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Ericson 23 Red Witch at 4:57pm 11.03.08 Ericson 2/2620 I purchase an Ericson 23 with a mast step system, I've owned the boat for 2 years but never mast dow
Winter Officially sucks Scott B at 4:42pm 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 22/2704 Spent all weekend winterizing the engine and tarping the boat. Temps were a cool / cold 40 F, but su
It doesn't take very long.... Not a sailboat (5) SoSound at 4:34pm 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1671 I remember recently seeing a comment or two regarding how frequently people check on their boats. A
Navtec Swage Terminials JoeD at 3:20pm 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1426 Anyone know where I can find a good deal on Navtec? The best price I've found so far is at Rigging O
rudder post leaks on a 30T Frank723 at 3:08pm 11.03.08 Seidelmann 1/2212 Rudder post on the leaks only when the boat is moving. How is is the rudder setup that makes this ha
1979 25' Tiller Head Fitting rgc-sail at 2:44pm 11.03.08 Smaller Boats 1/1315 I have recently purchased a 1979 25' hunter. I am needing the original tiller head fitting or one ve
Paint for 216 hull annamariaslim at 1:37pm 11.03.08 Day Sailers 1/1661 Have had my 216 on a trailer since new, and I just bought a home on a canal. What is the proper way
Crack repair manual annamariaslim at 1:31pm 11.03.08 Day Sailers 6/10023 Hi all, need a diy manual/link on repairing cracks in my 216. Hunter has fixed the huge crack runnin
Dennis, Here is an interesting article troy at 1:19pm 11.03.08 Sails Call Lounge 0/2189 Mexico City's 'water monster' nears extinction... reminds me of the old days! http://www.msnbc.msn
Inboard Raymarine Pilot for Oceanis 393 instead of wheel pilot degiannis at 10:56am 11.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1545 I want to install a Raymarine inboard pilot in my Beneteau Oceanis 393. I should be grateful if any
Another Great Weekend (2) Jim Seamans at 12:09pm 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 15/2311 Pictures taken by Broke Sailor, as I passed him by. Enclosure works great, Warren - temp inside the
Bristol 30 info? Hector at 11:49am 11.03.08 Bristol 0/30 HI I'm looking at a 1973 Bristol 30 (centerboard model). I really like this particular boat - it's
One Book frank balcer at 11:26am 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1280 I have very limited knowledge of my Universal diesel other than how to change filters and water pump
Repowering Renault with Yanmar 2GM morgantheship at 11:23am 11.03.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/2183 I am currently in the early stage of repowering my Hunter 27 with a Yanmar 2GM. I currenlty have a R
Sonar Franklin at 9:46am 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1906 I'm getting new instruments this fall/winter and have been wondering about getting a sonar/fishfinde
A "cracking" noise johnrobert at 8:39am 11.03.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1221 Hi all. I just purchased a 94 Hunter 26. It seems to be in good shape, except I have noticed a noi
EPIRB vs. ResQFox vs. SPOT Deadline at 8:22am 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1582 My old series EPIRB expires in February, so I need to get a new one. The new EPIRBs are mounted o
Little Pearson Sailboat Value stelpe33 at 6:24am 11.03.08 Pearson 2/2174 Hello, I recently inherited a small Pearson sailboat which I believe is an old Hawk model. I do not
LIttle Pearson Sailboat Value stelpe33 at 6:10am 11.03.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/3702 Hello, I recently inherited a small Pearson sailboat which I believe is an old Hawk model. I do n
Halloween Sunset (1) Tim R. at 6:03am 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1186 Probably the last overnight of the season. Plenty of daysailing left though.

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Fresh Water Hose Replacement Issues Fleet at 4:58am 02.02.22 Got the frame out and replaced the hose from the tank. It was 7 screws and wiggling side to side th
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated dlochner at 4:53am 02.02.22 That looks like the vertical hatch board for the companionway. Is it fiberglass or plastic? There
To oil or varnish?! (2) jon hansen at 4:29am 02.02.22 i love to varnish. love the look. BUT i know how, most don't tect the wood. i'm old school, grew
Screw clamp port lights Capt Robbie at 3:51am 02.02.22 if you know the manufacturer you can probably get the from here. And a think the gasket material is
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated (3) garymalmgren at 10:31pm 02.01.22 Hi Thomas. You have a variety of options. 1. make a full size replacement from ply wood. (cheapest,
To oil or varnish?! (1) Tally Ho at 9:37pm 02.01.22
Screw clamp port lights Tally Ho at 9:25pm 02.01.22
"Forum Search" is Dead (2) Tally Ho at 9:17pm 02.01.22 202236 Go to "Advanced Search Again" and: 202237 Every filter you can imagine and you're off to t
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated twistedskipper at 9:13pm 02.01.22 That looks like the vertical hatch board for the companionway. Is it fiberglass or plastic?
Screw clamp port lights Growl at 9:10pm 02.01.22
Screw clamp port lights Tally Ho at 9:02pm 02.01.22 You can certainly try to clean the gasket/o-ring and add some super lube or equivalent. I try to c
To oil or varnish?! Stu Jackson at 8:35pm 02.01.22 I wrote this five years ago: :) The "natural" progression of "dealing with exterior teak" usually
H26 Centerboard Play Chiriqui at 8:19pm 02.01.22
beneteau spare parts joker460 at 8:13pm 02.01.22 Disregard
To oil or varnish?! Growl at 8:09pm 02.01.22 What is the product lol?
To oil or varnish?! Joe at 8:03pm 02.01.22
removing fuel tank SJN at 7:40pm 02.01.22 Thank you for your detailed replies. I feared having to cuts things away to access the tank. I hav
To oil or varnish?! Growl at 7:31pm 02.01.22 Just brushed it right on there, no sanding?
To oil or varnish?! JoeWhite at 7:29pm 02.01.22 Teak oil. I replaced mine with starboard. No maintenance required.
Rudder repairs Calif. Ted at 7:12pm 02.01.22 You could buy a new rudder, unless you got time on your hands, spring is right around the corner. Ru

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