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MEDICARE Member 131497 at 8:30pm 10.21.21 Ask All Sailors 15/2167 Hi again... Once again we're in the period of do paperwork for the government. As a liveaboard add
Sail cover repair question Hydro Therapy at 10:23am 10.21.21 Ask All Sailors 22/3103 I have a mainsail stack pack style cover. It is sewn into the foot of the mainsail. The zipper that
Hunter 45CC Chest Freezer Sailor_Al at 5:56am 10.21.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1110 Has anyone had experience with the chest freezer on a Hunter 45CC? Mine isn't freezing well and it
S2 Owners - Looking for template for 6.9 cushions. BurntCoveSailor at 5:44am 10.21.21 S2 1/497 I'd like to buy a new set of cushions (benches and berths) for our 1986 6.9 but the boat is in winte
Hunter DS/ Junneau Sun Odyssey DS jamiefu at 5:38am 10.21.21 Ask All Sailors 13/3017
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience cymeyer at 4:13am 10.21.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/2096 Anyone have any experience with a North Shore Canvas winter cover? We bought one last year and are
Boat away (3) All U Get at 11:00pm 10.20.21 Ask All Sailors 5/1067
Diesel heater ducting in a 310 Closing Time at 7:35pm 10.20.21 Catalina 310 7/1524 I've ordered a chinese diesel heater for our 2004 310. I need some help on ducting it. What have you
Atomic 4 compression and plug fowling issues Grzano at 6:47pm 10.20.21 Engines and Propulsion 4/1018 I hope you are all well, or reasonably well. I am having two issues with my A4 that are causing me
Outhaul tension ScottFreeRick at 5:57pm 10.20.21 Big Boats 14/2154 The kenyon boom on our Hunter 34 has the outhaul led forward through the boom, turns on a sheave and
2006 Hunter 41 DS jamiefu at 4:19pm 10.20.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/80 I am interested in buying this boat. Is this a good choice or is there a better one out there?
2003 Junneau Sun Odysset 43 DS jamiefu at 4:19pm 10.20.21 Ask All Sailors 3/81 I am interested in buying this boat. Is this a good choice or is there a better one out there?
2010 Junneau Sun Odyssey DS jamiefu at 4:18pm 10.20.21 Ask All Sailors 2/69 I am interested in buying this boat. Is this a good choice or is there a better one out there?
2006 Hunter 44 DS jamiefu at 4:14pm 10.20.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/43 I am considering purchasing this boat. Is it a good option or is there a better choice?
Transferring from Blaine to Everett colb218 at 3:43pm 10.20.21 Pacific North West Cruisers 48/5718 Hello All- I am on a waitlist to transfer from Blaine to Everett which will put me much closer to m
Looking for an Oday 240 or 272 cheeseNcrackers at 12:26pm 10.20.21 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1628 Upgrading next season from our oday 192. If anyone is considering selling an oday 240 or 272 messag
H260 Sunbrella color Chuck C. at 11:16am 10.20.21 Smaller Boats 9/1141 Does anybody know what shade of Sunbrella blue the original H260 canvas is (sail cover etc..)? They
Bristol Corinthian engine well plug LindaBG at 7:08am 10.20.21 Bristol 1/785 I just purchased an older BC and it has an engine, but I would rather sail without it. There should
Bristol Corinthian engine well plug LindaBG at 7:06am 10.20.21 Parts Search 3/682 I just purchased a 1970 BC. It has an engine, but I don't want to sail with it in the well. It doe
Which Marinebeam replacement bulb? chriscampbell at 6:27am 10.20.21 Smaller Boats 10/1590 Hello, I've seen recommendations on here to use the Marinebeam LED replacement bulbs for the H240 ca

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Centerboard pin cover plug? jssailem at 7:06am 10.25.24 Since it is beneath the waterline, the plug is just to provide a cover. No water damage will occur.
Varnishing difficulties. (2) BarryL at 7:06am 10.25.24 Hey, Here's how I learned to varnish. K0PiMZGD5LQ I am not an expert and I hate varnishing but it
Varnishing difficulties. jssailem at 6:56am 10.25.24 Varnish work is tricky. Success comes from: Choice of chemistry (varnish) Starting surface Applica
Varnishing difficulties. dlochner at 6:45am 10.25.24 @BarryL reminds me, do not pour the varnish from the can. Ladle it into a small clean container. Pou
Varnishing difficulties. BarryL at 6:35am 10.25.24 hi, I agree that the varnish needs to be thinned. More for the first coat, less for subsequent coat
Centerboard pin cover plug? JBP-PA at 6:20am 10.25.24 It is below the water line but there is no possibility of water ingress. The inner shaft of the pin
Varnishing difficulties. dlochner at 6:14am 10.25.24 Like you, I have been working to improve my varnishing techniques. Some of the things I've learned a
Centerboard pin cover plug? Sailor Sue at 5:41am 10.25.24 How 'bout some sort of caulking? It would be flexible, and you could pry it out at a later date.
Varnishing difficulties. Sailor Sue at 5:38am 10.25.24 I can't really tell from the pictures, but it sounds like it might be surface contamination under th
A Survey for PNW Sailors Re: Anchor Rode marcham at 11:08pm 10.24.24 We've anchored from Victoria to Prince Rupert. 98% of the time we drop 175ft. Very rarely 250ft. We
1993 Catalina 28 Stanchion Snapped Surfside at 9:54pm 10.24.24 If it is screwed into a plate in the deck, I would try using a drill. Attach it securely to the bol
Cabin ceiling vent latch part (3) MachZ at 9:34pm 10.24.24 228154 File edges with fine mill file and deburr with Scotchbrite 228157 228158 Installed. It's not
Cabin ceiling vent latch part (10) MachZ at 9:29pm 10.24.24 228147 228148 228149 Cut channel to clasp length 228150 Drilled to screw size 228151 Counter sink 22
1991 Pearson 31-2 aluminum fuel tank leaks. Replace with plastic??? Looking for advice. Will cost $300 to repair Ralph Johnstone at 8:29pm 10.24.24 See post #3 by @Peggie Hall HeadMistress for lead to an endless selection of poly fuel tanks : http
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass baycloud at 8:27pm 10.24.24 I still have to ask the question which I imagine is lying in wait on the tip of many people's tongu
1993 Catalina 28 Stanchion Snapped Steve_Catalina at 5:47pm 10.24.24 Try the international site for your C28. "catalina28.net" Good luck
Cabin Top Winch Advice... Gene Neill at 4:42pm 10.24.24 Gene: Thank you for your reply, 10-4 on the base plates. Is a one (1) inch too much for a base pla
1993 Catalina 28 Stanchion Snapped ...3TacksontheWater at 4:30pm 10.24.24 If it is screwed into a plate in the deck, I would try using a drill. Attach it securely to the bol
1993 Catalina 28 Stanchion Snapped ...3TacksontheWater at 4:22pm 10.24.24
1991 Pearson 31-2 aluminum fuel tank leaks. Replace with plastic??? Looking for advice. Will cost $300 to repair (1) garymalmgren at 4:11pm 10.24.24 If your leak is a pinhole, the tank is pretty well gone. You will play wack-a-mole repairing the nex

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