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Alternator Bracket upgrade (2) jibes138 at 12:41pm 04.11.13 Bigger Boats 7/2525 I bought the kit several years ago but delayed installation figuring I'd break the studs off and nee
Gelcoat source? Brian S at 12:03pm 04.11.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/810 I've contacted Spectrum Color and Gelcoat Products to get color matched gelcoat for my 192. Both
Sterling regulator (1) Bob 04 H260 at 11:22am 04.11.13 Musings With Maine Sail 7/6232 I have the Electromaax 140 Amp alternator, with Sterling Pro-Digital regulator, I do not have the re
Clanging Internal Halyards druid at 10:39am 04.11.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2629 Hi My Ontario 32 has internal halyards. But, no matter how I set the halyards (tight, very tight, lo
Cockpit rugs for 28.5 thetone at 10:31am 04.11.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1400 Does anyone have a good source for the material used to make cockpit rugs? The rugs that came with m
leaks in head area jk kudera at 9:33am 04.11.13 Big Boats 13/2024 I have a persistant water leak between the inner and outer hulls, in the head and into the main cabi
1972 Bristol 26 Keel Bristol26 at 9:04am 04.11.13 Bristol 7/15447 Hello, Does anyone know if keel is filled with lead or concrete?
Companion!!! rtmmurray at 8:36am 04.11.13 Mid-Size Boats 9/1826 I have just bought a Catalina 27 :) I am wondering if there is a common problem with the companionwa
Hull Paint color? Charlie D at 8:32am 04.11.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1051 Hi All: Does anyone know what the name of the color of the off white paint used on the hull of a 19
Keel Bolt tightening Oday 322 wkirk216 at 8:14am 04.11.13 Bigger Boats 20/5612 Does anyone have experience tightening the keel bolts on an Oday 322 or similar sized boat?
cutless bearing tugboatdon at 7:58am 04.11.13 C&C 3/1629 Is the cutless bearing on a C'C 27 mark 2 (1973) measured in metric or standard. I am afraid that if
Batteries Tom Joad at 7:50am 04.11.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1228 On my newport 27(1974) there are 2 batteries. One is a cranking battery the other says cycle. Cur
Refinishing or Replacing Teak Grab Rails hotchki at 7:33am 04.11.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/3223 All: Looking for advice on replacing teak hand / grab rails on C-25. Mine are severely weathered
Wheel Brake Replacement sailcapt340 at 7:03am 04.11.13 Big Boats 5/1427 On my 2000 340 the Wheel Brake simply does not hold. It will tighten down but it never really held.
Pop rivets: AL vs. SS nestorph at 5:52am 04.11.13 Ask All Sailors 9/3688 Any opinions are the use of aluminum vs. stainless steel pop rivets? I have a few items that I woul
3M 5200 as Adhesive Ajay73 at 5:03am 04.11.13 Mid-Size Boats 33/9610 Can 3M 5200 be used as an adhesive much as you would use an epoxy? Can it be used with a thin glue
how to remove standing rigging from spreaders Jared1048 at 8:58pm 04.10.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1033 So the mast is down and the boat is looking sad but I'm doing my best to get her put back together.
plugged fuel pickup tube screen summerbreezeholland at 8:47pm 04.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1159 I wished I'd have known about this earlier, rather than while we were negotiating the Northwest Chan
If it looks too good.... Barquito at 8:04pm 04.10.13 Sails Call Lounge 33/17052 So we have been boat shopping and we came across a great deal :dance:. We found a $60,000 boat (Hunt
Performance Rigging edpenney@edpenney.com at 7:26pm 04.10.13 Catalina 22 1/731 I am considering purchasing a Capri 22 and want to add a spinniker set. Where might I purchase rigg

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New Gages H280 Ralph Johnstone at 9:23pm 03.19.23 1) Got an electrician's fish tape ? 2) No ? Crimp a bunch of coat hangers together so they behave l
Solo mast stepping/unstepping rgranger at 8:46pm 03.19.23
Bronze Prop coatings; Interlux (2) rgranger at 8:40pm 03.19.23 https://mobileimages.lowes.com/productimages/894d3100-d43b-4f08-abc6-0c76e9578037/00758792.jpg?size=
Bronze Prop coatings; Interlux Rich Stidger at 7:54pm 03.19.23 I wire brush my stainless steel prop and then wipe with acetone. Then directly spray the zinc coatin
Gel coat superficial scratches -not too deep Rich Stidger at 7:49pm 03.19.23 Having used both brands, I like Presta products over 3M. Presta is sold by auto paint finishing sho
Bronze Prop coatings; Interlux Blitz at 7:41pm 03.19.23 @Rich Stidger -well there's that or propspeed. I'm in your camp. I use zinc spray too, works as wel
Replacement head (toilet unit specifically) Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:10pm 03.19.23 everything is original. Hoses are in good shape, nothing compromised. I was referring to the ends wh
Bronze Prop coatings; Interlux Captain Larry-DH at 7:01pm 03.19.23 @Rich Stidger -well there's that or propspeed. I'm in your camp. I use zinc spray too, works as wel
Bronze Prop coatings; Interlux Rich Stidger at 6:46pm 03.19.23 Use Ace Cold Galvanize from the hardware store. 20 Oz can under $10. Enough for 2 years. It is the
Precision closing down DAVA390 at 6:25pm 03.19.23 There is a new owner who will continue making and selling parts, but no new boats. Spoke with him t
Precision 23 outboard power DAVA390 at 6:19pm 03.19.23 Does anyone know the minimum HP the outboard should have for the P23. I currently have a Tohatsu 8
Our Cherubini Chainplates Are 40+ Years Old -- Any Failures? chichiflys at 5:38pm 03.19.23 Good to hear from you again Rardi! I'll be following this closely as I'm in the same boat (pun inte
yanmar 110 blowout JamesG161 at 5:06pm 03.19.23 80HP is a good size for your 50' Hunter. When I was searching for my Hunter, I found that the Engin
Our Cherubini Chainplates Are 40+ Years Old -- Any Failures? mermike at 4:06pm 03.19.23 I pulled mine and inspected them a few years ago. There was evidence of crevice corrosion. i replace
Wiring solar and ACR's mermike at 3:55pm 03.19.23 Wire the controller to the DC bus if you have one, or directly to the battery switch if you must. AB
Hard or Soft Bimini height MikeHoncho at 3:35pm 03.19.23 I would question installing a Bimini forward enough so it have to go under the boom. It will be too
Replacement head (toilet unit specifically) Ralph Johnstone at 3:05pm 03.19.23 If the hoses are indeed from 2003, they have long passed their use by date. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
yanmar 110 blowout (2) jssailem at 2:48pm 03.19.23 For In & out of marina or a Florida Inlet, the engine should be adequate for moderate sea conditions
yanmar 110 blowout dlochner at 2:43pm 03.19.23 Here we go, finally after 3 weeks My brand new yanmar arrives, I downgraded it to the 80HP I hope w
yanmar 110 blowout hunter bum at 2:39pm 03.19.23 yes Sir, it is updated Thanks

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