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Closest public* boat ramp to caladesi island? biorapper at 11:40am 03.26.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2455 * or private for a small fee. I can't tell from the online chart...hoping there is one around minn
battery monitor accuracy question walt at 10:19am 03.26.09 Ask All Sailors 34/3369 I recently put a linklite battery monitor in my trailer sailor and it seems to work overall well. H
Ranger 23 rluitjens at 10:01am 03.26.09 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 4/9445 I recently acquired a 1977 Ranger 23 tall rig. I was wondering if anyone has a source for an owners
Deck Painting sailaway78 at 9:49am 03.26.09 Ask All Sailors 14/2208 I had asked some questions when I painted my hull, and should have followed the advice given here.
Removing Ablative Paint from Topsides MattObjects at 9:46am 03.26.09 Ask All Sailors 31/8157 As one of many questionable "repairs," the PO of my Grampian 26 painted the topsides with ablative b
No forum for old men. caguy at 9:24am 03.26.09 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1969 Is there anything on this frum that is liek ''Tracker'' on the ild forum? I have tried subscribing
Toilet Paper And Sugar SeanMorey at 9:21am 03.26.09 Ask All Sailors 24/3967 Hi all, More questions from new liveaboard. A pumpout guy told me marine tp is bad for system. Tru
Anybody used a DeLorme GPS LT-20? Roger Long at 6:46am 03.26.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1740 I'm experimenting with my SO's DeLorme Earthmate GPS LT-20 "hocky puck" USB GPS antenna as a third G
Mounting on cabin bulkheads earlkeim at 6:42am 03.26.09 Smaller Boats 10/1735 This may sound stupid but I need to ask. I would like to mount some things on the cabin bulkhead or
cdi reefer system blue noser at 2:46am 03.26.09 Ask All Sailors 10/3284 Hi all, finally got the furler took apart and its a cdi reefer one, micro spool the luft is type t,
Anyone know how to overhaul venture 17? kreed17er at 2:37am 03.26.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1384 I have already stripped the hardware and need to start sanding. Should I spray sand or hand sand?
Rotating boom furling mainsail paulie 1 at 11:32pm 03.25.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/4064 Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone utilises the swivel boom connector to roll up their mainsail
Copper based bottom paint on Bronze Hermit Scott at 9:17pm 03.25.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1856 This topic was brought up not too long ago. While I was epoxying the around my through hulls I thoug
Lancer 28 Settee Bunk Fairwind at 9:05pm 03.25.09 Lancer 1/1978 Our 28 has a V-birth, 2 quarter births, one on each side under the cockpit and, possibly, the settee
Brought home some steel today. (1) RECESS at 6:54pm 03.25.09 Trailer Sailors 22/5389 I have an A frame Float On trailer. I am adding a winch tower and adding an extension to the trailer
1983 Hunter 22 markremington at 6:31pm 03.25.09 Smaller Boats 2/2145 What is the draft of a 1983 Hunter 22 with a fixed keel?
Low Cost Stay Tensioner - Progress & More Questions (2) rardiH36 at 5:52pm 03.25.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1909 The other day I cobbled together a backstay squeeze tensioned in the manner of the thread last week
Balmar Alternator Calibration jsalley at 5:43pm 03.25.09 Ask All Sailors 9/3850 I just replaced the stock Hitachi 60 amp alternator on my Yanmar 3YM20 (Catalina 309) with a 14-pole
76 venture window replacement I Suppose at 4:56pm 03.25.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/5376 I am looking to replace the windows in my 76 venture 25 (#624). I have some clear polycarbonate that
Sealant mm2347 at 4:40pm 03.25.09 Ask An Oday Owner 8/6110 I need to reinstall thru hull fittings, rudder, and swim ladder. Whats a good sealant?

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bottom job or sand and paint? Justin_NSA at 10:19am 11.19.21 IMHO, If your bottom isn't super smooth. it defeats the purpose of VC17, which is to go fast. Boats
Replace windows questions Project_Mayhem at 10:18am 11.19.21 There may be a bit of confusion between the original post and some of the responses, of course the
Teak darker than expected after refinish? Justin_NSA at 10:10am 11.19.21 My sole is smooth as glass. No grain at all. I think it has a polyurethane finish. Very easy to clea
Teak darker than expected after refinish? DArcy at 9:49am 11.19.21 It looks really good, now you just need to refinish the rest of the boat to match :)
Replace windows questions DArcy at 9:39am 11.19.21 There may be a bit of confusion between the original post and some of the responses, of course the c
Replace windows questions Hayden Watson at 9:38am 11.19.21 I used narrow black VHB tape (1/2" that was laid very close to the edge of the opening and used a ra
Replace windows questions (1) kloudie1 at 9:21am 11.19.21 I ran a 1/8" radius router bit over the edges .. ya can't really see it but I was a little worried
Its funny Friday! (2) Will Gilmore at 9:18am 11.19.21 Obviously they would make good sailors. :beer: -Will
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat JohnShannon at 9:10am 11.19.21 For the Caribbean I don't think it has to be that "blue" if you have patience to wait for weather w
Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions? sail sfbay at 8:55am 11.19.21 Closed cell foam is not at all uncomfortable in my opinion. I also like the fact that it holds its
Replace windows questions Project_Mayhem at 8:51am 11.19.21 I was actually wondering if the sharp corners on your plexi was giving you any issues but I guess th
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina Crusty Ol Salt at 8:49am 11.19.21 Any marina that allows boats to be hauled for work, will likely have a great deal of experience in
Teak darker than expected after refinish? chip veres at 8:35am 11.19.21 It's beautiful. Congratulate yourself instead of blame yourself. Chip V.
I purchased stock in ITW (maker of Plexus) ... Now What? Shorefun at 8:31am 11.19.21 So I have 2 seasons of getting out on my 170. First off ONLY MA300 or equivalent adhesives. In a n
Teak darker than expected after refinish? (1) Justin_NSA at 8:17am 11.19.21
Replace windows questions kloudie1 at 8:13am 11.19.21 After the VHB was well attached and the glass in place, I ran a bead of black Dow Corning 795 around
Replace windows questions Project_Mayhem at 8:05am 11.19.21 I used 1" wide black VHB tape to cover the overlap.. There was a thin (maybe 1/8") that didn't get
Raising the Mast Shorefun at 7:57am 11.19.21 I raise the mast with minimal help. Get the shrouds on their proper place. Make sure the lines run
Teak darker than expected after refinish? dlochner at 7:52am 11.19.21 Different varnishes have different effects. Some are tinted which leaves a darker amber color, some
WTB 23.5 or 240 in PNW RussC at 7:51am 11.19.21 not mine and know nothing about it. https://eugene.craigslist.org/boa/d/albany-1994-hunter-235-sailb

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