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5200 or West Epoxy
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:52am 09.19.21
I have used 5200 for a similar repair. Was still holding fine after 8 years when I sold the boat.
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler
MikeHoncho at 9:51am 09.19.21
Include costs of disposal once done with it and buying an applicable powerboat as, more than likely,
Adjust lazy jacks while sailing?
Benny17441 at 9:50am 09.19.21
The Curse of the Lazy Jacks; I hate them and only have them because they came with the boat and the
5200 or West Epoxy
kloudie1 at 9:48am 09.19.21
something like the plastic deck boards from Depot/Lowes stuck down with 5200 would be fine.. rot pro
Sailboat Conversion to Trawler
Benny17441 at 9:26am 09.19.21
We were in the middle of a 10 day trip in the Chesapeake Bay on our way To St. Michaels when we lost
Sail Kote Saves the Day (again)
MikeHoncho at 9:26am 09.19.21
Attached is the Dupont Data sheet for the product. Perhaps the product has a lot of volatile chemic
5200 or West Epoxy
DAVA390 at 9:25am 09.19.21
If it is unfinished, it probably is not gel coat. Some builders paint the visible parts of the hull
Sail Kote Saves the Day (again)   (1)
jssailem at 9:11am 09.19.21
Attached is the Dupont Data sheet for the product. Perhaps the product has a lot of volatile chemica
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing
jssailem at 8:58am 09.19.21
It sounds like the way the reefing is rigged, the line serves to reef the tack and the clue with a s
5200 or West Epoxy
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 8:56am 09.19.21
I have used 5200 for a similar repair. Was still holding fine after 8 years when I sold the boat.
Sail Kote Saves the Day (again)
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 8:47am 09.19.21
DuPont Teflon Silicone Lubricant is dry. I use it on my sail slugs & track, works well. Have not not
Well, I made a $800 mistake by flipping the little switch on the engine on panel.
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Where did the $800 go? We charge 2 hours to clean it out of outboard cowlings and powerhead, 4-6
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All U Get at 7:24am 09.19.21
We tried painting and markers on our roll-up when we had one years ago. For summer only use it was
New H240 owner - portable toilet question
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:28am 09.19.21
@caverun made one notable comment. BE CAREFUL OF THE HOLD DOWN SCREWS IN TGE FLOOR IF REPLACING THE
Permanently marking a PVC inflatable dink
DougM at 5:27am 09.19.21
There is a paint kit with stencils that is available for that purpose. . The SBO store probably ha
Climbing my mast? Hire someone or woman-up? :)
dLj at 4:58am 09.19.21
Perhaps you should contact Ken Cross & talk to him directly. He is a licensed professional and can
5200 or West Epoxy
dlochner at 4:30am 09.19.21
The photo is actually the remnants if the ewood block thatcwas glued to hull and plastic battery tr

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