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Any experience with Viper line from New England ropes?
dave_and_dd at 1:35pm 12.09.22
@Scott T-Bird any report on how you liked the Viper halyards? I'm just about to replace my main ha
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling?
HeelBoy at 1:31pm 12.09.22
Any idea what paint, if any, is in the keel trunk now? Considering the neglected nature of the kee
CAPE Index.... What does that mean?
ggrizzard at 1:24pm 12.09.22
Is there a link?
Boat Smells!
ggrizzard at 1:23pm 12.09.22
I recommend calling the Stanley Steamer guys (or similar) for your cushions. They can clean AND deod
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling?
Leeward Rail at 1:12pm 12.09.22
Any idea what paint, if any, is in the keel trunk now?
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard
Scott T-Bird at 1:09pm 12.09.22
Should we assume that you are talking about the Pacific Coast? It seems the Caribbean coast doesn't
Catalina Capri 18 jib size?
Monsterfish at 1:07pm 12.09.22
Thank you very much. This is the most thorough and clear answer! I appreciate it.
Oh no, not that sticky!
kappykaplan at 1:05pm 12.09.22
may I suggest using SNOT. It's freely available when you have a cold :poop:
CDI FF2
kappykaplan at 1:02pm 12.09.22
Well done, patbratton! :beer:
Boat Smells!
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:55pm 12.09.22
Hi, I've pumped and rinsed out the head....no smells there. Talked with the previous owner and he
Boat Smells!
Breezy1 at 12:50pm 12.09.22
Thanks! I'll check both of those out for next season. Did you chose the ExterminOdor over Odorlos be
Just had to show these off
Project_Mayhem at 12:33pm 12.09.22
Your keel is showing
Boat Smells!
Project_Mayhem at 12:33pm 12.09.22
Keep the air flow moving. Most on this forum recommend Odorlos for the head. I've recently switched
Just had to show these off
jon hansen at 12:32pm 12.09.22
sweet
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt
Project_Mayhem at 12:29pm 12.09.22
Patience is key! I read of one guy that had a seized antique engine. His plan was to fill all cylind
Oh no, not that sticky!
Project_Mayhem at 12:26pm 12.09.22
Talk about thread drift. My apologies to @Project_Mayhem . No worries, you've turned this into a r
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QCI at 11:47am 12.09.22
Got it out! thank you all for the help! I used WD Specialist Penetrant over the course of 4 days. Ap
House battery recommendations
FastOlson at 11:42am 12.09.22
I used to have a inboard motor that the pervious owner took out (Which from what I heard is fairly
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling?
HeelBoy at 11:42am 12.09.22
Keel trunk=the hollow in the Hull where a retractable keel goes Locker = area inside the boat where
Just had to show these off
Justin_NSA at 11:41am 12.09.22
Nice. You have to update your avatar now.

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