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Performance of Capri 22 jacoppola8599@cs.com at 12:46am 11.12.01 Ask All Sailors 1/1307 I'm interested in a Capri 22 for daysailing and occasional handicap racing.Which keel is associated
Neil Pryde Sails Phillip at 12:27pm 11.16.01 Ask All Sailors 7/1420 I am getting ready to buy a new headsail for my catalina 30 and would like input for anyone thay has
Replace floor panel; 1990 Hunter 28 Dean Sandmire at 11:17am 11.16.01 Mid-Size Boats 4/1149 The 3/4 teak plywood floor panel under the companion way has delaminated -- water damage from hatch.
Top LIFT'S Tim Nichols at 11:57pm 11.11.01 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1135 I am vrey interested in finding out about toplifts for a 25' 0'Day.Wen I purchased my boat I was una
sailing therapy (long) Steve Growcock at 10:32am 11.16.01 Ask All Sailors 4/1152 If you are from the midWest, perhaps the St. Louis area, you are probably aware of a recent auto acc
navico (simrad) wp5000 manual needed! David at 9:31am 11.16.01 Ask All Sailors 3/2071 When I got my boat it had a wp5000 already installed. It works fine and I have been able to figure
Freeze Protection Dave Mauney at 10:59pm 11.11.01 Ask All Sailors 10/1677 We are trying to extend our sailing season. It tends to get no lower than the twenty's down here.
fore or main sail? Steve Growcock at 7:16am 11.16.01 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1089 Jeff of Vancouver asked a question about a 100 vs. 135% jib. In the post, Jeff described the heavie
Help on Saturn Compass Paul H at 2:57am 11.16.01 Smaller Boats 8/1673 Am trying to replace the bulbs on a Saturn compass. Looks like the swivel top unscrews at the sides.
AquaTaur D. Wilbur at 9:10pm 11.11.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1124 Looking for a boat named AquaTaur. I'm the original owner and would love to know where the boat is?
100% vs 135% Jeff at 1:46am 11.16.01 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/1916 I have an opportunity to purchase a Number 3 or 100% Jib at a great price. Currently I have a 135 Ge
The best $60 I have spent on my boat! Colin at 1:33am 11.16.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/853 I purchased my 335 on when it was on the hard and knew I would be getting on and off a lot. As I in
Electronics question Bill O'Donovan at 8:20pm 11.11.01 Mid-Size Boats 1/911 Where are the fuses on a 29.5?
starting a dead yanmar terry holt at 11:18pm 11.15.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/2986 After running out of fuel last week, I am unable to restart the engine. Am i required now to bleed t
Cherubini emblem Don Bodemann at 8:12pm 11.15.01 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1189 I have just had an upholstery shop redo the helmsman seat cushion for my 33 and decided it would be
Hunter Sailboats Franklin Post at 8:41am 11.15.01 Ask All Sailors 2/1160 I am looking at used boats and have come across several used Hunter sailboats. I have heard some po
More Questions Re: 2 vs. 3 blade props Carl and Hilaire at 9:50am 11.15.01 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1244 We have been considering changing our prop from 2 to 3 blade due in part to the heavy currents in ou
Steering pedestal water leak? Ron Dillehay Jr. at 7:55am 11.15.01 Big Boats 2/1747 During recent downpours of rain in the bay area we discovered a water leak running down the rudd
O'day Osprey Tom Bull at 7:10am 11.15.01 Day Sailers 0/1065 I was recently given a very old O'day Osprey by a friend. It is very nearly complete with a good sui
Closing up for the winter Ed at 5:54am 11.15.01 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1132 I am a new owner of a 25. Since I bought it at the end of the season, I am tasked with taking every

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Water Tank Inspection Plate FUP and More Questions odaydokay at 1:16pm 05.20.20 I had the same issue, using wood screws and some sealant. Learning: Yes, ss machine screws and lock
looking for owners manual Ranger 23 Sailboat shemandr at 1:15pm 05.20.20
Non-Clorox Water Tank Commissioning Alternatives? odaydokay at 1:10pm 05.20.20 I found to get the lines/faucets properly clean it is better to by-pass the tank. I take a 1/2" OD
Sailing with the Pop Top Up Jacktar at 12:55pm 05.20.20 And titanic so watch for ice not in the cooler or drink while sailing in the great white north )abov
Morgan 34 Cockpit Sole Rot (4) Paul Koestner at 12:44pm 05.20.20 Here, as promised are shots of the cockpit sole damage...
Simrad Transducer Operation fhujber at 12:40pm 05.20.20 Before other questions, was this Simrad Unit a kit or did you buy the units separately. Did the sto
Fresh Water Washdown sail sfbay at 12:40pm 05.20.20 If I was going to install a freshwater washdown system (to avoid the salty residue left after washdo
bolt dropped down pedestal Michael Davis at 12:37pm 05.20.20 How about some double sided tape on the end of a stick?
Tachometer Michael Davis at 12:29pm 05.20.20 My alt. has a post marked aux.
Catalina 36 - Replacing Head Faucet Meriachee at 12:26pm 05.20.20 There is also a version that has a simple C clip holding it in place. Get your phone up in there an
Irwin 28 on a trailer tmleadr03 at 12:25pm 05.20.20 That depends on the geography. This comment from the guy who pulls (and stops) a fully loaded Cata
Irwin 28 on a trailer Meriachee at 12:14pm 05.20.20 That depends on the geography. This comment from the guy who pulls (and stops) a fully loaded Catal
Tachometer Rick D at 12:13pm 05.20.20 You are smarter than I. Mine was jumping around and then quit. (Mine is driven off a flywheel magnet
Tachometer thwilson at 12:00pm 05.20.20 No luck yesterday Michael. I cleaned the contacts as you suggested, but now I wonder if I have the t
gel coat on Bondo? RussC at 11:59am 05.20.20 bondo has a polyester resin base so ya... polyester fiberglass resin (or gel-coat) will bond fine.
gel coat on Bondo? Don S/V ILLusion at 11:59am 05.20.20 Remove the Bondo - it absorbs water and should never be used anywhere under any circumstance on a bo
lifes journey jssailem at 11:46am 05.20.20 I enjoyed the "Leave it to Beaver" show in my youth. Eddie was the goofy kid who stumbled through
U.S Sailor lost of the coast of Queensland Australia Will Gilmore at 11:38am 05.20.20 Very very sad. My condolences to his family. It is often at the end of a long journey, exhausted a
Rub Rail Adventure Crazy Dave Condon at 11:20am 05.20.20 If correct, it would appear the boat was unprofessionally repaired. You should see pink material in
Trouble with jib roller furling on Hunter 170 (2-part question) stickinthemud57 at 11:08am 05.20.20 That looks pretty neat. Thanks for the link!

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