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Looking for help on a teak/holly floor. Had a water stain from a rug. Attempted to sand out and fina
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We have a Beneteau 321 with 55 galon water tank. The question is ther any problems transporting the
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So, My plan is to stay on My boat in a marina while I hunt for a job in Houston, TX. Do I go ahead
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This boat should be a blast once its on the water. With twin 90s on a catamaran this boat should hau
rrichard at 8:01pm 04.14.12
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I am installing a CDI furler on my 79 Oday 23. Any suggestions on the best placement for the furlin
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C27 auxiliary water tank and autopilot I recently bought a 1980 C27 in almost like-new condition, a
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We need a forum devoted to solo sailors and the requisite techniques for successful solo boat handl
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Hi, Can anyone tell me what they use to clear the drains on their boat? Our drains are full of h
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I've bought a Profurl 320 for my 1990 C30T; when I bought the boat in February it came with 3 jibs:
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Has anyone else had the lower mounting bracket for the gas shock in the freezer come off? It is mou
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I am running a radio coax up the mast for the VHF. It will exit in front of the mast and then down t
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stickinthemud57 at 9:12am 12.08.22
When I sleep on the boat for a nap I sleep on the long seat. When I sleep on the boat overnight I
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Parsons at 9:03am 12.08.22
Yes, liability-only policies are available. Marinas, storage yards, etc. only care about your liabi
Help, My Boat is Tipping Over!
joelm100 at 8:51am 12.08.22
Nope. I've got hatches to see almost all of the interior hull. Nothing damp, certainly nothing slos
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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rgranger at 7:58am 12.08.22
Ah! I see Gorilla also makes a 5200 version... :stir:
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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
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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
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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

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