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I am considering buying a used Forespar Whisker Pole - 12' to 22.5' length. 3" OD form my H34. My q
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Need advice on jib pole and furler for catalina 38 foot sailboat in Hawaii.

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Bottom Streaking
Justin_NSA at 8:18am 01.16.24
It's pretty amazing how much the color of bottom paint can change after it's exposed to water. I as
Acoustic guitar and boats.   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 8:16am 01.16.24
Boat friendly guitar
Bottom Streaking
Project_Mayhem at 8:10am 01.16.24
It's pretty amazing how much the color of bottom paint can change after it's exposed to water. I ask
Insurance question
Crusty Ol Salt at 8:03am 01.16.24
I am not sure how it works in your marina, for mine I have to provide a certificate of insurance to
Bottom Streaking   (1)
Justin_NSA at 8:00am 01.16.24
Mine has done the same thing. I painted it last year with a dark blue Pettit Odyssey HD. First time
Bottom Streaking
Joe at 7:53am 01.16.24
See what happens if you wipe it with a damp cloth. Doesn't look serious. The bottom paint actuall
Builders Certificate
dlochner at 6:42am 01.16.24
Are you registering in a state or for the USCG Federal registration? I don't know much about such
Builders Certificate
Will Gilmore at 6:25am 01.16.24
Are you registering in a state or for the USCG Federal registration? I don't know much about such t
Acoustic guitar and boats.
LaDonaMina at 6:24am 01.16.24
Haven't listened to it yet, but I was only messin' with ya. Is Jake from Savannah? Studied classica
Bottom Streaking
Project_Mayhem at 5:58am 01.16.24
Thanks for the confirmation Dave!
Bottom Streaking
dlochner at 5:40am 01.16.24
Rain and oxidized gelcoat. Hard to tell how long it has been sitting. If the paint is old and the ge
Shaft Packing Gland tube/hose
dlochner at 5:33am 01.16.24
If the motor & shaft are in alignment the hose pretty much just sits there holding water outside th
C25 new mainsail
Project_Mayhem at 4:58am 01.16.24
I appreciate your input very much on thus subject. Between your replies, and my research, I feel
Insurance question
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:28am 01.16.24
I asked my question to elicit these responses which I suspected. What @dlochner ssid is considered
Insurance question   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:44pm 01.15.24
I am relatively young at 42, I wouldn't mind a minor refit. The insurance was a concern. If your

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