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Rub Rail Needed Greg Hughes at 4:13am 06.23.01 Bigger Boats 3/1296 My father owns a 1983 O'day 30. He needs to replace his rub rails but doesn't know where to turn.
Optimum or Maximum Heel? John Eastin at 2:53am 06.23.01 Mid-Size Boats 9/2120 I just finished reading an article in Sail Magazine regarding when to reef. Since I'm rather new to
total weight for towing martin at 2:04am 06.23.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1243 1978 19' oday mariner i need to know if the total weight of boat and trailer is more than 3500 pound
Suddenly Alone Gary Wyngarden at 12:44am 06.23.01 Ask All Sailors 5/1073 The July issue of Sail Magazine reports on a seminar held by the Cruising Club of America entitled "
Removing Floorboards from the Cabin Sole Robert Tolpa at 11:57pm 06.22.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1239 I bought my 1985 Hunter 28.5 last Spring (April 2000)and am delighted with it. It was a dirty littl
Trailer or Trailer Specs for Capri 25 Needed Jeff at 11:32pm 06.22.01 Destinations 3/1918 6-23-2001Hello All:Just stumbled across the web site. Great to find there are still Capri 25 owner
forward hatch replacement George H260 at 9:10pm 06.22.01 Mid-Size Boats 7/1376 How can I find a replacement for the forward hatch on my 1981 Hunter 27? It is not rectangular. The
squealing Atomic 4 Bill Heaphy at 2:55pm 06.22.01 Mid-Size Boats 8/1626 Have fresh water cooled A-4 on our Cat-30. At low/idle rpm get a squealing noise like a loose fan be
Question about Hunter 33 (1980) Bill at 2:26pm 06.22.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1261 What is the stability of the Hunter 33 in heavy weather? Does the 12'10'' beam really compensate for
C-22 parts John Visser at 1:57pm 06.22.01 Smaller Boats 3/1173 Cast-Aways is parting out a C-22
Lightning Protection, Gound Plate? John Bloom at 1:40pm 06.22.01 Ask All Sailors 5/1251 I am concerned about the lack of Lightning Protection on my O'Day 27. The mast is not grounded. Th
Interior wall covering, what to use? John Bloom at 1:13pm 06.22.01 Ask All Sailors 5/20091 I stripped the old vinyl wall covering off the interior of the hull inside the cabin. It was a text
Rudder shaft packing Howard at 12:58pm 06.22.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1020 Experiencing seepage from rudder shaft stuffing box on 1980 Hunter 33. Can seal be replaced in water
Threaded plugs on O'day 12 William Foster at 12:43pm 06.22.01 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1163 I bought a 1979 O'day 12 last year. There are two threaded plugs in the cockpit,one at the bottom of
1985 23 wingswing keel Frank at 12:31pm 06.22.01 Smaller Boats 4/878 I am looking for some feedback on a 1985 wingswing keel. I am in the process of doing a bid-no-bid
Engine Exhaust Dean - Catalina 27 #6400 at 11:23am 06.22.01 Ask All Sailors 1/1099 This is my first season with this boat. I notice that the transom is getting dirty with exhaust fro
Racing a Legend 37.5 Don H. at 10:04am 06.22.01 Racing 2/1288 Since Hunter doesn't sell the performance/racing cruising designs anymore, Hunter racing is sort of
Towing with a Subaru Outback Corinne at 9:16am 06.22.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1677 Any advice about using a 1998 Subaru Outback Limited, 160 hp, 4-cylinder to pull a 99 26x. We're li
Cant empty holding tanks captain-patrick at 9:09am 06.22.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/933 Our Hunter was previously on a area lake, so we always have had our holding tanks pumped. Now we ar
tank meters on 410 captain-patrick at 9:06am 06.22.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1069 Our tank meters never have worked. I have tryed to empty one at a time to guage which selection pos

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How to replace a pump-out hose? ToddS at 10:07am 04.27.20 I MAY still go that route (replacing the deck fitting)... but again... making a smaller hole in my d
Removing Oxidation (5) Rich Stidger at 10:06am 04.27.20 Well the above video is an obvious pitch for the Sea-Shield products. I have never used or heard of
Marinas Essential in Ohio jon hansen at 10:04am 04.27.20 capta, no one, no government ever said or implied that you were not going to get infected. they sai
Why I love newbe boat owners Ralph Johnstone at 9:57am 04.27.20 Very common among powerboaters in my experience. So you know the same fools in my marina:doh: ?
New mainsail question for a 2005 Beneteau 323 furling mainsail FrostyBeverage at 9:56am 04.27.20 Curious what the OP's plan is based on the forum feedback. I'm still deciding ...
Why I love newbe boat owners Ralph Johnstone at 9:55am 04.27.20 Peggie your post appears to poke fun or even ridicule people new to boating and it's unique problem
SoCal being hammered jssailem at 9:54am 04.27.20 Then there is the 6 inches of FogRain, Frizzle, and Drizzle we get up here in the PacficNW that occu
Marinas Essential in Ohio capta at 9:53am 04.27.20 That is absolutely incredible to me. Since when does a leisure activity rate as an essential service
Spare Haylard as Topping Lift for Spin Pole? jssailem at 9:44am 04.27.20 Racing is one activity that requires specific equipment to optimize the performance. Or as a cruis
Removing Oxidation sailnoproblem at 9:40am 04.27.20 Acetone will not remove gelcoat oxidation but it can be used to remove dirt, grime and stains. To r
Long shaft vs short shaft Leein207 at 9:36am 04.27.20
First Sailboat - No Sailing Experience Acvt at 9:36am 04.27.20 6-8 people is a lot on a boat that is trailorable. The Rhodes 22 is cool, but probably way to sma
Removing Oxidation dlochner at 9:35am 04.27.20 Or this: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/tips-for-a-great-buff-wax.117266 Or this (buffi
How to replace a pump-out hose? BigEasy at 9:32am 04.27.20 @BigEasy I'm completely amazed that I have such a common boat from such a common manufacturer, and
Webasto Air Top Diesel Heater service? smokey73 at 9:32am 04.27.20 Thanks SG. I'll give Nathan a call. I get up to Annapolis or at least the DC area every so often.
First Sailboat - No Sailing Experience Acvt at 9:31am 04.27.20 My 2 cents from my experiences. Seen the 26X, D, M, and S. They do NOT sail well, why do people kee
First Sailboat - No Sailing Experience Acvt at 9:27am 04.27.20 Let me clarify, you are wanting a towable boat so that you can tow it to NY and NJ and you are not
Removing Oxidation sail sfbay at 9:27am 04.27.20 .............recommend acetone to remove oxidation...............What's your thought on it? Aceton
Original Oday Upholstery Fabric BruceC at 9:25am 04.27.20 nramsey; You might want to rethink the use of wool for upholstery on a sailboat.
Webasto Air Top Diesel Heater service? SG at 9:24am 04.27.20 I'd give Nathan a call. While he handles Espar heaters as a dealer, but he services a lot of diff

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