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410 rudder removal Dave19341 at 4:02am 04.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1547 I have a 1998 Hunter 410 that has a crack in the rudder. In order to fix it I need to lower the rud
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spinnaker setup Justin_NSA at 3:36am 04.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1002 What have you all used to attach your spinnaker uphaul block to the upper mast? Should I be looking
lewmar fly screens Bob at 2:13am 04.07.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1420 I finally was able to get down to the boat this past weekend. I tried out the new and improved scree
cutless bearing CJSand at 1:45am 04.07.08 Pearson 4/1574 Does anyone know the outside diameter of the cutless bearing? I need to replacemine in my P-303 an
broad reaching and running Jackie at 8:08am 04.07.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 19/4851 I've been told by some racers that I need to have the tailtells always flowing, even when running to
fixed ports replacement gasket Ted at 9:31am 04.07.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1329 looking to replace fixed ports. Frames and gasket are the same as Catalina and Pearson yachts in sa
Not Sea worthy??? serenity4u2 at 10:17am 04.07.08 Ask All Sailors 52/11395 This is to... Rich (P303... You seem to think my oppinion regarding SMALL Boats that have a true of
Holding tank vents lynch7362 at 10:52am 04.07.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1408 Several article on the internet, indicate a "gooseneck" for the vent line. I've tried to install th
Hey Ross! Manny at 12:20pm 04.07.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1316 Are you in yet? I was coming over the bridge from Havre De Grace to Perryville and saw that it looks
Snake Oil? Manny at 12:23pm 04.07.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1359 At work today a coworker that has a boat told me that a lot of people at his marina are talking abou
e-mail forum Buffett Fan at 12:48pm 04.07.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1196 A few years ago there was a great e-mail form you could sign up for and you could sign up for your s
Bleed screws sailaway78 at 10:11am 04.07.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1111 Went over to the dealer today and bought a new banjo bolt, crush washers and bleed screw to fix the
Spring sailaway78 at 10:04am 04.07.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1070 Maybe spring has finally sprung. Saw a lady Mallard last night with three little ones tagging along
No bottom paint, salt water, how long without marine build-up? kenfunhog at 2:26pm 04.07.08 Trailer Sailors 12/9925 I have a Hunter 260 I have always kept in a freshwater lake. I would like to trailer sail in salt w
88 h40 is the hull solid or cored above the waterline ? bob at 9:38pm 04.07.08 Big Boats 5/1162 thanks !
ODay 222 Boom Height - Can it be raised? KAC222 at 4:22pm 04.07.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1247 Can anyone tell me if the boom height is adjustable on an 1988 ODay 222? It sits really low in the c
Companionway hatch replacement Phil1122 at 11:25pm 04.07.08 Bigger Boats 3/1544 I have an Oday 40 built in 1987. The plexiglass in my companionway hatch needs replacement. Does a
New Owner - Hello All! corkscrew at 11:22pm 04.07.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1030 Greetings all, new Mac owner here. I just bought my first MAC 26X 97 - In the process of having the
please advise regarding converting from a tiller to a wheel on cal 27 tom burns at 1:25am 04.08.08 Cal 4/2292 please advise as to converting from a tiller to a wheel.

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Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? thinwater at 1:48pm 12.08.21 Balsa for cores:Jamestown Distributors End grain. Kerfed and attached to flexible backing. Notice
The Coast Guard will cease monitoring all high frequency voice distress frequencies All U Get at 1:38pm 12.08.21
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle Ward H at 1:27pm 12.08.21 On the Edson binnacle there is an tension adjustment screw on the throttle lever shaft. You'll need
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? Project_Mayhem at 1:21pm 12.08.21 yup, This is where the vinegar really comes in handy. Keep a small pail of vinegar and dip your ro
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? rgranger at 12:55pm 12.08.21 Clean up the roller immediately before the resin kicks. yup, This is where the vinegar really com
Yanmar 2GM20F throttle Stu Jackson at 12:43pm 12.08.21 It could also be a much easier adjustment inside your binnacle.
Hull dents dmax at 12:27pm 12.08.21 Actually Jim, I have followed your postings, interesting and very nice work. I'm not disagreeing wit
Signed copies of my book available again this year fred1diver at 12:15pm 12.08.21 Just ordered it
Newport 30-3 max propeller size? Scandium at 12:13pm 12.08.21 Campbell sailor 3-blade propeller.............that is what I installed on all my sailboats. This gu
autopilot install on an H280 rhiggins at 11:55am 12.08.21 Some great sales going on the Raymarine Autopilot so I finally pulled the trigger and ordered one. M
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? thinwater at 11:50am 12.08.21 I have some 6" 1708 tape laying around. Any tips to ensure it's saturated? I've soaked it in resin,
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? jssailem at 11:22am 12.08.21 Roll from the center to the ends. Not back and forth. Do not over roll. No on the release agent will
Hull dents JamesG161 at 11:20am 12.08.21 Ok @dmax have it your way.:biggrin: But check out my link for more pictures. All i can say is I ha
Signed copies of my book available again this year Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:19am 12.08.21 how much is shipping to Canada? My local post office confirmed that 1st class postage to Canada for
Hull dents dmax at 11:14am 12.08.21 Sure, you might cut a square hole for expedience if you know you're going to be cutting a larger hol
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? Project_Mayhem at 11:13am 12.08.21 Not sure what you mean soaked. The tape is woven. If you pour resin w/ hardner onto it and let it s
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? (1) jssailem at 11:02am 12.08.21 6" 1708 tape I've soaked it in resin, let it cure Not sure what you mean soaked. The tape is wo
Hull dents (1) JamesG161 at 11:02am 12.08.21 Do you have any photos of the prep done to the opening before they glassed in the patch? No. But I
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? Project_Mayhem at 10:50am 12.08.21 I have some 6" 1708 tape laying around. Any tips to ensure it's saturated? I've soaked it in resin,
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? rgranger at 10:33am 12.08.21 Does the new "skin" provide any structural support? An engineer could probably explain this bette

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