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Removing Decals Dorian Quirk at 5:40am 06.22.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1241 I was wondering if anyone had a good suggestion for removing the decals from the cowling of my outbo
DC distribution panel First 285 Ron Cooper at 4:59am 06.22.01 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1119 I have a 1989 First 285. The solid state 12 volt DC distribution panel has seen better days. I have
Oday 19 CB Jeff at 2:49am 06.22.01 Day Sailers 2/1137 I don't know if my centerboard is rigged correctly. There is a fitting in the step just aft of the h
Refrigeration On A Mooring Bob at 2:10am 06.22.01 Ask All Sailors 8/1169 For those of us on moorings and not able to hook up to electricity, I've been trying to find ways no
Hard Shifting Steve Murphy at 1:45am 06.22.01 Big Boats 1/1132 I have a 1993 Vision 36. Since I have had the boat, I have had a problem with hard shifting. After
To Jim Oursler Ed Schenck at 12:57am 06.22.01 Big Boats 2/1023 Jim, tried to e-mail you from the Ads forum but got an "undeliverable" message. Wanted to ask you a
Oyster Bay NY sailors... Mark Johnson at 12:41am 06.22.01 Ask All Sailors 1/987 What is the best anchorage to observe the July 4th fireworks. The special anchorage across from Mos
Rigging the oday 19'Mariner Don at 12:06am 06.22.01 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2779 Dear Fellow Oday sailorsI recently purchased an 19'Oday mariner, and I am having difficulty riggin
thuderstorms??? kp at 11:33pm 06.21.01 Smaller Boats 10/1084 Hello everyone,over here in the east coast we ofter get forecast of late afternoon thunderstorms in
Autohelm settings David Dick at 11:20pm 06.21.01 Big Boats 4/1032 I have insalled a Autohelm 4000+ on a 2001 - 340. I was curious what settings, like response etc, ot
Stuffing box is hot karen at 11:07pm 06.21.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/876 We hauled our C27 to paint the bottom and also replace the packing in the stuffing box. When we fire
Proper use Bill Jones at 10:32pm 06.21.01 Other Sailboats 2/759 I have a 1994 H40.5 with Adler Barbour refrigerator and freezer. I live 10 hours away from the boat
Where to Register my Boat C Robb Worthington at 9:28pm 06.21.01 Ask All Sailors 5/1292 Having recently purchased a boat in Georgia and being just about ready to sail her to Bermuda for us
Should I buy a Venture 22 Ronald Lerner at 9:01pm 06.21.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1295 Both my wife and I are interested in purchasing a boat, I have found a early 1980 model Venture 22'
Converting outboard to remote (shift and throttle) Guest at 8:54pm 06.21.01 Smaller Boats 5/16274 Is there an aftermarket kit for converting an outboard with tiller throttle and the transmission shi
Blinker Light Phil Hunter at 3:40pm 06.21.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/891 I recently bought a 1989 33.5 The lower yellow light on the shore power switch panel blinks slightl
Engine mounts Ben Braden at 2:16pm 06.21.01 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1018 I've found out that the engine mount shoulders on my 1978 33 are not solid and the lag bolts are giv
helpful literature jason at 1:19pm 06.21.01 Ask An Oday Owner 1/947 I have a O'Day day sailer Iand have yet to sail it. Can any one tell me where I can find information
Yanmar 35 Quirkyness Gerry Libertelli at 12:42pm 06.21.01 Big Boats 17/1194 Hi Everyone,I wanted to share a symptom with all of you to see if what Im experiencing is commonpl
Protruding Centerboard on DS I Steve Deturk at 11:47am 06.21.01 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1014 Problem on my DS I was discovered when inspecting howwell the boat was seated in the bunks on the t

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First Sailboat - No Sailing Experience JRT at 4:52am 04.27.20 6-8 people is a lot on a boat that is trailorable. The Rhodes 22 is cool, but probably way to smal
Marinebeam stern light wiring dlochner at 4:48am 04.27.20 If the wires are black and white, I would go with black for negative. Unlike other LEDs the ones fr
Sabre 28 cruising speed Kings Gambit at 4:37am 04.27.20 Fouling of the prop, not even by all that much, will cause a loss of horse power (thrust). You descr
An encouraging sight in Rockport Harbor (Me.) (1) TomY at 4:29am 04.27.20 More encouragement: Combine the skilled metal fabrication shop with the creative design team at a cu
How do I trailer a sailboat? DAVA390 at 4:08am 04.27.20 @DAVA390 If the safety chains are not attached, there are reasons why. If disconnecting trailer h
Mt Sinai, NY Ablative Bottom Paint Recommendation? NYSail at 3:12am 04.27.20 Hey Larry. No, I haven't joined MSSA yet, although I have a friend or two there. I dive on the boat
Mercury 9.9 running rough mid throttle jibes138 at 1:24am 04.27.20 Sure sounds like a fuel delivery issue, possibly the fuel pump? Try this make sure you mount your s
Please help me identify this fixture on my Pearson 27 Ron20324 at 12:57am 04.27.20 Do you have a swing keel, thus a centerboard lock so it does not bounce around and make noise??
Why I love newbe boat owners Kings Gambit at 12:30am 04.27.20 I said it was a factory job; up in Madera, CA.;) Vulgarity encountered there was only surpassed seve
Please help me identify this fixture on my Pearson 27 jssailem at 11:15pm 04.26.20
Prop Walk when in reverse jssailem at 10:53pm 04.26.20 Seems boat owners who jump in and attempt new experiences like close quarters maneuvering often find
First Sailboat - No Sailing Experience Benny17441 at 10:39pm 04.26.20 Let me clarify, you are wanting a towable boat so that you can tow it to NY and NJ and you are not l
Spare Haylard as Topping Lift for Spin Pole? markwbird at 10:25pm 04.26.20 Ahhh. Thanks dlochner. That is a great point.
Prop Walk when in reverse Benny17441 at 9:35pm 04.26.20 I find the prop walk on the Hunter Cherubinis to be quite predictable so I fail to see the problem.
Mt Sinai, NY Ablative Bottom Paint Recommendation? BarryL at 8:53pm 04.26.20 Hello, Like NYSAIL I also have a boat in NY. Over the years I have tried a lot of difference paints
Marinebeam stern light wiring Terry Cox at 8:30pm 04.26.20
New guy questions Project_Mayhem at 8:04pm 04.26.20 @Timm R Oday25 We tried sleeping in the bow on the O'Day. It's not comfortable with two people. At
Marinebeam stern light wiring Mr Fox at 7:57pm 04.26.20
24 AWG Wire Project_Mayhem at 7:56pm 04.26.20 If soldering wires of that size I highly recommend heatshrink and when possible, zip ties to prevent
Sabre 28 cruising speed (1) Jumpstart at 6:56pm 04.26.20 I had a 76 Sabre 28 for 20 years-A4- 30 hp, 18 at prop. Cruise speed between 6-2 and 6.3 in flat wat

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