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Compounding - Think I'm doing something wrong (1) Begynol at 6:59pm 04.09.13 Smaller Boats 4/1276 I started to compound with 3m marine rubbing compund. This is after a wet sand. I feel like the
cost to Awlgrip paul1938 at 5:11pm 04.09.13 Mid-Size Boats 10/9026 I'm thinking about painting my 2005 Hunter 33 with Awlgrip, when I pull it for a bottom paint job al
Moorings 38 corrosion question mlmcclain at 5:03pm 04.09.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/840 I am looking to purchase a 1991 M38 in Florida. upon taking some photos i saw some corrosion on the
Compression post repair cost r.oril at 4:29pm 04.09.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/4293 Please direct me to a post that deals with the cost of a compression post repair on a 1985 Catalina
Hull Polishing Question JeffThompson at 3:18pm 04.09.13 Big Boats 4/1106 About to pull our Hunter for a bottom painting and hull waxing. Wondering if anyone has secrets to
Interior Remodel uworld66 at 3:01pm 04.09.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/2650 Trying to remodel the interior of a 77 Hunter 30 and would like to know if there is anywhere i can f
Cradle Spec needed Beneteau Oceanis 400 Go For It at 2:56pm 04.09.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1404 I am purchasing a 1994 Oceanis 40 Does anyone have access to the specs to build a steel cradle?
capri 26 plumbing lestermaddox@embarqmail.c at 2:36pm 04.09.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/1436 on my capri 26 is the water tank at the rear of the cockpit the one that feed the hot water heater o
Does my A/C discharge thru hull pass ABYC H-27? (2) ColleenIII at 1:58pm 04.09.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2356 Should I change this out for a bronze thru hull with a In Line Ball Valve (probably will not opt for
Water Temp Gauge Inop - Catalina 310 c130king at 1:44pm 04.09.13 Catalina 310 3/1613 Has anyone ever had their engine/water temp gauge stop working? Any thoughts on where to start?
bilge pump location. Kevinbilly at 12:58pm 04.09.13 Catalina 22 4/1227 Where is the best location to install a bilge pump on a Catalina 22?
To keep or not to keep..... Bonzai at 11:29am 04.09.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1720 During my most recent work on Salacia the old non-functioning Lectra-San system has been completely
Upper zinc in Yanmar SD 20 Shaggydog at 10:55am 04.09.13 Engines and Propulsion 0/1368 Can the upper zinc in the Yanmar SD 20 saildrive be changed while the boat is in the water? I'm thin
Aft stateroom air conditioning DMParmenter at 10:22am 04.09.13 Big Boats 1/817 Want to install separate AC unit in aft stateroom of my 376 has anyone out there done this. If so wh
"I would like to learn to sail" Don Guillette at 10:08am 04.09.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 18/9141 I saw this thread on another site from a newbie to sailing. I've heard the same question a million t
Cleaning and Waxing Best Practices Sailavie1 at 9:21am 04.09.13 Smaller Boats 6/1312 In my neck of the woods (Alberta) we are just getting ready to do some spring cleaning. I am asking
Legend 37.5 Not Floating on Her Lines neilleparkerjr at 8:33am 04.09.13 Big Boats 5/1378 My 1995 Hunter Legend 37.5 floats with five to seven inches of bottom paint showing at the bow and z
forward holding tank deck fitting IvorG at 8:28am 04.09.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1682 Hi, I recently acquired a 2001 B411 soon to be named Gratitude. The deck fitting on the forward
furling main drum removal jams part way out gord331victoria at 7:49am 04.09.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/824 Just thougth I'd pass along a little trick on removing the main furling drum that jams part way out.
What do you call this thing? (1) neilmcc at 7:33am 04.09.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 19/3730 http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff180/neilmcc-01/126.jpg There are two of these on the mast, one

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Dieless Crimpers? JamesG161 at 3:07pm 03.27.23 As we were connecting up our new 9kw Kohler diesel generator, our 2500 watt starter needed an 2/0 ex
Heart stopping drone footage Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:05pm 03.27.23 And more women in that crew than men!
Dieless Crimpers? Davidasailor26 at 2:55pm 03.27.23 Thanks for the suggestions. I ended up taking the easy way out and just getting the cables pre-made.
Water Tank Material Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:41pm 03.27.23 The fuel tank isn't HDPE either...at least it hadn't better be because that's the wrong type of PE.
Catalina 25 floor access panels Roy the retired PM at 1:51pm 03.27.23 Hello, I have a "new to me" 1982 C25. What are the wooden access panels for in the floor of the ca
1994 33.5 Recessed Hood Furling system rubbing Hollyberry at 1:33pm 03.27.23 That chainplate looks like a tough shape to modify to try to bring the forestay forward a tad... the
1994 33.5 Recessed Hood Furling system rubbing (1) gotons at 1:19pm 03.27.23 I just wanted to post another update with an additional picture. I've got some janky stuff going on
Dieless Crimpers? (1) JamesG161 at 1:02pm 03.27.23 This what we used for 2/0 wire. irst error. We got it right the 2nd time. Jim... PS: Under the Ar
Heart stopping drone footage Joe at 1:01pm 03.27.23 I watched a few of Team Malizia's vids after the drone footage peaked my interest. It's so interes
I thought I should post this warning. Maine Sail at 12:40pm 03.27.23 I've got a used boat. OK, OK, it's an OLD boat. Built in 1980. I decided to dump the two old 100ah
Raw water pump impeller wings face wrong way? Davidasailor26 at 12:38pm 03.27.23 Now that the smoke has cleared. wledge about his pump. Good luck... Jim... No, vanes just flippe
Raw water pump impeller wings face wrong way? (1) JamesG161 at 12:24pm 03.27.23 Looks correct to me. This a flex vane pump. Jim... Now that the smoke has cleared.
I thought I should post this warning. jssailem at 12:07pm 03.27.23 Wayne, You sound like your on top of this LiFePo install. I look for ward to hearing about your suc
USA iPadAir with Navionics didn't work in Europe jssailem at 11:58am 03.27.23 iPad Location Wi-Fi + Cellular models GPS/GNSS Cellular Examining the Apple Support site I found t
mast lights ggrizzard at 11:57am 03.27.23 Some aftermarket LED bulbs, especially those mounted near radio antennas or other electronics, can c
Water Tank Material kloudie1 at 11:44am 03.27.23 Thanks, Peggie... They look just like the fuel tank but hard to tell the difference between HD and L
Port light internal trim gaskets Scott T-Bird at 11:43am 03.27.23
Pedestal guard replacment FastOlson at 11:39am 03.27.23 Basics: Check the PDF for the model you are considering for the install instructions for your new pl
Port light internal trim gaskets dlochner at 11:33am 03.27.23
Heart stopping drone footage Scott T-Bird at 11:26am 03.27.23 You'd think they would have better provisions for just such an occurrence. It can't be the first ti

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