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Michelle at 11:14pm 02.11.02
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We have a 1975 O'Day 27 with a stern rail that goes all the way around the back of the boat (Life li
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My recently purchased 1975 H25 poptop has neither a topping lift nor a traveler. Does anyone know i
ken at 12:50pm 02.11.02
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Hey sail fans! My 87 O'Day 322 has a leak in the Bow hatch over the v-bearth.(do all boats leak?)My
Greg at 11:10am 02.11.02
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I have the privilege of replacing my rudder now that I have experienced sailing without steerage. I
Stephen Ord at 7:54am 02.11.02
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Is there any way to adjust the wheel steering on a Hunter 30? It would seem to consist of a large w
Jim Davis at 8:39am 02.11.02
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The stack pack for my boat was removed and replaced by a local rigger. The lazy jacks are no longer
Ted at 6:57am 02.11.02
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I am interested in hearing what people are using for bottom paint. I have an H34 with an iron keel,
J. Colvin at 5:11am 02.11.02
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Hello, We're planning to review the Hunter 170 in an upcoming issue, and owner comments are always
Larry Hughes at 3:40am 02.11.02
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This may be helpful to someone out there. My 23 rested on the bottom at low tide and forced a rope
Dan Hawryschuk at 2:09am 02.11.02
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I own a P42 with a Doyle stakpak main. The sail is about 5 years old and has seen a few years usage
Jim Vincent at 12:59am 02.11.02
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Kerry (Blew Bayou) ...concerning the I-10 bridge at Lake Ponchatrain, you stated it had 75' clearenc
Ed Carrillo at 12:10am 02.11.02
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I am thinking of replacing my regular stuffing box with a PSS and received wonderful advise from the
Laura Bertran at 10:52pm 02.10.02
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Hello- I'm in the process of replacing the head and hoses on my H31. After what I thought was car
Michael Bell at 10:11am 02.17.02
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The lift system for the tongue of my H26 trailer will only lift in an area about 4 or 5 inches and b
Doug T. at 7:22am 02.17.02
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*sigh* Blisters. No, that's not really the right term to describe these things. Imagine huge swat
Colin Cheetham at 3:44am 02.17.02
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Many thanks for all your replies to my question about In-mast furling vs standard sail. One question
Jack Kelly at 10:20pm 02.16.02
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Looks like we've decided to trailer our "new" 1986 H23 this summer vs. a mooring. Have't had her in
wes buckner at 8:58am 02.16.02
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can anyone tell me about the ericson 27'.how its built is it a circumnavigator,can it handle swells
Mike I at 1:13am 02.16.02
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Has anyone anchored at San Clemente? If so, where? Any other boats? Any particulars? I plan on going
SailboatOwners.com at 11:01am 02.15.02
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Based on the results of our recent user survey we now have two new forums on the site. Well... one

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Bottom Paint or Dirt?
Project_Mayhem at 3:41pm 06.02.20
You should not clean that bottom with water unless you got the use of the yard containment system.
Sailing Grand Traverse Bay: Victoria 18 or ODay 192?
Project_Mayhem at 3:34pm 06.02.20
A shoal keel or swing keel will be much more versatile in terms of anchoring in shallow waters and t
Insurance Question
jssailem at 3:32pm 06.02.20
HB That is 30 USD to 1 Looney right? I thouhgt that was the quoted exchange rate when I tried to
Birds and Squirrels in My Boom
Justin_NSA at 3:28pm 06.02.20
Get a Trojan. They make "One size fits all" . :biggrin: 'Cause no one would buy small or medium ;)
Bottom Paint or Dirt?
Sailfanatic at 3:27pm 06.02.20
You should not clean that bottom with water unless you got the use of the yard containment system.
Birds and Squirrels in My Boom
Justin_NSA at 3:27pm 06.02.20
Thanks for all these ideas! (In response to Justin's point, I will reach out again to ZSpars to see
Motor Size?
markwbird at 3:25pm 06.02.20
454 Hemi.
Motor Size?   (1)
jssailem at 3:21pm 06.02.20
All of these comments are smack on. :plus: But then there is a school of thought out there that ask
When is it time for a new barrier coat?
Sailfanatic at 3:20pm 06.02.20
If your boat has or develops a significant amount of hull blister, time to do a barrier coat. I do
Do I need bottom paint?
Sailfanatic at 3:19pm 06.02.20
Lightly sand, coat any bare spots, then one coat overall.
Android App Broken
jviss at 3:18pm 06.02.20
Found another link that works, let me test first one again.
Android App Broken
jviss at 3:17pm 06.02.20
Unfortunately, I can't help. It's a third-party app that displays our data. The question is, are o
Block Island is open as of June 1
kappykaplan at 3:14pm 06.02.20
@Captain Larry-DH , nice photos. Momma duck still has ownership of my boat, so shots like these rem
Android App Broken
Phil Herring at 3:14pm 06.02.20
Unfortunately, I can't help. It's a third-party app that displays our data. The question is, are o
Bottom Paint or Dirt?
jssailem at 3:10pm 06.02.20
Anarchy in the streets... Must not be Sailors. Sailors would be in their bunks awaiting day break
Motor Size?   (1)
sail sfbay at 3:00pm 06.02.20
Consider a Torqeedo 503 or 1003. Lightweight. I use a 503 on my dinghy. https://media.torqeedo.co
Do I need bottom paint?
Project_Mayhem at 2:54pm 06.02.20
Just to be clear, in most cases you just want to prep the surface, not remove all of the bottom pain
Birds and Squirrels in My Boom
Ron20324 at 2:48pm 06.02.20
...Mine has no end cap. Hope they make one for all sizes. Get a Trojan. They make "One size fits
Electrical Refit Done!   (1)
Jacktar at 2:43pm 06.02.20
The electrical plan sketch is good idea I put copy of mine on compartment cover under cushion of aft
Bottom Paint or Dirt?
Project_Mayhem at 2:43pm 06.02.20
Scotch pads is what I picked up. I had the two names mixed up. I'll give them a try tomorrow. Too ma

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