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c_witch at 2:36pm 10.13.12
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Just some photo's showing our failed keel cable and how we kinda circumvented the issue with much lu
c_witch at 2:06pm 10.13.12
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Hiee, I'm curious as to what conditions people feel comfortable with sailing their boats in when
DAVA390 at 1:18pm 10.13.12
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Does anyone else feel like they have been had by boatpix.com? I have very sour taste now and didn`t
Roger Long at 1:01pm 10.13.12
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One month since leaving Portland and anchored here in Leadenham Creek. Working farm, no mega mansio
ritch at 12:37pm 10.13.12
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My wife and I bought a 1993 hunter 40.5 this past summer and are in need of a replacment holding tan
jcockerline at 11:22am 10.13.12
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I have a 2009 Hunter 41 DS. Love the boat. I am currently located at Bronte Outer Harbour Marina on
Jim Seamans at 11:15am 10.13.12
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Monday Oct 15 we untie the dock lines and head south to the Bahamas. Will check in when I can. Will
Gudenuph at 11:05am 10.13.12
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Would a Nautical Spell Checker be a practical/useful addition for these forums? Spell checkers I've
1usavet at 9:50am 10.13.12
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I have a Sanibel 18 that now has a center board that won't drop. I want to fix (it's on the trailer
Starfishtexas at 8:48am 10.13.12
S2
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Just got a 84 30 ft S2 9A Need some cleaning and updating inside. Any photos, ideas or help please.
rboylan12 at 8:42am 10.13.12
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I'm sure there's a simple solution that's eluding me, but how do I remove the plastic cover over the
Boatsail1 at 8:04am 10.13.12
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:cussing:Anyone experience slow fueling of Oday 28? At fuel dock or hand pumping from Jerry can. B
bbenkert at 6:24am 10.13.12
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Hello everyone! I am slowly getting to know my 1980 H33 Cherubini! I just recently got the fresh wat
JustDucky at 6:10am 10.13.12
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I am currently sitting at Beaufort Town Dock with a problem Depth sounder. I am reluctant to continu
lbyonkers at 4:03am 10.13.12
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How do remove the upper shrouds from the ends of the spreader? My thought was to unscrew the upper
adelboat at 8:33pm 10.12.12
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Hi - We are interested in purchasing a 2001 Catalina 36 with a wing keel, and are hoping to learn ab
finding41 at 7:40pm 10.12.12
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Daddy and daughter (4) going to get the boat out and wash the bottom off and get ready for winter.
gary at 7:21pm 10.12.12
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I pulled our Hunter 22 ten days ago and tonight I have a fire in the wood stove. Such is life in Ma
VHF Location   (1)
gpd955 at 6:32pm 10.12.12
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Anyone have their VHF radios mounted at the pedestal. Just bought the SH 2150 and was considering m
lostatsi at 5:27pm 10.12.12
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I'm not sure where this question belongs but I'll start here. There is quite a bit of lead weight in

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Filling Instrument Holes
hutch5151 at 7:00am 11.11.22
Portlight
Filling Instrument Holes
shank at 6:51am 11.11.22
That's a great idea too with the vents. These old SR Mariner holes are larger than most instruments
Black Widow vs VC-17M?
BarryL at 6:47am 11.11.22
Hi, It's great to read about racing! My season is over, so this is better than winterizing the boat
Filling Instrument Holes   (1)
BlowMeAway at 6:40am 11.11.22
Hello, I removed an old SR Mariner depth sounder and knotmeter in my Catalina 27. What's the best
Stepping a mast
The_Sailing_Pelican at 6:30am 11.11.22
Hello again Quick question Average price for a marina to do so... Boat is in SW Florida area. Thx C
Black Widow vs VC-17M?
stickinthemud57 at 6:20am 11.11.22
This thread has morphed (appropriately) away from the question of stripping and re-doing the bottom
Freezer repair, 2015 Oceanis 48
RitSim at 6:18am 11.11.22
My compressor controller was shot and the repair of the older controller was almost the cost of a ne
Removed fixed prop ... boat speed improved immensely!   (2)
Scott T-Bird at 6:11am 11.11.22
210832 I take this off for racing!
Freeing rusty bolts - best penetrating oil
RitSim at 6:08am 11.11.22
I read a test (don't remember where) but their first pick was 50/50 acetone and transmission fluid.
Removed fixed prop ... boat speed improved immensely!   (1)
Parsons at 6:08am 11.11.22
Finally decided to upgrade this to a new generation anchor?
Removed fixed prop ... boat speed improved immensely!
Scott T-Bird at 6:01am 11.11.22
Wait till you see what was on my bow!
Holding Tank Ventilation
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:57am 11.11.22
waste treatment plants will do the same: Same principle, different reason. Sewage treatment plan
Freeing rusty bolts - best penetrating oil
JamesG161 at 5:45am 11.11.22
I have seen similar test before. The number one in that test = Brake Fluid. #2 = Deep Creep by SeaF
Questions About Bottom Paint
dlochner at 5:19am 11.11.22
Since bottoms foul anyway, even with antifouling paint, we should be coating the bottom with Teflon
Happy Birthday Marines   (1)
Will Gilmore at 4:57am 11.11.22
210829 Happy birthday Marines. Still going strong. -Will
Mystery O-ring
RoyS at 4:36am 11.11.22
You can purchase silicon rubber in sheet form on Amazon and cut a gasket out of that.
Mystery O-ring   (4)
rgranger at 3:46am 11.11.22
Holding Tank Ventilation
Apex at 3:41am 11.11.22
waste treatment plants will do the same: We made micro perforated bladders that would be installed o

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