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Service Kit or replace Hugh at 7:54am 08.18.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/1692 We have a 1997 Jabsco manual toilet on board. Lately, it seems to be weakening in terms of the stre
Trailer load Stewart at 6:35am 08.18.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1065 I am new to sailing and have decided on a Mac 26x.I intended to pull it with my Toyota Camry but on
Capri 22 versus Catalina 22 Mark II Nick at 6:34am 08.18.02 Smaller Boats 1/1152 Any thoughts/opinions/advice on which would be a better starter boat, the Capri 22 or the Catalina 2
Bent rudder post john at 4:10am 08.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1613 I hit a submerged log and it hit my rudder, it seems like it bent it back slightly causing it to rub
Cold machine blew short / blew fuse Steve at 3:42am 08.18.02 Other Sailboats 3/858 I've had a Cold Machine in my Flicka for about 3-4 years. Yesterday while motoring in our charging
Oday 23 question Brian at 3:35am 08.18.02 Ask An Oday Owner 8/973 After finally getting my boat in the back yard to start working on her, I have noticed something tha
New boat lists to port Mike at 3:35am 08.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1320 I have recently noticed my new 1996 Catalina 320 has a list to port of about 2 - 5 degrees. Is this
Deck Light Joe at 3:24am 08.18.02 Smaller Boats 1/1075 Can anyone tell me where the "deck" light(s) are located on a Catalina 25? I have a switch labeled
Upwind performance with roller furling genoa Joe at 2:51am 08.18.02 Smaller Boats 3/1550 My Catalina 25 with roller furling genoa won't sail closer than about 55 or 60 degrees to the wind.
lifeline stantion access jim davis at 2:00am 08.18.02 Big Boats 3/1121 Has anyone out there replaced their lifeline stantions. I would like to add Matella stantions, woul
Ray Bowles' "Speedy" Modifications in Photo Forum Tom Wootton at 1:40am 08.18.02 Smaller Boats 0/796 I have posted about a dozen pictures in the Photo Forum (link below) showing various improvements Ra
Starboard Setee Birth - Cushion Setup Joe Mullee at 1:16am 08.18.02 Big Boats 4/1064 What is the correct cushion setup for the starboard setee birth? The cushions that are used for the
Sink and Ice Chest Drains on Oday 26 Ronald M. Green at 1:04am 08.18.02 Day Sailers 8/3370 Where does drainage from the ice box and kitchen sink go on the 26? I can see that the starboard bat
Seeking Manual for 1985 Oday 26 Ronald M. Green at 12:59am 08.18.02 Day Sailers 1/1589 I have most of the paperwork for this (including the Yanmar manual), but no owners manual for the ve
Fuel leak JON D at 12:27am 08.18.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/924 I am leaking fuel from under my fuel pump,what can be leaking ,any one have that problem?Do fuel pum
Engine shaft dripage Dave Shore at 11:14pm 08.17.02 Big Boats 7/982 How much if any dripage should I see from the shaft of my engine just prior to where it exits the hu
San Francisco Sailing Doug Rodrigues at 4:59pm 08.17.02 Destinations 4/1560 Being on vacation, I'm planning to tow my Mac 25 back to San Francisco. Are there any islands beyon
Hull deflection from sitting on cradle Mark R. at 4:43pm 08.17.02 Ask An Oday Owner 5/3160 Hi,I was recently doing an in-depth look-see to my bottom paint (cause I'm eventually gonna repain
Comments on 1979 30' Mel at 2:11pm 08.17.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/978 We are looking at buying a 1979 30' O'Day. Any comments, pros/cons, etc. would be appreciated.
recharging batteries 1996 280 Sam at 1:37pm 08.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/941 I am new to boating and haven't been able to find an answer in the owner's manual for this. If I le

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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
Repairing large swath of balsa core (J/30) DrJudyB at 8:33am 08.19.20
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
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? jssailem at 8:19am 08.19.20
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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