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Looking to redo salon for 31' Hunter Ruby Mae at 11:19am 01.14.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/1941 Can anyone recommend a canvas store who has redone a 31' Hunter salon. I am looking for a shop with
Bad ideas? comfortzone at 11:18am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1687 I'm reading Last Flag Down about the journey of the last confederate war ship, Shenandoah. Built in
Dynema Dux sailaway78 at 11:12am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 12/2685 It is coming near time to replace the standing rigging on my boat. Or already is time. I have been
any sailors in key west this weekend duality at 10:03am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1327 ill be in key west this weekend, ill bring the drinks to go sailing!!! mike
Who owns a Zodiac Zoom ? pkdailey4 at 9:46am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 19/43625 I have the opportunity to get one cheep but don't know if its a good dink. I Cant find any reviews o
Securing companionway boards Prime Time at 7:47am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 14/8420 Has anyone developed a system to modify their companionway boards to: 1. Secure them in place in ca
Passage 450, water in arch? BCB at 7:00am 01.14.10 Big Boats 4/1401 We have a 450 in our boatyard and the owner is complaining of water in the spaces below and coming f
Where did the stuff go? All U Get at 6:59am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1475 Hi Maine Sail, I was doing a search for your article on using butyl tape while fixing leaks around d
Jessie rounds cape horn... Joe at 2:56am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1680 New videos are up on her site now. Rounding cape horn in 40 knot winds, big swells... but no big de
Just have to ask. Aybody ever blow half your ballast out on a downwind run in light air? beamreach at 6:41pm 01.13.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/5007 I've got a 26S and I find it pleasingly fast but, not that I have a need for speed, I was wondering
Oday 23 and stepping mast from the stern? Ed Maclean at 6:23pm 01.13.10 Day Sailers 4/5448 Hi, I have just bought a new to me oday 23. It was buillt in 1978. The previous owner steps the ma
Mast gates (3) paulj at 6:23pm 01.13.10 Catalina 310 4/5922 Making mast gates....... Drill and tap for 10-32 screws. Fill in the bottom of slot with special c
Took more pictures of my new project boat. (3) caguy at 5:47pm 01.13.10 Ask All Sailors 17/4610 Does anyone have any idea what this is for? It is labeled Sani-Head Conversion Model. I could find
Stancion caps ChristyAnnII at 5:42pm 01.13.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1518 Does anyone know where I can get the black plastic caps that go on top of the boats stancions. Hope
#&!!! FCC Vent Rick D at 5:36pm 01.13.10 Ask All Sailors 9/2431 :cussing: I carefully made my renewal for my ship's station renewal, sent it in with 60 bucks and go
Fuel vent while sailing smomo at 4:22pm 01.13.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1562 Hi everyone, I just took a look on th thread about fuel vents management while in storage... I was
Pearson Caoster Wooden Rudder John Simon at 3:47pm 01.13.10 Pearson 0/1593 What kind of wood is my rudder and what do yiou recommend as to treatment. It is original and i ques
adding bow cleats. DeniseO30 at 3:29pm 01.13.10 Bigger Boats 3/2302 Nearly forgot about this project! :doh: My boat has a big cleat right behind the furler on the bow
Drydock codfather at 2:21pm 01.13.10 Pacific North West Cruisers 3/21923 Well my boat is home in drydock and so am I after my second knee replacemnet. Looking forward to bei
Fly Fishing for Bass MoonSailer at 2:19pm 01.13.10 Sails Call Lounge 3/4305 I started out fly fishing for trout a long time ago. But since living in Alabama most of my FF has b

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New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 11:02am 05.19.22 I don't have a 3d printer so my thought always to cutting down from solid stock. Starboard machine
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (4) JamesG161 at 10:51am 05.19.22 Progress, Progress... now installed, with Quadrant, in the boat! Bolt hole, thru the new Schedule
Hunter 27 Legend -2005 Length of engine control cables? Martin-Galini at 10:51am 05.19.22 Thanks, will try that. I did write to Hunter but not got any response yet but definitely will try t
Thru-Hull Stats Bob S at 10:39am 05.19.22 I remember reading Rodd, Maine Sail, posting about the importance of exercising your thru hulls. It
Survey Survey Survey (1) Davidasailor26 at 10:18am 05.19.22
Thru-Hull Stats Ralph Johnstone at 10:17am 05.19.22 then your Shaft Zincs protect the Marine Bronze I presume if they are all bonded ?
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 10:08am 05.19.22 You have been making some great progress! The engine panel looks like an awkward part to print. Hav
Survey Survey Survey (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:08am 05.19.22 All not flanged and factory installed in 1998 NPS through hulls.
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator BarryL at 9:59am 05.19.22 Hello Again, Just some additional information. For insurance, you can buy some cheap battery powere
Thru-Hull Stats JamesG161 at 9:58am 05.19.22 If your Valves are Marine Bronze, like my Propeller and Valves are, then your Shaft Zincs protect th
traveller change/upgrade Calif. Ted at 9:52am 05.19.22 They have Harken available at the store here and may know what is appropriate for your boat, or Garh
The Best Charles Charger Retrofit Battery Charger Ralph Johnstone at 9:31am 05.19.22 In the end, it was my fault I guess as I left the charger in the "on" position on my board. And i
Thru-Hull Stats Ralph Johnstone at 9:16am 05.19.22 Simply grab the hose and tug in all directions while looking for tears or bulges. ...............
Topping Lift HC37 ggrizzard at 9:13am 05.19.22 Let's assume (dangerous, I know) that the fixed length of your original wire topping lift is just ab
Galley Stove (Part 2) -2003 36MKII Ralph Johnstone at 9:06am 05.19.22 The key in my mind is to have a flame at the burner as soon as you turn on the valve, so you know t
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator adamv at 8:56am 05.19.22 Thanks Jssailem, Barry and Tally Ho for the warm welcome, advice and kind offer! I'll head down to t
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator BarryL at 8:17am 05.19.22 Hello, I owned a 1986 N28 from 2004 to 2007. It's a fun little boat. Congratulations and I hope you
New Catalina 30 Owner DArcy at 8:02am 05.19.22 You have been making some great progress! The engine panel looks like an awkward part to print. Have
Where do you keep the booze? jssailem at 7:51am 05.19.22 Just discovered another cabinet with a board having holes in it that are not sized for wine bottles
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator (1) jssailem at 7:43am 05.19.22 let the flaming begin OH Greg, we are not so inclined. You found a tool that would serve a purpose

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