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Want to swap a fixer-upper Thistle for a Sunfish? luvs2sail at 6:21am 03.08.12 AMF 0/4281 Near Lake Lanier in Georgia. I want to swap an old Thistle fixer-upper for a Sunfish I can teach my
interesting side show gettinthere at 5:08am 03.08.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1583 http://www.panbo.com/forum/2012/03/innovation-the-future-of-nmea-2000.html
Never Assume (Photos) (3) Roger Long at 3:36am 03.08.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 3/2652 I just missed the opening of the Centerville Bridge last night before the afternoon closure so had t
Getting a Boat from Portland to Seattle kwilson1033 at 10:06pm 03.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/17445 In a previous forum I have asked about transporting a 32' Catalina from Portland to Seattle. I was
navigation lights abruzzi at 9:49pm 03.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/3085 28 years in the desert haven't been kind to the nav lights on my Mac 25. A lot of the plastic is cr
Does a Cal 28 1968 vintage have the steal beam mast support whilehewill at 8:38pm 03.07.12 Cal 0/2922 I was wondering if anyone knew if the cal 28 mention in title would have the steel beam under the ma
For someone who consistently drops a "Maximum Load". . . Cool Beans at 6:51pm 03.07.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 23/7913 A maximum load. . . A "5 pounder". . . A food baby. . . A "Giganticus Turdicus". . . A "Mr. Poppers
Catalina 320 skipper65 at 5:58pm 03.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1925 Just purchased a 1996 320. Any advice on maintenance, sailing, overnighting, ownership? About to t
Anchorage Video and Updatge Roger Long at 5:44pm 03.07.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/2603 Bearing in mind that photos and videos always make conditions look about half as bad as they felt an
What wood finish to use above deck roriol at 5:19pm 03.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1844 On my 2005 Hunter 46 LE I'm refinishing the wood that is on the rear seats. I'm thinking I want to
Deisel Tank Replacement 27 (1) DoctorYankee at 5:14pm 03.07.12 Bigger Boats 4/1694 Dear All. Has anyone replaced the fuel tank. If so how did it go and where did you get the new tank?
Engine area and generator RECESS at 5:06pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 12/2534 I want to install a generator stand (pad?) area in the cockpit lazarette of my Pearson 323. When the
H34 galley sink replacemrnt Pheidingsfelder at 5:02pm 03.07.12 Big Boats 2/934 I'm looking for a galley sink replacement for the original stainless unit. Looks like I've got some
Shaft razor questions. DAVA390 at 4:09pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2700 While flipping pages in a marine supply catalog that just arived, I spotted something that really in
marinr lumber sources-ri tigereye37 at 4:01pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 11/2373 Does anyone have a good source for mohagony or teak in RI? I cant seem to find a store that carries
Hydrogenerator Deadhead at 4:00pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2627 I first heard about the racing version of this unit during the Velex 5 Oceans race last year. Brad
Bum Steer - rudder gland question Skip Gundlach at 1:54pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1824 Bum Steer - rudder gland question Hi, all, My rudder post is badly pitted in the area near the
Compression post insert (1) Jared1048 at 1:02pm 03.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 10/1796 So im getting a piece of aluminum machined to replaced the teak part in the rib of the overhead cabi
Bladder water tanks: Vetus or Nauta Paul Cossman at 12:48pm 03.07.12 Ask All Sailors 2/4250 My forward water tank has corroded through, and cannot be replaced without MAJOR reconstruction. I a
catalina flexible exhaust hose tsatch at 12:45pm 03.07.12 Catalina 30 3/4343 My exhaust hose on my 1987 catalina is badly cracked and requires replacing. Any suggestions on wher

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Warped Rudder rgranger at 3:24am 11.30.22 Glass would protect it. Especially if you put an epoxy barrier coat and then painted, but where I
Side Stay Tension (1) Joe at 1:49am 11.30.22 There are two phases of rig tuning. At the dock first, the main purpose is to get the mast straight
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice (1) Benny17441 at 8:32pm 11.29.22 Dave, I don't question your knowledge about the Hunter boats, but with all due respect trailer sway
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 7:40pm 11.29.22 The rudder in the above pic was varnished. Do you think a rudder made of alternating pieces of wo
Warped Rudder rgranger at 7:38pm 11.29.22 The rudder in the above pic was varnished.
Raymarine GPS Week Rollover Issues rgranger at 7:34pm 11.29.22
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? Monheganlover at 7:27pm 11.29.22 Good advice. Thanks. I use -100 just to be safe. We have very mild winters here in Ches Bay land so
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? Hayden Watson at 7:20pm 11.29.22 You can greatly reduce the quantity of antifreeze needed to get full protection by draining the wate
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? njlarry at 6:57pm 11.29.22 Follow Maine Sail and you wont go wrong. I have learned so much from his how to web site.
Marina pump out broken when hauled out--help to pump out at home Eileen14284 at 6:46pm 11.29.22 It turns out I found a septic pump out company who could manage our steep driveway so he came and pu
Passage 42 bulkhead Jim_H42 at 6:01pm 11.29.22 Dan, I removed the prop shaft and replaced the shaft log hose, packing and skeg bushing while on the
Fisher Panda 12 mini tkwhalen at 5:26pm 11.29.22 Fischer Panda considers the part to be a "wear" item. I bet it wouldn't be a wear item it it were m
rewiring the mast jssailem at 5:17pm 11.29.22 We can offer suggestions. The beauty is it is your boat and you get to decide. What a country... Ame
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Tally Ho at 4:56pm 11.29.22
Boat is Hibernating (1) Tally Ho at 4:54pm 11.29.22
Looking for Hunter 410 Parts DayDreamer41 at 3:20pm 11.29.22 You might try these guys Marine liquidators in Ft Pierce
Boat is Hibernating valcour at 3:10pm 11.29.22 on the Chesapeake, we stay in the water mast up year round. Where/how are your mast wiring connecti
rewiring the mast Off2day at 2:55pm 11.29.22 thanks guys I really appreciate the input You've made it clear how I need to do things and what not
rewiring the mast jssailem at 2:48pm 11.29.22 install a tri color on the bow of a sailboat it really does seem like a great idea Not a good idea
rewiring the mast dlochner at 2:45pm 11.29.22 The light on the mast is a steaming light I've never seen someone install a tri color on the bow of

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