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Boat stolen! JCPH3 at 4:34pm 02.29.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1524 My 2007 Mac 26m was stolen out of winter storage. She has been retrieved minus the outboard all stan
Aluminum toerails...kindof DannyS at 9:55pm 02.27.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1221 My O'day 35 has molded in toerails that are capped with a beautiful teak accent. That beautiful teak
Confused about marine Fridge's, coloradokota at 11:27pm 02.27.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1875 Ok, can someone tell me what the difference is between a marine fridge and a small compact fridge fr
Selden sprit Blueskies at 11:35pm 02.27.08 Ask All Sailors 15/2675 I was looking at the Selden sprit that appears to be combined with a bow anchor roller. Anyone have
engine drags {sometimes} when starting Jack at 1:57am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 31/3487 I am at witts end with this problem. My 86 Catalina 27 with the M-18 diesel has a starting issue. Ac
New Boat Purchase TJ Hart at 1:55am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1005 Making a 1st time purchase of a BRAND NEW sailboat. Wondering what the mark ups are? How much can
New Sailboat Purchase TJ Hart at 1:51am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1183 When purchasing a brand new sailboat, how much "wiggle" room is there in price? None? Tens of tho
Surveyor Needed LI NY rad at 4:33am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 6/2632 A friend is looking to buy and needs a surveyor on LI NY.
Cetol drips Tim Op't Holt at 5:08am 02.28.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1126 I've a few drips of dried Cetol on the gelcoat. What is recommended to remove it?
Starting Battery Size Bad Obsession at 4:06am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1997 I am wondering what size starting battery to use in my boat. The current set up is starting off of
How much bottom paint for a Hunter 23.5 Scubajeep at 6:24am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 13/2201 I am getting ready to paint the bottom of my Hunter 23.5 and was wonder how much paint should I get?
Cross-Linked Polyethylene, Diesel, and Sealants. Need Advice. Joe Mullee at 8:46am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2987 I'm wondering if there is a sealant that is impervious to diesel (fuel tank) and will form a good se
retro fit furling main to 26d gmc at 8:34am 02.28.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1029 hi does anyone know if the furling main from a 26m can be retro fitted onto a 26d or is there anothe
Replacement refrigerator components Alan & Lynne at 9:34am 02.28.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1168 Has anyone replaced their refrigerator components on a 340? The factory-installed system on our 1999
ST50 Wind Rick D at 9:56am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 18/4136 I must be getting old. My ST50 Autohelm wind cups were reluctant to turn at low wind speed. I had a
Head (shower) drain Pete Nelson at 10:40am 02.28.08 Big Boats 5/1455 Hi! First of all, I don't know why the "Your name" slot shows simply "P", without even a "." How ca
Seidelman Raft Up sailaway78 at 10:45am 02.28.08 Seidelmann 0/1284 Why don't some of you SE guys get a gettogether together. I am in the New Orleans area, and would l
1985 29 Lancer gary.lyn at 11:00am 02.28.08 Lancer 2/2521 New Lancer owner, a power sailer 29, a project boat but very sound. I'm looking for any information,
over night trips along gulf coast Chuck Creel at 3:27pm 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1137 anyone planning trips around end of apr or may this year and want a chase boat ,, keep in touch.
Void repair HAL at 8:24pm 02.26.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1059 How do I repair an on deck pea size void that has cracked open the gelcoat? Also unused screw holes

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oday 25 cabin top repair Project_Mayhem at 6:32am 04.19.21 EVA foam is yet another option for covering up a repair
O'Day 222 Solar Panel Mount (1) Project_Mayhem at 6:12am 04.19.21 If it was me, I think I would do two smaller panels mounted to the outside of the rails. When needed
This is crazy RobChichester at 6:12am 04.19.21 I understand racing and the obvious need for speed, if not tactics as well. However, my pleasure co
Keel Bolts corroding fast Hunter 22' ('81) SeaTR at 6:09am 04.19.21 BTW--The swing keel on this boat is NOT cast iron. I have the exact same configuration swing keel (1
1980 O day 30 hull problems dschierl at 6:01am 04.19.21 Thank you. The only problem I see to fix it is the mast is going to sit right over some of the place
1980 O day 30 hull problems dlochner at 5:56am 04.19.21 This is not simply a cosmetic issue. The plywood is structural and is likely saturated. When plywood
Lubricant for impeller Justin_NSA at 5:44am 04.19.21 choosy sailors choose glycerin ! :thumbup:
Lubricant for impeller Maine Sail at 5:40am 04.19.21 Glycerin is what the impeller manufacturers suggest and ship many impellers with. Dirt cheap at any
Acetone a safe cleaner? Knotallthere at 5:34am 04.19.21 if you're looking to clean the rub rail I suggest trying a magic eraser works wonders on lifelines a
NEED Prop Size Art12050 at 5:28am 04.19.21
Lubricant for impeller Parsons at 5:24am 04.19.21 what about WD40?? I'd worry about anything with a petroleum base eroding the plastic impeller. Prob
Lubricant for impeller CYQK at 5:21am 04.19.21 what about WD40??
Leaky Keel? DougM at 5:19am 04.19.21
Zeppelin RIBS thetone at 5:13am 04.19.21 Zeppelin Technologies, Inc. located in Quebec, Canada Company is reportedly out of business Boat Hi
Motor mount just not lifting any more Gene Neill at 4:54am 04.19.21 I just wish I could get rid of the teeth-shaking rattle our mount makes. It's so loud it's embarrass
Marine Air Conditioner Andrew Dobson at 4:41am 04.19.21 Thanks for all the ideas, its thinking "outside the box" that makes sailing such an interesting past
Help with 1983 Hunter 22 SeaTR at 4:25am 04.19.21 You betcha! Have fun with your restoration work...it's worth it in the end.
Pelican life line clasp Ron20324 at 10:12pm 04.18.21 Get one of each. Most likely you'll need the other one sometime, and they won't be any cheaper.
1970 ODay Widgeon Restoration jasonixo at 9:58pm 04.18.21 BDuchon- I have a 1968 that needs similar work to yours and my plan looks similar with the hatches
New owner of a Yamaha 25-2 Aron98831 at 9:34pm 04.18.21 Aloha, great boat. I am wondering if you can tell me what size the furler is on that boat & if you l

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