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Has anyone used Franmar Sot strip to remove bottom paint? JimF at 2:57am 04.23.08 Trailer Sailors 4/2457 I have about 9 layers of paint that needs to come off and sanding is not going to get done this year
Installing a transom mountid transducer on a 25M Tom5816 at 1:29am 04.23.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1809 I am getting ready to install a Garmin transom mounted transducer. My question is down on the bottom
Spreader Covers (1) Bbaker224@hotmail.com at 3:05am 04.23.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1214 I am looking to replace my spreader covers because they are cracked. Does anyone know where to get r
Honda Generator pfarrlaw at 3:30am 04.23.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2050 Honda Generator I want to purchase a generator to recharge batteries vs use of the engine. Last sea
DIY & resale value John at 3:38am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 22/1739 The previous owner allowed a chainplate to leak for some time, with the result that there is some dr
Electric Vs Manual Brian at 3:24am 04.23.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/1844 Peggy, I've got a ten year old Jabsco Toilet that's got to go. My wife would really like to 'just
Cabin Table Mod Router bit Esk II at 4:45am 04.23.08 Smaller Boats 2/1103 On my 260 I have recently cut the table and all worked well. I need to know what router bit is neede
CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR ABOUT ED'S B-DAY SAIL! TimCup at 4:45am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1221 I live 2 blocks from Tampa Bay, the breeze was alot heavier than what I saw forecasted! With a "very
Mast raisi'n ?? Popeye18296 at 5:56am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1610 Yuk,Yuk!! Have looked at various mast raisi'n posts etc. In my jaded view it appears that the gin po
Headstay tension (2) Stephen K at 6:30am 04.23.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 29/6113 While recently out in 10 knts of wind, I went forward to snap some pictures of my guest at the helm.
The ultimate "Band Aid" approach to boat repair! KorculaChris at 6:42am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1407 While trying to discover the source of an over-winter leak that flooded the boat to about two inches
Sailing with Don in the BVIs (2) Rick Macdonald at 7:01am 04.23.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/2292 Well, I'm back! Everything was great! The picture was taken Saturday morning in Leverick Bay, in the
Need advice from a wood refinishing expert..... Rich Stidger at 7:29am 04.23.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1326 This is the year that I refinish the wood strips on my stern pushpit seats and the bow pulpit seat.
Can't find 1/2" tinted acrylic RobG at 7:09am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1405 All of the sources I've found on the web max out at 1/4" for grey or bronze transparent. Anybody kno
Boom Parts Rafi at 7:40am 04.23.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1175 I have an ISOMAT (France) boom on my H31.I am looking for boom replacement parts (all black plastic
Seeking keel fairing advice. LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 7:51am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1257 I would like an opinion on what might be the best material to fair a cast iron keel. The keel is off
Keel rust (1) Jim at 8:23am 04.23.08 Big Boats 24/6161 Keel options again. I have posted this in the past but need some opinions. My keel is a 1983 rusty o
Stainless Chimney Rust Spots Tsehum Pete at 12:31pm 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1380 My Dickenson diesel stove has a chimney which extends about 14 inches above the coachroof. The chimn
Zincs are gone at the end of the season! Steve A. at 12:28pm 04.23.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1134 Are there any electrical engineers out there that can give me directions on how to test for electrol
ST4000 autohelm belt jlp at 11:31am 04.23.08 Ask All Sailors 11/8137 If you own a Raymarine ST4000+ autohelm you are likely aware they no longer provide replacement driv

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remove siezed motor mount bolt dmax at 8:24am 04.29.21 As Sailor Sue said, I would try to unscrew the mount from the hole - I had a similar situation and t
remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:24am 04.29.21 Since you are replacing the mount - I assume the new mount has its own new threaded stud - here is
remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:22am 04.29.21 You indicate that you have begun the lift. It looks (in the image) that the engine flange might be
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink Head Sail at 8:22am 04.29.21 If they are tiny holes, you might just apply some JB Weld to the underside.
Leaking Water Tank jssailem at 8:13am 04.29.21 While you are at his fix, be sure to check that your vent line is functioning. You could be filling
Refrigeration help JAE at 8:06am 04.29.21 Now that is Great News JAE. Does this mean cold beers are possible, again in Gig Harbor... Cheers.
Stern vents - screen options? jssailem at 8:06am 04.29.21 I got some galvanized wire screen and inserted it into the air vents. I have since replaced it with
remove siezed motor mount bolt Charles Erwin at 7:49am 04.29.21 Since you are replacing the mount - I assume the new mount has its own new threaded stud - here is w
Anchor light not working Parsons at 7:46am 04.29.21 ... I wouldn't go up the mast to change a light bulb ... or for any other reason. I would find anot
Hull crash jssailem at 7:42am 04.29.21 I feel your pain. I had a fishing boat hit me back about 2017. Came out of the fog doing 30mph. I wa
Hull crash sail sfbay at 7:41am 04.29.21 Ouch !! .........looks repairable............I would be looking for quotes from expert fiberglass /
Hull crash Parsons at 7:41am 04.29.21 Wow - some crash. Agree with @jssailem that this will take serious structural re-building, so find
Accessing hose from freshwater tank because of suspected leak jssailem at 7:37am 04.29.21 There will be a hunter owner that might be able to provide some ideas. You can also call the SBO o
Hull crash miguelgdelrey at 7:30am 04.29.21 That is not good. You can save your boat, with some serious fiberglass work. Hope you found the sk
Are You Ready????? jssailem at 7:28am 04.29.21
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink jssailem at 7:26am 04.29.21 Those guys are right on.:plus: I would look to the RV market for a compatible sink, Claude.
Are You Ready????? (1) Don S/V ILLusion at 7:25am 04.29.21
Hull crash jssailem at 7:24am 04.29.21 That is not good. You can save your boat, with some serious fiberglass work. Hope you found the ski
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink sail sfbay at 7:19am 04.29.21 Ditto on checking rv supply houses like this one that sells a 25 x 17 sink: Kitchen Sink RV Sinks \|
Are You Ready????? jssailem at 7:18am 04.29.21 I do go over the man overboard drill. A great idea. :dancing: It helps if one of the Crew disobey

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