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lifting bridle for S2 6.7/6.9/22 RonBarr at 10:01am 05.03.13 S2 0/1077 I have just purchased a S2 6.7 and want to go sailing. Has anyone used a lifting bridle on a 6.7/6.9
Sticking Telescoping Swim Ladder Capt Strapfoots at 9:36am 05.03.13 Ask All Sailors 1/962 I just bought a telescoping swim ladder but it tends to stick, if I shake it back and forth it colla
Looking for O'Day mast harraz at 9:13am 05.03.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/788 Hello, I'm looking for a mast for my O'Day II or O'Day 17. It's a 1986 boat with mast attached to
Atlantis Weather Gear Chris Burti at 8:44am 05.03.13 Ask All Sailors 17/6699 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 Catalina 22 8/1569 Just finished the first 3 coats on my hull today. Thought I would send a photo. Instead of waxing, I
Hull 362 history Flyindiver at 7:20am 05.03.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/769 I have posted previously that I was considering buying a 235. The one I have been evaluating is hull
Valve clearance M25XPB pullark at 7:10am 05.03.13 Catalina 30 4/1520 Hi, I want to check valve lash/clearance and reading the service manual it talks about adjustment o
Sales tax question MollyMaguire at 6:58am 05.03.13 Ask All Sailors 27/5300 So, I live in Connecticut which has a 6% sales tax, but I'm buying a boat in Rhode Island, which has
3M Finesse-it vs Perfect-it III FourPoints at 6:46am 05.03.13 Ask All Sailors 17/15296 I've been using the Finesse-it II on the buffer before waxing for the last few years with quite good
Faucet replacement (1) kingsailor at 6:21am 05.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1553 Does anyone know where to find the faucet in the attached picture?
Origo stove fuel YVRguy at 6:04am 05.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/4262 Has anyone experimented with different types of stove fuel for the Origo non-pressurized or similar?
Squeaks in engine Albanach at 3:05am 05.03.13 Catalina 310 1/1036
Looking at 34's foolproof at 10:15pm 05.02.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1282 Hello all: I currently own a '76 Catalina 30 and like a lot of owners, am looking at moving up.
Mac 25 and 55 lb elec propulsion Kestle at 9:09pm 05.02.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/2714 A 55 lb 12 volt minn kota trawling motor has been suggested to me. Anyone experimented with one of
26X steering cable hull pass thru (3) jwbnb at 9:02pm 05.02.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1402 I am looking for the bushing that seals the hole where the steering cable passes through the hull ne
Mounting an Anchor Light on top of the mast Ward H at 7:25pm 05.02.13 Ask An Oday Owner 12/3821 While my O'day 25 mast is down for other work, I will be mounting an anchor light on the top. The ya
Pearson 26 electrical and bilge pump bblument at 6:50pm 05.02.13 Pearson 0/1648 Ok, I'll assume anyone reading this has read my "true confession" of idiocy on my previous post, so
Pearson 26 Running Rigging bblument at 6:39pm 05.02.13 Pearson 1/7902 Hello, all.. I've been lurking for a few weeks. Let's start with a confession... despite being som
fuel connection on a 5hp sea king j500 (1) alvafredsmith at 6:17pm 05.02.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/4893 Hello all, i need your help. i purchased a 1973 Macgregor Venture 21 recently that came with a 1970,
Super Porpoise Rig DavyBones at 5:55pm 05.02.13 Parts Search 0/4071 Looking for mast/boom/sail etc. ideas or parts for my Super Dolphin hull. Its "basically" a 14' 8" s

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When does a screw become a bolt? Kings Gambit at 7:50am 05.11.23
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat Captain Larry-DH at 7:41am 05.11.23 Acid wash. You can use muriatic acid from the hardware store or dilute hydrochloric acid. CLR or On
2004 Hunter 420 Passage-Curved cabin step? rgranger at 7:39am 05.11.23 There was a very recent post with a similar goal. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/hunte
mast struts (3) rgranger at 7:35am 05.11.23 Is the strut the same thing as a gin pole? I'm not sure what part you are trying to replace. If it
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat Dil at 7:31am 05.11.23 you have so few... I'd wet a sponge with vinegar and then lay it on the barnicle and let it sit for
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat rgranger at 7:25am 05.11.23 you have so few... I'd wet a sponge with vinegar and then lay it on the barnicle and let it sit for
Raymarine Axiom flightlead404 at 7:23am 05.11.23 Sent you a link with my STL file. I just threw it together in TinkerCad, so not exactly professiona
When does a screw become a bolt? (1) rgranger at 7:21am 05.11.23 Oh... google just showed me another def of BOLT... The Bacon Onion Lettuce and Tomato Sandwitch (BOL
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna Leeward Rail at 7:17am 05.11.23 One size does not fit all. Technically a tall masthead one does. ;):biggrin::laugh::beer:
When does a screw become a bolt? rgranger at 7:16am 05.11.23 I was bored... so I started this thread. Who knew we could talk about screws for 37 posts? I guess
When does a screw become a bolt? Leeward Rail at 7:16am 05.11.23 Is a driver's license needed when using a screw ? What about bolts of cloth ? Explain that with ye
When does a screw become a bolt? Leeward Rail at 7:14am 05.11.23 A drill if so used is a powered screw driver; the manual version is just what we think of when usin
When does a screw become a bolt? Kings Gambit at 6:53am 05.11.23
KM4A transmission on yanmar 80hp hunter bum at 6:51am 05.11.23 I bought the pdf for the engine and the transmission installation manuals but it doesn't mention whe
Hauturier equivalent in USA? Joe at 6:44am 05.11.23 I would not rule out anything out until I had actually checked with the authority that issues accred
Solar panel/battery charger suggestions 1986 C22 walt at 6:42am 05.11.23 I have a Linklite that is probably near 15 years old now and I dont bother with the percent full dis
NOVABRAID NOVALITE HIGH PERFORMANCE jssailem at 6:04am 05.11.23
Head (toilet of course) plumbing help dLj at 5:50am 05.11.23 I sit here thinking "I am so happy I'm removing all my marine heads and put in composting toilets."
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna jviss at 5:48am 05.11.23 It depends on where you are, how close are other boats, how far offshore you wander, etc., etc. One
Solar panel/battery charger suggestions 1986 C22 jviss at 5:45am 05.11.23 My advice.. install a simple battery monitor when you add solar. I don't know if they are any bett

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