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Boatnic at 7:45am 06.16.20
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Hi, I'm installing a new mainsail and the shackle that holds the main sail to the upper swivel is lo
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Terry Cox at 9:31pm 06.15.20
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Awhile ago I started a thread about our clogged 1991 aft head discharge hose. Long story short ended
Lazy1 at 9:04pm 06.15.20
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Entry One: Took the c22 out a few weeks ago and it was warm enough at the ramp to do as little as po
Square sail   (1)
LagunaJay at 6:21pm 06.15.20
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I am in the process of converting my Laguna 26 into a square-rigged vessel. My slip neighbor pointe
LagunaJay at 6:07pm 06.15.20
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symont at 6:04pm 06.15.20
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I think this is an easy one. The steaming light on my H260 works fine (front one, toward the bow).
jviss at 5:55pm 06.15.20
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I have three options, it seems. Get a DC TV (nearly double the price of an AC powered TV); Run an
mcelduce at 5:46pm 06.15.20
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I proud new owner of a Hunter Vision 36 built in 1994 with a Yanmar diesel with 2000 hours on it. I
Brian D at 4:58pm 06.15.20
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Last month I get notification that our marina (US Military Base) will not start boat inspections. We
Lee Coller at 4:17pm 06.15.20
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It's time to replace the Bose all-in-one surround-sound (soft of) system on my Hunter 44DS. The rem
teammintaka at 10:31am 06.15.20
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I have a 1983 Catalina 25, and I wish to replace the galley countertop. What I need to know if there
cb32863 at 10:19am 06.15.20
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Some back story first. I have been adding the screens for my i50/i70 instrumentation. I went out to
Leerooker at 10:06am 06.15.20
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My apologies. I failed to mention I own a 1983 Hunter 34. I will blame it on the early hour. Lee
iSaint at 9:50am 06.15.20
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DRhoads at 9:22am 06.15.20
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Having an issue with the furling system. The bottom of the sail will not extend fully and about one
fourwhitesocks at 8:07am 06.15.20
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Hello, I have a 1986 Oday 28 that has the (prob) original head which is the Groco HE model. I just
Rennsail at 8:00am 06.15.20
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Hi all, I've been hanging around the "trailer Sailor" forum for a week or so and someone suggested
LouisMK at 7:51am 06.15.20
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Hello all- Wondering whether others have found a good fix- the flanges of my propane locker are shea
Leerooker at 7:33am 06.15.20
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I lost my 1983 Hunter mainsail in a storm last week. Does anyone have a used mainsail they would lik

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Sailing Tender
Project_Mayhem at 5:38am 04.03.25
A trolling motor might also suit you well. You can shorten the shaft for easy storage and you don't
Sailing Tender
jackhart at 5:33am 04.03.25
The Walker Bay 8 weighs 71 lbs, it has a capacity of 425 pounds.
Oday Trailer Weight Distribution
Project_Mayhem at 5:33am 04.03.25
You've got some wild looking clouds in that last pic! What you're describing and showing in the pic
Sailing Tender
jackhart at 5:27am 04.03.25
I would look at the Walker Bay 8 foot dinghy. With the sailing kit, you get the option of sailing
Oday Trailer Weight Distribution
jackhart at 5:16am 04.03.25
That is normal, it should 'pop' back out. Everything I've read about the O'Days say that you want 40
Lithium cold storage question
dlochner at 4:34am 04.03.25
Last I checked, tail end of hurricanes go all the way to Nova Scotia... Plenty of cold there! :)
Oday Trailer Weight Distribution
Indysailor at 3:16am 04.03.25
When I bought my ODay 23 it had sat each off season on a trailer with bunks, no keel support. The hu
Lithium cold storage question
sailme88 at 2:59am 04.03.25
Batteries create electricity.... electricity can be used to provide heat...heat will keep your batte
Lithium cold storage question
danstanford at 2:47am 04.03.25
I had an Oceanvolt electric boat with 4 Lithium batteries and the manufacturer said run them down a
Ellebogen Isolators
BigEasy at 11:01pm 04.02.25
The new isolator studs will get a generous coating of Boeshield to keep them looking new and also t
Lithium cold storage question
marcham at 9:08pm 04.02.25
Last I checked, tail end of hurricanes go all the way to Nova Scotia... Plenty of cold there! :)
Great Deal on Antifouling
Michael Davis at 8:57pm 04.02.25
Give the location of the sale!
SPRING BREAK - Weather
kloudie1 at 7:35pm 04.02.25
Plans are to head out to the Miss barrier islands for a few days starting Wednesday, Windy says kind
SPRING BREAK - Weather
jssailem at 7:34pm 04.02.25
SPRING BREAK - Weather
Tally Ho at 6:50pm 04.02.25
Bah, humbug :cuss: ! But do you have any wind?
Ellebogen Isolators
Tally Ho at 6:50pm 04.02.25
Great update. Thanks for letting us know how they turned out.
Cliffside sails
SailingLoto at 6:33pm 04.02.25
Thank you everyone! Contact has been made! All is good!
Ellebogen Isolators   (2)
Clutch Cargo at 5:48pm 04.02.25
Update regarding my isolator replacement project. As mentioned before, Aitor Ellebogen was most hel
SPRING BREAK - Weather
kappykaplan at 5:17pm 04.02.25
Bah, humbug :cuss: ! :thumbup:
SPRING BREAK - Weather
Ralph Johnstone at 5:15pm 04.02.25
Sorry Ralph! Bah, humbug :cuss: !

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