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Back to the Future... Skip Gundlach at 6:55am 04.01.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1720 Back to the Future... Those of you who have been paying attention probably have noticed that we'v
Another Newbie Spindrift NH at 6:40am 04.01.12 Catalina 30 4/1315 Hello, I am the proud new owner of a 1988 Tall rig, wing keel 30. I have spent the past several mon
Fresh Water Pump (1) lehigh375 at 6:40am 04.01.12 Ask All Sailors 16/8077 I was commissioning the fresh water system on my 29 ft. Hunter and the pump seems to be noisy and we
Refitting V22 - internal structure question (2) thof at 6:25am 04.01.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1576 1970 V22 Not sure if it happens commonly (or at all) for a V22 but I am wondering if some of the un
Final Decision Roger Long at 4:17am 04.01.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 22/5243 It was almost exactly a year ago that I reached an agreement with SBO to begin this forum during the
Sealing Macerator Inlet Elbow Joe2954 at 11:27pm 03.31.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/3670 The macerator inlet elbow is threaded on. Factory used Boat-Life Caulk or similar. The joint leaked
Looking for Plans for mast stepping "cathedral" H-30 Aaron Walls at 10:28pm 03.31.12 Big Boats 0/1048 I am looking for any fabrication plans that might be out there for a mast stepping cathedral to fit
What sort of sealant do I need? Les at 9:11pm 03.31.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1164 I have a Hunter 27 with a Lewmar pedestal with folding wheel, instruments, compass, etc. On the rig
Cracklyng noises Costy at 8:40pm 03.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1859 Quick question, when walking around and on top of the hutch (just about everywhere) there are crack
Macgregor 25 1982 Keel What should I do? (5) patrickfarley at 8:35pm 03.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 30/6031 The boat sat for years in fresh water. It had encrustations of mud and iron 2" thick. I scraped it
Need Someone On The Ground In Oxnard CA To Look Over A Boat (3) Sail123 at 7:37pm 03.31.12 Ask All Sailors 48/8578 http://www.yachtauthority.com/images/deals/www_yachtauthority_com_00039507_217.jpg Need Someone
Showing my ignorance. Sail size question. GeorgiaBII at 7:27pm 03.31.12 Day Sailers 8/1912 I've got a 74 O'day 23 pop top. When I bought the boat it had a VERY small jib that I suspect should
H356 freezer/fridge (1) Bob 04 H260 at 6:42pm 03.31.12 Big Boats 5/1973 On our H356 we have the separate fridge and freezer with the condenser only in the freezer. I am usi
Daggerboard repair JasonC at 5:34pm 03.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2709 Well the Internet has failed me. I am going to try and fix my own daggerboard. I will post photos,
Raw water circuit for 32s5 (2) davidpm at 4:39pm 03.31.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1437 I'm helping a friend setup her boat this spring. She is a sailor but has always had someone do the p
Muriatic, vinegar and odorlos charris at 2:57pm 03.31.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/3198 Hi Peggy - would you please comment on any interactions or things to be aware off when using the abo
Most of my spring maintenance is done (1) Bad Obsession at 2:41pm 03.31.12 Catalina 30 5/1489 So the engine is done and the water tanks are good too. I replaced the holding tank vent line (it i
Oh look! Another 260 rudder question! (2) Kivalo at 1:27pm 03.31.12 Smaller Boats 7/1794 I am attaching pictures of my 260's rudder. I cant tell if the surface coating is cracked or the who
Another modification.. (1) tsheie at 12:59pm 03.31.12 San Juan Sailboats 0/2166 The storage bin opposite the head was always a catch-all, and not efficient storage (especially with
Entry modification (1) tsheie at 12:52pm 03.31.12 San Juan Sailboats 0/1520 Since it was always a hassle to move the standard ladder to get to the storage space below the cockp

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Clever Boat Names thinwater at 1:58pm 11.21.22 A local joke (or practice) amoung watermen is to name the boat after their daughter rather than thei
Keel crack JamesG161 at 1:54pm 11.21.22 lead, but that split looks fairly serious to me. See my trailing keel edge in my post #8 above. E
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Crusty Ol Salt at 1:51pm 11.21.22
Painting over sanded non-skid surface JoeWhite at 1:37pm 11.21.22 And; testing it on a piece of plywood would provide how the fished result would look before performi
Painting over sanded non-skid surface PaulK at 1:37pm 11.21.22 The non-skid is going to wear down. It might be easier to be patient. The white glare is also goin
Keel crack Scott T-Bird at 1:27pm 11.21.22 If I didn't know that this keel is lead, I would say the crack looks like oxide jacking, also known
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement (1) Hayden Watson at 1:21pm 11.21.22 I wasn't planning on it as the cables and chains seem to be in good condition. Any pro tips on why
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement Hayden Watson at 1:15pm 11.21.22 I think your radial may have been in better condition at the start of your restoration. Mine seems
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement Hayden Watson at 1:08pm 11.21.22 I wasn't planning on it as the cables and chains seem to be in good condition. Any pro tips on why
Keel crack JamesG161 at 1:05pm 11.21.22 It is unreactive, resists oxidation and corrosion in most environments, and forms a protective, imp
Keel crack (2) JamesG161 at 1:00pm 11.21.22 it looks like it's "antimonious lead." My guess too. Personal Protection Equipment need. Do not
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 12:59pm 11.21.22 One of the things I love to do on my boat is open the cupboards, voids, and hatches - just to look i
Companion Way Screens CrispyCringle at 12:55pm 11.21.22 I did the same with mosquito netting as well, for both the companionway and a ceiling vent/window. I
Keel crack rgranger at 12:51pm 11.21.22
Hunter Legend 37 Rudder bearings Stella Orion at 12:48pm 11.21.22 I have a Hunter Legend 37 (1988). Do either of you guys have the drawings for the Legend 37 rudder b
Painting over sanded non-skid surface jssailem at 12:47pm 11.21.22 my wife does not like the colour (white), too glarey and, to a lesser degree, the non-slip is too s
Painting over sanded non-skid surface dlochner at 12:45pm 11.21.22 Have you considered Kiwi Grip? Or Soft Sand? Some sanding will be necessary to get good paint adhes
Clever Boat Names thinwater at 12:10pm 11.21.22 Most are fun, but do they make sense over the radio? Will they confuse the marina or the USCG? Reali
Refinish Cabin Sole Hollyberry at 11:48am 11.21.22 Years ago we used a wonderful product (who's name I've forgotten, of course).. .... It was called
Keel crack dlochner at 11:45am 11.21.22 Keel casting are never pretty. After the keel is installed it is usually faired to take care of all

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