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Hugh at 7:54am 08.18.02
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We have a 1997 Jabsco manual toilet on board. Lately, it seems to be weakening in terms of the stre
Stewart at 6:35am 08.18.02
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I am new to sailing and have decided on a Mac 26x.I intended to pull it with my Toyota Camry but on
Nick at 6:34am 08.18.02
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Any thoughts/opinions/advice on which would be a better starter boat, the Capri 22 or the Catalina 2
john at 4:10am 08.18.02
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I hit a submerged log and it hit my rudder, it seems like it bent it back slightly causing it to rub
Steve at 3:42am 08.18.02
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I've had a Cold Machine in my Flicka for about 3-4 years. Yesterday while motoring in our charging
Brian at 3:35am 08.18.02
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After finally getting my boat in the back yard to start working on her, I have noticed something tha
Mike at 3:35am 08.18.02
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I have recently noticed my new 1996 Catalina 320 has a list to port of about 2 - 5 degrees. Is this
Joe at 3:24am 08.18.02
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Can anyone tell me where the "deck" light(s) are located on a Catalina 25? I have a switch labeled
Joe at 2:51am 08.18.02
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My Catalina 25 with roller furling genoa won't sail closer than about 55 or 60 degrees to the wind.
jim davis at 2:00am 08.18.02
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Has anyone out there replaced their lifeline stantions. I would like to add Matella stantions, woul
Tom Wootton at 1:40am 08.18.02
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I have posted about a dozen pictures in the Photo Forum (link below) showing various improvements Ra
Joe Mullee at 1:16am 08.18.02
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What is the correct cushion setup for the starboard setee birth? The cushions that are used for the
Ronald M. Green at 1:04am 08.18.02
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Where does drainage from the ice box and kitchen sink go on the 26? I can see that the starboard bat
Ronald M. Green at 12:59am 08.18.02
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I have most of the paperwork for this (including the Yanmar manual), but no owners manual for the ve
JON D at 12:27am 08.18.02
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I am leaking fuel from under my fuel pump,what can be leaking ,any one have that problem?Do fuel pum
Dave Shore at 11:14pm 08.17.02
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How much if any dripage should I see from the shaft of my engine just prior to where it exits the hu
Doug Rodrigues at 4:59pm 08.17.02
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Being on vacation, I'm planning to tow my Mac 25 back to San Francisco. Are there any islands beyon
Mark R. at 4:43pm 08.17.02
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Hi, I was recently doing an in-depth look-see to my bottom paint (cause I'm eventually gonna repain
Mel at 2:11pm 08.17.02
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We are looking at buying a 1979 30' O'Day. Any comments, pros/cons, etc. would be appreciated.
Sam at 1:37pm 08.17.02
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I am new to boating and haven't been able to find an answer in the owner's manual for this. If I le

Recent Replies

H310 what engine?
Benny17441 at 9:12am 08.19.20
A 1998 boat, vintage? Those boats came with the current 2GM20F.
Sailing and restoring #9874
AaronD at 9:09am 08.19.20
You nailed it! Glad to hear the scene is still happening despite the mess. Will miss this year d
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
capta at 9:07am 08.19.20
In my opinion it would have to be comfort level (gained from experience) for what one plans to do. A
BENT PROP SHAFT
AQUILAMASTER at 9:02am 08.19.20
Accidental damage is why you have insurance. For $5K, submit a claim. And on lighter note, I have
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
Kings Gambit at 9:02am 08.19.20
Resume. In-charge experience over the the last 5 year on multi-day trips. If its going to be off-s
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose   (1)
Bob S at 8:56am 08.19.20
Not sure where the 25' came from. I was going to buy a 4' piece from Defender to use as a sink drain
Hunter 326 bigger headsail
Benny17441 at 8:55am 08.19.20
In an h326 sail plan the small head sail is used for balance while the large roach mainsail provides
Beaching a H260...
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:45am 08.19.20
I personally would not take the chance of beaching the 260. Remember you have a water ballast tank
260 Mods
Benny17441 at 8:30am 08.19.20
Great, but for some that may be too far to walk for a beer.
Battery Data
Benny17441 at 8:24am 08.19.20
Batteries do need to be used, keeping them with a low grade charging current for extended periods o
Sewage smell
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:20am 08.19.20
If that's where it is, you can improve the air exchange by replacing the "vent" thru-hull with an o
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:15am 08.19.20
Shields or Trident #148 is rated for below waterline connection, so ok to use for sink drain. If yo
Questions About Composting Toilets
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:00am 08.19.20
dgranger...depending on the age (plastics get dry and prone to cracking with age) and size of your e
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
dlochner at 7:54am 08.19.20
To start I'd like to see the boat and its general condition and equipment. Then I'd look to see how
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
Jackdaw at 7:54am 08.19.20
Resume. In-charge experience over the the last 5 year on multi-day trips. If its going to be off-sh
Beaching a H260...
Benny17441 at 7:54am 08.19.20
Pick a spot with sand and no rocks. You can careen her from side to side by having someone pull at
New to Oday 20, this drain near center of boat by cabin entry, been told it is rain drain. does it need to be plugged?
rschuss at 7:47am 08.19.20
I'm surprised that the cockpit drain goes directly to the bottom of the hull for discharge. I would
Sink and cook top
Clive PC at 7:44am 08.19.20
clive, those mods are really nice. the salon berth is how the boat should have came. how are you

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