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John Ward at 12:15am 04.21.01
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At anchor the electrical cables inside my 1985 Cat 30 tall rig mast make a considerable clanging noi
Chris Hyland at 11:45pm 04.20.01
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I went to vist my new C36 as she's being comissioned, to see the progress made. What a shock to see
CBrodeur at 11:44pm 04.20.01
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Thanks Warren for your advise but I have a fully functional shop all I was requesting is Mast and Bo
Mike Fleming at 11:25pm 04.20.01
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When washing the decks and cockpit it seems to take longer than I would like for the water to drain.
Guest at 10:58pm 04.20.01
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I have a 2 cyl. yanmar that smokes alot at startup - here are the symptoms - the # 2 cyclinder fires
Mark Sunde at 6:28pm 04.20.01
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I am looking at a 336 and am seriously considering it as a "middle" choice between a 92 33.5 and 97
Jeanie at 3:16pm 04.20.01
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I need to get a copy of a Capri 14.2 parts diagram and instruction manual. I have available for my
Mike Killian at 2:14pm 04.20.01
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My marina charges $30/ft plus materials to bottom paint. I decided that this is a job I will do mys
Mike at 2:08pm 04.20.01
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My '77 Oday 27 has a lot of play in the rudder ' I relaly don't know what to make of it. I should h
Richard S. "Coffee Break" at 1:33pm 04.20.01
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I am refitting a O'day mariner bow pulpit and it is made of 3/4" OD tubing. The only fittings I can
Larry at 12:48pm 04.20.01
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With no manual, I have tried to compile data and write my own "manual". I don't have: Displacement
LJ Bryd at 12:23pm 04.20.01
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Where would you install a holding tank on this boat? Overboard and Deck pump-out fittings are alrea
Kathy at 10:28am 04.20.01
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Now that I am alone again (divorced) I want a sailboat again. Ex was power-mad (double meaning ther
Ron Revere at 10:26am 04.20.01
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I have just aquired a 1973 ODay 23 that has been in the water for 4 years without much use. I found
cathy at 10:23am 04.20.01
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Need advice on which motor is best for use on 222. Old motor was 7.5 hp. Am told that was too big.
Len Phelan at 10:04am 04.20.01
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Hello Folks, While readying my newly acquired daysailer II I found a hole (round) mid-way between th
Robin at 8:55am 04.20.01
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Gonna be moving the boat to FL soon, hear their sanitation laws are pretty stiff. What kind of thin
Dodie at 7:52am 04.20.01
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Is there a trick you would share with a novice about getting the boat back onto the trailer? The ma
carl gamble at 7:15am 04.20.01
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Our 2000 Hunter 310 has a plexiglass sliding hatch that has a notice that it is not to be used as a
Tom Schlagel at 5:47am 04.20.01
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Does anyone out there know the address or phone number of the fellow that advertises in Cruising Wor

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Beaching your sailboat
Calif. Ted at 5:58pm 04.13.20
It "sands" and perhaps gouges (rocks) a fiberglass bottom dependent on how careful you are, I'd pref
Beaching your sailboat
jon hansen at 5:49pm 04.13.20
life is choices. i would never ever beach any craft, canoe, motorboat, sailboat, ............ ju
Catalina Outhaul Mod
Jimski at 5:46pm 04.13.20
Thanks Don. There is enough in the photo to see what you mean. I was thinking you were still routi
Where is your GPS antenna?
justsomeguy at 5:42pm 04.13.20
I would think ANYWHERE on the boat, above or below decks, is acceptable. The lower the better.
Where is your GPS antenna?
capta at 5:40pm 04.13.20
Ours is now mounted on a box above the companionway, almost perfectly amidships. This has dampened t
Beaching your sailboat
justsomeguy at 5:39pm 04.13.20
"Canyon Lake."
Beaching your sailboat
rgranger at 5:37pm 04.13.20
I beach my Hunter... and have beached a Mac 22 many times. Regarding "damage" on a lake..no... on t
Beaching your sailboat
Hayden Watson at 5:35pm 04.13.20
If you are beaching in a tidal region, make sure that then next tide is higher than the tide is when
Securing floor with 4200 adhesive
BigEasy at 5:29pm 04.13.20
Scott, Excellent workmanship & beautiful results! As many have recommended, I would avoid a
Beaching your sailboat
justsomeguy at 5:24pm 04.13.20
What's the policy on running your boat aground on purpose. Will, it hurt the boat to let it rest on
New Running Rigging: bothered by what is probably a non-problem
rgranger at 5:18pm 04.13.20
... leave the sheets out in the elements year round they will soon get fat and dirty.... then it'll
1981 Hunter 30 ft hull cracks
heritage at 5:13pm 04.13.20
If you really like the boat, can get it at a good price, and the survey is good, go for it. It's no
Docking Mishap
Davidasailor26 at 4:56pm 04.13.20
Its interesting that in the graphic Will posted all the other ships are facing the opposite directi
Catalina Outhaul Mod
Don Guillette at 4:46pm 04.13.20
This current crappy system works but not very well. Impossible to tighten unless the main is luffi
Docking Mishap
DayDreamer41 at 3:53pm 04.13.20
Its interesting that in the graphic Will posted all the other ships are facing the opposite directio
Specifications help
DrJudyB at 3:52pm 04.13.20
There are two more more things to check, in addition to the height of the gooseneck above the mast f
Securing floor with 4200 adhesive   (1)
Davidasailor26 at 3:38pm 04.13.20
Second...an outlier idea: If this fits as well as you say, and it doesn't move around when you walk
Docking Mishap
dlochner at 3:29pm 04.13.20
especially with the rudder and hull only partially submerged. It appeared that much of the revers
Rabbit hole
Hayden Watson at 3:24pm 04.13.20
Yep R&D damper... Piece of junk. What Damper did you order? With these light flywheel weight odd cy

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