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Edge Guard for inside edge of companionway H-33.5 navigator97 at 1:50pm 02.26.11 Mid-Size Boats 3/1609 I have been looking for something to use as an edge guard on the inside edge of the companionway - t
Reduction in sail area - 2nd reef in Chris Connor at 12:54pm 02.26.11 Catalina 310 2/1751 Helllo All: Just wondering if anyone knows offhand what the reduction in sail area is when the fac
Swim platform marinecon at 12:20pm 02.26.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2318 I have a hunter cutter 37c I was wondering if anyone has ever seen a way to mount a small swim platf
ODay 25 Maximum Heel sllzurich at 11:20am 02.26.11 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1941 What is the maximum heel for a 76 ODay 25? Does the rudder come out of the water and it automatical
Storm Jib for C310 Chris Connor at 11:13am 02.26.11 Catalina 310 6/2334 Hello Everyone: I am preparing to have my C310 inspected in May by a Royal Yachting Association (R
Spring Fever,Bearing questions DAVA390 at 9:34am 02.26.11 Trailer Sailors 17/5336 Today, no rain,snow gone,temps high 40`s, I am going crazy, have to do SOMETHING on the boat. I don`
Lake Erie anti-fouling? Ed Schenck at 6:08am 02.26.11 Ask All Sailors 11/2733 For eight years on Lake Erie every spring I would add a coat of hard modified-epoxy anti-fouling, us
Which Oday's have a deck stepped mast? DStegs49 at 6:04am 02.26.11 Ask An Oday Owner 16/6271 Hey all, I am wondering which Oday in the 26 to 28 foot size has a deck stepped mast. The reason I
thinking about a boat John6061 at 5:48am 02.26.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/1577 I have a columbia 8.7 and the wife says she thinks I need to upgrade or get a better boat for our us
Mast Rake- H28 1989 Dan D at 5:13am 02.26.11 Mid-Size Boats 6/2514 Looking at the archives, I find that there are as many opinions about mast rake as there are about b
Great Weather seadaddler at 5:10am 02.26.11 Big Boats 12/1395 We are having the best weather ever here in SW Florida for sure and so we are heading out this morni
Noises from holding tank?? Wayne Dengel at 4:29am 02.26.11 Big Boats 10/1509 We stayed on our 40.5 last night, and used the heads a few times. Now there seems to be noised like
How Do You Spray On Anti-foul? Ducati at 4:02am 02.26.11 Ask All Sailors 7/3899 Winter has been already way too long and I can't hold out any more on my spring boat prep questions.
Another American Tom Hoffman at 10:48pm 02.25.11 Trailer Sailors 3/3553 Today an interesting thing happened. I have a neighbor and friend who has decided that he too, woul
Bottom paint quesion olsalt at 6:41pm 02.25.11 Ask All Sailors 17/3972 I heard somewhere that some type of antifouling paint can be painted over, and others must be comple
keel weight for a H27 Sailorman27603 at 6:30pm 02.25.11 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1661 I am trying to find out the weight of the lead keel in a 79 H27. Anyone know?
Inspecting a 1984 O'Day 25' jazzjava at 6:12pm 02.25.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2046 Well the pictures are gorgeous...and a dual axle trailer to boot. But I had some trouble a few yea
volvo shaft seal Randylb at 4:57pm 02.25.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/8481 Hi I purchased a 2000 Beneteau 361 last spring. When the engine was running there was water leaki
Main Furling maintenance kwilson59 at 4:54pm 02.25.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2287 My wife and I have just purchased a Hunter 33' and know that the roller furling main needs to be gre
Catalina 27 Cruising Blog: Maine to DC Phil Decker at 4:54pm 02.25.11 Mid-Size Boats 0/2875 I just finished my day by day blog of our cruise from Maine to Washington DC on a Catalina 27 last s

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Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? jssailem at 11:22am 12.08.21 Roll from the center to the ends. Not back and forth. Do not over roll. No on the release agent will
Hull dents JamesG161 at 11:20am 12.08.21 Ok @dmax have it your way.:biggrin: But check out my link for more pictures. All i can say is I ha
Signed copies of my book available again this year Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:19am 12.08.21 how much is shipping to Canada? My local post office confirmed that 1st class postage to Canada for
Hull dents dmax at 11:14am 12.08.21 Sure, you might cut a square hole for expedience if you know you're going to be cutting a larger hol
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? Project_Mayhem at 11:13am 12.08.21 Not sure what you mean soaked. The tape is woven. If you pour resin w/ hardner onto it and let it s
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? (1) jssailem at 11:02am 12.08.21 6" 1708 tape I've soaked it in resin, let it cure Not sure what you mean soaked. The tape is wo
Hull dents (1) JamesG161 at 11:02am 12.08.21 Do you have any photos of the prep done to the opening before they glassed in the patch? No. But I
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? Project_Mayhem at 10:50am 12.08.21 I have some 6" 1708 tape laying around. Any tips to ensure it's saturated? I've soaked it in resin,
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? rgranger at 10:33am 12.08.21 Does the new "skin" provide any structural support? An engineer could probably explain this bette
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? thinwater at 10:28am 12.08.21 Thanks for the vinegar tip. Sounds much better than solvents! Wow! This is outstanding advice! Th
Dink in davits thinwater at 10:22am 12.08.21 I glued a pair of these like Thinwater said. I also use a bridle. https://www.defender.com/product
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle rgranger at 10:17am 12.08.21 I had the same problem on a Yahama OB. I found some YouTubes that showed how to fix it. Most of
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? Project_Mayhem at 10:07am 12.08.21 From my experiences I find that epoxy cleans up quickly with white vinegar so long as it is not ful
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin) (1) Seaswood at 10:07am 12.08.21 A friend un bent the hingehttps://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52280559308_b7e3b9812c_w.jpg84B47ADD-1
Etiquette pet peeves (1) rgranger at 10:04am 12.08.21 o use this one.. 200820
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle Tricia at 10:00am 12.08.21 I had the same problem and installed a throttle cable brake like this. Morse Controls 044386 \| Fishe
Etiquette pet peeves Justin_NSA at 9:43am 12.08.21 That seems oddly specific. LOL must have touched a nerve ;)
Etiquette pet peeves Bob S at 9:43am 12.08.21 I don't seem to get bothered but I do enjoy the banter that these posts generate.
Hull dents Hayden Watson at 9:43am 12.08.21 Competent FRP repair people. strength use this... Coosa Offers No-Rot Composite Panels For The Mar
Looking for the wiring diagram of control panel for 1992 42 Hunter Passage? Terry Cox at 9:41am 12.08.21 Might have one on the boat, but some distance away. Do you have a specific electrical issue/question

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