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Marine-Tex sealant Brad at 8:54am 07.22.05 Smaller Boats 8/1020 Because I am occasionally a dumbass I neglected to raise my rudder before hauling the boat out the l
test phil at 8:26am 07.22.05 Other Sailboats 0/640 test
non skid surface paint? CJINLONGBEACH at 7:56am 07.22.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/860 the non skid surfaces topside on my 1978 catalina are in excellent condition but it seems the previo
1977 Catalina Marci at 6:47am 07.22.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/977 I recently perchased a 1977 Catalina that was missing its mast. I believe that it is 24 foot boat??
Shower sump pump David Ochoa at 6:34am 07.22.05 Big Boats 9/1636 My shower has an 800 rule pump in the sump with a manual switch that has to be turned on when shower
Fixed Port Lights on cabin top Dave M. at 6:24am 07.22.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/686 Hi All,I'm looking at several different boats in the 24-26 foot range .. notably a used h240, 260
Bow roller for H28 Steve at 5:00am 07.22.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1077 I have a 1992 H28 with a stock Hunter bow roller. I would like to replace the original with one tha
Sailing triathelon Mike at 4:29am 07.22.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/793 Too much work and too little sailing this spring. Saturday got out for about 6 glorious hours. Sunda
Rudder Replacement Petert Wyatt at 4:25am 07.22.05 Big Boats 2/1166 Hi Everyona: I am urgently in search of the following two items for my 1982 Catalina 38, hull # 6512
Mooring Point HLG at 4:22am 07.22.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1016 Just bought a 1975 Venture MacGregor (25'). Unfortunately, the only time I've been able to use it is
Legend 40.5 Anchor Roller Info? Rick D at 4:07am 07.22.05 Big Boats 0/848 Before I bug Hunter or WM, anyone replace the anchor roller wheels? If so, can you advise the brand
Need to Replace Original Evinrude Motor RAFA at 3:50am 07.22.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/932 I recently had problems starting my 1983 Evinrude Yacht-Twin 9.9 HP motor and, upon bringing it in f
Motor requirements Kevin6906 at 2:56am 07.22.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/745 I already own a Mercury 60hp Outboard motor. I use it on a 15 foot fishing boat. Will this type of m
Last years model...Floor inside Cabin Kevin6906 at 2:51am 07.22.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/870 Hello fellow sailors... I have been out sailing on the Mac25 and the 26x. I am hoping to buy one of
lens replacement in Head larger port or window Mario7470 at 2:23am 07.22.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/824 Hi,On My Hunter 29.5, The lens of the larger window or port in my head is completly faded and crac
Bareboating Comptetence ron627 at 1:06am 07.22.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1169 I am interested in doing a bareboat charter in the Med next year. Although I have a fair amount of
What would you do??? HukilauMike at 12:48am 07.22.05 Ask All Sailors 21/1940 After coming back from a very brief evening sail last night (no wind at all), I noticed that a coupl
Electrical system sudden death Peter J. Brennan at 10:37pm 07.21.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1101 So there we were all set to go on a moonlight sail with guests. Turned on the ignition. Nothing! Not
roller reefing boom chris at 4:46pm 07.21.05 Day Sailers 1/1033 i read somewhere that oday 22s have a roller reefing boom. I can't seem figure out how to use this f
Exhaust RAD18362 at 3:57pm 07.21.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1404 Exhaust refitI have a 30' hunter and the exhaust muffler is lying unlevel to the water line. It li

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Possible new 26.5 owner Orbweaver at 5:49am 02.10.21 Alternate way to view pics is to find then on sailing Texas, she's the one closest to Montana
Inflatable boat trailers? Parsons at 5:44am 02.10.21 I've not faced this issue as I always deflate/bag when land transporting, but whatever you do, make
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) dLj at 5:43am 02.10.21 Around here most of the marinas do not permit any sanding. All of them pressure wash the bottom whe
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) Justin_NSA at 5:43am 02.10.21 Where are you gloves John!?
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) (1) jssailem at 5:37am 02.10.21 Nothing short of full body armor is appropriate
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) dLj at 5:32am 02.10.21 They use a lot of air so you need a pretty substantial compressor, no toys. Correct. One of the
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) RoyS at 5:26am 02.10.21 Around here most of the marinas do not permit any sanding. All of them pressure wash the bottom when
Inflatable boat trailers? Justin_NSA at 5:05am 02.10.21 You beat me to this... likewise :biggrin:
Managing the Mal de Mer? SFS at 5:05am 02.10.21 I too recommend meclizine (Bonine) over Dramamine. It is effective even after you are ill. But don
Managing the Mal de Mer? RoyS at 5:04am 02.10.21 Wife likes Bonine. Our dog's vet has advised that it can be given to dogs as well. Certain points of
1989 Catalina 22 "New Design" Bulkhead Templates? Gene Neill at 4:59am 02.10.21 Yes it is an interesting design. It hides wiring well, I'm not to sure it does a lot structurally b
Managing the Mal de Mer? Will Gilmore at 4:32am 02.10.21 Growing up around boats, I was never sea sick. One of the few people I knew who had never succumb t
Managing the Mal de Mer? kloudie1 at 4:05am 02.10.21 Good tip on the Zofran.. I have not tried it for seasickness.. Have used the Scopolamine patches mor
Managing the Mal de Mer? kappykaplan at 2:49am 02.10.21 I'd tell the Scouts to take seasickness meds with dinner the night before and again with breakfast t
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) danstanford at 1:38am 02.10.21 If you've really got 11 boats to do, get a orbital sander that runs on compressed air. Much lighter
Basic Fuse rating question Johnb at 11:07pm 02.09.21 The behavior of fuses as they are blowing is a vast topic. The most important thing is that the elec
Managing the Mal de Mer? Tally Ho at 11:06pm 02.09.21 I took some you people from work out for a sail last year...I noticed that one of the sweet, very pr
Broker Autopilot Wheel Drive Tally Ho at 10:57pm 02.09.21 I did a rebuild of my old RayMarine ST4000 (the black one) over the winter...mostly the motor and so
Managing the Mal de Mer? jon hansen at 10:22pm 02.09.21 well, you asked: i demand that they .......... let me know, i can help do not go below, ever do not
Managing the Mal de Mer? Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 9:05pm 02.09.21 My ex and myself always just slide a thin slice of ginger root twix cheek and gum. SHe was prone, me

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