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Boatbuilding Schools shemandr at 5:57am 03.31.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1706 There was a discussion yesterday about how we would like to start a boatbuilding school in the New S
B361. Code/asym furler Randylb at 5:46am 03.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1402 Hi All, I am thinking of adding a 170 drifter for light air on my b361. I'd like to put it on a fu
Hatch and Port leaks Johnmpru at 5:23am 03.31.13 Bigger Boats 4/1676 We have just purchased an 84 O'Day 39 this is our first sailboat! Although the boat is in very good
ports / windows on 82 M25 jmczzz at 3:23am 03.31.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1774 Prior owner did substandard window replacement, minus frames / gaskets, just stuck some cut out ple
anchor and chain Mark Maulden at 10:30pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1411 I'm modifying my anchor locker for a windlass and also upgrading ground tackle. Anchor will either
Mainsail feeder (1) Fredn56 at 9:50pm 03.30.13 Catalina 22 3/2450 How is a mainsail boltrope feeder used? I have one like the (hopefully) attached photo, but cannot
Knife slowdog at 9:31pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 25/4441 Looking for a good knife what do you all use ?
Repainting the inside of a 1980 fiberglass sailboat zahazoo at 8:47pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 12/6751 The white paint on the interior ceiling and sides is flaking off and we see the fiberglass. We plan
1994 Hunter 23.5 projects hercguy at 7:38pm 03.30.13 Smaller Boats 5/2875 It has been a few months since I bought my 23.5 and I love it. So much it nearly cost me a girlfrien
Anchor storage on c37 (1) guidera48 at 7:27pm 03.30.13 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1810 I just finished my upgrade to the anchor rollers as many of you have already done. My question is ho
lost my rudder Auratron at 7:04pm 03.30.13 Day Sailers 3/1289 Does any one have a complete rudder for an oday widgeon
rusty sail phil mac venture at 5:26pm 03.30.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1413 what do you use to remove rust stains on sails?
O'Day 25 Keel Bolt Location jdratlif at 5:14pm 03.30.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2279 So I am trying to get my boat un-winterized and ready to be put in the water. I am going through the
Help - how to remove tarp marks Nom De Guerre at 5:13pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 23/9643 I'm looking for the best method for removing dark blue marks left on the white hull from a polypropy
First Sail shemandr at 4:08pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2633 We took a buddy's boat out today for a season opener. Great day! Strong sun, good breeze and good
Jib/Genoa car plunger captcoho at 3:54pm 03.30.13 Catalina 30 4/1656 Looking to repair the jib car. The knob with ring broke off and the only way to slide the car is pul
ANP Bimini katana750 at 2:23pm 03.30.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1343 HI I was just installing my Bimini after carefully studying Sums posts. He mentioned that he had
Seacock problems! Rodd at 1:31pm 03.30.13 Musings With Maine Sail 4/3970 Went to clean bonding wires on a one inch Perko bronze seacock, and wound up turning the bolt with t
88 Beneteau First 285 Rudder BlindCat at 12:29pm 03.30.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2285 I have noticed bubbles on my rudder, and it appears that the bubbles have water in them. I can not t
I need a few new stanchions 1982 Hunter 25 Cut at 11:43am 03.30.13 Smaller Boats 4/1205 My Cherub Hunter 25 was damaged in Sandy. Three of my stanchions were bent over when the boat flippe

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Polishing the hull of a 1980 sailboat advice xavpil at 5:23pm 04.13.23 First determine if the boat is painted. I won't be able to find out by asking the seller if it wa
season begins, the lakes are open (1) Tally Ho at 4:48pm 04.13.23 Photo in my local paper this week of the first ocean-going vessel to make port in my neck of the woo
Shakey in gear (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:48pm 04.13.23 I can only get it to + - .015" I don't know if you'll find much on the market that can live with
Beneteau Questions Tally Ho at 4:41pm 04.13.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) Tally Ho at 4:38pm 04.13.23 I use a foam roller. Full recoat with hydrocoat every fourth year. Chip touch up with a small dispo
Anti seize on coupler set screws? Tally Ho at 4:34pm 04.13.23 In the process of replacing my PSS bellows, I had to replace the coupler set screws as they got man
Shakey in gear Hayden Watson at 4:29pm 04.13.23
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:25pm 04.13.23 You are welcome
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? CapefloridaLI at 4:20pm 04.13.23 @CapefloridaLI go to the menu button on the upper left (three horizontal bars). Scroll downtown bo
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:16pm 04.13.23 @CapefloridaLI go to the menu button on the upper left (three horizontal bars). Scroll downtown bo
Shakey in gear S/V Sideways at 4:14pm 04.13.23 Davidasailor26 thanks that is more along the lines of what I'm looking for.
Shakey in gear S/V Sideways at 4:07pm 04.13.23 1004-42 series Perkins
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel Crazy Dave Condon at 3:56pm 04.13.23 As a former dealer, @SailorShaggy is correct the bend is too severe and probably not repairable. Th
Shakey in gear JamesG161 at 3:47pm 04.13.23 Sounds like you have a transmission issue. Model of Engine would help. Jim...
I'm a newbie fresh and green! Leeward Rail at 3:40pm 04.13.23 After learning so much about sailing over the last 2 years, Does that mean this 42ft boat is your
170 Repair Question Crazy Dave Condon at 3:38pm 04.13.23 @Tater Csn you tell me if it is a 140 or 170. Can you take a few photos and post them here. You h
Shakey in gear JoeWhite at 3:32pm 04.13.23 Are there zinc attached to the shaft? If they are worn out, remove them then try. Requires a dive
Weather forecast... Hollyberry at 2:21pm 04.13.23 Last weekend was wet and windy enough!!.. Had a great sail but then hunkered down for two days in 20
Shakey in gear Davidasailor26 at 2:03pm 04.13.23
Shakey in gear S/V Sideways at 1:53pm 04.13.23 Hello again, thanks for the link. I've been in touch with that company/Isoflex products and they are

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