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removing traveler cars David at 8:51am 06.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1278 Today while attempting to replace the traveler lines I snapped the bolts on the traveler car. This
Renault deisel temperature question Jim Arrighi at 7:48am 06.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/949 I just bought a 1980 Hunter 27 with a small Renault diesel. It has a temperature gauge, which basic
cleaning shore power cable scott sale at 7:35am 06.01.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1384 Hello all! A very "interesting" situation happened on the dock last week. A fellow sailors boat ha
Ideas for a unique race Dan Geltmacher at 7:18am 06.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/970
Mariner centerboard trunk (in cockpit)-leaking ? Tim Daley at 7:12am 06.01.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1219 The centerboard trunk (in the cockpit) of my Mariner has two holes in the top of it - one (the more
Honda 1000 Generator/ Heart Charger/inverter OK? Rick D at 5:37am 06.01.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1823 pardon the ignorance here, but I was contemplating purchasing a Honda 1000 or 2000 generator, but a
tall rig heighth lee at 5:21am 06.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/952 can anyone tell me the mast heighth of a cat 30 and would anyone also know the heighth of themobil
Words to live and drink by..... Steven Dion at 2:57am 06.01.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1006 Light Beer and Sailboat LoveShe said:I don't drink rum, it makes me fat --Got to keep looking sv
I won the bird war - TaDa !! Arturo DeVitalis at 2:48am 06.01.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1102 I am victorious...the fecal flyers have been defeated thanks to Bird Barrier. From 8- 10 per week,
A.C. Bernard at 1:57am 06.01.02 Smaller Boats 7/1058 Good morning,I was wondering if anyone could tell me about installing an air conditioned unit on my
Rusted swing keel pivot Tom McCreary at 1:11am 06.01.02 Trailer Sailors 1/2273 Looking for advise as to how to free up a rusty pivot pin. Just bought this boat, it's my first.
Sailing out of Marathon Key Michael at 1:04am 06.01.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1167 Could anyone please let me know where I can rent a cruising sail vessel in the Marathon area? I will
Baltimore/Annapolis day sail? Michael at 12:58am 06.01.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1050 Good day all. I will be in the Baltimore/Annapolis area 6/2 - 6/5 on a medical conference. The wonde
UV protection Carl at 12:39am 06.01.02 Smaller Boats 8/1104 I have a roller furler but do not have uv tape on the jib.Is this somthing I can add myself or do I
O'Day 22 Manual is posted online George Chamberlain at 12:34am 06.01.02 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2852 First, thanks to Rich for the copy of the O'Day 22 manual. After receiving your email, I dug thru m
HEAT PUMP FIXED Terry Cox at 11:53pm 05.31.02 Other Sailboats 0/704 In previous articles I had inquired for help in diagnosing my forward cabin heat pump problem. Thank
Propane overflow valves john anderson at 11:50pm 05.31.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1079 On my 376 I have two small expensive! aluminum tanks made in 1997 that now have to be fitted with an
Peter... s/v Raven Greg at 10:00pm 05.31.02 Smaller Boats 4/779 Hey Peter,I noticed you were back... you must of had some serious blister damage. Hopefully you go
Leak in Fresh water tank? Jim WIllis at 9:18pm 05.31.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1010 We had this discussion before, about chlorox eating stainless welds etc.Anyhow, I had this mysterio
First Aid Kit Joe Mullee at 9:09pm 05.31.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1097 I need suggestions on where I can get a good first aid kit? I do most of my sailing on the Chesapeak

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Anchor bow roller ShawneH at 12:23pm 08.17.20 Just thought I would provide an update. I installed the roller. Basically mounted on the plate an
Hunter 240 water ballast valve gasket adhesive Crazy Dave Condon at 12:18pm 08.17.20 @rgranger Rob, can you post under owner mods in both 26 and 260 boat info? Thanks
Hunter 240 dry weigths Crazy Dave Condon at 12:14pm 08.17.20 Is your trailer built by Magic Tilt who supplied the trailers to Hunter for the 240. Check load ra
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? Tfin at 12:02pm 08.17.20 I agree with BruceC's assessment.....appears to be the original centerboard pendant hole.
Drain for the Port locker? sail sfbay at 11:48am 08.17.20 Some have done this to convert port aft cockpit locker to a fuel locker s discussed in this thread:
Motor Starting Intermittent LeslieTroyer at 11:26am 08.17.20 Many yanmars need a relay right before the starter solenoid to allow it to really pull in. The click
Simulated Teak sail sfbay at 11:00am 08.17.20 Was it difficult to remove the old product before installing the new Question for who?
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 10:54am 08.17.20 It looks like a cockpit drain to me. On my O'Day 222 it's at the rear of the cockpit. I'm with Greg.
Simulated Teak kenvail at 10:52am 08.17.20 Was it difficult to remove the old product before installing the new?
Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof whudatt at 10:45am 08.17.20 Ha,Ha, how'd he look ? Bring him with you the next time you come to PV,he still owes me $25 he screw
146 Mainsheet cam cleat pringlmm at 10:18am 08.17.20 Attach a pendant to raise the tackle higher... that'll make it easier to operate. If you reverse th
Two banks, three batteries and new charger capable of charging three battery banks (1) sail sfbay at 10:17am 08.17.20 ..........Only asking the question of if the size would fit before asking any other questions. Dime
Mac 25 companionway threshold flexing (1) justsomeguy at 10:07am 08.17.20 Found one that barely shows the part. You can just see the stained and sealed plywood as it laps ove
Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof Freedom77 at 9:50am 08.17.20 WHUDATT, Love Puerta Vallerta!! Found Jimmy Hoffa in the corner while cleaning out my garage.:yikes:
Two banks, three batteries and new charger capable of charging three battery banks Davidasailor26 at 9:47am 08.17.20 The charger is a Victron Centaur 12/30 which according to the spec sheet, Recommended Battery Capa
New 37C owner Tugslife at 9:42am 08.17.20 I'm sure you will get some insight from @Tugslife or other knowledgeable forum members here but @M
Mac 25 companionway threshold flexing Seadoc at 9:38am 08.17.20 Thanks, justsomeguy.
Mac 25 companionway threshold flexing justsomeguy at 9:37am 08.17.20 Has anyone else with a Mac 25 found this issue? Is there a 1/2 inch plywood bulkhead surrounding t
Pedestal base squeak/creak? jonelli at 9:26am 08.17.20 Hey All, So, I inspected what I could visually, and think that the creaking sound is actually coming
343 - boom vang and topping lift Capt Kris at 9:20am 08.17.20 I agree that the topping lift takes the pressure off the vang at rest. I too need a little more lift

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