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Some interesting 170 repairs on a Craigslist ad (3) Shorefun at 6:14pm 11.20.18 Day Sailers 16/2204 This 170 just came up on craigslist Central NJ for $1950. Someone did not have the factory repair
Hunter 34 Traveler Control Ends (1) Charlie98117 at 3:02pm 11.20.18 Ask All Sailors 10/997 The sheaves on my traveler are shot. I'm unable to remove the screw that would allow me to replace,
Mac 25 pop top gas spring mod Seadoc at 1:54pm 11.20.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/762 I'm adding gas springs to assist in lifting the pop top on my 1985 Mac 25. Can anyone who has done t
Best Boat Interior Simon Sexton at 1:23pm 11.20.18 Ask All Sailors 16/1032 Hey Everyone, I was discussing with a friend the other day that different people have diffe
Some SBO 'recognition' on Sailing Anarchy (1) Jackdaw at 1:09pm 11.20.18 Ask All Sailors 90/8834 Kinda funny... in a thread called: I think sailboatowners.com is become a masturbation and impotence
Finding used sails David on the Oly Pen at 9:52am 11.20.18 C&C 13/2599 Any suggestions as to where to look? Specifically, I'm looking for a used asymmetric spinnaker (i
What is it?? (1) LeslieTroyer at 9:14am 11.20.18 Musings With Maine Sail 8/1199 158675 who can guess what this is and why I made it ???
All I Want For Christmas Is ... AlastairLC at 6:49am 11.20.18 Ask All Sailors 37/2614
Kermit t (1) Crazy Dave Condon at 6:03am 11.20.18 Ask All Sailors 6/741
this is not sailing-- (2) pclarksurf at 10:32pm 11.19.18 Catalina 22 16/1515 But winter shed construction will ensure that S/V MaryAnn gets her spring tune up earlier in the spr
Boat Speed app Will D at 7:31pm 11.19.18 Trailer Sailors 18/2452 This app looks great. It shows speed, heading and heel angle. I want to try it in the spring.
New O'Day 22 project (Free Boat on trailer) (4) Garlbrown at 7:04pm 11.19.18 Day Sailers 5/2133 Greetings! I am the new owner of an O'Day 22 on a home built trailer. This will be my third sail boa
H36, 2004, galley sea water foot pump SLE at 4:44pm 11.19.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/373 I want to install a Whale gusher foot pump on my Hunter 36. Any owners of H36 has that pump installe
Wet Core cmonroe54 at 3:32pm 11.19.18 The Cherubini Hunters 14/3041 Help! I have a two day weather window to replace a Gray Enterprises port light on a Hunter 37, Cher
Boat graveyard... genec at 3:29pm 11.19.18 Ask All Sailors 2/810 It seems abandoned boats are a too often thing in the PNW... "Since 2003, the state has removed 1
Left or right handed propeller? (2) mauroc at 2:38pm 11.19.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 22/7741 I need a new prop for my 2008 Beneteau 43'. The official Beneteau online catalog (see screenshot)
Considering a 1979 Hunter 37' Cherubini Cutter Todd Atchison at 1:46pm 11.19.18 The Cherubini Hunters 13/6329 So how many times have you guys responded to this topic? I'm considering a 1979 37C. I understand th
Gravity is good until flotation takes over. (1) Kermit at 1:42pm 11.19.18 Sails Call Lounge 3/572 When Wateree Lake floods and your (my) pontoon boat floats away.
Deck fill o-rings (1) Rasselas36 at 1:31pm 11.19.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2642 I have a 2004 H36. Recently I noticed the o-ring on my deck fill diesel cap had split. I checked wi
1985 pre-microwave-oven salon, I want to install a compact micro but space issues... (1) limbodog at 11:55am 11.19.18 Big Boats 8/909 https://imgur.com/gallery/nuB1jhX https://imgur.com/gallery/nuB1jhX It looks like the newer models

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Engine room vinyl coated foam is peeling Ralph Johnstone at 10:14am 07.26.24 Amazing. Looks more like adhesed green garbage bags. I agree that some form of spray on paint is y
Engine room vinyl coated foam is peeling dlochner at 10:07am 07.26.24 The vinyl is probably there to prevent oil and grease from impregnating the foam. Helps to keep the
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:03am 07.26.24 But, I would suggest waxing your boat because you never know when you might get in an accident, and
Boat Mocs dLj at 10:01am 07.26.24 BTW, I will only rarely wear sandals on a boat. I find that it is too easy to trip in sandals. Yo
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners SteveHughessails at 8:44am 07.26.24 Thanks Dave I found vinylester resin in Canada. I was able to purchase 1 quart for $29.99 + $55 ship
Reglassing a cockpit sole in a daysailor clone? marcusg at 8:41am 07.26.24 Oh also I checked for leaks in from the centerbolt bolt by filling the bilge with water from the hos
Couple found dead in life raft Scott T-Bird at 8:29am 07.26.24 I wonder if hypothermia had something to do with their death. I assume they were in some very cold
Catalina 30 traviler shive Hayden Watson at 8:28am 07.26.24 Ouch! At $280 a piece,,,, I'm looking for a better solution, Especially since the boat owner see
Boat Mocs Scott T-Bird at 8:14am 07.26.24 And multi-purpose sport shoe would be better. I also don't get the focus on cheap. Your feet are y
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners dlochner at 8:08am 07.26.24 epoxy over polyester with a gel coat finish is said to be too soft. Gelcoat is pretty brittle and
Volvo Penta 2003, exhaust. jssailem at 8:06am 07.26.24 The design is to get the exhaust above the waterline then inject water so that it runs downward to t
Catalina 30 traviler shive jssailem at 7:55am 07.26.24 I understand. Joe. Do you need a traveler?
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! Whitby-42 at 7:43am 07.26.24 I thought it was the opposite? Moon Facts - NASA Science The moon travels in an ellipse to get far
Catalina 30 traviler shive Joe at 7:37am 07.26.24 Could this be what you seek? https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?13711 Ouch! At $280 a piec
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! Will Gilmore at 7:24am 07.26.24 My facts may have been, old like me, but it was true during the Apollo years. It makes sense, thou
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners SteveHughessails at 7:04am 07.26.24 Thanks guys. Total boat has no info on vinylester and epoxy over polyester with a gel coat finish is
Looking for replacement turnbuckles jssailem at 6:53am 07.26.24 like I think Hayn Hi Mod This is a high quality, compression terminal fitting. Designed for use on
New Alden member in France (2) StettO at 6:49am 07.26.24 Yes, the interior is quite special, it feels more like an old English pub than a boat. We will take
Looking for replacement turnbuckles isaksp00 at 6:44am 07.26.24 If you end up taking the mast down at some point consider new upper and lower stays, as both swaged
Couple found dead in life raft jviss at 6:32am 07.26.24 In this case, they are talking about an amateur conversion from carbon fueled power to electric, bu

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