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bobcat30 at 6:40pm 04.25.12
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The VHF plug in the cockpit does not make a good contact to the female end of the cockpit mic. I se
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I just sailed my 1990 27' Pearson from Milwaukee to Montrose Harbor in Chicago. This is my first sa
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Hey All I'm hoping for some advice on the use of graphite bottom paint. I've read a lot about it o
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I'm looking for suggestions on how to clean my cast bronze seacock before I reinstall it. The surfac
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As much as I like the look of teak inside my boat, I'm not a huge fan of it on the outside. The pre
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I have a 1986 Hunter31. I am looking to mount my dinghy's 2011 6 hp Mercury outboard engine on my st
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I have a Hunter 34 and was wondering if anyone out there has put teak floors in their cockpit. Did
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This is a question for Pearson 303 owners. I am replacing my thru hull depth sounder transducer. Her
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Just acquired a Cat. 25 swing keel. Haven't owned a boat in 35 years. Boat sat in cradle several yea
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Modifications to my Yacht Specalities pedistal guard (12" o/c x 1" to 9.5" o/c x 1.25) to accomodate
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The mast on my 309 has a pronounced rake. Sorry, about the lack of pictures, but we'll see if it ge
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Ok, it's been awhile since I wrote a really contraversial topic... so here it is. There is a serious
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I have replaced the original motor mount with an adjustable one. I attached it with a 3/16 x 12 x 12
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Cheapest way to install a Bimini on a 22' Oday 1977, any ideas, does anyone have one, so I can get s
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Model 25.5 I am preping this boat after having laid it up for 14 years. My son took it to the Abacos
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Hi All, I'm looking to replace my engine compartment blower. It's old and draws much to much cur
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Having just launched our Catalina 27 for the season, I've discovered that I can't use the sensors fr

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Another Lithium conversion ... Hunter 49 Schematic
Daze at 8:45am 12.08.22
I just saw this source, The Chandlery on a Hunter owners Facebook post yesterday. They are in Onta
Oh no, not that sticky!
Project_Mayhem at 8:44am 12.08.22
For anyone else that's interested in installing similar flooring... The sole of the cabin is rarely
Remember the 7th of December   (1)
Allan12210 at 8:38am 12.08.22
I was fortunate to have had a friend at Ampex get us into sailing who was also a Pearl Harbor Surviv
Oh no, not that sticky!
rgranger at 8:21am 12.08.22
I'm going to order some of Gorilla tape. Interestingly enough amazon has some listed as "used" :huh
Oh no, not that sticky!
Project_Mayhem at 8:19am 12.08.22
The gorilla does look like a 3M knockoff. I'm actually using a lot of gorilla tape to hold the plank
Single handing
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:14am 12.08.22
You learn something new every day when sailing. Remember there are no stupid questions. When tuni
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail?
joker460 at 8:10am 12.08.22
I've never seen the foot of a sail so high. Mine is no more than 2-3 " above the boom. That looks li
Newbie. Catalina 18
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:05am 12.08.22
Suggest a CDI roller furling which I use to put on the 18 as a dealer now retired. Probably the FF
Oh no, not that sticky!
Leeward Rail at 8:01am 12.08.22
Ah! I see Gorilla also makes a 5200 version... :stir: Hehe... Makes me wonder if it is similar
Oh no, not that sticky!   (2)
rgranger at 7:58am 12.08.22
Ah! I see Gorilla also makes a 5200 version... :stir:
Single handing
WI Rigger at 7:56am 12.08.22
The more I read and study, I am amazed at all of the physics involved in sailing. That is one of the
Oh no, not that sticky!   (1)
rgranger at 7:56am 12.08.22
Hmmmm I've recently started using this tape... tile wall but I have started finding uses for this s
Oh no, not that sticky!
Leeward Rail at 7:54am 12.08.22
Looking forward to the final result. 3M makes automotive adhesive tape that is meant for trim, that
Insurance Cost Reduction
rgranger at 7:51am 12.08.22
I had hoped that there was an available, standard marine policy that included only liability, envir
Single handing
Davidasailor26 at 7:49am 12.08.22
Yes, the spreader really helps in a couple ways. One is like you said to stabilize the center of the
Single handing
WI Rigger at 7:40am 12.08.22
As I ponder your answer, I realize that the gin pole I use to raise the mast is to be at a 10* angle
Oh no, not that sticky!   (3)
Project_Mayhem at 7:38am 12.08.22
I'd be more inclined to permanently glue the flooring to the sole with cutouts for bilge access. Gl
Oh no, not that sticky!
Leeward Rail at 7:31am 12.08.22
I'm installing some composite flooring that I found at the yard. Any photos of the stuff? I am cur
Oh no, not that sticky!
Leeward Rail at 7:29am 12.08.22
Well technically 5200 is removable but it's not easy and it often causes damage... Yep. Horrible
Oh no, not that sticky!
dlochner at 7:23am 12.08.22
I'd be more inclined to permanently glue the flooring to the sole with cutouts for bilge access. Glu

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