.20 I had to replace my Seaward Whale S600 6 gal tank in March. Direct replacement from Amazon was about
Stuffing Box Adjustment odaydokay at 10:15am 07.03.20 Ugly no sailing day here today so good as any time to adjust it. 1/8 turn and no more drips. Not a
12 volt wiring question. XE3 at 10:01am 07.03.20 very helpful...thanks
Windlass wiring Charlie98117 at 9:55am 07.03.20 I'd concur, but do you really want to place a splice in the hot, salty, sweaty, 101% humid anchor l
12 volt wiring question. Stu Jackson at 9:51am 07.03.20 A much easier way to figure wire and fuse size: Blue Sea Tables Reference - Blue Sea Systems Scrol
Brass Cleaner? Stu Jackson at 9:48am 07.03.20 Brasso or Bar Keepers Friend
Water heater replacement Stu Jackson at 9:47am 07.03.20 Choices: bottom of the line Kuuma, looks like a Seaward, but cheaper construction, 5 - 6 year life
Trouble w/email alerts rgranger at 9:39am 07.03.20 Seems to be working. Thanks Phil
Inside vent for fresh water problem Meriachee at 9:30am 07.03.20 The Catalina solution only works until the spiders get wind of a new home
Cockpit drain valve and replacement sheets for main and jib Kevin&Karen at 9:17am 07.03.20 Thank you for taking the time to respond and yeah that kind of makes sense if the scuppers are above
Trouble w/email alerts Phil Herring at 8:58am 07.03.20 Based on my testing from here it's working now. Let me know if you still get the error. Thanks for t
Water heater replacement jssailem at 8:53am 07.03.20 Check gallons of hot water. Perhaps you can get by with a smaller tank. They are better insulated n
The Times they are a Changing... jssailem at 8:47am 07.03.20
Trouble w/email alerts Phil Herring at 8:42am 07.03.20 That's a great clue, thanks!
Trouble w/email alerts (1) rgranger at 8:39am 07.03.20 Thanks Phil When I click on the link, I get this...
B323: Adding a house battery CapitalistSailor at 8:38am 07.03.20 Obelix, your cutlass bearing is probably similar to the one on my Beneteau 311 (Yanmar 2GM20F engine

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