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Questions about Oceanis Clark at 6:33am 10.07.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1007 The Admiral and I are on the lookout for a 28-ish replacement for our old Cal 2-25 and spotted some
Engine temperature gauge mysteries sailingdude at 5:45am 10.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/2785 I have a 1980 C-30 with a raw water cooled Atomic 4. I have been attempting to get the engine temper
Dirty line above water on hull RGallagher at 5:15am 10.07.05 Ask All Sailors 19/2914 First year sailors and we keep our boat in the water on the lake. I had the boat hauled out in Austi
Ranger 33 info Dave Kuchenbecker at 4:56am 10.07.05 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 4/4660 I am looking at a 1977 Ranger 33. Any input on what I should look out for.A couple of the windows
I have a slight diesel smell Jeff at 4:55am 10.07.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/930 below when I open the companion-way and go below after the boat has been closed up for a week.I ha
mast removal Marty Andreasen at 4:51am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/940 I have a 1982 Hunter Sloop. Damaged by Huricane Katrina, Mast snapped in half. How do I remove th
New old H23 owner to be Denise23309 at 4:40am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 30/2330 Well... Finally.. all my life I've loved sailboats. I'm in my err.. late 50s now and it's time to do
Anchor Windlass Martin at 4:20am 10.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/1070 I have a 30 TRBS Catalina and want to install an acnhor windlass in the locker on the ledge, has any
Tiny little zinc Liam at 3:36am 10.07.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1178 I have a Beneteau 331. The zinc on the shaft is a tiny little thing that is called a Jeaneau Jr. The
Tiny Little Zinc Liam at 3:35am 10.07.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1179 I have a Beneteau 331. The zinc on the shaft is a tiny little thing that is called a Jeaneau Jr. The
Source for Lemar portlights (lexan only)? Chip14366 at 3:13am 10.07.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/1983 I want to replace my portlights, which are badly crazed. After looking at the Lewmar web site, I do
How reliable is a 1984 34fts hunter for off shore RC at 2:30am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2571
anchor line rub Dave D 94 H26 at 11:11pm 10.06.05 Smaller Boats 6/1220 Went for a sail w/ the admiral and our 2 little deck hands. Dropped anchor to get in some swim time.
First try lowering mast Dave D 94 H26 at 11:03pm 10.06.05 Smaller Boats 21/1910 I would like to here from as many as remember, how long did it take you the first time you raised yo
sails getting caught on rails at bow sailorgirl at 9:47pm 10.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 7/1371 I have a problem with headsails getting caught up on corner of the rails just aft of the bow. I do
Battery and ? about switches in cockpit sailorgirl at 9:43pm 10.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 7/1211 I'm a bit embarrassed to ask this, but oh well...I have a 1980 Hunter and two questions:1. Does t
New Owner of cal 27 (1972) iso manuall rob at 4:52pm 10.06.05 Cal 1/503 I am just trying to find out the original wiring, head plumbing etc. so that I can restore this boat
proper way to caulk solid rigging at deck stevevoyce at 2:54pm 10.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/938 I have a leak where the solid rigging, port and starboard, is attached at the deck. There is a roun
What's the largest anchor you have on your boat? Lonnie14597 at 2:13pm 10.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1321 I think I got carried away on an Ebay auction. OK, I know I did. I've always wanted a heavy duty sto
new mac or old mac sandsman at 1:38pm 10.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1011 Help. want to buy but not sure if the new mac26M is much better then 26X. I am new to the sailing wo

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Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints dlochner at 8:02am 04.05.21 I have not tried Hamilton Marine. Looks like they do have the Alexseal paints. they run a bit over
Tracing Ownership Jimbeaux at 7:57am 04.05.21 Was this boat ever documented? If so, you can do a title search through the US Coast Guard (USCG)
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints dLj at 7:52am 04.05.21 I have not tried Hamilton Marine. Looks like they do have the Alexseal paints. they run a bit over $
Mainsail for Catalina 36 Mark 1 standard mast Lanealoha at 7:38am 04.05.21 I ordered mine from sail warehouse. Really nice sail.
Oday 34/35 vang dmax at 7:38am 04.05.21 Mister J - you don't happen to own Avalon do you?
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints jssailem at 7:27am 04.05.21 Not sure about all the colors or the additives, but I see it here in Fisheries Supply. https://www.
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints JamesG161 at 7:23am 04.05.21 Does the industry not use artificial acceleration chambers The Chemists, who have a new formula, t
Standard-sized toilet / Catalina 320 Scott T-Bird at 7:20am 04.05.21 If you want to move toilet assembly forward you could attach a fiberglass structural angle to the e
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints dlochner at 7:18am 04.05.21 My main problem with Alexseal is I've been trying for weeks to get some. If you go to their web sit
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints berner73 at 7:16am 04.05.21 Not really true. Did you know to qualify for any Sun Exposed paint it takes a minimum of 15 years e
Quahog Bay Boat Bedding for 2002 Catalina 42 Mk II dmax at 7:16am 04.05.21 If you haven't already, you might want to post your question here: Catalina 42 https://www.catali
Standard-sized toilet / Catalina 320 Scott T-Bird at 7:15am 04.05.21 I don't think I've ever seen the thinking in a post complete an entire circle before! :) Not so a
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints berner73 at 7:13am 04.05.21 My main problem with Alexseal is I've been trying for weeks to get some. If you go to their web sit
Tranny Fluid & Heat Exchanger justsomeguy at 7:10am 04.05.21 The manual you posted shows you need only 1 pint of atf. If you put a quart in you will have to dra
Tracing Ownership sail sfbay at 7:04am 04.05.21 Was this boat ever documented? If so, you can do a title search through the US Coast Guard (USCG) o
Standard-sized toilet / Catalina 320 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:01am 04.05.21 I don't think I've ever seen the thinking in a post complete an entire circle before! :) And btw...b
Tracing Ownership rgranger at 7:01am 04.05.21 If it were USCG documented then yes... if not then you will need to go with the state registration o
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints JamesG161 at 6:59am 04.05.21 I guess shrink wrap interaction was not considered in the 15 year Florida sun test Only Sun, Wind
Standard-sized toilet / Catalina 320 RoyS at 6:08am 04.05.21 If you want to move toilet assembly forward you could attach a fiberglass structural angle to the ex
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints dLj at 5:50am 04.05.21 My main problem with Alexseal is I've been trying for weeks to get some. If you go to their web site

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