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Columbia 28 owner Domenic at 2:31pm 03.17.10 Columbia 0/3244 I own (as of Dec 2009) a 1968 C28. It seem all these boats have the same problems, 1) rusted Keel
Fiberglas arch with traveler?! Ed Schenck at 1:11pm 03.17.10 Ask All Sailors 12/2533 What a concept, a fiberglas arch on a sailboat. And the traveler is on top keeping the mainsheet on
keel bolt torque 1985 22hunter rickk31 at 1:09pm 03.17.10 Smaller Boats 9/1917 Does anyone know what the setting is on the keel bolts on a 1985 22foot hunter? There are two 5/8 bo
replacing port gaskets KCShadow at 1:03pm 03.17.10 Catalina 30 1/1677 Anyone got a good technique for getting gaskets in for opening ports.A tool to use or something.They
Garhauer is A-1 in my book LDK at 12:18pm 03.17.10 Catalina 30 1/1853 I am pleased to report that Garhauer is A-1 in my book. Approximately 4 yrs ago I purchased their tr
Garhauer's A-1 in my book LDK at 12:09pm 03.17.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1465 I am please to report that Garhauer stands behind their product. Approximately 4 yrs ago I bought th
Dodger for S2 8.0C rfjsailor at 12:01pm 03.17.10 S2 2/2598 All Hands: Does anyone know where I might secure a use dodger (frame ' cloth) to fit my 1976 S2 8.
Converting a fixed galley to a sliding galley Tatlow at 10:49am 03.17.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1603 We're looking at purchasing a 2004 MacGregor 26M but it has a fixed galley behind the head by the da
Converting a fixed galley to a sliding galley Tatlow at 10:34am 03.17.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/4 We're looking at purchasing a 2004 MacGregor 26M but it has a fixed galley behind the head by the da
Repowering legend37 at 10:18am 03.17.10 Big Boats 4/1427 I'm looking at my original 1987 Yanmar 3HM35F toward rebuilding or repowering. Still evaluating the
Anchor and Dock Line Rick Belew at 9:47am 03.17.10 Ask All Sailors 15/7215 I am replacing my anchor rode and dock lines using 3 strand nylon line. The two brands I am looking
Boat Painting Help clongly at 9:43am 03.17.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2273 I recently bought a 2002 MacGregor 26X. The previous owner took amazing care of the boat. I plan to
remodel galley on Beneteau 50 Joe23563 at 9:43am 03.17.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2762 I'm replacing my engine driven refridgeration with a DC/AC drawer system. Wondering if anyone has e
Solar project...sail related? You tell me. DannyS at 5:22am 03.17.10 Ask All Sailors 21/2904 Hey guys...odd question for you... I am an artist, I build kinetic sculpture. Much of my work is dir
331 centerboard/swing keel cliffmann at 5:13am 03.17.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/8979 I am considering buying a 2004 331 with the centerboard/swing keel. Would like to get any feedback
Help for novice! streaker at 3:51am 03.17.10 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1279 Hello everyone, I found myself the owner of an O'day 30 retractable keel sailing boat last year af
Installing Compass derfus at 8:24pm 03.16.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2916 Hi, I am installing a Richie Compass and wanted to know if anyone sells a shim plate to level it on
What's The Maximum Heel For The 3GMF? Joe Mullee at 7:46pm 03.16.10 Big Boats 15/4301 I have the manual for my Yanmar but I couldn't find the answer. How much heel is too much heel? Th
Hunter 27 cutlass bearing change... (5) emkay at 7:07pm 03.16.10 The Cherubini Hunters 11/5152 Cutlass, cutless? Whatever... Step one! Pull rudder (see other thread :) ) Find the setscrews thro
New Running Rigging stephen Penny at 7:03pm 03.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1471 Looking for your recommendations on a cost firm to replace running rigging on my sail boat located i

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boat prices Kermit at 7:05am 04.06.22
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price vsfoster at 7:02am 04.06.22 Insurance covered the paid price.
Ensign Halyard on the Wrong Side? dkinzer at 7:00am 04.06.22 Port side to hold a portable radar reflector? Interesting. I hadn't thought of that. The halyard
Bridge clearance info Scott T-Bird at 6:48am 04.06.22 If you know your clearance and you can be a pedestrian on the bridge, it would be very simple to mea
Ensign Halyard on the Wrong Side? jssailem at 6:32am 04.06.22 You will likely still be able to enter a foreign country. There maybe some snickering on the dock if
Hollow keel fairing sending stinky water into basin under cabin sole NJKennard at 6:32am 04.06.22 Thanks. Its a long way down, but did the best that I could. Some hunters had weep holes in the kee
Hollow keel fairing sending stinky water into basin under cabin sole jssailem at 6:17am 04.06.22 I hope you emptied the water in the keel, before you plugged the hole.
boat prices kappykaplan at 6:16am 04.06.22 @Kermit , good to hear from you! :beer:
cl 14 jssailem at 6:14am 04.06.22 You are right about that. Nice floatation in the hull so if it is sound you may find the boat lying
boat prices jssailem at 6:11am 04.06.22 Kermie. Your alive. You have been missed. Who knew all we had to do was talk about women and you wou
boat prices Kermit at 6:08am 04.06.22 I can't help but wonder where our old friend @Kermit would come in on that one. :rolleyes: I marrie
Starting fluid jssailem at 6:08am 04.06.22
boat prices jssailem at 6:00am 04.06.22
Hollow keel fairing sending stinky water into basin under cabin sole NJKennard at 5:57am 04.06.22 Solution: Dremeled the hole out a little and placed a 7/8 bailer plug for a tight fit. Simple is g
front window cover (2) Ward H at 5:47am 04.06.22 I used "YKK SNAD" fasteners from Sailrite.com instead of drilling holes for snap sockets. My hatche
r we being PULLED or PUSHED?? Tater at 5:45am 04.06.22 Now that this is resolved, what about that chicken and egg? I say the egg!;)
Toerail Varnish Strategy? RoyS at 5:27am 04.06.22 There is something wrong with us...
boat prices Parsons at 5:17am 04.06.22 They got it at a substantial discount to its market value. They put a lot of money into it to bring
boat prices Will Gilmore at 5:15am 04.06.22 in some instances - say the capture of a trophy wife - that the man with the money has a big smile
Steering quadrant Dave Groshong at 5:15am 04.06.22 The wire definitely should be replaced, I can't quite tell if the tiller arm is corroded too, I w

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