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Experiences with PropSpeed Berndahle at 7:05am 08.30.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2515 I had my boat hauled for the Irene which gave me a chance to inspect the hull, prop, zinc, etc. I ha
keel cable, volcano and winch ? BJW at 7:04am 08.30.11 Catalina 22 8/2550 Hello everyone. I have a 1974 # 3566. The question I have is about the winch, volcano location,
Hurricane Preparation observations Gunni at 6:52am 08.30.11 Ask All Sailors 17/4353 Having over-prepared our boat for the passing of H. Irene up the eastern US seaboard this past weeke
Beneteau 361 - what propeller? Philip_Oceanis 361 at 5:43am 08.30.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1618 I would like to replace my radice 2-blade 16X11 fixed propeller with a 3-blade one. Of course I will
Swim Ladder gpd955 at 9:38pm 08.29.11 Catalina 310 9/3996 Went stern-in today to give it a try and I'm liking the access to the boat, especially since my boy
Javelin mast crutch Fimpowde at 8:01pm 08.29.11 Ask An Oday Owner 3/3196 Have a 1978 oday javelin that I bought in not so good shape, but now have it back in the water saili
tiller for Hunter 26.5 jebertsch at 7:45pm 08.29.11 Smaller Boats 2/1306 I'm looking for a replacement tiller for my Hunter 26.5. The tiller is 46 in long, a 9" rise, and th
deltaville, va to Charleston, SC NEW sailboat owner Lance Baxter at 6:39pm 08.29.11 Columbia 3/2635 New sailboat owner. Just given a 28' Columbia sailboat that needs to be brought to Charleston, SC.Ne
wheel steering on mac 25 kenyon at 6:28pm 08.29.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2031 Looking At A Mac 25 With Wheel Steering ... Steering Is Kocked Is There A Un Locking Pin Or Is The S
oil cooler help-yanmar MitchM at 6:23pm 08.29.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2758
Seeking help - Hurricane damage Chris Blubaugh at 6:15pm 08.29.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1278 Hi - I just posted a question over on trailersailor.com about problems with my forestay chainplate o
Serious damage to fiberglass under seat area herbvogt at 6:06pm 08.29.11 Day Sailers 1/1574 I have a 60-70's vintage Javelin which has a serious split under the seat area (about 30 inches). Th
Lost Zinc on Cruise, what would you do? Lee Coller at 4:53pm 08.29.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2630 This situation happened to me last week. On a week long cruise California's Channel Islands, diving
H 34: 1984 Neeed New Rub Rail Steven1984 at 3:10pm 08.29.11 Big Boats 1/1363 Looking for a source for rub rail for 1984 H 34, Have seen posts from 2001 referencing this topic, b
dripless shaft seal bearing 83hunter 34owner at 3:07pm 08.29.11 Big Boats 5/2379 Hello, I am a "new owner " of a 1983 Hunter 34, and the shaft seal is dripping when engine is starte
What would you buy first? tjar at 2:59pm 08.29.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 37/11394 So, my new (to me) 26D has gone 25 years with just the rigging that Macgregor put on it. But, I'm l
H376 folding ladder Gillfowdy at 2:54pm 08.29.11 Big Boats 7/1995 Hello I have a 1997 Hunter 376 and would like to replace the stock fold up ladder on the swim platfo
NorCold SCQT-4407 Keith13315 at 2:36pm 08.29.11 Ask All Sailors 6/7897 Below is an email I set to Thetford Contact Us on their web site They said call a service guy. Can a
$400 to replace exhaust hose; quote seems high Jared1048 at 2:23pm 08.29.11 Mid-Size Boats 9/1805 2' hose is around $14 a foot and it doesnt look any longer than 4-5 feet and an hour labor. I dont m
Little leak, little problem?? Stephen Trapani at 2:07pm 08.29.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2363 Of course, most little leaks in boats are little problems, but some of them are big problems and I

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Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:15pm 11.02.22 As mentioned above, the blue gel coat does look thin. So thin that minor scuffs show through to the
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? dlochner at 7:22pm 11.02.22 @Captain Larry-DH has given you the bad news. Gelcoat is tough, but it is not bullet proof. Neithe
What's the Best Sailing Watch / Race timer out there? (1) Apex at 6:35pm 11.02.22 i like the ronstan clearstart better than my garmin watch. Simple, easy, clear. Check for favored
Dyneema for furler line Tally Ho at 5:43pm 11.02.22 My furling line was very old and crusty. And my furler would jam like @Project_Mayhem is describing
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 5:07pm 11.02.22 . I think it's risky plan, I am agreeing more and more actually
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 5:05pm 11.02.22 For example, a lot of bookcases and shelving units have very flimsy back panels. The unit without t
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? Captain Larry-DH at 5:03pm 11.02.22 That's not gonna be easy to break to the wife...That was her one contribution to my peaching up of
Anchoring/Guest moorage with access to downtown Seattle? (2) mermike at 4:36pm 11.02.22 210567
Anchoring/Guest moorage with access to downtown Seattle? mermike at 4:25pm 11.02.22
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? FulmarCT at 4:19pm 11.02.22 That's not gonna be easy to break to the wife...That was her one contribution to my peaching up of t
Slip Unavailability TimFromLI at 4:09pm 11.02.22 Same problem on the north shore of Long Island. Not enough slips and the ones that are available are
What's the Best Sailing Watch / Race timer out there? Davidasailor26 at 3:43pm 11.02.22
Fender covers- Yes or No? Siamese at 2:28pm 11.02.22 Yup, the fuzzy stuff from Sailrite is great stuff. I sewed mine on my 1972 Kenmore home sewing mach
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? Captain Larry-DH at 1:41pm 11.02.22
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? Davidasailor26 at 1:22pm 11.02.22 Thx for the input I would also think they serve a structural purpose but the way they are built tel
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? dlochner at 1:20pm 11.02.22 I'm afraid the deep scratches will need to be repaired with new gelcoat and the 2 year old gelcoat t
4.108 winterizing SailingLoto at 12:54pm 11.02.22 Anyone ever bother to read their service manual regarding this topic? I'm a marine mechanic by prof
New Legend 35 owner here. flightlead404 at 12:43pm 11.02.22 Boats, like rv's and vehicles do not have a checklist. Start by making an inventory of all your equ
Chocks for Danforth-style anchor on pulpit flightlead404 at 12:38pm 11.02.22 I store my fortress on my second roller next to my #25 Rocna. Could send you a pic if you like. P
Fender covers- Yes or No? wpatch at 12:31pm 11.02.22 you boys ever use fender boards? they are a must at pilings and double so when transiting a lock.

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