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Dodger Windshield Roy at 2:24am 06.30.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1200 Hey folks. I just removed my dodger windshield( flexable clear plastic) and need to know the best wa
holding tank capacity Kevin O'Rourke at 12:59am 06.30.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1262 I recently purchased a 1983 Catalina 30 where would I find the tank fill capacity, remember I'm new
Lifeline netting Tom Wootton at 12:11am 06.30.02 Smaller Boats 2/1250 Two questions about netting. First, what is the best way to install it? I had intended to weave the
Outboard Mounting Bracket R. Bock at 11:58pm 06.29.02 Big Boats 2/1131 My dealer says Hunter does not offer a sternrail mounting plate for my inflatible's outboard. It se
soft deck Randy Corbin at 11:18pm 06.29.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1139 I am looking at a O'day 34, the broker said it has soft spots in the deck. What are they and can the
electric coolers john withrow at 10:53pm 06.29.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/947 Would like info on electric coolers. How practical are they? What will fit in the cooler space on
AC CONDENSATE WALDO EMERSON at 10:37pm 06.29.02 Big Boats 2/1199 WHERE DOES THE CONDENSATE GO FROM THE TWO ACUNITS, ONE IN THE AFT CABIN AND ONE IN THE MAIN CABIN.
Bilge Pump WALDO EMERSON at 10:33pm 06.29.02 Big Boats 4/1145 To operate the bilge pump in the automatic modedoes the rotary switch need to be "on" ie 1, 2 setti
Troubleshooting Cold Machine Victor Robert at 10:24pm 06.29.02 Other Sailboats 6/1849 Thanks for your input on my last post. I checked the compressor windings' resistance, which was in
Table in 260? Darren Mayes at 9:29pm 06.29.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/923 I am looking at buying the 260 new. I have a question that I forgot to ask the dealer:Does the ta
Marconi vs Bahama sloop? Jim Cook at 4:46pm 06.29.02 Ask All Sailors 3/3791 I've seen both terms, almost always used together, but I don't know what the difference is between t
Cutter rigs Ken Cobb at 12:08pm 06.29.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1261 What are the pros and cons of cutter rigs (two jibs)? They seem to be slightly more popular in blue
Shower not working Gregg at 10:33am 06.29.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/1100 I'm sure this can't be too tricky, but the shower in the head doesn't seem to work. There is no valv
need trailer advice lee at 10:03am 06.29.02 Trailer Sailors 3/1646 i picked up a 22 cat. 8 months ago. the boat had been abandoned nearly three years earlier. i tow
O'Day 222 vs. O'Day 192 vs. Catalina Capri 22 David at 8:22am 06.29.02 Ask An Oday Owner 5/7490 I am looking to purchase one of these sailboats. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding any
Lentgh of stay Phil at 8:03am 06.29.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1034 One of the stays connected to the middle of the mast below the spreader has snapped and I need a len
O'day replacement parts Paul Heil at 5:25am 06.29.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1176 I'm buying a O'day 22 and I'm concerned if replacement parts are readily available. I know that a co
Water leak in the aft cabin - help! Peter Blake at 5:20am 06.29.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1323 I recently bought a 1996 Hunter 280.I have been spending the last couple of months ironing out all
Suntan Lotion Stains Randy K at 3:55am 06.29.02 Smaller Boats 4/1663 We went sailing this week and used Coppertone SPF 45 since it was a sunny day. We went on two boats
25.5 Classification Alex DiGiacomo at 3:40am 06.29.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/889 Does anyone know what the offical CE classification of a 25.5 is? I'm planning to do a little coast

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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? BruceC at 8:41am 08.17.20 While I am not familiar with the O'Day 20, I have owned several O'Day sailboats and the photo you pr
How to fix stripped threads in deck for genoa track? Stu Jackson at 8:40am 08.17.20 Thanks for the heads up... I will look closer at this on the weekend. Those nuts must be on the bac
How to fix stripped threads in deck for genoa track? CowboyWay at 8:34am 08.17.20 They are not screws, they are bolts and are held down below by washers, nuts and cap (acorn) nuts.
Cruising RPM research JohnShannon at 8:30am 08.17.20 I think real diesel geeks monitor exhaust gas temperature to get an idea of "load". RPM isn't that
Checking more off the list cb32863 at 8:29am 08.17.20 I have that same charger. Three years and zero problems. That is good to hear!
How to fix stripped threads in deck for genoa track? Stu Jackson at 8:29am 08.17.20 They are not screws, they are bolts with countersunk heads and are held down below by washers, nuts
Checking more off the list dlochner at 8:28am 08.17.20 And no, I cannot seem to mount much of anything straight. ;) I feel your pain. Depending on the t
Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof whudatt at 8:26am 08.17.20 Thanks!
How to fix stripped threads in deck for genoa track? Brian D at 8:23am 08.17.20 That is what I would do. First expand the hole the next screw size, then fill with some type of mate
How to fix stripped threads in deck for genoa track? RitSim at 8:20am 08.17.20 On my C30 the screws went thru the deck and had cap nuts on the interior ceiling.
Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors CarlN at 8:18am 08.17.20 If you believe the detectors in your house are good enough there's no reason not to use the same in
Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof Giro at 8:15am 08.17.20
Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof whudatt at 8:09am 08.17.20 Sounds great,could you post a pic or two & the name of the paint product ?
Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof Giro at 8:06am 08.17.20 I had my MacGregor 25 completely restored by a boatyard last year. We are the original owners of a m
Hunter 386 Window sail sfbay at 8:00am 08.17.20 Ditto Ralph Johnstone............hope mine never leaks (but if it did I will follow the guidance abo
Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors sail sfbay at 7:41am 08.17.20 There will be a lot opinions on what is certified to marine environment. If you want a stand alon
Checking more off the list rgranger at 7:39am 08.17.20 I have that same charger. Three years and zero problems.
Carburetor for 1999 Nissan 4HP kloudie1 at 7:28am 08.17.20 or clean it out : oQELbAUZ53g and: kzaKNPLFXtc
Carburetor for 1999 Nissan 4HP kloudie1 at 7:13am 08.17.20 Those are made by Tohatsu.. parts can be ordered from them.. in the attached, you can scroll down to
Tiller Boat Cockpit Table (1) cb32863 at 6:59am 08.17.20 Finally arrived and gave it a test drive yesterday in the slip. Going to work quite well I think. It

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