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34' O'Day Engine RPM at WOT (1) Windchime2 at 10:36am 08.01.19 Engines and Propulsion 8/858 What rpm does your 34' O'Day reach at WOT? What engine, gearbox reduction, and prop do you have? I
Where to fly burgee Tyemac at 3:41am 08.01.19 Ask All Sailors 21/3208 With a free standing mast, where can I fly a burgee or any other small flags?
Sabre 34 stuffing box access Gpa1950 at 3:15am 08.01.19 Sabre Sailboats 17/2892 This is my first sailboat, I am pretty sure that my stuffing box is leaking, and I have no clue how
Furler wrapping around forestay (3) Glasshopper77 at 9:14pm 07.31.19 Catalina 22 14/2315 Hello all, new sailor, first post. I have a Cat22 1973 So I'm pretty sure I have this all rigged up
Masthead Light pumpkinpie at 8:14pm 07.31.19 Ask All Sailors 38/2595 I notice on our masthead light it is dull and not bright like most that I see out at night. Is there
AH YES THE DREADED REVERSE POLARITY! twodzusfittings at 7:00pm 07.31.19 Bigger Boats 10/3038 I had the o'day distribution panel all set up with power to a 3 breaker panel. One for each 110V AC
Register pumpkinpie at 5:30pm 07.31.19 Ask All Sailors 5/448 .
Removing Deck Dining Table (3) pumpkinpie at 5:23pm 07.31.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 19/663 I'm thinking of removing the deck dining table. It takes up a lot of space and gets in our way most
Tachometer trouble Harlan at 5:13pm 07.31.19 Ask All Sailors 7/573 Tachometer gives crazy readings for first 15 minutes or so of use. Starts and idles at a correct re
Thermostat Questions sailingnc at 4:45pm 07.31.19 Catalina 30 6/817 I have a couple questions about the thermostat in my Universal M18. 1. It has a coolant bleed valv
Windex light (1) Minnesail at 4:08pm 07.31.19 Catalina 22 5/1431 I love night sailing and I love my Windex (I don't have electronic wind instruments), so what's bett
Mast Gates marchem at 12:53pm 07.31.19 Catalina 310 6/1471 I know a few C310 owners have gotten mast gates from Tom Luque at mastgates.com. I've been talking
Anchor Windlass for a 380 tb_gb at 12:35pm 07.31.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/413 I am about to buy a Hunter 380 which does not have an electric anchor windlass. Is there a suggeste
Retirement "What If" MikeHoncho at 12:13pm 07.31.19 Ask All Sailors 62/3990 Generalized question.....If you could or could have retired at the age of 53 what would you do for a
providence, ri mdidomenico at 9:37am 07.31.19 Destinations 13/1231 i'm going to be taking a trip up to jamestown distributors in sept. i was thinking about make it a
Looking to replace the factory Engine Control (throttle/ shifter) for 2000 Hunter 460. drtsr1 at 9:24am 07.31.19 Big Boats 4/659 Looking to replace the factory Engine Control (throttle/ shifter) for 2000 Hunter 460. Looking for
MainSheet Magazine Alansails at 9:13am 07.31.19 Catalina 310 2/686 To support all Catalina owners and including 310 Owners, MainSheet magazine Goes out quarterly to su
Replacing Windless for 2000 Hunter 460. Looking for recommendations drtsr1 at 9:01am 07.31.19 Big Boats 3/488 Looking for quality, ease of replacement and price.
Rigging a Coronado 23-2 Help! (1) judgeyoung at 8:31am 07.31.19 Trailer Sailors 6/1636 Hey all, Sophomore sailor here needing help from seasoned pro's! I have a Coronado 23-2 that has the
Water in compartment below Anchor Locker 2000 Hunter 460? drtsr1 at 8:28am 07.31.19 Big Boats 18/1685 I seem to have water in a compartment below the Anchor Locker. Not sure how to get the water out wi

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HELP.....Steering System Maintenance H 29.5 (4) Bentsailor at 12:42pm 09.21.23 Well.... pics attached of the binnacle on our 1994 H 29.5. It came apart simply and exposed all of t
Third Reefing Point patbratton at 12:29pm 09.21.23 @patbratton Do you have a solid boom kicker that works as a boom vang and holds the boom up in l
Alternator output to..... jssailem at 12:21pm 09.21.23 Justin. There are many ways to structure your electrical system. I dished the 1/2/Both switch in fav
Hunter Sailboat Salvage Yards? (1) CET at 12:18pm 09.21.23 We don't have a salvage yard but do have a rudder for 1990 Hunter Vision 32 - brand new still in pac
I've raised Macgregor 26c mast just by hand, why need gin pole for smaller Hunter 23 or 26? Crazy Dave Condon at 12:18pm 09.21.23 @labrmnus I sold all boats as a dealer. It is correct that the MacGregor masts are thinner walle
Collision follow-up Stu Jackson at 12:15pm 09.21.23 There was hidden damage that needed repair. Very good point, John, and one I noted albeit indirect
Disturbance off Florida capta at 12:11pm 09.21.23
'93 P42 Sanitation hose replacement SailorShaggy at 12:08pm 09.21.23 Completed hose replacement of forward as well as aft lines. Thank you everyone for your sharing of k
Collision follow-up Crazy Dave Condon at 12:06pm 09.21.23 The sane is true for car accidents
Alternator output to..... Jkutyna at 11:59am 09.21.23 Justin, have you ever played with one of these : /ref=sr_1_11?crid=3Q6Y5DU4LBJYO&keywords=circuit+
New O'Day 25 Rudder? Calif. Ted at 11:49am 09.21.23 Ruddercraft perhaps ? Rudder Craft Or DR marine is known for O'Day parts DR Marine Product List
New O'Day 25 Rudder? SaltyAF at 11:39am 09.21.23 Contact these guys, they most likely made the original, great people: Home Thanks for the info unf
Collision follow-up jviss at 11:26am 09.21.23 I had a minor bump a couple of weeks ago. The harbormaster collected documentation numbers, contact
Alternator output to..... Justin_NSA at 10:49am 09.21.23 Interesting. I have never seen these before. I thought I had all the cool gadgets.
Gelcoat flaking off - how to fix LakeShark at 10:34am 09.21.23 @Any Sea Several members of my Sail Club have offered there help. I've never removed any of the ha
Disturbance off Florida JamesG161 at 9:37am 09.21.23 We have a gale watch here from Fri night through Sun morning. Should help the Maryland Crabs ther
Disturbance off Florida (2) JamesG161 at 9:33am 09.21.23 This should be a fun buoy to watch, with a camera too! NDBC - Station 41002 Recent Data
HELP.....Steering System Maintenance H 29.5 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:28am 09.21.23 Now we're moving ahead at warp speed. I was incorrect to think we would have the same pedestal ev
Disturbance off Florida kappykaplan at 9:19am 09.21.23 enough to rain out the weekend of east coast sailors. :confused: :plus::plus: :plus: :poop: We hav
Rudder counterbalance? stickinthemud57 at 9:15am 09.21.23 Preface: Apologies to the OP for thread drift... To the relief of many, I am sure, I have no video

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