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is this the right block... Piotr at 5:57pm 05.16.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1282 ... to replace my mainsheet one? I experimented with the 4:1 set up and it was a complete failure, s
Tell Me Why I Made This Thing! (1) rardiH36 at 5:49pm 05.16.13 Ask All Sailors 17/2817 This post is a version of what is this "sound" or "picture" that might be on radio or TV. But inst
How to install screens in the windows (B361) bshock at 5:30pm 05.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1001 Hi All, Just got my new-to-me B361 back in the water. After launch, the thru hulls were leaking v
Backstay Radar Mount wufibugs at 5:19pm 05.16.13 Ask All Sailors 9/7785 Saw this in a picture. I have an old radar setup but was going to sell rather than mount it on the
Solar MC-4 Connectors - How To (22) Maine Sail at 4:45pm 05.16.13 Musings With Maine Sail 12/6950 These are solar MC-4 connectors the FEMALE on the bottom and the MALE plug on top.. Today more and m
So-called "tea" stains Cinduda at 3:31pm 05.16.13 Catalina 22 13/2754 I've spent the past two sunny weeks here in the PNW cleaning up the boat in preparation for the seas
New to the site. Stargarzer at 2:21pm 05.16.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/1581 Hello, I'm checking to see if I did everything correct to be part of Macgregor Ower Forum. THANKS
Tiller Extension for a C22 MacGreg at 1:18pm 05.16.13 Catalina 22 27/9434 I've been posting much about broaching and heeling lately with some great answers that are much appr
newport30 mk2 on tidal grid or careening mopieo8 at 12:20pm 05.16.13 Newport 1/5783 hey everyone, has anyone put a Newport 30 on a tidal grid or see anyone else try? was it bow or ste
stuffing box adjustment dobiesailor at 12:08pm 05.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1703 Does anyone know hoe tight the adjustment on the stuffing box on a 1986 31 hunter should be? I have
hillbillywanderer allen-deckard at 11:10am 05.16.13 Catalina 22 2/816 Sent you a private message if you didn't see it.
Serial number Gary Maxey at 9:42am 05.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/3640 My serial number is xdyg 1327 m 80 b. Does that mean it was the 1327th made? It is a 1980 25ft, so
Opinions on 280 SailingGuy at 9:36am 05.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 0/645 A 1989 O'Day 280 has recently been listed for sale in my area. Does anyone have opinions about th
Passage 42 LNG to Propane Conversion Flying Colours at 9:36am 05.16.13 Big Boats 9/1722 A member sent e-mail regarding our P42 conversion to Propane...well I lost it!!! Please send again a
O'Day 280 Opinions SailingGuy at 9:13am 05.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1296 A 1989 O'Day 280 has recently been listed for sale in my area. Does anyone have opinions about th
Boat insurance? Ken Secor at 7:50am 05.16.13 Catalina 22 9/1477 I'm unsure of what insures my boat - when on the trailer in transit to the lake, or while on the wat
Companion way doors (2) Jimongee at 7:37am 05.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2023 Hello folks, :confused:I have finally fabricated a set of vertical swinging doors to replace the ann
Fuel Tank for O'Day 28 shozbot at 7:31am 05.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1292 Removed engine to replace mounts and while at it also removed tank for cleaning. The wood frame hold
H34 Hatches catching jib sheets YVRguy at 7:24am 05.16.13 Big Boats 10/2554 I'm sure all of you Hunter 34 owners know exactly what I'm talking about by the post title alone. H
Dismasted 30T dneipert at 7:15am 05.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 8/1768 I lost the mast on my 1994 Hunter 30T when the forestay parted. The extrusion is Z-Spar 401A. It ha

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how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat (2) dlochner at 3:29pm 05.10.23 215562
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat Scott T-Bird at 3:21pm 05.10.23 In my experience, a putty knife also is ineffective in removing foreign material. The problem with
Machine screw for hand rails dlochner at 3:15pm 05.10.23 I feel like I need to discuss the difference between a screw and a bolt..... Sorry, it's been don
Machine screw for hand rails MikeHoncho at 3:13pm 05.10.23 I feel like I need to discuss the difference between a screw and a bolt.....
When does a screw become a bolt? MikeHoncho at 3:09pm 05.10.23 What about machine screws ? They have threads and matching threaded receptacles. screwing often in
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat dlochner at 3:08pm 05.10.23 A putty knife works pretty well. Clean up the residue with some diluted Muriatic acid (cheap) or Mar
Machine screw for hand rails dlochner at 3:06pm 05.10.23
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat Scott T-Bird at 2:39pm 05.10.23 I've been using a 1-1/2" wide very sharp wood chisel to remove vinyl and paint from gel coat. There
Machine screw for hand rails egreen024 at 2:25pm 05.10.23
When does a screw become a bolt? Scott T-Bird at 2:22pm 05.10.23 Now I'm so confused! :banghead:
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat shemandr at 2:11pm 05.10.23 You might pre tx them with some acid - Oxalic for instance. How did they get the topsides?
Solar panel/battery charger suggestions 1986 C22 Fuji242 at 2:05pm 05.10.23 :plus:on everything @dlochner said. Copying / adapting from some of my previous notes: Start by r
Solar panel/battery charger suggestions 1986 C22 walt at 2:01pm 05.10.23 Just an FYI, you have to produce power for your usage plus battery self discharge. So how much is
Urgent warning to genset owners (1) Laid-back at 1:56pm 05.10.23 On my H50 I had the generator (1100 hours) through-hull replaced last summer as is was slightly leak
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat Roland5048 at 1:43pm 05.10.23 Those look like they are above the waterline. (?). Also look like something other than barnicals.
Acrylic portlight question xavpil at 1:43pm 05.10.23 You are correct! Plexi is acrylic and Lexan is poly. My bad. Rookie mistake! I work with both eve
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat kappykaplan at 1:42pm 05.10.23 Painter's 5-in-one tool should do the trick if you're not too aggressive in scraping.
Lift Arm - Engine room cover jviss at 1:41pm 05.10.23 What I learnt from supplier, gas spring are usually installed with rod downwards. The oil within th
Solar panel/battery charger suggestions 1986 C22 AaronD at 1:06pm 05.10.23 Great information, thank you! Do you have a website you can recommend for learning/calculating and
When does a screw become a bolt? Kings Gambit at 1:02pm 05.10.23

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