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How old is your O'Day Day Sailor? Tom McMahon at 10:35pm 08.21.00 Day Sailers 2/1320 Regarding the 16'9 O'day DaySailer:Does anyone own one earlier than #27?Would be interested in a
Hurricane Season Neil Smith at 10:33pm 08.21.00 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1123 This is our first hurricane season with our 1978 H-27, and although I've gone through 4 other season
Pulpit damage Tom Chastain at 9:24pm 08.21.00 Ask All Sailors 2/1499 My pulpit was damaged when my 1983 H34 was being delivered by the previous owner. I would like to r
Datamarine 360, no speed indicated Tom Chastain at 9:22pm 08.21.00 Ask All Sailors 0/1195 I purchased a used 34 and the Datamarine is not showing the wind speed. The cups are turning. Does
Adding a Macerator / Dump out Pete K at 4:19pm 08.21.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/3858 Have a Beneteau 351. The boats toilet current only has the function to pump to holding tank or direc
Forward hatch mod Harry Jonkers at 4:01pm 08.21.00 Mid-Size Boats 0/986 Has anybody modified the forward hatch lock arrangement on the Catalina 30? I have a 1980 Cat 30 and
Problem with M25 overheating. Bob Robeson at 3:45pm 08.21.00 Big Boats 3/1463 I have been fighting an over heating problem with our 1986 C-36 with an Universal M25 diesel engine.
Solar panels Guest at 3:32pm 08.21.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1032 Hi, I have a '80 Cat 30, and am thinking of installing a 50 Watt solar panel to charge two group 24
Ammeter John McGrath at 2:46pm 08.21.00 Ask All Sailors 4/1343 Has anyone installed an ammeter to monitor their power consumption? I've installed a voltmeter to t
Engine knocking Doug Miller at 2:14pm 08.21.00 Other Sailboats 2/855 I had some work done on my Yanmar diesel in my Hunter 34 about a year ago (water damage to the engin
cd player options john at 12:39pm 08.21.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/964 Has anyone found either: -a good AC-powered CD player that goes in the cabin that can be used u
Hunter 26.5 Departing Rudder David Robertson at 12:25pm 08.21.00 Smaller Boats 0/986 While moored, our 26.5 lost its rudder apparently due to a sheared 1/4 inch bolt upon which the enti
Trailer a 27?? Willy at 12:12pm 08.21.00 Mid-Size Boats 6/1229 What specs should I look for in finding a trailer to haul a 27 on long (1000 mile) trips?? Have many
Outboard engine throttle changes Jay Beery at 11:39am 08.21.00 Smaller Boats 0/1004 How many others out there are having a hard time with a transom mounted outboard that has to be rota
Mariner centerboard refinishing? Henry Hey at 11:37am 08.21.00 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1362 This summer has been one of slowly refitting our 67 mariner. We did put off one thing that I think
Gulf of Farallons in October? dave young at 9:58am 08.21.00 Ask All Sailors 0/1248 I am planning a cruise for a couple of days in the Gulf of the Farallons mid-October. Can any other
Data Marine Speed Log question John at 9:47am 08.21.00 Mid-Size Boats 1/1498 When I bought my used Catalina 27 several months ago, it came with a Data Marine Speed Log. The thr
Purchasing an O'Day 28 1982 Bob Jasensky at 9:19am 08.21.00 Bigger Boats 3/2093 My offer was accepted on a 1982 28, I'm going to have a survey done prior to the deal being final.
self filling holding tank? Steve Feinsilver at 9:16am 08.21.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1584 Have new h410, and gradually noticed that the aft head holding tank fills in a few days whether it i
$1.99 Rub Rail Cleaner Here!!! Wally Boggus at 8:06am 08.21.00 Other Sailboats 8/990 Well at last I found a product that does the job....Scrubbing Bubbles with Bleach ($1.99 at your gro

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93 37.5 Owners Manual hj5150 at 2:50pm 03.04.20 I have a complete manual for a 92. Also a separate manual for the BG electronics. I was planning to
going to go work on the boat tomorrow dlochner at 2:34pm 03.04.20 Sounds like a plan! If you can wait until Monday, the ice climbing screws shouldn't be necessary to
93 37.5 Owners Manual No regerts at 2:31pm 03.04.20 I have a complete manual for a 92. Also a separate manual for the BG electronics. I was planning to
Big scare with new standing rigging Hunter216 at 1:54pm 03.04.20 @JRT Canadian regs https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/aviation/drone-safety.html I have a couple of
My first sail of 2020 Allan12210 at 1:53pm 03.04.20 Dump that traveler to stand the boat upright. :biggrin:
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Galvanic Corrosion (Collier 6) Will Gilmore at 1:52pm 03.04.20 Here's an excerpt from an abstract to a research study on AC stray current corrosion: Study on the I
My first sail of 2020 JRT at 12:57pm 03.04.20 Nice @rgranger , it was one of the nicest weekends but family life got in my way! Right now my wife
Mast/boom paint. timebandit at 12:54pm 03.04.20 I just used Rustoleum oil based paint with a banana roller. No primer just scuffed it with a green 2
Coast Guard Red Tape Woes Kings Gambit at 12:51pm 03.04.20 So a few weeks ago I got a letter from the Coast Guard; I was excited thinking it was my documentat
Big scare with new standing rigging JRT at 12:50pm 03.04.20 @Hunter216 ah yes the FAA is very much involved in regulations, both hobbyists and commercial. The
Replaceing a vinyl name Tom J at 12:49pm 03.04.20 https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Stripe-Off-Wheel/?N=5002385+3293162209&
Big scare with new standing rigging Hunter216 at 12:25pm 03.04.20 There are a variety of float options that can be added to drones with various success and failures.
Water in cabin Tom J at 12:02pm 03.04.20 Which tack and how much heel? I have frequently seen my side portlights under water when heeled. I
cal 27 Mark III Anniversary Edition John6275 at 11:27am 03.04.20 The PO is wrong. When you turn the key on you hear the oil pressure buzzer because there is obviou
Coast Guard Red Tape Woes Pirate Dave at 11:13am 03.04.20 JPM will get you a letter. It is like doing mortgages and finding an old mortgage on the title. Wi
cal 27 Mark III Anniversary Edition Alan Gomes at 11:12am 03.04.20 The PO is wrong. When you turn the key on you hear the oil pressure buzzer because there is obvious
H34 Deck Item?? Allan12210 at 11:01am 03.04.20 I would find it unlikely if screws were used at all on the fore deck track.... probably not the toe
My first sail of 2020 JerryA at 11:01am 03.04.20 Nice! So jealous. Enjoy.
cal 27 Mark III Anniversary Edition John6275 at 10:46am 03.04.20 No! There are no glow plugs on that engine! The toggle switch (down position) is for testing the al
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Galvanic Corrosion (Collier 6) BillyK at 10:43am 03.04.20 You will need to address the conditions that caused your current problem - be that make a cradle to

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