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DIY Powder Coat toddco at 7:19am 09.08.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1638 Hello All, I had another project that I thought might help in sail boat repairs. I traded a hunti
Used parts art696 at 6:32am 09.08.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2205 Is any place to buy used sail boats parts, (back ralling, BBQ,.....) ? I do live in Ontario Canada.
Sewage treatment plant troubles New Venture at 8:40pm 09.07.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/4214 I have installed a Raritan Managerm sewage treatment system and I'm having a terrible time with the
Oday 31 main sheet rigging jeagles at 8:20pm 09.07.12 Bigger Boats 3/1506 I removed my main sheet on newly purchased ODay 31 to clean it. Now don't know how to route it. Th
GE Battery Lantern seamansg at 8:12pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 5/1812 Hi, I was shopping and came across an 8D cell battery lantern with a 3 setting LED bulb, for $25 plu
Catalina 22 1980 - Missing the Life Line Post alabamaranger at 8:06pm 09.07.12 Parts Search 2/7535 Bought a 1980 Cat-22 and it's missing the 4 life line post (2 on each side). Alos missing the cable.
Missing the Life Line Post alabamaranger at 8:02pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 6/1559 Bought a 1980 Catalina 22 a few weeks ago and it's missing the 4 life line post (2 on each side). Do
Put your thinking caps on (2) Bill sanders at 6:50pm 09.07.12 Trailer Sailors 29/5367 Need any and all suggestions! Redoing my n17,inside and out. Need to come up with ideas how to make
battery Randy Thron at 6:41pm 09.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/1521 Need help with the selection of new batteries for a 2001, Hunter 320. Anyone using AGM batteries? I
What to look for when buying a 1959 Daysailer wayrider at 6:28pm 09.07.12 Day Sailers 0/993 I am going to look at a 1959 Daysailer (a "1" I think) and was wondering what areas of the boat that
Vibration when using outboard acox271929 at 6:27pm 09.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2043 1984 McGregor 25 with 9.9 hp Tohatsu. When under increased power, there is a loud vibration at the r
bilge pump Randy Thron at 6:25pm 09.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1269 Need help on what size bilge pump for a 2001 , Hunter 320. What would the correct size and amps?
22 ' Catalina Drain Crystal Beach Fl at 4:18pm 09.07.12 Catalina 22 13/2270 Has anyone installed a drain at the rear of the Catalina 22 below the tiller? The boat has two drain
Trottle Asjustment dennisv at 4:16pm 09.07.12 Bigger Boats 2/1029 Been spending the last 2 weeks getting use to my new (to me) ODay 28. Love it. My previous boat (
little car, big boat walt at 3:15pm 09.07.12 Trailer Sailors 13/6235
Big boat c_witch at 2:39pm 09.07.12 Trailer Sailors 12/3614 Well I've been doing some thinking and I hope to have our future 'home' boat in 3 years time. I'm fi
clear or amber varnish? haynie5 at 2:29pm 09.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 12/4215 Ive used the petit z-spar captains amber varnish for years. Has any body used the clear version on t
19 - 20' O'Day for sale? rwilliams125 at 12:37pm 09.07.12 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2346 Anyone know of an O'day Mariner 2+2 or O'day 19 for sale in or around Illinois? Kentucky Lake ' Lak
Water Tank. Capt Strapfoots at 12:29pm 09.07.12 Ask All Sailors 11/1983 Ok guys I have never had a boat with a water tank in it. I just bought a Balboa 26 and it has a wat
Awlcraft 2000 Question SailMaster at 9:32am 09.07.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1429 Has anyone out there ever heard that Awlcraft 2000 REQUIRES clear coat in order to be buffable and r

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Thru-Hull Stats Ralph Johnstone at 9:08pm 05.18.22 Pretty sure having a "Flanged Valve" is still metal and if something is going on it will not be muc
Trailer for a Fin Keel? Epic1969 at 9:00pm 05.18.22 I have a trailer with a Santana 21 on it. The Santana filled with water 2 winters ago (I was working
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? Capt Robbie at 8:23pm 05.18.22 try to hook up a fuel can directly to the secondary fuel filter fuel line to eliminate any issues f
Yanmar fuel problem: air leak? jaysweet at 8:03pm 05.18.22 Thanks for the the info, Ralph. After wondering where my o-ring kit was, I ended up canceling the o
Sirius 21 pulpit Ihtiandr at 7:57pm 05.18.22 Hello, Joshua, It would be great if you make a simple hand written sketch with pulpit dimensions. Re
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator Tally Ho at 7:47pm 05.18.22 I installed an inexpensive battery monitor from Renogy (let the flaming begin). For my primarily da
Galley Stove (Part 2) -2003 36MKII Tally Ho at 7:41pm 05.18.22 If you hold a lighter stick or match down by the burner, does the flame blow around (from something
Thru-Hull Stats Tally Ho at 7:28pm 05.18.22
New Hunter 19-2 update richiemx5 at 7:27pm 05.18.22 Sorry to hear that happened to your boat. A pontoon is a lot of fun. Your description had enough det
Bottom Paint? sesmith at 7:14pm 05.18.22 I think paying someone with a blaster would be the only way to go. It wipes off with alcohol, but I
What do I need to get this autopilot going again? Silhouetta at 7:04pm 05.18.22
Bottom Paint? dlochner at 6:44pm 05.18.22 Meanwhile, back on the Great Lakes (Erie to be exact), I just did mine myself today. Cost me 2 qt
Hunter 27 Legend -2005 Length of engine control cables? Crazy Dave Condon at 6:25pm 05.18.22 Contact the forum store as they have the build list of parts for your boat. I once knew but I reti
Hunter 240 Motor Crazy Dave Condon at 6:22pm 05.18.22 @jurovichfa A good friend of mine @rgranger can help you as he is in your neck of the woods as he i
New Hunter 19-2 update Henry Scurlock at 6:20pm 05.18.22 Hi Rich, Unfortunately I do not have any pics of the rigging on the 19 which I owned. Sorry but I ca
Seamanship - World of Wave Craft Will Gilmore at 6:10pm 05.18.22 My friend who works for NYS Parks sums it up well when he reminds me that signs can't fix stupid A
Bottom Paint? sesmith at 6:04pm 05.18.22 I recently had the bottom painted, light sanding and 2 gallons of Micron 66 by a boatyard in the fl
Cracked hull Hayden Watson at 5:46pm 05.18.22 Good information, thank you. I have used West System epoxy before (their 105/ 206 combination). Tha
Asymmetrical spinnaker sheets catch on bow pulpit. Hayden Watson at 5:36pm 05.18.22 Not sure we had a gybe during the RWR.. I believe we used your Spinnaker on the run from the start
Cracked hull SailorHunter at 5:33pm 05.18.22 You might give West System G-flex plastic boat repair kit a try. I used it this year to build a wa

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