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install CDI Denise23309 at 11:50pm 10.30.05 Smaller Boats 1/855 ummm.. ok.. about to bite the bullet and get that CDI unit.. i found Bacon Sails IN Annipolis is a g
Hot chicks on sailboats Dawson at 11:25pm 10.30.05 Ask All Sailors 25/9421 One of my good buddies is a "go fast" boat guy and we argue on a lot of sailboat vs. power boat issu
Sail Emblem Jboucher at 11:15pm 10.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1213 It is winter here in the hinterlands and I am trying to make a few repairs to my O'Day 19. I would
fuel tank replacement Ron2533 at 10:35pm 10.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/5741
New H23 owner - aft drain size jerry at 10:16pm 10.30.05 Smaller Boats 7/928 I'm getting ready to replace the leaking cockpit drain hose. Being 6'3", I'd like to limit the numb
rudder post leak Jack at 9:31pm 10.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1265 While searching for leaks, I noticed water entering the boat by, what I will call the interior rudde
Fiber Glass Repair Rick Ellis at 8:42pm 10.30.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/833 I have some fiber glass damage from Katrina, what type of fiber glass is best to use for repairs?
Winterizing an Oday 25 steve5506 at 8:26pm 10.30.05 Day Sailers 2/1407 I just bought an Oday 25. The boat had been stored for about a year, and when I opened it up I foun
below deck cushions Mike Okeefe at 7:49pm 10.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1030 My below deck cushions were destroyed by Katrina. I need to get them recovered. Can anyone help by t
Mainsail cover... Euclid at 2:59pm 10.30.05 Other Sailboats 0/692 I need a blue mainsail cover for a 10' boom! Anybody have a spare that they'd sell? I also need a
Mainsail battens Dave Amspacher at 1:21pm 10.30.05 Big Boats 3/833 Just removed my sails for the winter cry. Discovered one of my battens missing. I guess we didn't p*
tv/radio reception? Ctskip at 12:16pm 10.30.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1168 What I know about antennas you can put on the head of a pin. I am in need of a antenna . Maybe two .
Difficulty with shift lever Harris18559 at 11:37am 10.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 8/1221 With our last couple of sails, the shift lever became more and more difficult, and now is stuck in r
mast raising Bob14122 at 11:26am 10.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/861 I have aquired a Mac 25 with the mast raising kit. Problem is the jin pole is missing. Any one have
boom vang setup Bob14122 at 11:20am 10.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2155 On the Mac 25 I have been restoring but as yet not masted,I have a stout looking block and tackle ty
leak in most forward compartment Rich L at 11:05am 10.30.05 Smaller Boats 2/868 1995 Hunter 26.There's a forward bulkhead under the v-berth that I noticed had a 4" crack from whic
Hauling out JayMow20723 at 11:04am 10.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/893 Hey gang,I'm getting ready to pull my 280 this coming weekend. This will be a first time I've haul
My horrible, embarrassing confession... HukilauMike at 10:54am 10.30.05 Ask All Sailors 17/1369 I spent two hours today taking down my sails, removing the battery and generally making my boat read
rebeding teak boards paphman at 10:49am 10.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1138 I removed the teak from around the hatch opening in order to refinish it. Do I have to put any seal
Seeing Is believing ex-admin at 10:45am 10.30.05 Ask All Sailors 30/2488 Unless the only kind of sailing you do is around-the-buoy races in your local waters, most sailors h

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Marine Plywood? Milton.Audas at 9:16am 03.07.21 That is one nice table. Is that a drawer or just a hand hold on the starboard side of the table? Y
Seeking Inspiration (5) Milton.Audas at 9:13am 03.07.21 Just of a 'few' of the upgrades since we bought our '80 C22 in 2011, including... 1. Removed the sl
Covid-19 Vaccination sail sfbay at 9:09am 03.07.21 While camping this winter in southern California this winter we met a lot of people while socially d
C&C 27 MKV chainplate rebed MHauser at 8:55am 03.07.21 Yes, my thoughts exactly Greg! Not sure why that would be done, but there is an abandoned C&C (yes,
Finishing sole - top only or top and bottom? dlochner at 8:49am 03.07.21 Thanks for the tip on allowing for buildup of the resin. I'll check again (measure twice, cut once)
C&C 27 MKV chainplate rebed Tally Ho at 8:42am 03.07.21 That looks like the chain plate and cover are welded together. Your idea to remove the screws and r
Mooring in GA/SC? shemandr at 8:35am 03.07.21 Primarily I was talking about the city water front. But going up the river from the ocean I don't r
Summer in the Salish Sea Michael Davis at 8:31am 03.07.21 I need to get my butt down to the boat and do some work too. At least mine is much closer to home. A
Bimini for a 1987 Hunter 28.5 sail sfbay at 8:28am 03.07.21 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! You can purchase a Bimini on-line (just provide them the requ
Summer in the Salish Sea jssailem at 8:19am 03.07.21 As soon as I finish the Jury Duty 2 weeks, I have told my wife that I need a break.
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit Doug J at 8:18am 03.07.21 Recommend Rust-Oleum cold galvanizing compound. I used it on my 94' trailer. It's been holding up
Resealing transom seam? jssailem at 8:18am 03.07.21 Looks a bit like squirt out from the original adhesive sealant affixing the hull to the deck. When a
Summer in the Salish Sea Michael Davis at 8:13am 03.07.21 that I had not yet been to Sequim. Neither have I. There are just so many places to visit and so l
Blinds jssailem at 8:13am 03.07.21 Welcome @DLLawrence to the forum. Congrats on your new to you boat. Lots of fun wrapped up in plasti
Summer in the Salish Sea jssailem at 8:10am 03.07.21 That is the truth. I am fairly certain they do not even think about our living conditions 24-7. At l
Gel coat scoring and rough spots jssailem at 8:06am 03.07.21 You want a proper gelcoat repair on those "flowered irregular rough spots in gelcoat". Gelcoat is wh
Summer in the Salish Sea Michael Davis at 8:03am 03.07.21
Summer in the Salish Sea jssailem at 8:00am 03.07.21 SO much for centralized control.
SPRING CLEARANCE AUCTION BEGINS MONDAY - FAQ jssailem at 7:59am 03.07.21 Is there a preview of items?
Summer in the Salish Sea Michael Davis at 7:57am 03.07.21

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