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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 5/1610 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 0/982 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 0/956 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 0/1795 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 3/1001 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
411 Cracked Mast Sailorjoe20822 at 5:00am 04.04.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1443 The mast on my year 2000 Beneteau 411 filled with water at the base, froze and cracked this past win
tuning prebend question (1) Roger (Ninette, Manitoba) at 1:23pm 04.04.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1058 In preping to tune my rig in a few weeks, I am doing some reading, and looking at pictures of my rig
Dagger or swing keel advice David Franklin at 12:46pm 04.04.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 8/1909 I am planning to purchase an older MacGregor 26. What are the opinions on reliability or upkeep on
Help!! identifying my boat little sailor at 1:40pm 04.04.08 Ask All Sailors 8/2047 Hi- I have a sailboat that my mom purchased new in about 1980. I would like to replace the sail with
Mac 26S Hawk4661 at 2:43pm 04.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/977 Hi guys.I'm new to sailing and want in put on the best boat. Ive been researching the web and I beli
Alternator upgrade Andre at 5:42pm 04.04.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/915 I offerred to help a friend of mine. he has an Oday 39 (1984) with a Universal diesel 44hp, and want
Buoyancy of Columbia 22. Can it float after being capsized? Eihli at 8:53pm 04.02.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2737 Hi. I'm very new to sailing. Planning on buying my first boat at the end of this month. It's a 19

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US SPARS Question Mechone at 1:42pm 11.18.21 Unlike USSpars, Ward replied within 10 minutes. No Joy though!:( Have you tried rig-rite or Z spar
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat (1) jssailem at 1:37pm 11.18.21 Yes Don. I get it and agree. As is so often the case (as you stated), "It is not the boat but the c
US SPARS Question joker460 at 1:14pm 11.18.21 Unlike USSpars, Ward replied within 10 minutes. No Joy though!:(
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat Don S/V ILLusion at 1:08pm 11.18.21 Many try. Darwinian law prevails. The good and the lucky return to port. No clue what the ability
Hull crash shemandr at 1:01pm 11.18.21 I always thought yards should encourage outside contractors who have insurance and licensing for ski
Oceanis 321 Looking for complete assembly bow anchor roller Claude L.-Auger at 12:58pm 11.18.21 Thanks. It does look similar but the cast aluminum section seems smaller than when I last saw the br
Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions? Rick D at 12:47pm 11.18.21 I have had both. Since in SoCal, we don't get much rain and I have a bimini I have good open foam. R
Advice on how to replace damaged fixed portlight on my 2002 Catalina 310 Monheganlover at 12:39pm 11.18.21 Is that like the large fixed portlight below? This article by a Catalina 36 owner might be useful:
Advice on how to replace damaged fixed portlight on my 2002 Catalina 310 Monheganlover at 12:38pm 11.18.21 This article by a Catalina 36 owner might be useful: Replacing Acrylic Fixed Ports.docx (live.com) f
Oceanis 321 Looking for complete assembly bow anchor roller (1) mdibella at 12:22pm 11.18.21 Is this the part? P/N 031514 on the Beneteau part website: BENETEAU USA
Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions? sail sfbay at 12:13pm 11.18.21 Here you go: Cockpit Cushions, Sunsure Fabric (sailboatowners.com)
Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions? justsomeguy at 12:11pm 11.18.21 where did you get your cushions from? I'm betting Cockpit Cushions, Sunsure Fabric
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Benny17441 at 12:09pm 11.18.21 Guys, we all post here, giving our ideas and recommendations with the best intentions, the questione
Its funny Friday! (1) Justin_NSA at 12:02pm 11.18.21 200254
Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions? EdWard3 at 11:51am 11.18.21 You are correct............closed cell foam is water proof and will not absorb water. Closed cell f
Its funny Friday! Sailavie1 at 11:40am 11.18.21 Skunk in the Trunk. Yes, this post does have a slight nautical connection. My skunk experi
Bayfield 29 cutlass bearing hsailor at 11:35am 11.18.21 I had posted this earlier: (Log In) - Duramax Bale 1x1 1/2x4. The inside diameter is 1", outside di
pss dry shaft and vent line on H 41? JamesG161 at 11:16am 11.18.21 soon to be replaced with a Taco Hy- Vent Please note where @Maine Sail placed his vent, in my post
US SPARS Question joker460 at 11:13am 11.18.21 did you call Ward Richardson at Beneteau parts? Just a thought. THere were quite a few US Spar
Hull crash JamesG161 at 11:09am 11.18.21 make sure the yard you have chosen is using "in-house" workers Not always True... I have the best

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