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Interlux Brightside Pettit Tinting Rob Hessenius at 2:44am 12.29.07 Ask All Sailors 7/2695 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 5/1340 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 11/1425 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 75/3732 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 7/1031 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 3/1054 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 20/5397 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 3/1150 What should I do about these blisters?
Insulation - revisited sailortonyb Allied Mis at 2:21pm 12.29.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1111 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 3/1137 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 7/2989 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 13/1848 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 10/1241 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 1/896 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 21/2150 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 5/1226 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 1/1573 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 17/2335 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 10/2215 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 11/1287 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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Has anyone built a boarding step? Ward H at 6:01pm 11.06.21 Last week's Nor'Easter brought in especially high tides. I was able to step onto my boat when I arri
Has anyone built a boarding step? shemandr at 4:47pm 11.06.21 Well yeah. My wife's foot/paw would be OK on some of these. But my 11 1/2 foot wouldn't. Wide and
H41DS Racor priming question Stu Jackson at 4:26pm 11.06.21 FYI, for your filter housing: Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Check Ball Valve Fuel Starvation an
Its funny Friday! BlowMeAway at 4:09pm 11.06.21 My daughter is a big dog and cat lover and I, of course, love science and philosophy. So, when I h
cradle Tom J at 4:07pm 11.06.21 A friend at my yacht club made a cradle out of piping, with adjustable jack stand pads, that fits on
Has anyone built a boarding step? Hayden Watson at 4:00pm 11.06.21 I would have to have a lot of confidence in a boarding step to step off on it with the boat moving.
H41DS Racor priming question senang at 3:53pm 11.06.21 I have the same primary Racor filter and installed below clear bowl. Be aware that the clear bowl is
How to remove old chart plotter on 311 pedestal Hollyberry at 3:50pm 11.06.21 Looks like page four of the link mdibella posted might be your answer... top and bottom screw covers
Fuel Tank Access Port Sealant senang at 3:39pm 11.06.21 I installed an inspection hatch on my diesel tank. Bought hatch from UK. I met the founder of the co
Has anyone built a boarding step? (2) Allan12210 at 3:31pm 11.06.21 I've built a couple of them over the years starting with plywood and carpet covered steps. My last s
Its funny Friday! shemandr at 3:12pm 11.06.21 ...When I asked about the book, the librarian replied, "That rings a bell, but I can't know if it
Its funny Friday! shemandr at 3:09pm 11.06.21 These non-boat owners were doing yoga on Rockport Harbor yesterday morning. Soon loosening turnbuc
Aquilon 265/800 trailerable cat Jeff Tyson at 2:50pm 11.06.21 There was one in the Racine Wis marina for 10 years and one at the end of dock A in Montrose Harbor
Has anyone built a boarding step? shemandr at 2:46pm 11.06.21 Arrrrrgh! Do you take your peg leg off to board?
Aquilon 265/800 trailerable cat Jeff Tyson at 2:43pm 11.06.21
Has anyone built a boarding step? jon hansen at 2:32pm 11.06.21 old school here, and scottish. two fenders and my home made fender board that i made in 74' when dad
Has anyone built a boarding step? shemandr at 2:28pm 11.06.21 As I grown older I more and more appreciate a handhold somewhere on the dodger frame that is well su
grinding sound starting?? (1) Boomer2it at 2:25pm 11.06.21 Remove the air cleaner and look inside while you press the thermostart button. You should see visib
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 2:20pm 11.06.21 My daughter is a big dog and cat lover and I, of course, love science and philosophy. So, when I he
Has anyone built a boarding step? thinwater at 2:11pm 11.06.21 ...when I can't board at a gate and have to step over the life lines I always do so at the shrouds

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