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Painting bottom (1) Flip Rutledge at 1:30pm 01.22.19 Mid-Size Boats 32/4588 This is my first time painting the bottom of a boat this size. Hunter 31. I assume I should back off
Replacing Blocks on mast step Hunter 355 (1) Canonshooternb at 12:16pm 01.22.19 Big Boats 9/1474 I just bought my Hunter Legend 355 and planning on a few upgrades before spring launch. The blocks
Vhf cable mm2347 at 11:06am 01.22.19 Ask All Sailors 3/580 I want to replace the Vhf cable on my S2 8m as it is starting to get brittle and has small cracks in
Where to keep dinghy on trailer sailor? Scandium at 9:38am 01.22.19 Trailer Sailors 49/8099 As title says; where do you keep a dinghy/tender on a small (20-24 ft) boat? Towing seems like will
How to wire this AC panel ? (7) shine at 8:33am 01.22.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/5758 I got this AC panel when I bought my Mac 25 swing keel a year ago. I have a Marinco 30 amp 125 volt
LiFePo4 Bank Configuration Philosophy Question JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 6:29am 01.22.19 Musings With Maine Sail 2/1256 Good Morning Mainesail, I know you don't do any DIY long range consulting anymore on lithium batter
trailer conversion fo a Catalina 22 JCSweetz at 6:00am 01.22.19 Catalina 22 1/697 any good info or schematics on this with dimensions???
Raising Boom for Bimini 76Oday20 at 8:33pm 01.21.19 Ask All Sailors 32/5564
Wonderful MLK Rendezvous Terry Cox at 6:46pm 01.21.19 Pacific North West Cruisers 9/1199 Sail plan included a rendezvous with a Friday Harbor sailing buddy from this past season, Tom Burges
Sea Scout Academy Simon Sexton at 3:45pm 01.21.19 Destinations 4/1840 Hey Everyone, Good afternoon! All weekend, I've been at the Sea Base in Galveston for Sea S
35.5 Legend Rudder Bushings mattcan at 10:02am 01.21.19 Mid-Size Boats 0/551 I am hoping that someone can help me out. I would rather have the replacements in hand before I sta
House Batteries Question RoyS at 8:19am 01.21.19 Ask All Sailors 27/5492 Recently read an article suggesting the use of (2) 6V golf cart batteries connected in series for a
Hunter 33 Rudder Delamination (2) Tavenerj at 7:51am 01.21.19 Mid-Size Boats 5/2044 We keep our 2008 Hunter 33 in the Severn River, Maryland. We pull it every other year. When our mar
Marina on lake Lanier Georgia twx at 7:19am 01.21.19 Ask All Sailors 2/537
Spinnaker size Tim66 at 7:43pm 01.20.19 Ask An Oday Owner 47/7386
Beneteau battery switch jmkinsfbay at 4:03pm 01.20.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 30/9205 I've looked high and low for a Beneteau battery switch. My switches are basically a "T" handle, 1/4
Fuel Solenoid Replacement Big Red at 2:07pm 01.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/939 The Yanmar fuel solenoid is sticking according to 2 mechanics. The first Yanmar certified mechanic
New owner 322 (1) Paul1966 at 10:50am 01.20.19 Bigger Boats 21/2843 just picked up a 322 keel area is in great condition so not worried about that ( I know a lot of di
Electronics with Pos, Neg and Drain wires Ward H at 10:04am 01.20.19 Musings With Maine Sail 11/1551 I'm ready to run power connections to a chart plotter, SeaTalkng network and ACU for an auto pilot.
sound proofing material Slipin Away at 10:01am 01.20.19 Ask All Sailors 6/679 After many years of service the white coating on the sound proofing material in the engine compartme

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Looking for advice on buying a Beneteau Ocenis 321 cymeyer at 10:47am 10.25.24 Hi, I'm considering buying a Beneteau Ocenis 321. The size and the interior design work well for o
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 10:36am 10.25.24 Even though I abandoned the path of varnishing enlightenment years ago, I brought many of its tech
Varnishing difficulties. Joe at 10:00am 10.25.24 Even though I abandoned the path of varnishing enlightenment years ago, I brought many of its techn
Varnishing difficulties. JoeWhite at 9:41am 10.25.24 I am not an expert, but I watched YouTube showing that the bubbles are caused by the air trapped in
Dyneema Double Eye stickinthemud57 at 9:39am 10.25.24 Maybe instead of the double eye you make one continuous loop? That could be spliced like j5CZzAo0Ix
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:55am 10.25.24 I saved about $2k, which is something, plus the delay wasn't workable, $2K to replace a holding tan
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:53am 10.25.24 Just to be clear about the wood's temperature. The absolute temperature is less important that the
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:49am 10.25.24 Hey, Here's how I learned to varnish. K0PiMZGD5LQ I am not an expert and I hate varnishing but i
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:47am 10.25.24 Varnish work is tricky. Success comes from: Choice of chemistry (varnish) Starting surface Applica
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:43am 10.25.24 Like you, I have been working to improve my varnishing techniques. Some of the things I've learned
1991 Pearson 31-2 aluminum fuel tank leaks. Replace with plastic??? Looking for advice. Will cost $300 to repair Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:37am 10.25.24 Plastic tanks made to hold water and waste cannot be used to hold fuel...Petroleum products would sa
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:36am 10.25.24 I can't really tell from the pictures, but it sounds like it might be surface contamination under t
Varnishing difficulties. (1) dlochner at 8:09am 10.25.24 Varnish work is tricky. Success comes from: Choice of chemistry (varnish) Starting surface Applica
Varnishing difficulties. RitSim at 7:52am 10.25.24 A between coat tip. After the varnish has dried, you can wet sand the flat surfaces with 400 or hig
MOVIE NIGHT - Race to Alaska Hello Below at 7:26am 10.25.24 I know this thread is old, like me; but, for those with Prime Video the documentary is available fre
Cabin ceiling vent latch part Rich Stidger at 7:19am 10.25.24 Very nice. You wouldn't happen to have a spare one to part with would you? ;)
Centerboard pin cover plug? jssailem at 7:06am 10.25.24 Since it is beneath the waterline, the plug is just to provide a cover. No water damage will occur.
Varnishing difficulties. (2) BarryL at 7:06am 10.25.24 Hey, Here's how I learned to varnish. K0PiMZGD5LQ I am not an expert and I hate varnishing but it
Varnishing difficulties. jssailem at 6:56am 10.25.24 Varnish work is tricky. Success comes from: Choice of chemistry (varnish) Starting surface Applica
Varnishing difficulties. dlochner at 6:45am 10.25.24 @BarryL reminds me, do not pour the varnish from the can. Ladle it into a small clean container. Pou

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