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Reefing John at 12:45pm 09.24.01 Day Sailers 1/915 I bought a Oday 17 Daysailor 3 this spring and I'm having a blast. My question deals with reefing th
Prop size Bob Fischer at 11:30am 09.24.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/923 What is the correct size prop for a 1985 C27 with a Universal M18 (14hp). It's a fin keel which weig
Help "cushion" the blow !$!$!$ Tim McKeever at 11:08am 09.24.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/968 The setee and berth cushions in my 77 Hunter 30 are worn thin about now and I'm faced with finding a
Volvo engines Paul at 10:48am 09.24.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1054 Just checking to see what the satisfaction with this engine is with 40 hp and above.
Grudgeon fittings? Tony Thomas at 10:29am 09.24.01 Smaller Boats 6/1048 I have an 85' Hunter 23 and on the transom between the fiberglass and the stainless steel grudgeons/
How many Boats Legend 430 Toni at 9:39am 09.24.01 Ask All Sailors 4/1049 Looking at getting a Legend 433.. Just How many are out there from 1991 on... anybody know?
what size propeller? Mary Lou at 9:11am 09.24.01 Ask An Oday Owner 1/949 I currently have a feathering prop which Was on the boat when I purchased it. I have now decided to
C30 Trailer Pad Measurements Jerry Magnuson at 9:00am 09.24.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/891 I have a 3 axle factory trailer for my 1979 C-30. When the trailer was repainted last month, all 8 p
Dinghy Tow Capt. Marc at 2:43pm 09.30.01 Ask All Sailors 2/1027 Has anyone used a "Dinghy Tow"? It lifts the stern of your dinghy, w/engine out of the water, and to
Wild Ride on the Chesapeake Jim Seamans at 12:15pm 09.30.01 Smaller Boats 5/873 Gather Around Lads and Lassies, I'll tell you a harrowing tail of the sailboat Java.It was Saturda
I'm Back!!! Kevin L. Woody at 6:51am 09.24.01 Other Sailboats 1/763 Hello to all,A quick note to let you all know that I'm back in the saddle again and if you should h
Marina Del Rey to Newport Beach Terry Goodin at 11:39am 09.30.01 Ask All Sailors 2/6003 Does anyone know how long it takes to sail to Newport from Marina Del Rey ? Also, what is the best
heat h23 mmsailor at 8:44am 09.30.01 Smaller Boats 7/863 Has anyone used anything on a h23 for heat on chilly nights ,I know there was lenghty discussion for
Mast advice needed Debbie at 4:37am 09.24.01 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1021 I will be taking the mast down on a boat that's been sitting for 3 years. Is this something an aver
Interior teak finish Walt at 6:31am 09.30.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/714 I hve a 94 C-36 and want to touch up some of the interior teak in the galley area. Does anyone know
cover for capri14.2 Phil Hughes at 4:08am 09.30.01 Destinations 0/1529 Hi there. I am looking for a cover for my Capri14. Anyone know who might make the cover and how to c
yanmar 1 cylinder Derek at 3:56am 09.24.01 Ask All Sailors 8/6425 I am looking at buying a 27 catalina with a 1 cyl yanmar and would like to have some feed back on wh
Catalina Fixed Keel Trailer Jack Gray at 12:22am 09.30.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/962 I am looking for a trailer for my fixed keel Catalina 25. I would like to use my exist cradle to ca
C-36 Outhaul John Visser at 2:12pm 09.29.01 Big Boats 6/1529 I have na '84 C-36 with an aluminum outhaul car that slides in the groove in the boom as in the figu
Dripless packing Jim Sullivan at 3:15am 09.24.01 Ask An Oday Owner 0/932 Anyone having hands on experience with the new dripless packing. Please share your exp and comment

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high water? (2) Hunter216 at 9:46am 02.20.20
My latest upload Brian D at 9:39am 02.20.20 Thanks, John... and you are welcome, Ed! :)
C30 Rudder Removal doublebuffle at 9:36am 02.20.20 If all of your bolts are free, you should be good to go. Many C30 owners have had seized bolts due
C30 Rudder Removal doublebuffle at 9:31am 02.20.20 All five of the bolts in your picture must be removed - there are also bolts at the outer edges of
Replacing 420 cabin lights with switches with LEDs DRhoads at 9:31am 02.20.20 Yes just replace the bulbs. SBO has the LED replacement lights and the light w/switch. Around $25.
Legend 40.5 - Genoa furling line cockpit arrangement fero at 9:30am 02.20.20 Thanks Rik for your comments, nothing decided yet. I did look on the underside, did not see an alumi
acrylic window thickness Ralph Johnstone at 9:28am 02.20.20 My understanding is that the VHB tape holds the port lite in place and provides the bond. Correct
eye candy (1) jon hansen at 9:24am 02.20.20 175233
Legend 40.5 - Genoa furling line cockpit arrangement Rick D at 9:17am 02.20.20 I don't have the same arrangement. I imagine these were designed by whomever commissioned the boat.
Legend 40.5 - Genoa furling line cockpit arrangement Apex at 9:11am 02.20.20 looks perfectly aligned as is for the primary winch just out of frame....? Your recommended area sho
acrylic window thickness Tim22 at 9:11am 02.20.20 My understanding is that the VHB tape holds the port lite in place and provides the bond. The DC795
1984 Catilina 22 mast LakeShark at 8:52am 02.20.20 Join the C22 FB group as well. There is almost always someone wanting to offload a boat for next to
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Basic Theories (Collier 1-4) JamesG161 at 8:51am 02.20.20 Can you name one pure element, found on the Earth, that is Happy?
Replace shaft and cutlass sesmith at 8:50am 02.20.20 FYI, with the cutlass bearing out I can slide the new shaft in, just clears the rudder on the port
acrylic window thickness (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:40am 02.20.20 A pan head or cap screw compresses the plastic but countersinking adds hoop stresses Exactly. I
acrylic window thickness Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:25am 02.20.20 Seems legit... curious! Why not counter sink the screws and leave them in? Bad idea. Metal expand
acrylic window thickness DArcy at 8:22am 02.20.20 Why not counter sink the screws and leave them in? Countersinking screws into plastic adds stress
Hunter 1993 23.5 mast stress crack Serenity on Hudson at 8:17am 02.20.20 Got a 23.5 sitting in my yard taking up space. PM me before I give it away.
Depth finder installation seadaddler at 8:16am 02.20.20 The instructions that came in the box of airmar transducer said to use 5200 and I used 5200 a few ti
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Basic Theories (Collier 1-4) DArcy at 8:13am 02.20.20 If we are deep diving into electron shells, here is a nicely written explanation which covers the ba

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