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Interlux Brightside Pettit Tinting Rob Hessenius at 2:44am 12.29.07 Ask All Sailors 7/2657 Three years ago I painted the topsides with Interlux Toplac. My plan was to paint the topsides one
Changing from Wayfarer Jim at 3:59am 12.29.07 Other Sailboats 5/1302 Hi everyone,I sail at Poole Harbour and the Solent here in England. I own a Wayfarer dinghy which
Need View/Pictures Of Grid Under V-Birth Joe Mullee at 4:02am 12.29.07 Big Boats 11/1398 I'm looking for a view of the H34 V-Birth area beneath the sole. I thought I've seen pictures of the
Longer oil Filter MoonSailer at 7:27am 12.29.07 Ask All Sailors 75/3691 My volvo md11c uses the same oil filter as my truck. I like Fram filters and use them on all of my
Centerboard stuck in up position Jimbob at 9:26am 12.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1012 My 23.5 is at the dock with centerboard stuck in up position. Too cold to go swimming; ideas to get
Repairing Keel KevinMc at 10:34am 12.29.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1040 I am painting the bottom of my boat. The Keel needs cleaning and repainting. Any suggestions on clea
Best port caulk??? Lee Scott at 10:50am 12.29.07 Ask All Sailors 20/5310 Finally we get some rain here in the South! And I've discovered that a couple of the ports leak in
blisters KevinMc at 10:40am 12.29.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1139 What should I do about these blisters?
Insulation - revisited sailortonyb Allied Mis at 2:21pm 12.29.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1087 Much thanks to everyone that suggested the ReflectX for insulation in my V Berth.I was very impress
Bulkheads Tim at 10:28pm 12.29.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1132 I have a 1971 Ericson 29 and I want to do some work in the cabin. Part of this involves installing
Raytheon RL70 GPS chartplotter with 24kw radar Richard at 11:31pm 12.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2977 The RL70 I have is a black and white screen. When I had the boat water tested and went with the sur
outboard on stern rail LSCalifornia at 11:12pm 12.29.07 Big Boats 13/1832 What HP outboard has anyone had on their stern rail. My Tohatsu 8 ( approx. 45 lbs. ) just bellied
grind... sand Rich (P303) at 12:00am 12.30.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1234 What would you use to rough up the old bottom paint before a new application? 4 1/2" grinder with a
Happy New Year To All Richard at 11:53pm 12.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/892 I want to thank everyone for taking the time to answer the many questions I have had the past month.
Marine store sailor420 at 12:03am 12.30.07 Ask All Sailors 21/2114 Need suggestion for good marine store with a good selection of foul weather gear in the Ft Lauderdal
Cruising spinnaker rdethman at 1:18am 12.30.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1224 I am looking for information on how to fly the cruising spinnaker that MacGregor sells with their bo
prop shaft size Rich Randall at 3:06am 12.30.07 S2 1/1541 Hi,Does anyone know the diameter of the prop shaft used in the 7.9 inboard models? I've got the BM
water inflow on first 211 first211 at 3:35am 12.30.07 Ask All Sailors 17/2309 Hi,please help me with following:on port of my first I have a problem with water bursting in ins
Raftup, anyone? Bob15082 at 4:46am 12.30.07 Yamaha 10/2155 Greetings,I saw some interest in a raftup expressed in a discussion about something else. Just so
water leaks at compression post ted at 5:43am 12.30.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1246 I've been looking at some P42's. One had a good stain from leaks at the compression post/mast step.

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Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? dlochner at 10:16am 10.10.21 ah thanks so much for the advice. the table screws are loose as well so might be able to big two bi
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? JamieB at 10:08am 10.10.21 For that application 4000 or 4200 would be appropriate. There is a UV stable 4000 or 4200 (can't rem
Hunter 41DS vs 41AC Nodak7 at 10:06am 10.10.21 Just an observation on Hunter's design. Engine HP ? Fuel Tank Gallons Jim... James, not certain
Auto-Pilots JamesG161 at 10:02am 10.10.21 The only drawback I have is not being able to adjust the autopilot from the tablet. :clap::clap:
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? dlochner at 9:59am 10.10.21 For that application 4000 or 4200 would be appropriate. There is a UV stable 4000 or 4200 (can't rem
Hunter 41DS vs 41AC JamesG161 at 9:54am 10.10.21 Just an observation on Hunter's design. Engine HP ? Fuel Tank Gallons Jim...
Please, when can I come back? Hello Below at 9:52am 10.10.21
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? JamieB at 9:46am 10.10.21 5200 is primarily an adhesive, not a a sealant or caulk, thus it would be a poor choice for sealing
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? (1) JamieB at 9:45am 10.10.21 199166
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? (1) JamieB at 9:44am 10.10.21 ah shite pictures attached
New Airmar Technology dLj at 9:21am 10.10.21 The paddlewheel can definitely be frustrating, but in our area, the difference between paddlewheel
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:11am 10.10.21 This is a "right tool for the job" thing. As others have said, 5200 is an adhesive, not a sealant. I
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? dlochner at 9:10am 10.10.21 5200 is primarily an adhesive, not a a sealant or caulk, thus it would be a poor choice for sealing
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? dLj at 9:08am 10.10.21 I'm not seeing pictures? dj
Hunter 41DS vs 41AC Nodak7 at 8:58am 10.10.21 Basically the two boats are the same! The upgraded engine is a Yanmar 54HP for both and both have 50
Its funny Friday! WayneH at 8:33am 10.10.21 Legislature. How else are we going to be the village idiots?
Please, when can I come back? SoSound at 8:28am 10.10.21 Absolutely worth a trip! We bought this cruising guide two years ago, when we were planning to spen
Can't find the intake water strainer Ward H at 8:26am 10.10.21 My raw water pump would stop pumping water after a day sail.. Turned out a bad o ring seal for the p
Auto-Pilots WayneH at 8:24am 10.10.21 , two displays and masthead unit: all in around $7k refit. Check the price of a Wifi option and a
Force 10 Stove Replacement for Legend 35.5 sail sfbay at 8:18am 10.10.21 Most of the time compact galley equipment, like sinks, microwaves, ovens, cooktops, refrigerators, f

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