Pat
at 3:56am 02.24.08
3/1064
I have a Kiwi prop and sail in fresh water. I use Interlux VC-17m on the hull. Can I use this on the
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Leprechaun III
at 5:40am 02.24.08
1/1662
We have a stainless steel genoa track which is 1 1/4" x 12', it is deteriorating, crazing and cracki
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saltygator
at 5:57am 02.24.08
8/4069
I just got home from the boat and I am online trying to figure out how to fix my Hood LD furler. Th
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Arnie
at 5:54am 02.24.08
3/977
I was up waxing today and found a few small "pencil line" type cracks around the front windshild and
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louis boudrias
at 7:51am 02.24.08
2/1641
hi im looking for some pictures of a trailer for a oday 272 to give me some idea how to build mine
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sPk
at 7:30am 02.24.08
10/1541
After a couple years of repeatedly hand sewing up the original mainsail, I am treating my 1980 with
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Ted Vaughn
at 8:37am 02.24.08
7/1663
I am purchasing an 84 Hunter 31 and am going to have a marine survey performed this Friday. Are ther
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david simmons
at 8:13am 02.24.08
1/888
my anchor chain got hung up on a pinacle sr14 to be exact when i tightened down the clutch on the wi
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SailboatOwners.com
at 10:41am 02.24.08
71/4716
Do you have a TV aboard?Does a small VCR combo do the job, or have you installed a giant flat scre
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Phil K
at 10:48am 02.24.08
4/3017
I am trying to remove the Anode from the end of the prop shaft. Does anyone know if the the thread
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itsmark
at 10:43am 02.24.08
2/998
I have a Widgeon Class # 3261. Does anybody have an idea what year model it is? Thanks!
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sailordanno
at 11:00am 02.24.08
2/2831
I need to change my riggingon my 30 ft sloop. Any tips advice links books would be appreciated.
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knightlife
at 1:44pm 02.24.08
0/1351
Does any one know were I can get a Dodgers for my S 37 I am out of Hampton Va Boat name is Knightlif
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Phil
at 2:32pm 02.24.08
2/2500
Does anyone have any idea who makes replacement rudder bearings for a 1980 Irwin Citation. I'm part
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Landsend
at 11:56pm 02.22.08
1/2047
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Charles Ayers
at 12:12am 02.23.08
1/1249
I am attempting to replace my VHF antenna cable due to poor performance and corroded joins. I have j
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Jon1604
at 12:17am 02.23.08
2/1076
I'm a sailing newbie and I've sailed my '77' widgeon about 6 times last year.I thought I had all th
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mailstop8689
at 12:38am 02.23.08
0/2142
Looking for an OMC Zephyr Saildrive 2 blade 12"dia-8" pitch folding prop for 1984 S2-7.3(OMC part #3
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Tom Monroe
at 12:35am 02.23.08
5/1134
Anyone know what the best gsp chartplotter charts are for the Kentucky Lake system?Thanks,Tom Mon
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sentient
at 1:37am 02.23.08
5/1298
Has anyone rebuilt the forward / lower chainplate area on an O'Day 28 (mine is a 1985)? If yes, what
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Acetone a safe cleaner?
Leeward Rail at 10:08am 04.18.21 Still, wear vinyl gloves. Definitely ! Solvents are nasty for many reasons. MEK, Acetone, Laquer |
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Acetone a safe cleaner?
FastOlson at 10:04am 04.18.21 Acetone works fine, but it is a very strong solvent. I usually use lacquer thinner nowadays - not as |
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Worried about my holding tank coming loose
JamesG161 at 10:00am 04.18.21 Great idea with those mats! You can even use your Yoga Mat, weather Deck side, for Sun Tanning.:pim |
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Worried about my holding tank coming loose
markwbird at 9:56am 04.18.21 This straps are stronger than you think. thats Not going anywhere |
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Acetone a safe cleaner?
Leeward Rail at 9:53am 04.18.21 paint brush & roller cleaner Is that a brand name ? What is the specific product you use ? I h |
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Acetone a safe cleaner?
DArcy at 9:41am 04.18.21 If the rub rail is vinyl, I've had good success with LA's Totally Awesome Cleaner Degreaser. Sounds |
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Acetone a safe cleaner?
Stu Jackson at 9:22am 04.18.21 I used to use acetone, for fenders and rub rail. I learned from a dock mate how much easier and bet |
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How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave?
dLj at 9:00am 04.18.21 One other piece of advice I've gotten in the past for breaking in a diesel is to vary the RPM's as y |
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Lubricant for impeller
justsomeguy at 8:59am 04.18.21 Would not last long. Water soluble. Doesn't have to last past the initial start-up and leak check. |
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How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave?
jssailem at 8:58am 04.18.21 Matt, Diesels do not like to be run in neutral for long periods. You need to run them in gear with a |
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How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave?
matts997 at 8:55am 04.18.21 Thanks guys....I was hoping to hear a different story, but suspected a problem. Gary: it did take |
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Lead keel, non-copper paint
dLj at 8:55am 04.18.21 I would epoxy coat the lead keel. That's what I did on my last lead keel and it worked great. The |
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Swing keel vs Dagger ?
kendyoozed at 8:50am 04.18.21 I did find Sumners page and WOW. So many useful ideas. I can hardly wait to get started. But I want |
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Worried about my holding tank coming loose (1)
MikeTheHunter at 8:45am 04.18.21 Anyway, thanks for the discussion. I have bought rolled-up yoga mats ($10 each from TJ Maxx) and ins |
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Rust on arch base weld
Ralph Johnstone at 8:42am 04.18.21 The Admiral may even call it slovenly And want it gone from her boat. Admiral may even be looking |
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Midship Cleat Location for '78 Hunter 27
DArcy at 8:36am 04.18.21 Fasten the cleat to the deck with 5200. Please don't use 5200 to mount cleats, someone will curse |
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Acetone a safe cleaner?
sail sfbay at 8:31am 04.18.21 Is it metal or rubber? If metal acetone is OK in my opinion. If rubber I would not use acetone as i |
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Lead keel, non-copper paint
sail sfbay at 8:26am 04.18.21 I would follow the antifouning paint manufacturer's recommendation. You might find these two thre |
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Lead keel, non-copper paint
DArcy at 8:26am 04.18.21 Lead oxidizes incredibly quickly and the lead oxide layer is a really poor bond. In order to get a g |
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Midship Cleat Location for '78 Hunter 27
DianaOfBurlington at 8:06am 04.18.21 Cleats mounted on steel metal "L" brackets and bolted to the sides of the rail. channel is bette |