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Gel coat over vinyl ester while still tacky? Gene Neill at 2:51pm 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 2/5761 I tried to get my whole question in the title. I think I know the answer, but I'm hoping for some co
Help With Another Wiring Diagram (1) MacgillMason at 2:35pm 03.06.15 Musings With Maine Sail 10/3025 Attached diagram shows most of my proposed high current DC setup. I would like to hear a critic of t
Knotmeter Deltabravo at 11:44am 03.06.15 Big Boats 13/2941 The Knotmeter on my 2003 Hunter 356 works for about a day after I launch. I'm told the paddles get f
Beneteau 265 keel (1) lawko at 11:02am 03.06.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2314 Hi folks Im looking at a 1993 Beneteau 265 and i have some questions for any body who knows any thi
33.5 Fresh Water Tank Removal fwilmeth at 6:52am 03.06.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1077 I have a serious leak in the bottom of my V-berth mounted aluminum fresh water tank. The V-berth de
How many coats of bottom paint? IH82BL8 at 6:32am 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 6/3068 Two years ago I removed all of the many coats of bottom paint from my boat and started all over. I
200W solar vs 2000W generator? McIntoshUSA at 6:22am 03.06.15 Ask All Sailors 20/2885 I am trying to decide which is the best investment for us? We keep our boat in the canal behind our
transom mount trnsducer on 272 donelanc at 6:02am 03.06.15 Bigger Boats 16/2950 HI I have a 1989 272 with inboard. I bougth a garmin 90dv chartplottr/gps that comes with a tran
Where Can I Post Scrap Sailboat Wanted? bsmith8592 at 11:35pm 03.05.15 Sails Call Lounge 1/1593 Where Can I Post Scrap Sailboat Wanted?
Propulsion in an older boat SailorTony at 8:38pm 03.05.15 Engines and Propulsion 8/1818 I have the chance to buy an vintage early 80's 27ft boat, at a very good price. However, this boat
Replace Sea-Fire Fire Extinguisher dennisp at 7:46pm 03.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/5929
Companionway Hatch Lock? Dgsteiner at 7:40pm 03.05.15 S2 11/7042 I just bought a 7.3 and am looking to install a lock on the companionway hatch. Has anyone else done
Simpson Lawrence SeaTiger 555 Windlass Question Tomol at 7:37pm 03.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2831 Our Hunter Legend 45 came with a Simpson Lawrence SeaTiger 555 manual windlass when we purchased her
South African Phoenix 11.3 Powerelectronicsguy at 7:36pm 03.05.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1019
Fuel range Catalina 42 davidhammer at 4:05pm 03.05.15 Big Boats 4/5863 I just bought a 1992 Catalina 42 mkII. It has 50 hp Yanmar and 38 gal. fuel tank. I am sailing/mot
I`m getting sick and tired (1) DAVA390 at 3:34pm 03.05.15 Ask All Sailors 18/2226 of climbing up on the ladder to sweep 9" of "accumulation 3-6" off of the boat.
Hypalon dinghy glue? (1) Ken Cross at 1:18pm 03.05.15 Ask All Sailors 4/748 Hi all My motor mount on my dinghy is loose. My question how would you fix this, or would you just
Used Gear - Sell It Now Maine Sail at 1:09pm 03.05.15 Ask All Sailors 29/4769 Phil has done a great job with this site yet one feature that goes way under used, IMHO, is the: Us
Boom Vang Setup sailnoproblem at 12:56pm 03.05.15 Ask All Sailors 3/1474 I am installing a Garhauer 30 Series Boom Vang. I need some advice on mounting. What do I use for a
Which LED bulbs? Richandhelen at 12:11pm 03.05.15 Big Boats 2/925 I have a 2006 H44. I am having a rigger go up my mast next week for routine maintenance and inspecti

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Engine Monitor tfox2069 at 9:04am 06.20.23 Have been wanting this for years. Too afraid to start it myself, and finding someone to do it is a
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? Scott T-Bird at 8:54am 06.20.23 It looks like a lot of surficial damages or neglect that may not be so bad to recover. It's a good
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? kloudie1 at 8:43am 06.20.23 Looks like anti skid paint was applied to the side decks and the pads on either side of the mast. Th
Help finding the right boat Scott T-Bird at 8:37am 06.20.23 but my curiosity is more along the lines of who makes a boat about that size, but cuts out the beds
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? (1) rgranger at 8:14am 06.20.23
Help finding the right boat jssailem at 8:08am 06.20.23 I saw the 33' Alerion at the Annapolis boat show. It was a stunning boat. Dressed up as an elegant d
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? Dnea at 8:04am 06.20.23 js - I will look more into that Boatworks Today site, thx!
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? Dnea at 7:58am 06.20.23 Thank you both for your input - so this is a project boat candidate for me, havent acquired it yet.
Batten Lengths H26 jssailem at 7:56am 06.20.23 With your sail spread out in a loft/on the grass/ in your basement... you can use a ruler to measure
Oday 25 Swing Keel Rigging jssailem at 7:50am 06.20.23 If it is not in a boat yard on stands, you will need to haul it out. You need to drop the centerboar
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? Scott T-Bird at 7:43am 06.20.23 Not sure what your question is ... can't even tell if you are considering this for purchase or if yo
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? jssailem at 7:42am 06.20.23 From what you show in the images, I would guess a previous owner (PO) had deck cracks or damage and
34 Hunter Anchor Locker Question (1) jssailem at 7:30am 06.20.23 Now that you show the horizontal windlass, other options come to mind. With the shelf gone I suspe
Mast rewire JamesG161 at 7:18am 06.20.23 the channel for the wires is tight Then test the old wires for Impedance and short circuits. Ins
Mast rewire jssailem at 7:16am 06.20.23 BBC30... Is the mast down on the hard or standing on the boat? Do you have lights on the spreaders?
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels jssailem at 7:13am 06.20.23 Great writeup @Brians Mast :beer: Detailed diagnostic approach and clarity in the discovery process
Mast rewire BBC16385 at 7:03am 06.20.23 www.marinebeam.com. All of their LEDs have been tested and will not interfere with other electroni
Tropical Depression 3 JamesG161 at 6:57am 06.20.23 Jim, Why is that a good thing? A slow trek over HEAT filled waters, allows a storm to build up Vo
Rub Rail Adventure jdrutten at 6:57am 06.20.23 JD, easiest way is to take the panels out at the back of the cabin so you have clear access to the
Furler q's jssailem at 6:40am 06.20.23 What is the query @fred1diver ? Installing a new one is an option. On an old boat some might not wa

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