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Hi all, Looks like I need to get one of those for some special dockside jobs. Not too big. Cleaning
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Replacing the thru-hull and seacock for the marine toilet - Beneteau Oceanis 40 2008
BigEasy at 12:02pm 05.26.25
M3 4200 and tape. For consideration when you replace the other fittings. I disconnect the ho
Is this gelcoat on the bottom
Foswick at 11:53am 05.26.25
It looks like there is black paint over blue paint over white gel coat. It looks like the paints are
Is this gelcoat on the bottom
degas at 11:38am 05.26.25
Looking at the photos, that scratch broke through the gelcoat and tore a layer or two of laminate. I
Motor mount for a small outboard?
jssailem at 11:33am 05.26.25
The type of auxiliary power you use is influenced by how and where you plan to sail.
overheating 1985 oday 35
wildegroot at 10:26am 05.26.25
Thank you everyone for all the advise. I'll look into the mixing elbow situation. Thank you again!
Help! Cracking on deck of 2010 Hunter 33
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:07am 05.26.25
It would be a rare exception to find any 15 yr old boat with no stress cracks. Generally superficial
Replacing the thru-hull and seacock for the marine toilet - Beneteau Oceanis 40 2008
miraculix at 9:49am 05.26.25
Looks great! Curious as to what type of sealant/adhesive that you used. M3 4200 and tape.
Swinging Keel issues?
VenturED at 9:43am 05.26.25
I'd be less concerned about the bolt itself and more about the area surrounding the bolt in both the
overheating 1985 oday 35
Ralph Johnstone at 9:42am 05.26.25
The final two second acid test I have always used is that the mixing elbow should be no more than wa
Is this gelcoat on the bottom   (3)
newsailor72 at 8:41am 05.26.25
That "scratch" looks awfully deep in the photo. Is it really just a scratch? I think it looks wor
To Pearson 303 owners
tanstaafb at 8:38am 05.26.25
On our Pearson 303, the main culprit was the Bimini mounts near the front of the stern rail. The dec
Bolt for pop top support strut   (3)
dyelaine at 8:23am 05.26.25
I made the repair with an aluminum shim. I cut the shim from an old license plate (maybe a millimete
Hunter H240 Centerboard bracket deteriorated PSA
SteveHughessails at 7:56am 05.26.25
Thanks Dave I have ordered 8 feet of 10mm Samson XLS with whipped ends for the lifting line.
Is this gelcoat on the bottom
jssailem at 7:35am 05.26.25
Perhaps some expectations are appropriate to establish. You bought a boat that is over 50 years old.
Is this gelcoat on the bottom
JBP-PA at 6:41am 05.26.25
That "scratch" looks awfully deep in the photo. Is it really just a scratch?
overheating 1985 oday 35   (1)
Stu Jackson at 6:40am 05.26.25
Agree that what your issue sounds like is the hot raw water from the HX is not getting through the m
overheating 1985 oday 35
dlochner at 6:34am 05.26.25
At low rpm and with an unloaded engine, such as when idling there is probably enough water passing t

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