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H260 Motor mount bracket stress crack lcd60 at 9:38am 03.10.09 Smaller Boats 4/1854 I need to replace or weld the starboard stainless steel bracket that holds my motor mount on a 2001
Sail recommendations? Jimm at 9:09am 03.10.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1102 Does anybody have experience with National Sail Supply in FL? I have an estimate for an asymmetri
deoderant air spray wjssr at 8:43am 03.10.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2544 Peggy; At least twice in the past two years you have mentioned the name of a new and particularly e
Catalina 320 Bill C320, Papillon at 8:05am 03.10.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/9933 Considering a 320. Would appreciate thoughts on wing versus deep keel versions. Thanx
Acrylic joinerwork Roger Long at 8:02am 03.10.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1949 I've been putting off doing something about some unused space in my galley because of the expense of
Throttle Cable for 37c aboardduet at 7:00am 03.10.09 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1959 The throttle cable on my 1981 H37-C has become stiff, and I'm afraid I might break it at the worst
Idylle 15.5 ericvanduyn at 6:41am 03.10.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1510 We are busy comparing the 15.5's on the market to purchase one in the next weeks. Anybody experienc
Hillsboro to Palm Beach Regatta Glory Daze at 6:38am 03.10.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1728 Come join the fun, inexpensive fun regatta April 25th. The Hillsboro Inlet to Palm Beach Regatta wil
LectraSan into a 37 Cutter: question ybrad at 6:26am 03.10.09 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1568 Greetings Cherubini group- The holding tank on my project 37C is the original and it is done. I've
Traveler length Bilgewater at 6:05am 03.10.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 18/6457 Hey Don; What is the minimum length required for a traveler to be effective? My Hunter 26 does not
Maine Boat Builders Show - Who's Going? (1) Maine Sail at 5:47am 03.10.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1475 It's that time of year again and I hope to see some forumites at the Maine Boat Builders show this y
Ablative Antifouling paint removal and are blisters noticeable through paint? Mich222 at 4:09am 03.10.09 Ask An Oday Owner 3/3361 I have an opportunity to inherit a day-sailor for just the cost of the license and upkeep. I am hopi
Any Used Boom Brakes For Sale? r.oril at 11:28pm 03.09.09 Ask All Sailors 0/83 After searching and reading the Boom Brake Posts, I would like to try/buy a used one for a 26D. See
Reinforce a fin keel Hermit Scott at 10:08pm 03.09.09 Ask All Sailors 10/3468 When I hauled mt C30, it had a 1" crack in the front and a 1" crack in the back of the keel right at
stuffing box secondwind410 at 6:59pm 03.09.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2054 I just repacked my stuffing box today for the first time. My only concern is if I put in the righ
What size sheets for a 1978 30' jaj63207 at 6:48pm 03.09.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1256 I am aquiring a 1978 30' this week. An excellent Perkins 3.152( about 35 hp) as far as I can determi
need help jdc at 6:01pm 03.09.09 Ask An Oday Owner 0/991 I would like to know what prop is the right size for a oday 37 wiht 32 hp diesel? any help would be
OMG! What was I THINKING! Yabuhebi at 5:40pm 03.09.09 Catalina 30 4/1755 I'm sitting here, and I feel the weight of my 30' Catalina sitting on my chest... I bought a '77 3
Adler Barbour Duty Cycle hheyne at 5:34pm 03.09.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1440 Does anyone know the duty cycle for an old Adler Barbour. Mine is 50% with 5 on and 5 off.
Improving fridge and port hole seals La Bestia at 5:13pm 03.09.09 Bavaria 3/2548 Hello: I just bought a 2003 Bavaria 44. Does any body have had experience improving the insulati

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1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar jviss at 11:44am 03.01.22 Yep, sorry, the strut No need to apologize! I figured that's what you meant. I do that at times,
Spinnaker winches for H340 (stainless arch) (1) jssailem at 11:39am 03.01.22 Danny, Do you need winches for this task? On some 50' boats the spinnaker can pull on the sheet with
Morse or no morse (1) Parsons at 11:39am 03.01.22 One other distress signal that is often missed by the average joe is the simplified 3 flashes or 3 b
Rudder Reference Installation Hunter Vision 36 cagreen75 at 11:31am 03.01.22 Nice installation. Does the rudder reference show on a monitor at the helm. Nice to have, if so.
Rudder Reference Installation Hunter Vision 36 (1) cagreen75 at 11:24am 03.01.22 After searching for several days, I was unable to find any suggestions for installing a rudder refe
Rudder Reference Installation Hunter Vision 36 jssailem at 10:45am 03.01.22 Jim You may be able to tighten the steering even further buy adjusting the software. Autopilot resp
1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar Robertelee1031 at 10:43am 03.01.22 Yep, sorry, the strut
1985 Newport 30 Propeller Shaft Spar jviss at 10:24am 03.01.22 Hi all, first time poster. Bought a Newport 30 Mark iii a couple of years ago. Just pulled it out
Saying hello jviss at 10:22am 03.01.22 I really would like a good cover. The tarp that came with it is huge, absolutely massive. It comple
Saying hello (1) pclarksurf at 10:22am 03.01.22 For storage I find a 25' x 12' industrial tarp is an excellent annual investment (the desert SE of W
Catalina 22 Sport Mast Repair? Jacktar at 10:04am 03.01.22 If it works two possible fixes, 1 make nifty canvas mast base cover and hide it. 2 put mast on anoth
Saying hello brockangelo at 10:03am 03.01.22 I really would like a good cover. The tarp that came with it is huge, absolutely massive. It complet
Morse or no morse Jacktar at 10:01am 03.01.22 Years ago friend of mine tried to get bridge tender to open bridge in ft myers, blew horn 3 times, c
Saying hello jviss at 9:40am 03.01.22 I didn't say cover it while towing, I said cover it. ear after year of sitting there, even during
Waste Deck Plate cover BigEasy at 9:37am 03.01.22 Deck fills for Beneteau were made by Amiot, try www.RigRite.com for a selection. At one time,
Saying hello AaronD at 9:36am 03.01.22 Welcome, and congratulations on your new baby!
HATCH COVER. 1981 O Day 23 ft Ralph Johnstone at 9:33am 03.01.22 Sent you a PM.
Houston, we have a Problem - H36 Compression Post Dalliance at 9:33am 03.01.22 Had the mast removed today, began the cutting of the pipe, several blades to get through the epoxy.
Morse or no morse Calif. Ted at 9:30am 03.01.22 Morse or not I always think of 3 as an international distress signal, 3 anythings, whistle, horn, gu
Boom extension for lifting....... jviss at 9:28am 03.01.22 Watch it on YouTube. link?

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