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Kermits custom 59 Chevy? (1) RussC at 7:48pm 02.13.16 Sails Call Lounge 10/1636 Who knew. :waycool: http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL827/1543635/23921616/412188749.jpg
venture 224 modifications sailnewbie at 5:55pm 02.13.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/3560 just purchased a venture 224 and the interior was trashed so I ripped everything out except the kitc
Rearming automatic PFD's IH82BL8 at 4:48pm 02.13.16 Ask All Sailors 21/8091 We bought our PFD's in 2012. Do they need to be periodically rearmed? How often? Thanks.
Difficulty getting into forward gear Tom23300 at 4:22pm 02.13.16 Mid-Size Boats 2/769 I have a 2005 Hunter 27 and am recently having a hard time getting the forward gear to engage. I ha
Commissioning tasks and ongoing improvements of a 83 Cat 22 from trailer to saltwatercamper (1) Jacktar at 3:24pm 02.13.16 Catalina 22 311/63407 I thought it might be helpful to new owners of old Catalina 22s if i posted some of the 100 odd thin
Hunter 28.5 Shoal Draft Keel help wanted ddrewry at 2:02pm 02.13.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/981 I need a shoal draft keel for a 1989 Hunter 28.5, anyone know of a derelict boat or scrap yard somew
Waterproofing canvas. Gene S at 1:14pm 02.13.16 Ask All Sailors 7/935 When it rains, I notice moisture and dripping on the underside of the dodger and Bimini. Is there a
Thinking of dealing with a Thru Hull Transducer Bad Obsession at 12:14pm 02.13.16 Ask All Sailors 20/5194 I have an old thru hull depth transducer that no longer works. The Previous Owner cut the cables o
In Reach ifmdalvey at 11:40am 02.13.16 Ask All Sailors 5/807 Delorme, a company local to myself and a few other contributors has just been bought up by Garmin. D
Boom Vang mast tang PotomacDaysailer at 11:20am 02.13.16 Ask All Sailors 5/2539 The mast tang for the boom vang on my Pearson 26 broke and needs to be replaced. Does anyone have i
11.1 v li ion batteries ronald.hudson1 at 10:33am 02.13.16 Ask All Sailors 16/1661 I'm seeing advertised li-ion batteries and they come in basically 3.7 v packs. so you get 3.7v,7.4v
How to best fix this? (2) jblersch at 9:47am 02.13.16 Smaller Boats 6/913 When getting my H240 on the trailer at the end of last season I wound up taking a good chunk out of
1978 H30C Ritchie Compass-Binnacle Replacement (2) BlowMeAway at 8:26am 02.13.16 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1814 Good Morning Folks, last week I visited Blow Me Away to begin my list of repairs, upgrades, maintena
fresh water flexible tank fitting (1) Db421 at 7:44am 02.13.16 Ask All Sailors 4/577 Wondering if anyone has dealt with this fitting on a flexible bladder type water tank. I don't beli
Shake and Break Part 15 - September 15, 2015 Skip Gundlach at 6:28am 02.13.16 Ask All Sailors 0/336 Shake and Break Part 15 - September 15, 2015 My apologies for the long absence. It's a long story
Bugs (2) All U Get at 5:02am 02.13.16 Ask All Sailors 23/2308 For the Mainers that are sailing in the cold north......just swim out there and pick 'em up.
mainsheat risers wmacken at 4:44am 02.13.16 Bigger Boats 6/1118 Does anyone know what the fiberglass risers are made of? I'm wanting to drill holes through them to
Siren Marine CYQK at 3:23am 02.13.16 Ask All Sailors 5/582 These folks make the pixie boat monitor they have a boat show special Anyone have one or know anythi
Companionway hatch cover lubrication bobherk at 7:03pm 02.12.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1902 Hi, I'm looking for lubrication recommendations for the companionway hatch cover on my MacGregor 26
Gadge for diesel fuel... Perkins 4-107 sknrzgirl at 6:43pm 02.12.16 Engines and Propulsion 0/582 Hello all We have just purchased a 32.5 Irwin that is powered by a 4-107 Perkins. Upon looking the

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Remote oil filter for M25XP Alan Gomes at 9:20am 02.01.24 I have the M12 engine with a horizontal filter. I save old pink antifreeze jugs (1 gallon) and cut
Thinking of buying a Hunter 460 or 466 jacques lacroix at 9:03am 02.01.24 Great, I took a look, thanks for the help
WATCHING PAINT DRY! dlochner at 7:52am 02.01.24 Perhaps too much or too little catalyst? Epoxy does not use catalyst. Polyester and Vinylester do
WATCHING PAINT DRY! (4) twodzusfittings at 7:33am 02.01.24 222881 222882 UV and weather damage was all over the faux teak. This product was not SEADEK. The S
Hunter 386 freshwater tank sending unit help ice breaker at 7:22am 02.01.24 You will need a new sender. Check with WEMA. I believe that the ohms on the hunter system (snake r
WATCHING PAINT DRY! (10) twodzusfittings at 7:19am 02.01.24 @ William 24424: The project started with cracked top issues. I had broken teak railings/hold down
WATCHING PAINT DRY! william24424 at 6:38am 02.01.24 Damn. That looks like a great project. Perhaps too much or too little catalyst? If you have time, mo
WATCHING PAINT DRY! dlochner at 6:35am 02.01.24 I'd get it warm for a while before you start over. I've had the same problem in cold conditions, es
WATCHING PAINT DRY! JBP-PA at 6:24am 02.01.24 I'd get it warm for a while before you start over. I've had the same problem in cold conditions, esp
WATCHING PAINT DRY! dlochner at 6:01am 02.01.24 I think that's your error. The epoxy needs to be washed with warm soapy water and a scrubby, then ri
WATCHING PAINT DRY! twodzusfittings at 5:37am 02.01.24 Dave, thanks. You are an asset to the forum with your epoxy experience. So my epoxy was sanded and t
WATCHING PAINT DRY! dlochner at 4:51am 02.01.24 I suspect the epoxy is inhibiting the paint cure. Did you wash the epoxy before applying the Brights
WATCHING PAINT DRY! twodzusfittings at 4:33am 02.01.24 63 degrees. I just read your response, and thank you. To that I have started the indoor ceramic room
Remote oil filter for M25XP StanleyJ at 3:51am 02.01.24 I have the M12 engine with a horizontal filter. I save old pink antifreeze jugs (1 gallon) and cut
WATCHING PAINT DRY! Tally Ho at 9:05pm 01.31.24 How warm is it in your garage? I was working with some epoxy over the winter a few years ago, and h
hunter Tank monitor Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:51pm 01.31.24 The name Snake River still exists, but any company using that name today has nothing in common with
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Jumpstart at 4:07pm 01.31.24 First post , At 75- Health is good Wife 72 not so much , Physically cant assist, joins me too do
So, you're thinking of going Electric... (1) Will Gilmore at 3:14pm 01.31.24 As for out running hurricanes, don't sail off shore in hurricane/cyclone season, seems simple enoug
So, you're thinking of going Electric... Johann at 3:12pm 01.31.24 A good part of my adverse reaction to his presentation is to the manner of his presentation. He doe
hunter Tank monitor Enrique Cortes at 2:37pm 01.31.24 this may help. thanks ill take a look.

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