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Instrument Panel wanted JimLor at 12:08pm 12.18.12 Pearson 2/2184 Have an 86 Pearson 28-2 with the "B" panel. It works just fine, but has seen better days. Wx and U
That Old Sweet Song (6) Roger Long at 11:59am 12.18.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 5/3334 I had completely forgotten until I looked back at the old posts that I said so enthusiastically that
Motor Mount / Backing Plate bergskvb at 11:08am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/3546 I recently purchased an O'Day 25 and need to install a motor mount for an outboard engine - a 4 stro
ODay 28 to the Bahamas Boatsail1 at 10:39am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1276 Any one with Oday sailing in the Bahamas or/and Fl. Keys? Share insights...Thanks.
Prop Zinc Ron M at 10:16am 12.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 22/8225 I'm trying to find a more secure method of installing the prop zinc on my B331. Several times, afte
How to make boarding from ladder easier OS2Dude at 9:10am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 9/4433 I have a 1983 O'Day 23. When I board via the stern ladder, I have to then cross the hurdle of the r
Site user survey for 2013 Phil Herring at 8:27am 12.18.12 Ask All Sailors 19/3662 We've reached that time of year when we plan modifications and upgrades for the site in 2013. W
Sunrise and Sunset Shots Folder Nodak7 at 7:46am 12.18.12 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/5981 Phil, is there some way we could get a common picture folder that we can post all those beautiful su
interior cushion foam... centerline at 1:35am 12.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1561 does anyone know what durometer of foam macgregor uses for their interior cushions? I have remode
Trident sanitation hose syoun10 at 10:35pm 12.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/4302 I've been told that Trident is the best sanitation hose. Now I'm having to change mine, I've been l
S-2 8.0 Tiller Shaft Bushings finegold1 at 10:19pm 12.17.12 S2 7/2220 I have recently joined the forum and feel it will be a great deal of help to me and in turn, I have
Hunter 25 sailors you rock:) Mikimarbella at 8:38pm 12.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1181 After a sea trial, very soon will buy my second boat! I had an Ericsson 26 and great time but few is
FREE Catalina 30 Phil Herring at 7:27pm 12.17.12 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/26377 Bringing this over from the classifieds: ----------------------------------------------- Boat wa
'hove to' on a Hunter Vision 32 coxjam at 6:30pm 12.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1632 Has anybody done this on there Vision 32? I'm anxious to give it a try but would love some tips befo
Maine and Northern Mass next Summer? Mulf at 5:55pm 12.17.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2783 Our youngest son has settled in Manchester by the Sea Massachusetts. Manchester has a georgeous litt
Winterizing steps knotcarin at 5:27pm 12.17.12 Big Boats 11/2783 I have a Yanmar 3jh2e and winterized it after reading the manual, talking to others at the dock, and
ice box conversion MORNING LIGHT at 5:17pm 12.17.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/5999 Hi, I was wondering if i could turn my ice box into a real fridge. I saw that you can buy a conversi
Odd size tubing (4) marchem at 2:38pm 12.17.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/28257 New (to us) 1982 Catalina 27. Waste tank appears to be original Ronco B117. Tank outlet is 1-1/2" me
Squall in Beaulieu Roger Long at 1:48pm 12.17.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 4/2405 I made a rather short 13 mile run around to this creek just off the Vernon River to await scattered
Rig Failure 1991 Hunter Passage 42 Tropicalmark at 1:35pm 12.17.12 Big Boats 8/4045 I was looking to see if anyone has had a rig failure on this type of boat as I experienced one on mi

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Spider Cracks in gel coat Davidasailor26 at 9:16am 01.12.23 All good ideas above about exploring the area and possible ways to repair the core. If the deck surf
Spider Cracks in gel coat jssailem at 8:57am 01.12.23
Spider Cracks in gel coat shemandr at 8:08am 01.12.23 It seems to me the area of craze lines is fairly broad. I'd say that could mean a broader area of s
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Scott T-Bird at 7:46am 01.12.23 If you should make an offer on this boat, factor in the cost of the new halyards and the cost of i
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Scott T-Bird at 7:38am 01.12.23 Sounds to me like you will need to gain some specific knowledge both for your new boat's registratio
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 dlochner at 7:37am 01.12.23 When purchasing a boat the common advice is to have the seller pay to fix whatever needs fixing. The
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Scott T-Bird at 7:26am 01.12.23 The bicycle chain trick is probably the most commonly used way by yard workers. If it's not your bo
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Prairie Virgin Sailor at 7:18am 01.12.23 OK, you shouldn't have need of a license beyond what your country requires as long as you buy and l
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 yawstick at 6:50am 01.12.23 the exit holes were up off the deck a fair amount and 3 feet or so apart vertically there is winch t
H240 bulkhead thickness patbratton at 6:29am 01.12.23 I'm building a wooden organizer to add some storage for sunglasses, sunscreen, reading material, et
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Leeward Rail at 6:28am 01.12.23 a piece of bicycle chain works well as the weight. Use a magnet to fish the chain out of the exit s
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Project_Mayhem at 6:21am 01.12.23 I''m seeing enough complaints about it to continue recommending it. I assume you meant that you no
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Leeward Rail at 6:18am 01.12.23 Since this a "new to you" boat... I would want to drop the mast and inspect the rigging, wiring, she
The keel... is done HeelBoy at 6:14am 01.12.23 Love the arrows on that bullseye! I was going to mark mine with inch-increments, but the arrows are
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 shemandr at 6:08am 01.12.23 I've sailed a lot on a Tartan 33 and on the one I'm most familiar with there is an access/exit hole
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 dlochner at 6:07am 01.12.23 The mast is still up... the main halyard is there... would replace it for sure... I'm thinking you
Jibing The Mainsail Kings Gambit at 6:06am 01.12.23 Those are uncontrolled jibes. I can understand your concern. I would not jibe in that fashion. Fir
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 yawstick at 5:37am 01.12.23 The mast is still up... the main halyard is there... would replace it for sure... I'm thinking you w
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Parsons at 5:22am 01.12.23 If no messenger lines, and the mast is up, then someone has to climb the mast. Presumably, the main
The keel... is done (2) THECUSCUS at 5:05am 01.12.23 Interesting fix and nicely done. It looks like the area of the keel where the lock down bolt goes i

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