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Chris Burti at 8:44am 05.03.13
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In the FWIW category, the Admiral and I each have a set of high quality Atlantis foul weather gear p
Hull Finish   (2)
agprice22 at 7:58am 05.03.13
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Just finished the first 3 coats on my hull today. Thought I would send a photo. Instead of waxing, I
Flyindiver at 7:20am 05.03.13
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I have posted previously that I was considering buying a 235. The one I have been evaluating is hull
pullark at 7:10am 05.03.13
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Hi, I want to check valve lash/clearance and reading the service manual it talks about adjustment o
MollyMaguire at 6:58am 05.03.13
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So, I live in Connecticut which has a 6% sales tax, but I'm buying a boat in Rhode Island, which has
FourPoints at 6:46am 05.03.13
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I've been using the Finesse-it II on the buffer before waxing for the last few years with quite good
kingsailor at 6:21am 05.03.13
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Does anyone know where to find the faucet in the attached picture?
YVRguy at 6:04am 05.03.13
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Has anyone experimented with different types of stove fuel for the Origo non-pressurized or similar?
Albanach at 3:05am 05.03.13
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foolproof at 10:15pm 05.02.13
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Hello all: I currently own a '76 Catalina 30 and like a lot of owners, am looking at moving up.
Kestle at 9:09pm 05.02.13
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A 55 lb 12 volt minn kota trawling motor has been suggested to me. Anyone experimented with one of
jwbnb at 9:02pm 05.02.13
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I am looking for the bushing that seals the hole where the steering cable passes through the hull ne
Ward H at 7:25pm 05.02.13
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While my O'day 25 mast is down for other work, I will be mounting an anchor light on the top. The ya
bblument at 6:50pm 05.02.13
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Ok, I'll assume anyone reading this has read my "true confession" of idiocy on my previous post, so
bblument at 6:39pm 05.02.13
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Hello, all.. I've been lurking for a few weeks. Let's start with a confession... despite being som
alvafredsmith at 6:17pm 05.02.13
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Hello all, i need your help. i purchased a 1973 Macgregor Venture 21 recently that came with a 1970,
DavyBones at 5:55pm 05.02.13
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Looking for mast/boom/sail etc. ideas or parts for my Super Dolphin hull. Its "basically" a 14' 8" s
c bowers at 5:51pm 05.02.13
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When taking my Sirius out of the water last fall the mast must have moved too far forward and the tw
M and M at 5:49pm 05.02.13
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Hi all, I have a 8 hp 2 stroke on my H23. I'm thinking of going with a smaller 4 stroke(maybe 5 or
Mark Nooney at 2:56pm 05.02.13
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I have been cleaning up the boat for launch and the water and electric systems needed some organizin

Recent Replies

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
Acrylic portlight question
DonScribner at 12:59pm 05.10.23
I think we were talking about Acrylic, cast acrylic in fact. You are correct! Plexi is acrylic an
Mast Electric Connector
kclancy at 12:39pm 05.10.23
Trace back the red wires to whatever color they are inside the boat, looks like really poor repair
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer
Hayden Watson at 12:21pm 05.10.23
Hayden - how, or did you, test the ArgoFET setup for a disconnect? I understand the theory, but won
Change Fuel Line   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:20pm 05.10.23
:plus: That is the sign hoses give you. Change me Change me! Hot damn ! It was written all over
Mast Electric Connector
kclancy at 12:17pm 05.10.23
Here is a link to the post you made back in 2022 with pretty much the same question. Lots of good t
When does a screw become a bolt?
kappykaplan at 12:05pm 05.10.23
:facepalm: indeed! Perhaps :poop: as well.
Windshield and side window material   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:02am 05.10.23
No. But I do have tools, and some experience in their safe use. Safety be buggered. Had to deal
When does a screw become a bolt?
Scott T-Bird at 10:54am 05.10.23
But the question is.. is your easy categorization..just your opinion, or.... This is entirely my
Machine screw for hand rails
ggrizzard at 10:50am 05.10.23
Or try McMaster Carr online.
Hauturier equivalent in USA?
jviss at 10:47am 05.10.23
If you are going to charter with six or fewer passengers, then you will want the OUPV license, comm
When does a screw become a bolt?
jviss at 10:39am 05.10.23
I think this is a great thread! It's like the difference between a ship and a boat.

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