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So, you elected to kill my post and the thread because I stated a fact! JRacer at 6:54pm 01.21.25 Ask All Sailors 0/6 Given that, please delete my access to this forum. I've contributed my experience to this forum for
Snowing on the Gulf !! (1) JamesG161 at 4:40pm 01.21.25 Weather and Forecasting 1/37 It is very rare to see snow on the Mississippi Gulf Coast w Angels were made by kids Most had never
Exposed rudder shaft length for Legend 35.5? Rich 35.5 at 2:45pm 01.21.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/36 I know this is a shot in the dark, but does anyone know the length of the rudder shaft that is expos
Where to buy fresh mustang HIT rearm kits? JBP-PA at 1:05pm 01.21.25 Ask All Sailors 2/66 My Mustang PFD inflator is expiring. Apparently I can't get one direct from Mustang. Amazon has rev
Teak Handrail Bedding DHembree at 11:20am 01.21.25 Mid-Size Boats 6/70 I am in the process of replacing the badly weathered teak handrails on my 1989 Hunter 27. When the t
LOOKING FOR THE GENTLEMAN GOING ON THE HARD Urban Hermit at 11:08am 01.21.25 Ask All Sailors 3/102 I wanted to send a PM to the gentleman who posted that he was retiring from sailing and RVing due to
Calling All Catalina 275 Owners Windseeker2 at 8:29am 01.21.25 Catalina 275 0/55 We are relatively new owners of Catalina 275 Hull #57 "Windseeker" since Feb-2024. Purchased the bo
H33 Cherubini: total number built and manufacture sequence Davis Ladd Scharff at 2:51pm 01.20.25 The Cherubini Hunters 1/59 II wonder if anyone knows the total number built and manufacture sequence code ---mine is G. My boa
Anchor Type jpiombo67 at 1:36pm 01.20.25 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/184 Hello all, Currently -14 with the wind chill here in Traverse City, Michigan. Venture 222 Noobie qu
Transmission output rust Project_Mayhem at 1:10pm 01.20.25 Engines and Propulsion 2/104 I'm having a new shaft and coupler made but the mating surface on my transmission output has some li
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sock/Bag Question MikeHoncho at 9:06pm 01.19.25 Ask All Sailors 10/216 I picked up a North Sail asymmetrical spinnaker used from a seller that thought it didn't have a dou
Through-Hull Fittings Randall Schmidt at 6:11pm 01.19.25 Ask An Oday Owner 6/108
Forestay to bowplate connection hardware (2) yelkenli at 2:22pm 01.19.25 Ask All Sailors 8/176 On my docks, I see the forestay connected to the bow with a clevis pin, mostly. On my C27, I have
entry level electronics egreen024 at 6:48am 01.19.25 Ask All Sailors 28/599 boat is a 28' oday with no nav. electronics as of now. sailing in done in protected waters, rivers s
Battery "box" Urban Hermit at 6:02am 01.19.25 Com-Pac 2/125 Just finished construction of a battery "box," more accurately a battery retainer: Two pieces of go
How did you support your engine for installation of motor mounts. smokey73 at 8:13pm 01.18.25 Ask All Sailors 10/397 1994 Hunter 40.5 Yanmar 4JH2E My new Ellebogen motor mounts have arrived. How did you support or ja
23-2. I think there's (two) leaks in my keel - is this a big deal? AndrewJillings at 1:37pm 01.18.25 Ask An Oday Owner 3/121 This is my second winter with 'Shark Bait' (yes, I let my daughter name her, small price to pay for
Issue resolved. Benny17441 at 11:58am 01.17.25 Ask All Sailors 12/332 Issue resolved.
windlass installation need your suggestions (1) kknddandy at 9:52am 01.17.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/311
Lithium battery question Bob S at 6:46am 01.17.25 Musings With Maine Sail 8/407

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A couple PVC tricks -- on request. (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:12pm 01.21.25 I see a looooooong vacation in your future ......................... 229446 YIPES !
Teak Handrail Bedding DHembree at 8:08pm 01.21.25 Sounds like plumber's putty. What should be the target thickness?
A couple PVC tricks -- on request. (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:03pm 01.21.25 Perhaps .......................... although I think this guy would be more effective :
Teak Handrail Bedding Stu Jackson at 7:51pm 01.21.25 Would I lay two (or more) strips side-by-side then tighten the rail down? No. Never do that. Wha
Teak Handrail Bedding DHembree at 7:31pm 01.21.25 Bed-it seems to come in 1/2" wide tape. Would I lay two (or more) strips side-by-side then tighten t
Teak Handrail Bedding Tally Ho at 6:51pm 01.21.25 Bed-it Butyl tape is the way to go. Greg
Where to buy fresh mustang HIT rearm kits? quadrille38 at 5:24pm 01.21.25
Snowing on the Gulf !! BigEasy at 5:13pm 01.21.25 Six inches fell at my house. Definitely the most snow that I have ever seen in LA. Very beautiful.
A couple PVC tricks -- on request. (1) Davidasailor26 at 5:08pm 01.21.25 This monitor looks a bit like some of our moderators. Now I'm thoroughly confused. I thought o
Exposed rudder shaft length for Legend 35.5? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:40pm 01.21.25 In a private message to call Foss Foam/New Rudder who informed him rudders the same butyl shaft leng
Sailing courses in Thailand (3) Will Gilmore at 3:41pm 01.21.25 Wat Intharawihan or Wat Indravihan is a Buddhist temple known for the 32 meter tall Standing Buddha.
Damaged 302 smokey73 at 3:17pm 01.21.25 Looks fixable to to me.
Damaged 302 Rich 35.5 at 2:54pm 01.21.25 That doesn't look too bad, you might want to try to repair it. Or sell it cheap to someone who wil
Teak Handrail Bedding Jim Legere at 2:47pm 01.21.25 Do it once and forget about it - 'Bed-it' brand butyl tape. Also much less clean up than the various
Anchor Type jpiombo67 at 2:29pm 01.21.25 Defender has a 9# Genuine Danforth Anchor is which the size you need for $45. Not sure how much you
23.5 outboard motor Gary Nichols at 2:28pm 01.21.25 I've used both 6 hp and 8 hp long shaft OBs on my 23.5. Honestly there is no difference in the perfo
Anchor Type jpiombo67 at 2:26pm 01.21.25 17# is too big for your boat, unless you plan to anchor in hurricanes. ;) Ok Gotcha 8-12lbs Tha
Sunken Treasure Grumps at 2:25pm 01.21.25
Anchor Type (1) dlochner at 2:04pm 01.21.25 Defender has a 9# Genuine Danforth Anchor is which the size you need for $45. Not sure how much you
Anchor Type dlochner at 1:53pm 01.21.25 Thank-you for the input. I was looking on Marketplace. I just saw a listing for a 17# dansforth.

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