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Three Blade Prop for O'day 31' David C. Hirtle at 10:03pm 09.19.01 Ask All Sailors 0/1014 I have recenlt attempted to upgrade my prop from the standard two blade prop that has hung on the sh
headroom and rear berth, help please o'day28 Todd at 1:36pm 09.19.01 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1889 I need some info please. What is the headroom of the O'day 28.Also, does this boat have a full rea
Spinaker Sheets Randy Rathmann at 1:15pm 09.19.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1029 My 26.5 came with a spinaker but no sheets. How do I determine the proper size and length? Also, w
What is correct? James K Fink at 10:39am 09.19.01 Ask All Sailors 2/1056 With the main sail fulley raised does it make a difference if the boom is above or below the grove i
Holding tank vent - Legend 35.5 Pat Spino at 12:12pm 09.19.01 Big Boats 3/932 I really want to meet the designer of the Legend 35.5 who placed the holding tank vent under the hel
Forestay tension for Hunter 34 jim oursler at 7:25am 09.19.01 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/2536 My 34 has the old B
Re-bedding Deck Fittings John at 6:27am 09.19.01 Ask An Oday Owner 14/1985 I recently purchased a 1983 O'day 23 which is in generally good condition. Although there are no so
ATOMIC PROP QUESTION George OC at 3:33am 09.19.01 Ask All Sailors 0/870 Should I go to a 3 blade prop. Has anyone tried them? Do I gain or loose power?
Lobster pots Randy Burns at 2:46am 09.19.01 Smaller Boats 5/996 My '76 25 rudder design is a lobster pot magnet, a problem here in eastern Maine. They catch in the
KIds cruising? Brian at 2:21am 09.19.01 Destinations 1/1259 We are considering taking a year off and cruising the Bahamas and BVI. We have one child, a 13 year
Need alcohol stove Travers Tapper at 1:26am 09.19.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1028 Just bought a 1975 Cat30. Boat is missing the stove. Think it used to have a Seward two burner stove
25 Oday Need plans or cradle support measurements Debbie at 11:35pm 09.18.01 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1123 I purchased a '76 25 Oday and need to make a cradle. I'm trying to get either 3 view plans or find
Autopilot for C380 Henry Gamsby at 11:07pm 09.18.01 Big Boats 4/1391 My Linear Drive stopped working on my two year old C380. I determined was the drive unit and will be
Circuit Breakers...when do I need more? Gary C at 4:49pm 09.18.01 Ask All Sailors 7/1108 Okay...I'm very lost on this one :)I just bought the following for my boat (Catalina 30'):Simrad
Roller Furling, Genoa Sailing characteristics Ahmet at 2:05pm 09.18.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1199 I had my Mac26X out again this weekend, for the first time with the roller furling.For some reason
Roller furling maintance Terry Houwerzyl at 12:25pm 09.18.01 Big Boats 3/890 The roller furling line on my Hood system is getting worn. I was going to replace it, but found tha
Quizer Mike D at 11:01am 09.18.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/983 Hey Phil, HOW's it going?I was reading a post re: someone wanted to know if anyone had a list. I k
SCAM ALERT! Peggie Hall/Head Mistress at 10:08am 09.18.01 Ask All Sailors 0/1084 At least one individual is posting the following on NGs and other sites:You can support relief eff
ODAY 27 HEAD ROOM craig shaw at 10:04am 09.18.01 Ask All Sailors 3/2010 WHAT IS THE HEAD ROOM IN THE CABIN OF A ODAY 27 OR 272? THANKS
Attention Mr. VIckers! KGranath at 8:47am 09.18.01 Smaller Boats 0/848 Mr. Vickers:In replying to your inquiry, twice, I had my email bounced back. Please email me again

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so its done dlochner at 10:25am 06.09.20 Great job. Some ingenuity, a few bottle jacks, and a stack of wood and the job is done! :cool: Now
HANK ON FRUSTRATION Alan Gomes at 10:25am 06.09.20 Stu, why should you never use the top hank for the downhaul? I just rigged up (but haven't used ye
Free Navigation Apps dlochner at 10:21am 06.09.20 Aqua Map is a newcomer. The app is free, there is a small fee for the charts. Includes crowd sourced
HANK ON FRUSTRATION jssailem at 10:07am 06.09.20 Now I have to hank on sail. I'm constantly struggling with hoisting and bringing down the jib. Yo
Mast mounted winch Ben4195 at 9:41am 06.09.20 I think some racers may use winches (cabin top / mast) to fine-tune the tension on a halyard to matc
Changing Coolant bawlmer at 9:34am 06.09.20 tempering valve Roger that. I am considering it. I have to look at the price. My little water heat
Is it Trisail or Trysail? (1) jssailem at 9:30am 06.09.20 It refers to a stretch of spar, above the Main Mast spar.
Water tank fill - disconnected?! jmce1587 at 9:28am 06.09.20 On my H31, water tank is Under aft port side bunk. Water fill is under Rear transom seat wood piec
Is it Trisail or Trysail? (1) jssailem at 9:26am 06.09.20 Possibly but why would you want to? It is a rectangular sail, is it not? In addition the conversati
Seacock Count - Are we missing a few? jmce1587 at 9:22am 06.09.20 +1 on checking the rigging and especially at the rod to angle iron attachment point in the hull On a
Is it Trisail or Trysail? Kings Gambit at 9:20am 06.09.20 In the days of square sails I believe it was from triangular, rather that a square sail. An order t
Free Navigation Apps rgranger at 9:16am 06.09.20 I have Navonics on my iPhone. I really like it. If I am remembering correctly the app is free bu
Is it Trisail or Trysail? jssailem at 9:12am 06.09.20 When you have pirate blood it surfaces when least expected....
Free Navigation Apps jssailem at 9:10am 06.09.20 There are a plethora of options. iPhone, iPad, Laptop etc. all with varying abilities, requirements,
Mast mounted winch AaronD at 9:08am 06.09.20 Bobalong - not sure how stable it would be hauling crew in a bosun's chair on a C22. It would be 15
3rd Reef on a 22 ? Will Gilmore at 9:08am 06.09.20 Welcome @Tarkus, It is good to have you join us. the thread is (in this case, '<Catalina 22' ). Cli
Is it Trisail or Trysail? capta at 9:08am 06.09.20 In the days of square sails I believe it was from triangular, rather that a square sail. An order to
1979 Hunter 27 Plumbing and Head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:00am 06.09.20 I appreciate that, but I don't sell anything, not even my own book. But sbo.com does...and buying i
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 9:00am 06.09.20 I just saw a West Coast power boat magzine What Ron... Are you allowed to read that smutt in Annap
Holding tank inlet relocation Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:58am 06.09.20 I dunno if low profile elbows exist, but it's worth searching for. I'll search too! 1.5"? I thi

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