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Bob at 9:36pm 08.29.05
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I inherited an Ulmer Flasher with my 26' Columbia. It's a "poleless" spinaker and I'm not sure how
warren at 8:42pm 08.29.05
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warren again, boat is a hunter 37 cutter not a 40.5 thank you for any help
warren at 8:35pm 08.29.05
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looking for new strut broke mine
RAD18362 at 4:36pm 08.29.05
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I have found a broken weld on one of my lifeline stanchions. Can it be welded? Does anyone have a sc
RAD18362 at 4:26pm 08.29.05
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I have found a broken weld on one of my lifeline stanchions. Can it be welded? Does anyone have a sc
Robert at 4:11pm 08.29.05
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Does anyone have experience sailing in the Phoenix Arizona area? Where can you sail? - I've looked
csobalvarro at 2:28pm 08.29.05
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Does anyone have or know where I can find an electrical diagram of how the Mac 26D is 'supposed' to
Mike Misko at 2:00pm 08.29.05
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The main and standard jib for our H23 are worn out, and we are looking into replacement options. I
rob19588 at 1:49pm 08.29.05
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Every once in awhile I get a loud noise that sounds like it is coming from the prop shaft area. Whe
sunmar at 1:08pm 08.29.05
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Hi About to embark on the purchase of renewing my (France) factory fitted sails with a new set and w
Kevin at 12:29pm 08.29.05
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Upon returning to the dock yesterday I noticed to my horror that the "mushroom head" on one of the t
Exocet14932 at 12:16pm 08.29.05
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I am trying to verify the PHRF rating for Beneteau F310's, particularly the R (Racing -tall rig/deep
flyhop at 11:11am 08.29.05
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The ordering deadline has been pushed to Sept 9 with a two week manufacturing time. $300 for a set.
jviss at 11:10am 08.29.05
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Just this season, after 4 years of no problems, my Raymarine chartplotter started acting up. When s
Jeff Prideaux at 10:54am 08.29.05
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Has anyone mounted a VHF antenna on the mast head of a H216 (or similar boat)? Attached is the top
jim at 10:50am 08.29.05
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Rick, Thanks for you quick response. I prepared a response to the original question. If you would r
widgeon at 10:21am 08.29.05
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... FYI, it's not mine - just sharing the tip: http://boston.craigslist.org/zip/94188443.html
Dave Loring at 10:13am 08.29.05
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I have purchased a 1971 Dufore 21 # 198 at an action. It seems like a quality boat but I have no inf
rsn48 at 9:39am 08.29.05
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I want to add a bank of batteries for various electronic goodies and wonder where people have put th
kalessin at 9:20am 08.29.05
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I have a question regarding a slightly bent mast. You can't see any bends when you look at it on the

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Tranny Fluid & Heat Exchanger
marchem at 8:36am 04.05.21
This is the write up I use. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/transmission-fluid-change.18
Window films
Ralph Johnstone at 8:35am 04.05.21
I'd love to see your panels. Might copy them .. Will post next time I am out to the boat. Requir
Tranny Fluid & Heat Exchanger
marchem at 8:33am 04.05.21
Also, check the level with the dipstick screwed in, not screwed out. The manual for that transmiss
Window films
dLj at 8:28am 04.05.21
Water ? On a boat ? Nah :facepalm: ! That was my suspicion. Hence you always see the film appli
Catalina 315 - Any New Comments?
stephen_i_w at 8:23am 04.05.21
@tikiavenger I still really like the C315. The sailing season was soon over when I wrote my commen
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints
dLj at 8:18am 04.05.21
No more drunk sailors on the weather deck. Spill some Vodka, bye bye high gloss finish. I think I
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints
dLj at 8:14am 04.05.21
Make sure you are comparing apples to apples. Petitt EZ-Poxy is a one part polyurethane, AlexSeal i
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints
JamesG161 at 8:14am 04.05.21
Spill some on solvent on the EZ-Poxy and the paint dissolves. No more drunk sailors on the weathe
Window films
Ralph Johnstone at 8:11am 04.05.21
they do talk about controlling water along the edges of the film Water ? On a boat ? Nah :face
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.
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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

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