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Rudder Reinforcement? Tim at 5:13am 06.14.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1362 I have an Ericson 29 with a spade rudder which I believe is foam encased in fiberglass. There are n
Converting wheel to Tiller Dave at 4:40am 06.14.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/942 I was curious to know if anyone has converted back to a tiller from wheel. I feel that I would like
Need help on steering friction control Gary at 4:27am 06.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/883 1984 H31First wheel boat I've owned. Notice in the picture, there is a threaded hole which looks to
Rudder Removal - Edson Wheel Steering Ray4658 at 4:13am 06.14.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1213 To remove my broken rudder I have removed all the bolts from the Edson aluminum steering pully excep
Columbia 31 Earl House at 4:09am 06.14.05 Columbia 3/3739 Does anyone know if the 1968 31' Columbia had a balsa core below the water line and if their have be
BoatLife products for teak decks Jeff Kensinger at 3:59am 06.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1314 I have been using the standard BoatLife Life Caulk for resealing teak deck seams. I recently learned
Fireball?? R. K. Baker at 3:47am 06.14.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1176 Grandson, 14, is rebuilding a Fireball (one class wet sailer). We have found a lot of information b
Help! trailer bearing maintenance headache Gord at 3:31am 06.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/834 Hello!We are servicing the wheel bearings on our boat trailer and cannot seem to remove the wheel b
Interior cabinets or shelfs Herb at 3:22am 06.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/961 We are waiting for delivery of our new 26M. I have a friend in the cabinet business and he will bui
Bubble back after flush Pat at 3:19am 06.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1493 I have a new Hunter 33. When I finish pumping the head( usually leave an inch or two of water in bo
1987 Legend Bottom Blisters Ken Hershenson at 2:57am 06.14.05 Big Boats 10/1614 I'm purchasing a 1987 37' Legend (I Think) The boat was hauled out and the bottom has many blisters
Glue for interior delanination? A.J. Wortelboer at 2:40am 06.14.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1149 Does anybody know what glue to use on the interior of the H30 to re-bond the foam backer to the fabr
Keel Bolt weeping Scott at 2:13am 06.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1156 I've owned my 25.5 for ten years and have always had a dry bilge, at least it's always been freshwat
swim platforms Chris3720 at 1:43am 06.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1333 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 0/1388 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 4/928 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 6/2071 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 11/1633 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 2/1023 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 7/1390 What prep is required for applying Cetol on new teak?

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New to me 2003 Hunter 386 Terry Cox at 1:57pm 03.27.21
mast wiring q's Don S/V ILLusion at 1:50pm 03.27.21 thinking about removing the base of the mast to have access, ... Can you clarify? Assuming you mea
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fog scares me! Leeward Rail at 12:59pm 03.27.21 leaving a dent in his hull that he said cracked one of the interior bow aluminum rib Any hull dama
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Boat Transportation Service Recommendation Fleet at 12:19pm 03.27.21 Thanks. I've posted the shipment to uship but haven't received any responses. Will try deepwater a
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