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Cushion Cleaning help. Scott N. at 8:36am 11.05.05 Big Boats 3/803 The interior cushions on my '92 H35.5 smell a bit like the bilge. Can anyone recommend a cleaning pr
Folding Sails marcomondo at 8:33am 11.05.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1091 I am about to pull down and store the sails for the winter...was wondering if there is a method for
Leak from Bolt-on Keel Joint Keith at 8:23am 11.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/983 I have a 1973 O'Day 23, with the bolted-on shoal draft cast iron keel (weight about 1200lbs). I am
can you glue formica??? deeman7777 at 1:56am 11.05.05 Ask All Sailors 13/4195 I am replacing the laminate/formica surface on the galley. This was quite a project. I have the ne
AC recomendations Rick at 1:13am 11.05.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/912 Would like any info./advice on AC units for Hunter 29.5.....Tried hatch and portable companion-way
Volvo 2040 Oil Filter Pete at 11:16pm 11.04.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1104 HI,Does someone have any equivalent oil filter information for a Volvo 2040 diesel?Pete
Selling my Daysailer II, NR, starts at $50 DannyHatt18957 at 10:53pm 11.04.05 Other Sailboats 0/693 Well its time to sell my daysailer II and get an upgrade. Its been a blast but i want something a li
Waher/Dryer space GBrooks at 9:23pm 11.04.05 Big Boats 6/816 Has anyone installed a washer/dryer (single unit) in the 42? Where did you put it?Thanks,Gordon
Best Cabin Upholstery fabric? D.Lamb at 9:09pm 11.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1314 We are having our CAbin cushions redone, and were wondering about fabric choices. Does anybody out
re-bedding keels p.boon at 4:19pm 11.04.05 Ask All Sailors 11/4318 what is the best way to remove keels and re-bedding them and what materials are best to use?.
Sailboat partnerships in Toronto A P at 3:57pm 11.04.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1048 Anyone know how to find potential memebers of a sailboat partnership in the toronto area?
Propeller Guard JerryR at 11:34am 11.04.05 Other Sailboats 6/923 Has anyone used a propeller guard as a way to solve the problem of the raised rudder stiking the eng
synthetic oil in 98 model honda BF50 Ms Hillary at 10:08am 11.04.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1489 Thinking of using synthetic blend oil. any thoughts?
Mariner 2 2 Lights etc. callnab at 10:02am 11.04.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1088 Does anyone have information on how to wire Mast light and running lights for this boat? Where to mo
Wilma aftermath Kerry at 8:51am 11.04.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/957 I cannot help you with the repair, but I can share your misery. I had simular toerail damage on my O
coronado 15 paul4378 at 7:51am 11.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1045 i recently purchased a coronado 15 and was wondering if there was a resource for the owners manuals
Wiring diagram for a knotmeter Timm R at 7:24am 11.04.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1498 My 1985 25 foot Oday came with a nonwired Ems knotmeter.Does anyone know how to wire it?How do I use
rookie question... how to clean sails ? paul4378 at 7:09am 11.04.05 Trailer Sailors 2/1756 My sails are now a desert tan instead of white any sugeestions thanks paul
1985 30' Catalina Capri AADIVER at 6:22am 11.04.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/3224 I would like to know the pluses and minus's of the 1985 30' Catalina Capri from owners and/or anyone
Synthetic Motor Oil Warren Milberg at 5:14am 11.04.05 Ask All Sailors 15/1251 Anyone have any thoughts on the pro's or con's of using synthetic oil in a nearly 20yr old Yanmar (t

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HUNTER 34 BILGE WIRING cdells at 5:47pm 03.08.21 I'm basically retired and looking for crew during the week. Mike, AR has been great with me so far
America's Cup Davidasailor26 at 5:42pm 03.08.21 I just watched the first race on youtube. New Zealand blew away the Italian boat. The Distance be
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Keel Bolts corroding fast Hunter 22' ('81) newsailor130 at 5:07pm 03.08.21 I don't have acid in my bilge that I know of but I'm certainly going to rinse everything and wash ev
Newport 30, exposed keelbolts? heritage at 5:04pm 03.08.21 The rust around the ss keel bolts could be an indicator of crevice corrosion. The only way to know
Is this damage at bow of concern ? gusestrella at 5:02pm 03.08.21 Just in case you use that eye like people do for small power boats... A keelboat is not a light po
replacement pads on my jackstands question dlochner at 4:49pm 03.08.21 Putting a softer surface on the pads won't hurt anything, however they may retain water and accelera
C&C 27 MKV chainplate rebed MHauser at 4:46pm 03.08.21 Yes Greg, that would be the procedure for a complete job. I plan on just undoing the Philips screws
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C&C 27 MKV chainplate rebed Tally Ho at 3:58pm 03.08.21 So to rebed the chainplate, you have to support the mast, remove the 6 bolts and pull up the whole a
Fix or toss Tally Ho at 3:53pm 03.08.21 :thumbsdown:
Finishing sole - top only or top and bottom? (1) Scott T-Bird at 3:37pm 03.08.21 I replaced the teak & holly flooring in my Starwind just before selling her so I can't know how well
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C&C 27 MKV chainplate rebed Scott T-Bird at 3:24pm 03.08.21 The chain plates would be supported below deck thru-bolted to a bulkhead with a backing plate. The

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