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Mutany at 11:04am 08.24.18
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I'm putting together a tool kit for my yet to be purchased 35.5. I'm new to maintaining a sailboat.
Brian D at 10:15am 08.24.18
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Rxsail at 9:45am 08.24.18
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My steering just became very stiff, almost like the brake is on. It moves fairly easily 10 or so de
Photoman369 at 9:13am 08.24.18
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i was in light wind 5-9kt and we are getting used to my 170. A few times the wind gusted and the fir
Claybury at 9:07am 08.24.18
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Does anyone use the aluminum shear pin for the rudder? If so what do you use and how well does it wo
rpell1@msn.com at 8:21am 08.24.18
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Hi all, My newer boat, a 1997 Cat30 MKIII has been presenting me with new challenges as I bring her
$tingy Sailor at 7:33am 08.24.18
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Hi, friends! Just an FYI here... Due to the popularity of my Pop Top EZ-Lift Kit (https://stingysa
Jackdaw at 7:03am 08.24.18
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Racing with 3 on board BlueJ yesterday, breeze in the upper teens. We got hit with a 23 knot puff ju
Charles Erwin at 6:32am 08.24.18
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155404 BC fire smoke nearly gone
Coppertone at 4:00am 08.24.18
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I have an '87 new design Cat 22. I find that in heavy air I prefer to cleat my jib sheet on the win
rickr84 at 3:00am 08.24.18
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Hi all, As popular as the FJ14 was, I can't find anyone online talking about how to separate the hu
Brian D at 10:02pm 08.23.18
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I mentioned in another thread that the Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) site went full pay-to-
R C Albin at 6:46pm 08.23.18
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I realize there must be other threads on this topic, but I can't find them. Can someone refer me to
DialedN_87 at 5:18pm 08.23.18
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Hello all, First post (I promise a more formal and detailed introduction to come). Is there any way
peterbud at 4:49pm 08.23.18
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the lens part of one of my hatches has come away from the rubber seal. Has anyone else had this prob
Gi49336 at 4:17pm 08.23.18
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Trying to figure out how to trailer a Clipper Marine 26. Any ideas for a novice?
plenny7 at 2:24pm 08.23.18
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Go to the 30 second mark. My head would spin trying to figure out if I was the stand-on or give-way
Babette04 at 1:54pm 08.23.18
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Can anyone suggest model and type of windlass for a Beneteau323? Pictures of one installed?? Thank y
Warren Milberg at 11:27am 08.23.18
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After many years of sailing, and only a few close calls (but no collisions) with both sail and powe
LeslieTroyer at 11:16am 08.23.18
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im thinking of testing trans and engine oil on a yearly basis. Is the a recommended company or sui

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Has anyone installed new Companionway Slider Track Felt?
AndyL at 8:36pm 05.16.24
OK. That sounds good. Thanks again.
Has anyone installed new Companionway Slider Track Felt?
quadrille38 at 7:21pm 05.16.24
That's a great help - and thanks for the advice about dry lube. I checked out some pictures online
Can't find the fresh water leak ...
HOB No1 at 6:53pm 05.16.24
Thanks for the responses. And my reply: - Sea Tec/Aqua Lock fittings. No leaks from any that are v
Epoxy vs Varnish
dlochner at 6:35pm 05.16.24
Epoxy is not UV stable. It must be coated with a UV protective coating, doesn't matter if it wood or
Epoxy vs Varnish
Plymouth Sailor at 5:45pm 05.16.24
Expoy is great for sealing wood! Cured epoxy will turn yellow with UV exposure so you would still n
Epoxy vs Varnish
Plymouth Sailor at 5:19pm 05.16.24
This is a pine stern seat. I sanded it and covered it with a coat of epoxy. Then since I planned to
Epoxy vs Varnish
Plymouth Sailor at 5:19pm 05.16.24
Expoy is great for sealing wood! Cured epoxy will turn yellow with UV exposure so you would still n
Epoxy vs Varnish
Plymouth Sailor at 5:18pm 05.16.24
Epoxy vs Varnish   (1)
jssailem at 5:16pm 05.16.24
This is a pine stern seat. I sanded it and covered it with a coat of epoxy. Then since I planned to
Epoxy vs Varnish
MikeHoncho at 5:07pm 05.16.24
Epoxy vs Varnish
kbgunn at 4:51pm 05.16.24
Expoy is great for sealing wood! Cured epoxy will turn yellow with UV exposure so you would still ne
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28   (2)
Allan12210 at 4:14pm 05.16.24
If it looks anything like mine, remove the fuel hose from the shut off valve. The aluminum block wit
23.5 outboard motor
Southern Crux at 2:46pm 05.16.24
Thanks everyone for all the recommendations. I went and checked up on the status today of my current
Gooseneck Pin
AndyL at 2:32pm 05.16.24
Seems like you're not the only one... Gooseneck On 1992 Hunter 33.5
Has anyone installed new Companionway Slider Track Felt?
AndyL at 1:53pm 05.16.24
That's a great help - and thanks for the advice about dry lube. I checked out some pictures online
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
jibes138 at 1:40pm 05.16.24
Very ambitious of you. Looks good so far. I saw a guy recore around his chainplates on a caliber 3
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28
jibes138 at 1:22pm 05.16.24
pick up tube for what? Sorry I just read your headline. It might be plastic, some of them have a sc
1985 O'day 28 Depth Transducer Relocation - Something Interesting
jibes138 at 1:16pm 05.16.24
I used G10 sheet stock for my backing plates when I replaced my through hulls and valves with seacoc
out haul cleat
isaksp00 at 12:44pm 05.16.24
On my H23 I just coiled the line with fairly small loops and let it hang, on one of the reefing rams
End of Times
isaksp00 at 12:42pm 05.16.24
Will your handle become "trawlergunner"?

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