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Pedestal R. Shay at 3:18am 04.04.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1186 I have a 1985 Hunter 34, with I believe a Edson Pedestal. My chain must have lost or broke a link, a
22 wing keel tomc23570 at 3:02am 04.04.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1039 I am looking at a 22' catalina wing keel. I believe the draft is 2'8". I might do some racing on a s
Head pump out piping wchevron at 2:54am 04.04.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1449 installing my new holding tank on the port side of the v-berth against the back side of the bathroom
Painting the hull in a cradle Scott B at 2:34am 04.04.08 Ask All Sailors 28/6523 One of this years spring projects is to paint the hull with Micron. Since the boat is sitting in a
Change to mainsheet arrangement on 310? Chris Connor at 2:29am 04.04.08 Catalina 310 2/1854 I was talking to a company about a dodger for the 310. He fabricated a dodger four years ago based
Special bit to remove screws in companionway fittings? Chris Connor at 3:58am 04.04.08 Catalina 310 2/1508 I have noticed that the screws holding the stainless steel hatch board battens (stiles?) in place ha
tell tales and a furling main Lovin it at 4:17am 04.04.08 Ask All Sailors 12/3550 I have a Selden furling main on my Hunter 31. The head sail came with tell tales installed. The main
Rail Seats John Hosty at 2:21am 04.04.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/871 Just a heads up. As a winter project I stripped down the rail seats and re-varnished them. The under
Attached head to bathroom floor wchevron at 2:18am 04.04.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1611 how should i attach my new raritan phc to the floor of the bathroom. i threw the old pump out in th
Rudder diagram Jovietal at 1:29am 04.04.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2527 We are currently cruising in Costa Rica (Gulfito) our rudder is giving us problems, there is a lot
Deck Hatch Rick19254 at 5:35am 04.04.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/983 Regarding Deck Hatch because there is a concave curve in the original does anyone know if a Lewmar
Best propeller for Honda 50 on 26M Greg at 7:26am 04.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2885 Would greatly appreciate information on the best prop (diameter X pitch and number of blades) is bes
hood? joefusa at 7:37am 04.04.08 Catalina 30 0/1199 looking to replace my c-30 roller furling. anyone out there have experience with or know about the h
8.0b Toerail Don Neeper at 5:30am 04.04.08 S2 0/1188 This past November I bought an 1981 S2 8.0b and now that the weather has improved here in North-East
Deck Hatch Rick19254 at 5:27am 04.04.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/957 I am attempting to replace my deck hatch as it is leaking. Is there a Website for used Catalina part
Anyone have centerboard drawings? Gary at 7:49am 04.04.08 Irwin 0/1796 My boat was dropped only a couple of inches at the boatyard. The damage is limited to the centerboar
hood? joefusa at 7:39am 04.04.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1351 have a c-30 and looking to replace a not-so-good furler. anyone with experience or knowledge about t
Cutlass bearing akflyr at 7:58am 04.04.08 Big Boats 3/1002 I will be pulling the boat soon (1979 37c). I would like to replace the cutlass bearing while it is
Hunter 34 - Cost to Awlgrip Topsides and Decks Roy Page at 9:08am 04.04.08 Big Boats 10/4248 I have recently bought a H34 and plan to refinish the topsides and decks with awlgrip at the end of
Kayak keel guard Brian M H23 at 10:47am 04.04.08 Ask All Sailors 5/2274 Does anyone have a fiberglass kayak? I'm looking for some sort of material to put on my keel - it s

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Its funny Friday! (2) Will Gilmore at 9:18am 11.19.21 Obviously they would make good sailors. :beer: -Will
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat JohnShannon at 9:10am 11.19.21 For the Caribbean I don't think it has to be that "blue" if you have patience to wait for weather w
Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions? sail sfbay at 8:55am 11.19.21 Closed cell foam is not at all uncomfortable in my opinion. I also like the fact that it holds its
Replace windows questions Project_Mayhem at 8:51am 11.19.21 I was actually wondering if the sharp corners on your plexi was giving you any issues but I guess th
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina Crusty Ol Salt at 8:49am 11.19.21 Any marina that allows boats to be hauled for work, will likely have a great deal of experience in
Teak darker than expected after refinish? chip veres at 8:35am 11.19.21 It's beautiful. Congratulate yourself instead of blame yourself. Chip V.
I purchased stock in ITW (maker of Plexus) ... Now What? Shorefun at 8:31am 11.19.21 So I have 2 seasons of getting out on my 170. First off ONLY MA300 or equivalent adhesives. In a n
Teak darker than expected after refinish? (1) Justin_NSA at 8:17am 11.19.21
Replace windows questions kloudie1 at 8:13am 11.19.21 After the VHB was well attached and the glass in place, I ran a bead of black Dow Corning 795 around
Replace windows questions Project_Mayhem at 8:05am 11.19.21 I used 1" wide black VHB tape to cover the overlap.. There was a thin (maybe 1/8") that didn't get
Raising the Mast Shorefun at 7:57am 11.19.21 I raise the mast with minimal help. Get the shrouds on their proper place. Make sure the lines run
Teak darker than expected after refinish? dlochner at 7:52am 11.19.21 Different varnishes have different effects. Some are tinted which leaves a darker amber color, some
WTB 23.5 or 240 in PNW RussC at 7:51am 11.19.21 not mine and know nothing about it. https://eugene.craigslist.org/boa/d/albany-1994-hunter-235-sailb
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat Don S/V ILLusion at 7:42am 11.19.21 ok, thank you for all the great answers, I would like to sail, maybe not around the world, but part
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat fred1diver at 7:21am 11.19.21 ok, thank you for all the great answers, I would like to sail, maybe not around the world, but part
Teak darker than expected after refinish? FastOlson at 7:14am 11.19.21 We have refinished 99% of the interior teak (solids and veneers) over the years. Always comes out li
Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions? Jacktar at 7:12am 11.19.21 Is comfort really and issue with typical hard assed sailors?
Advice on replacing crazed and cracked portside fixed portlight on Catalina 310 Monheganlover at 6:49am 11.19.21 Extremely helpful! Thanks.
Surfing Cat thinwater at 6:43am 11.19.21 I've crossed breaking inlets and never liked it. a lucky escape
Advice on replacing crazed and cracked portside fixed portlight on Catalina 310 (6) Hayden Watson at 6:32am 11.19.21 This past summer, I installed new fixed portlights in my 88 C30. In the originals, the lens was held

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