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j perez at 5:12pm 02.10.06
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I have been working refurnishing my 25 ft trailerable, for 1 year (to many problems) name plate:
persail at 4:49pm 02.10.06
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i had this boat refurnishing for 1 year ,the name plate said :builded in columbia so. carolina, by j
Harry18623 at 12:59pm 02.10.06
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I'm searching for a 1970s CT-41 or a Yankee Clipper 41 or similar boat in 'project' boat condition.
Debbie at 11:09am 02.10.06
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Has anyone used Island Girl Products for cleaning their 170 hull/removing oxidation? In March we wi
Donalex at 10:44am 02.10.06
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Hi Phil, I applaud your continuous development of this site. One detail which might be worth doing
chas1776 at 10:26am 02.10.06
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Does anyone know where to get replacement toe rail for a 322 oday?
Tom Heiting at 10:07am 02.10.06
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I recently inherited an 8hp 2 stroke Nissan which appears to be less than five years old. Can anyone
Morris Covin at 9:34am 02.10.06
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I have a Hunter 30 with a Yanmar 2GM20F. Is there an easy way to remove the wood cover/housing to a
jeff10600 at 8:35am 02.10.06
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the luff extrusion clips that hold the pices together as they go up the forestay are failing and th
Rcman4u2 at 8:17am 02.10.06
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I am planning a trip to Bimini for the first week of June 2006. I have never been and would really
Taylor at 7:24am 02.10.06
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My boat is stored on a bouy. I just bought her in November, and I've now realized that I did not f
Taylor at 6:58am 02.10.06
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I've just bought a new boat, a 46' sloop with two heads. The waste hoses appear to be quite old, a
tom h at 6:57am 02.10.06
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When I go the Irwin 37 centerboarder, there was a big CLUNK everytime I turned the boat with the cen
Andrew at 6:36am 02.10.06
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I own a 2005 Beneteau 331. In some sea conditons the lift keel makes a pounding noise as though it i
Steve at 6:36am 02.10.06
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I have owned a 1994 Hunter Legend 40.5 for the past several years. I have done a lot of minor upgrad
Rick at 6:27am 02.10.06
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We have two Lewmar #43 2 speed winches, pre-1980, that each need a spacer between the sleeve roller
Sailor Tim at 3:37am 02.10.06
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I would like to add a teak floor grate in the head compartment to my 361. I think it would be a nice
Dave 1265 at 3:36am 02.10.06
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Going to trailer the boat from New Smyrna to Orlando. Going to float it onto the trailer - not worki
james bennett at 3:02am 02.10.06
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need to buy some toe rail damaged in Katrina
uploadjoe at 2:43am 02.10.06
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I am just wondering if anyone has one of the premade Bimini's from this site? We have a 25.5 and we

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37c projects
David in Sandusky at 3:04pm 05.29.21
Great work, Salty!
Hunter 260 Forestay Tension with Furler
shanker at 3:04pm 05.29.21
I do my forestry the same way. I put a small strap winch on the front of the trailer and wrap the st
New Hunter 19-2 update
richiemx5 at 2:16pm 05.29.21
Thanks. Appreciate any help for sure. I downloaded the owners manual online. Its has the 19 and the
Replacing frameless acrylic fixed ports
19thol at 1:28pm 05.29.21
Really looks nice, that's one of the jobs I've been gonna do for years, hard to get motivated since
Brightwork
Orbweaver at 12:51pm 05.29.21
Beautiful! I don't have much experience, but I've been doing a lot of reading studying. I am going t
Don't want to sink my boat!   (1)
justsomeguy at 12:51pm 05.29.21
Well, thanks all. Success was had in stanching the drips. Seems that part number 11, a sort of packi
Bimini
19thol at 12:51pm 05.29.21
On our boat the bimini is too low to stand under, even for me, so we put it down till we have things
Best genoa for Catalina 30
JRR at 12:38pm 05.29.21
i don't turn engine on whilst in the slip, i will shut fuel valve off from now on, thanks for the ti
Sails - Open Discussion
Froudy at 12:35pm 05.29.21
So over the winter I purchased a Onesails Code 55. Sail decision was done in conjunction with the On
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging.
PaulK at 12:31pm 05.29.21
There is a big difference between a swaged fitting and a nicopress sleeve. Russ's post, #10, shows t
Best genoa for Catalina 30
JRR at 12:27pm 05.29.21
i concur, it just makes sense considering i am alone. In the past on my O'day i was confident sailin
1996 Hunter 280 - Starter Motor Issues
nveater at 12:12pm 05.29.21
As has been already stated it's probably the starter button wiring issue common with Yanmars. There
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging.
MikeHoncho at 11:56am 05.29.21
Thankyou very much. Also for going into some detail. Not to dismiss negative comments, but I was
Brightwork   (2)
capta at 11:55am 05.29.21
Nothing beats a good varnish job. It takes work and time, but it is really worth it IMO.
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging.
MikeHoncho at 11:55am 05.29.21
@sail sfbay What mechanical fittings did you use for your lifelines? I'm considering the Suncor Sta
New outboard?
patrickfarley at 11:33am 05.29.21
I have a 1981 Honda 7.5 HP. Great engine, however if any port has blockage it will start and die.
Don't want to sink my boat!
justsomeguy at 11:21am 05.29.21
PS: Note the phone number for Service Calls at bottom of Picture. Think they'd care if it's a Perk
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging.
shemandr at 11:18am 05.29.21
I've used swages I made with the bolt tightening type swage tool to make a pendant to hold a mainshe
rudder rigging question
Mickyfin at 11:03am 05.29.21
192788 Then shape it with a sander, hang it and put about seven coats of varnish on it. 1927891927

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