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  1. olddawgsrule

    Mooring anchor, end of season.

    I've always been a trailer guy and this is my second season having a boat moored in a Mooring Field. Today, when pulling her out, I came across to others in the same field pulling their mooring anchors. I just had to ask.. Why? Both said they have had their chains break. One after 2 years, the...
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    Tiller arm for my O'day 17

    I first thought of buying one, but I'm not finding a site to do so.. You know of a site I'll check it out. Outside of that, looks like I'm making one... If it's really this tough, I may have found another retirement business Ya, I know, that sounds redundant..
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    Navagation app for my phone

    I had an IPhone and used Skipper with good results. They don't make it for Android, or so I see.. Before I go through a dozen or so of these.. Anyone using an app for Android they would suggest?
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    Help choosing a tender craft

    I currently own a 17ft O'Day (probably stepping up this season to 22-28ft) and require something better than my canoe to get to the mooring. I went for a swim last season transferring from sail to canoe and prefer not to do that again anytime soon.. I see plenty of these cheap inflatables out...
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    Seasons over

    It came to that time to take her out of the water.. Pushed as late as I saw fit, but that time had to come sooner or later. Used some Oxi-Clean to remove the algae and give her a good cleaning. Worked very well Then hit her with a good old soap scrub. Looked far to pretty to cover... but did...
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    Leaking Aluminum boat

    Why did I do an Internet search when it lead me right back here?? I see this has be addressed, but I thought of making it new again and learn some more from you folks. The thread I read (and posted on) talked mainly of rivets leaking and replacing using aluminum rivets and 5200 marine epoxy...
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    Selling your boat on the Internet

    I'm certain you folks have discussed this before, but I just went through this and wonder how many others have. I have 2 boats listed on Craigslist (yes, Wifey wants the yard cleared a bit of toys). I received a response asking me to 'email' them. "FIRST INDICATION" Since they can respond...
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    Interesting day on the water

    Since I'm still learning this boat and winds were weak, thought it would be a good day to experiment. I was passed by water-bugs.. LOL! Wind was swirling and hard to find a line to follow.. Only good point.. Others were going through the same.. Just didn't like being passed by water-bugs...
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    Heel angle on my ODay 17

    I realize there are a few parameters to this question which make the answer difficult, but... What is the Max heel angle of my ODay 17 ? Got a bit breezy out there the other day.. really had her moving along! Curious now, how close to max I may have been...
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    Life vests

    I saw this as I'm researching Life vests. I'm looking for something in this style, 'auto inflate' and could not believe the price. So I ask... This some cheap piece of crap, or something that will work...
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    Weather Forcasts

    Been searching out some sites for local wind forecasts. Curious what you folks use. I found this for my local area. http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/massabesic_lake
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    Cleaning sails

    I just bought my first sailboat and spent the first 2 hrs of ownership cleaning the inside and out. Look pretty good now! Next step is the sails. They're not stained, just dirty and dull. Like the boat, they picked up some debris from the trees. Sails are Dacron and I've read through a few posts...
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    Understanding the data

    I'm searching for a sailboat and researching each I find. Now I could use some assistance understanding what this means. I can guess.. but I'd rather you tell me.. Disp. 650 lbs./ 295 kgs. Ballast: 600 lbs. / 272 kgs. SA/Disp.: 33.10 Bal./Disp...
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    Sailstar Explorer 17'

    I've been debating for some time now to switch over from power to sail. Two weekends back I had my Nephew put my wife on his J24 and told him to go easy. She loved how quite it was and how it moved along. While she was smilin', he kicked it up a bit and a great big smile came on her face! Me...
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    Hull coatings

    I have a 14ft aluminum with still a few minor leaks. At this point, I think it's better to just coat the hull and be done with it. I have not secured down the new decks with the thought of coating the interior vs the exterior. Your thoughts please. Interior vs exterior? Product? I really like...
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    What does this knob do?

    Need some help here.. What is this supposed to do? It's the little knob on the end. It's what I believe to be the idle adjustment knob... But you tell me..
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    Smart boards??

    Talk to me about these.. Please. I have a 14ft Grumman with a 25hp off the back and she stands in a troll like she's more excited than I am! Need to get her excitement, bow down a bit. Yes, I've put bricks up front and rather tried of this.. Yes, I have friends to fish with, but those days I'm...
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    Converting a stern drive outboard to remote steering

    Yes, this has been asked several times. Yes, I have checked the passed threads, and probably not enough.. So if you can hook me up with the proper thread.. Many thanks! I have an 1988 14' Grumman with the same year 25hp Evinrude outboard on her. Love the boat and she's been all around the New...
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