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Window Replacement (2) SailAway1 at 9:41am 05.01.12 Catalina 22 22/6058 Hey everyone! Last fall I opened a thread related to replacing the windows on our C22's with Plexigl
2nd Reef line length Old Sailor 2 at 7:38am 05.01.12 Big Boats 0/745 I am in Denver, my boat is in San Diego. So, could someone give me an idea of how long one thinks t
Cover insulating AC side of Panel Richard Bryer at 7:22am 05.01.12 Big Boats 6/1902 One of the recommendations made by the surveyor on our recent survey for insurance was to " Provide
Tried & True Barnacle Removal? JulesinVT at 7:20am 05.01.12 Ask All Sailors 14/10734 I've read many posts here of what folks have suggested, but I'm less sure of what the original inqui
Jib install noprob2 at 7:09am 05.01.12 Big Boats 7/1621 Well, put jib onto furler this weekend and had a hell of a time getting up the last 6 feet or so Dro
Engine wires (1) mprc25 at 6:53am 05.01.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/892 I just bought a 1995 29.5. The engine has 3 loose wires on the port side. Does anyone know what th
Fluxgate compass locaiton... Doug/Karen at 6:50am 05.01.12 Big Boats 7/3561 We are still trying to figure out why our Raymarine 4000 Autopilot directional heading deviates from
Huntet Marine is up and running artboas at 5:16am 05.01.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/985 Hunter has just moved their email server from St. Augustine to the Hunter facility. They apologize
Storm sail and furled head sail Scotian at 4:35am 05.01.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2772 Have opportunity to purchase a storm sail but it has shanks to go on forestay. If need to use storm
replacing standard horizon wind indicator gettinthere at 3:58am 05.01.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1569 Got great help in replacing my SH depth display with a Raymarine ST60. Now the Standard Horizon win
Why is gas so High geehaw at 10:43pm 04.30.12 Sails Call Lounge 6/6375 Well I am not one that believes to much in off topic post in this forum. Put I thought this might j
angle of keel zephyritmo at 9:44pm 04.30.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2302 I just bought a 1983 m-25 with a swing keel. There is no bolt to lock the keel in the down position.
New Catalina Owner (Initial Prep, Etc) svltrack at 9:42pm 04.30.12 Catalina 22 4/1618 Hello All.. This is my first post on the Forum. I am a brand new Catalina owner and am amped up a
Night time companionway hatch lock ideas? Solemn Silence at 9:23pm 04.30.12 Big Boats 9/6535 Looking for ideas to install a locking device on the companionway sliding hatch for night use. Hunte
Leaking hoses from head Endurance2010 at 9:07pm 04.30.12 Big Boats 7/1821 I replaced the discharge hose from my new head and it leaks at the point where the hose connects to
Bow Eye Replacement andersailing at 7:40pm 04.30.12 Ask All Sailors 5/4812 So, this weekend, I managed to snap the bow eye off of my O'Day Daysailer. (Sore subject, don't ask.
Desolation Sound Lost Parent at 6:19pm 04.30.12 Ask All Sailors 17/3507 Planning a 3 week holiday to Desolation Sound this August and would like any feedback on this trip
Perhaps The Most Beautiful Sight in the World (1) GorillaToast at 6:14pm 04.30.12 Catalina 22 12/1987 :D:D:D:D:DBoat's in the drink until November!:D:D:D:D:D
How many licks does it take... kpgraci at 6:06pm 04.30.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1993 ...to get to the center of a tootsie pop? For some reason that commercial imprinted into my brain by
Luhrs Marine Group Files Chaper 11 Maine Sail at 5:29pm 04.30.12 Ask All Sailors 12/4136 A sad day.. Hopefully Hunter sales will save them.. http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/home/519873-luhrs

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Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Leeward Rail at 7:35am 01.13.23 I assume you are talking automotive radiator hose, since wet exhaust and marine coolant hose are typ
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? jssailem at 7:32am 01.13.23 I understand it is a matter of the heat that the hoses are designed to withstand. Temps in an engine
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 7:31am 01.13.23 I've read that marine grade is made with glue that is more moisture resistant. Is the same true for
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 7:29am 01.13.23 I've read that marine grade is made with glue that has better moisture resistance than standard plyw
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 7:25am 01.13.23 There are 2 big differences between regular ply and marine ply, the number of plies and the number o
2008 H41DS w/ mixed Raymarine and Garmin artboas at 7:19am 01.13.23 You should be able to connect a Garmin radar to a Garmin chartplotter. I have had issues with conn
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 7:09am 01.13.23 When is it appropriate to use cabinet grade instead of marine grade?
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 7:03am 01.13.23 Dave, I know you've said otherwise but you could easily write a book on fiberglass repair. Your ans
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) jssailem at 6:59am 01.13.23 An alternative to plywood (marine plywood - no voids) is Coosa Board. It is a composit. Strong. ligh
Ice Box Conversion Quandary (1) jssailem at 6:41am 01.13.23 Welcome to the SBO Forum. Live-a-boards take several paths. The ones who are not leaving the marina
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 6:26am 01.13.23 Dave, I know you've said otherwise but you could easily write a book on fiberglass repair. Your answ
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 6:22am 01.13.23 Thanks Dave. What's the advantage of sealing the plywood beforehand when it's going to live in thic
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Project_Mayhem at 6:19am 01.13.23 I see 40 year old new in box boat engine parts all the time! ;)
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 6:17am 01.13.23 Thanks Dave. What's the advantage of sealing the plywood beforehand when it's going to live in thick
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 (8) sailcapt340 at 6:15am 01.13.23 My recommendation is what I use, Old English Oil. If you just want to preserve finishes you have an
Our new 310 (2) john2 at 6:09am 01.13.23 Yes, there was no space left behind the sink.
Our new 310 Tally Ho at 5:51am 01.13.23 Thanks!, first project is done, bigger sink and new tap.
Water stains to lacquer finish rgranger at 5:21am 01.13.23 Lacquer would be an unusual choice for a boat finish. It is most likely a varnish or polyurethane o
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions Hayden Watson at 5:11am 01.13.23 My zinc broke off this year. I removed the center bolt as you did and the cover should be free. P
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Hayden Watson at 5:03am 01.13.23 That data sheet on the ASU is for a seawater cooled refrigerator. The Adler-Barber unit on my boa

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