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lettering size paphman at 11:01am 02.15.06 Smaller Boats 2/1117 I am getting ready to put lettering on my boat, and I am not sure what size lettering to use. What
leaking chainplate, and rotted bulkheads hearsejr at 11:03am 02.15.06 Ask An Oday Owner 12/1079 I am looking at a project O'Day 27, that is in fair condition. it needs alot of work, to say the lea
used sails bill van at 10:03am 02.15.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1108 Has anyone ever purchased used sails from Minneys Surplus sails and if so, how did you find them to
Jack Stands Duke6765 at 9:50am 02.15.06 Catalina 30 1/1860 I'm gettting ready to place my, new to me, C-30 on the hard for some repairs. The boat has a draft o
Trailer Sway Lee at 9:30am 02.15.06 Smaller Boats 7/725 I pull my 1988 H23 with a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have the standard trailer. It's a scary thin
Offshore Sailing Brian at 8:50am 02.15.06 Big Boats 8/1132 Hi I am thinking of purchasing a 1990 Catalina 36. I am a bit of a neophyte in the department of bu
BETA MARINE/KUBOTA DIESEL ENG L. HARLIN at 8:05am 02.15.06 Islander 9/2534 IS ANY ONE FAMILAR WITH THE BETA MARINE 28 HP KUBOTA DIESEL ENG. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT HAS THE SAME
"MastMate" Warren Milberg at 10:47pm 02.13.06 Ask All Sailors 15/1963 I'm thinking about buying a "MastMate" climbing device and would like to hear from anyone who has us
Mix Battery Sizes Bob in SF at 12:51am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1342 I'm about to add batteries to my house bank. In the location where I plan to put these I can put tw
adding a staysail ? dan at 1:25am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1171 i like to sail my 1984 h27 here in tampa bay when the wind speed exceeds 25 knots. with a partially
top climber Jim at 1:26am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1150 I bought a Topclimber, It was awkward at first but after going up a couple of times it's pretty easy
tortugas on a 260 jim22191 at 1:25am 02.14.06 Smaller Boats 12/1015 I was thinking about taking my 260 to the tortugas , I know with the water balast it is very tender
rewiring 26S mark at 2:10am 02.14.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/839 I am looking for a electrical drawing for rewiring the entire boat. Does anyone have any information
stern rail mark at 2:34am 02.14.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/821 I am putting a stern rail on my mac 26S. I hope to leave a opening for the latter and tie the smim p
enlarge side windows nicolas at 2:35am 02.14.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/888 Did anybody ever try to to cut the holes on the cabin to enlarge those side windows?
Mast Wiring Rob19574 at 2:45am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1115 Hi All,I have a mast-project going on right now on my Catalina 30 w/ a 40 ft mast and wanted to as
Has anyone changed out the ports on a hunter 34? Frank at 2:46am 02.14.06 Big Boats 8/837 I am planning on replacing the ports on the boat with Beckson ports, does anyone know the spigot dep
Cutter-rig Joop12969 at 3:33am 02.14.06 Hallberg-Rassy 3/1843 I want to change my sloop-rig into a cutter-rigg to handle the foresails easier in strong or stormy
black water tank Ron at 3:55am 02.14.06 Big Boats 11/979 I need a new tank for my boat 30 gallon ,would work. And I am having trouble figuring the best shape
Cutting Stainless Steel backing plates Rich L at 4:11am 02.14.06 Ask All Sailors 16/1572 I wish to make some stainless steel backing plates for jib tracks and cleats that I'm installing on

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Hull repair kappykaplan at 4:08pm 12.02.20 in your country Looks like Puerto Rico.
8.0 bulkheads (1) SailingLoto at 4:08pm 12.02.20 You're welcome. I prefer using a fine tooth blade with the sawzall as it's less likely to bite into
Hull repair jarabethehunter216 at 4:05pm 12.02.20 Well I have access to many material and some patch work as experience
Old Nissan 2 stroke outboard parts? SailingLoto at 4:02pm 12.02.20 It has breaker points for sure, I have change them a few times over the years. I would welcome a s
How to replace eyes on pulpits Project_Mayhem at 3:57pm 12.02.20 I assume this will be stuck in the railing. If you need to pull or unscrew this, I would recommend u
Interior Refinishing (Newbie needs help!) Michael Davis at 3:56pm 12.02.20 Plywood might work on the overhead because the bends aren't generally as pronounced. I used 1/4x 3
Vend�e Globe? Scott B at 3:51pm 12.02.20 According to 19h00 UTC report Sam Davies has hit something and is heading north for calmer weather
Old Nissan 2 stroke outboard parts? azambella at 3:49pm 12.02.20 It has breaker points for sure, I have change them a few times over the years. I would welcome a so
Hull repair Hunter216 at 3:47pm 12.02.20 @jarabethehunter216 Can you provide some info on what applicable repair materials you have availab
Vend�e Globe? PaulK at 3:45pm 12.02.20 According to 19h00 UTC report Sam Davies has hit something and is heading north for calmer weather s
progressive insurance opinions Project_Mayhem at 3:45pm 12.02.20 I specifically asked them if requesting tow services affects policy rates. They said it does not and
Water heater tech question Tally Ho at 3:44pm 12.02.20 Well, then none of your potable water is good...AF is used in hot and cold water lines. I bypass my
Water heater tech question sailme88 at 3:18pm 12.02.20
progressive insurance opinions Tally Ho at 3:16pm 12.02.20 My boat is insured through my home/auto insurer. Agreed upon value policy. I have yet to have a cl
Hull repair Hunter216 at 3:12pm 12.02.20 Hi, I Acquired a hunter 216 and during a storm it fell of the trailer and the internal fiberglass a
Water heater tech question Tally Ho at 3:08pm 12.02.20 . Do your self a favor and stop thinking of the hot water as drinking water. What does that mean?
pleasing to the eye kappykaplan at 3:00pm 12.02.20 Yes, indeed! Tks for sharing.
Port Side Deck organizer nveater at 2:59pm 12.02.20 My 94 33.5 had glassed in aluminum plate at locations for the clutch and deck organizer- tap and scr
Hull repair kappykaplan at 2:58pm 12.02.20 @Crazy Dave Condon or @rgranger may be able to advise you.
pleasing to the eye (1) jon hansen at 2:56pm 12.02.20 187817

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