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swim platforms Chris3720 at 1:43am 06.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1330 I want to put a swim platform on my Mac25. Is there any make/model that is better than the others?
Rudder Removal - Edson Wheel Steering Ray at 1:02am 06.14.05 Catalina 30 0/1386 I'm trying to replace the broken rudder on my Catalina 28. I've gotten all the bolts off the alumin
TABLE BASE REPLACEMENT (O'DAY 30) GEORGE BRAY at 12:50am 06.14.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/925 My table base has corroded to the post. In trying to separate them the base was destroyed. Looking f
Dirty water rayawl at 12:49am 06.14.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/2063 When leaving the boat I pump the head dry and leave the switch in the dry position. On return the h
H28 Leaks Sherry at 12:32am 06.14.05 Mid-Size Boats 11/1622 I am trying really hard to buy an H28 located on my home lake. TS Arlene blew through here Saturday
Keel Lock Down Micklejester at 12:28am 06.14.05 Smaller Boats 2/1021 I'm undertaking an open ocean sail and was told it is best to lock down the keel. How do I engage th
Using Cetol for teak George at 12:18am 06.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/1387 What prep is required for applying Cetol on new teak?
Teak Decking Ken Johnson at 12:18am 06.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1176 My boat has teak plank decking on the cockpit sole and seats. The caulking between the individual b
Chainplate sealant, Stainless Steel and fiberglass Sam Hunter at 12:18am 06.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1306 what product is actually recommended for sealing the chainplates where they go through the deck?e.
Leaking Hull, 27 Catalina #CTLY17651274 Wayne Miscisin at 12:18am 06.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1165 Have a leak in the forward portion of the bielge. It seems to be trickling down the face of the woo
Plastics and Caulk Rick D at 12:18am 06.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1075 I recall that there are some caulks not suited for certain plastics. Can you elaborate? Rick D.
Adhesive Caulk Rick D at 12:18am 06.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1246 Can you explain when to NOT use an adhesive caulk? For example, many late model boats use an adhesiv
Seeking advice please felixsail at 12:01am 06.14.05 Ask All Sailors 0/837 Have spent over $200 on a variety of internet and mag ads, and in 2 months have had only 2 callers
Air Filter replacement for Renault RC8D Peter Wallace at 11:46pm 06.13.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1088 Anyone out there know of a replacement air filter for the old Renault RC8D? It looks like something
H240 Center board line Michael at 11:40pm 06.13.05 Smaller Boats 0/777 I can't imagine this hasn't been covered in the past...but I can't seem to locate any info when I se
Chain Plate and Deck Fitting Sealants Rich Olson at 11:06pm 06.13.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1778 My boat is fiberglass and the chain plate deck plate is stainless steel. I've seen much damage done
beneteau owners association Sylvio22410 at 9:01pm 06.13.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2338 does anybody know if the beneteau owners association web site is still online ? I havn't been able t
This may be of interest to you all Mark at 6:34pm 06.13.05 Smaller Boats 0/810 Some information about an event I am trying to organise down under.Lake Dumbleyung is an inland lak
Buying the new boat! Jason at 4:33pm 06.13.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1137 Hello, we are about to purchase a Macgregor 26S for our family vacation, and were wondering if our e
Walker Bay boat - 8 foot RID - HP recommendation rsn48 at 2:45pm 06.13.05 Ask All Sailors 8/13877 I just bought in the last 24 hours a Walker Bay Boat with side inflating tubes in the 8 foot model,

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Installing new fuel tank Justin_NSA at 6:11pm 03.24.21 I was thinking this as well. Would you epoxy the material to the boat? With the right epoxy I don'
Bow Water Ballast PaulK at 5:49pm 03.24.21 Are you sure it's not a sonar dome for hunting submarines? Could it be an unmarked Navy spy ship, w
Sail cover insignia Jacomo Sailor at 5:18pm 03.24.21 Why put your self through the hassle ? On the sail cover is for others to know what your boat is.
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port dLj at 5:09pm 03.24.21 Very true, however my first choice is always to search out the manufacturer's instructions when dea
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port Ralph Johnstone at 5:01pm 03.24.21 My observations over the years is he has really good, hands-on, practical advice, you won't go wron
Teignmouth Electron Mr Fox at 4:46pm 03.24.21
Installing new fuel tank Medusa at 4:27pm 03.24.21 If wood won't work, why not pick up a composite deck or trim board from Lowe's or Home Depot ? I
Installing new fuel tank Medusa at 4:26pm 03.24.21 Can't advise on the installation, but I would suggest that you use the opportunity to release all t
Installing new fuel tank Justin_NSA at 4:03pm 03.24.21 If wood won't work, why not pick up a composite deck or trim board from Lowe's or Home Depot ?
Installing new fuel tank sailme88 at 4:00pm 03.24.21 Can't advise on the installation, but I would suggest that you use the opportunity to release all th
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port dLj at 3:47pm 03.24.21 Here's my long winded question: we've searched everywhere for diagrams or info on how to best appl
Sail cover insignia sailme88 at 3:43pm 03.24.21 Why put your self through the hassle ? On the sail cover is for others to know what your boat is.
Sail cover insignia Jacomo Sailor at 3:24pm 03.24.21 No offence but that cost seems a bit crazy for an insignia. You can buy the entire cover, custom m
Hull Cleaning IN the water? Ron20324 at 3:04pm 03.24.21 a good tip I got a while back was to use a long handled scrub brush, ,,, Good idea.:plus:... Yo
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port (1) Ralph Johnstone at 2:57pm 03.24.21 We also got some bad information and thought we only had 15 minutes working time with 4200 FC Mor
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS Castrilper55 at 2:43pm 03.24.21 Thanks shipmate! I'll post the process and results around May. All the best - Chris
Alternator adjustment bracket rukidn at 2:36pm 03.24.21 Thanks. Yes I know it is tight. UAA arm just arrived and I know I'll need to shorten significantly.
Hunter Legend 35.5 (1990) issue Tally Ho at 2:35pm 03.24.21 Problem was found. After literally going inch by in in the boat I couldn't find the problem. I deci
Buying a Hunter 45 DS 2010 Udi at 1:55pm 03.24.21 Your loan will be valued like a Car loan, and they use this for your boat. 2010 Hunter HUNTER 45 D
Sail cover insignia Ward H at 1:51pm 03.24.21

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