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deck discoloring G.N. Davis at 12:39pm 09.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1137 2001 26x is showing some yellowing on deck surfaces...particularly areas that are adjacent to non sk
How to address another boat owner in an anchorage Stewart Dalsimer at 12:38pm 09.03.02 Other Sailboats 1/880 Several years ago, after anchoring in Newport, RI, a snooty group of 'proper' sailor gentlemen yell
boom hoist Ed at 12:35pm 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/865 I have a 4 hp engine for my inflatable. It is very difficult to lift the motor up to the cockpit o
bow and stern lights chet p at 12:11pm 09.03.02 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1529 i have searched the archives and can't find any info on who makes replacement lenses for the origion
Hands free Radios??? Bill Schaare at 10:58am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1154 I read somewhere about a couple who put together a hands free headsetof some sort for the anchor da
Looking to buy an O'Day / Pearson 290 Port Tack at 10:18am 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1515 We looked at a Pearson 290 at the weekend but I have reason to believe that it's actually an O'Day.
Broke My mast Mike at 7:25am 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 2/865 Thanks to all who helped me with my problem. Crazy Dave, The contact you provided to Julian at USSpa
Diesel Smell Jon at 7:09am 09.03.02 Big Boats 3/979 The fuel tank gauge leaked when I filled up the tank onmy H40. I fixed the leak, but the tank is l
Pump out problem Ian Cameron at 7:01am 09.03.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1429 A volunteer group offers a pump-out service in the Saanich Inlet (just north of Victoria B.C.) I as
Rub rail on '01 H340 Frank Arndorfer at 6:46am 09.03.02 Big Boats 4/858 I have what appears to be the start of my rub rail separating from the hull joint. It actually seems
loose foot or bolt rope Johnston Jeff at 5:35am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1219 Should I consider a loose footed main for my Hunter25.5. My sailmaker is of the opinion that both a
Thru hull bonding Kevin at 5:16am 09.03.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1149 Another 361 in our Marina had been losing the Stainless filters in the HVAC intake pump on a regular
KEEL BOLT SIZE MARCIAL at 5:15am 09.03.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1194 I need to know what size and type socket should I get to remove the keel botls. They are 2 sided. I
Self Study Navigation Course Joe Mullee at 5:11am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 12/1211 I'm interested to know if anyone has taken any type of on-line or self study course to learn to navi
Shroud tensioning Brian at 5:03am 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 5/898 I have a new (2003) 260. The mast, as delivered by the dealer, is bent to port. The bend appears to
Roller reefing Gary McKenzie at 4:59am 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/864 I have a 1980 22' O'day. It looks like the boom has a roller reefing gooseneck, but cann't seem to p
Wanted Used C36 MkII 94-96 Chic Lasser at 4:13am 09.03.02 Big Boats 0/917 I am looking for a used 36 MKII in the 94-96 Vintage. I have cash and ready to buy. I will pay in
Galvanic isolators needed in fresh water? Scott Bukolt at 4:01am 09.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2242 My (presumably 17 year-old) Seaward water heater sprung a leak this weekend. As I explore replacemen
H240 Electrical Glitch (1) MildBill at 3:58am 09.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/971 Recently returned from trailering our 2001 H240 "Glad Tidings" to/from Lake of the Ozarks, MO; boat
H240 Electrical MildBill at 3:31am 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 0/759 Enjoyed a family reunion at Lake of the Ozarks in MO, introducing family to pleasures of sailing vic

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Quietest water pump? odaydokay at 7:27am 09.10.20 New Shurflos are also a lot quieter than old ones, but using the rubber feet and not scrrewing them
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed JDE at 7:25am 09.10.20
Persistent Coolant Leak Issue! SycloneDriver at 7:25am 09.10.20 Yanmar had a problem with some of the coolant necks. They leak between the neck and the exchanger.
Sail hull trawler conversion questions Jackdaw at 7:24am 09.10.20 Actually, and I just learned this, the keel is why it rolls. By lowering the center of gravity and
15-20 barnacles = 1 knot odaydokay at 7:22am 09.10.20 Yes, you can now hang your hat on my barnacle to speed reduction standard (ha ha). No question abo
Drilling hole to run lines through cabintop mounted traveller (1) Paleolithic at 7:15am 09.10.20 Unfortunately there's not a ton of space on the outside of the riser (It's still a 28 after all) to
Adding a Gas Cylinder to my Rigid Vang Sable Sailor at 7:11am 09.10.20 JRacer - thanks for the information. I'll try as you suggested.
Persistent Coolant Leak Issue! Michael Davis at 6:57am 09.10.20
Eternal Father - Navy Hymn JamesG161 at 6:42am 09.10.20 I was in my young teens, as irreverant as any teen, and I still remember that service. :plus::plus
Drilling hole to run lines through cabintop mounted traveller jibes138 at 6:36am 09.10.20 You could also have a machine shop make a plate with holes for the lines to run through with rounded
Drilling hole to run lines through cabintop mounted traveller jibes138 at 6:33am 09.10.20 Are the screws for the traveler mounted all the way through the cabin top? See if there is a cover
Eternal Father - Navy Hymn shemandr at 6:07am 09.10.20 We visited my brother when he was a Midshipman and attended the Navel Academy Chapel service. I was
Is the C25 capable of traveling from Fort Myers FL, to the Bahamas. Alansails at 5:57am 09.10.20 let us know your choices, on our 25 we could store, had a stove, marine head, safety equipment, vhf
180W Constant Current Electronic Load 200V/20A Battery Tester Discharge Capacity Maine Sail at 5:57am 09.10.20 Is this cutoff setpoint the same for Gel Cells, or should it be something different? Paging Maine
Eternal Father - Navy Hymn kappykaplan at 5:41am 09.10.20 As a former midshipman and retired Navy @JamesG161 , I appreciate you posting all the words. Tks. :
Unknown Sailboat Type 31seahorse at 5:29am 09.10.20 Hello tosudbury and welcome to SBO forums, No one will say, "I think it is a XYZ". There are so ma
Eternal Father - Navy Hymn JamesG161 at 5:21am 09.10.20 Almighty Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bidd'st the mighty ocea
sailing Lake of the Ozarks SailingLoto at 5:10am 09.10.20 a lot of it was shot in Alabama from what I was told. I am not a TV person.... I watched most of
sailing Lake of the Ozarks TomY at 4:55am 09.10.20 you know it! I'm a fan of the Netfliks series (what a cliff hanger the last episode,...). Some
Battery charging question Maine Sail at 4:46am 09.10.20

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