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Hull Cleaning IN the water?
EbbTide27 at 1:15pm 03.24.21
a good tip I got a while back was to use a long handled scrub brush, (like push broom length) attac
Hull Cleaning IN the water?
jssailem at 1:15pm 03.24.21
Alligators and Snakes Oh My.. I thought that be an concern. But some folk jump in anyway. Isn't that
Spring Cruise 2021
Terry Cox at 1:14pm 03.24.21
Thank you for that update, John. I say, come hell or high water, make it happen for some sail time o
Hull Cleaning IN the water?
Rick Webb at 1:14pm 03.24.21
a good tip I got a while back was to use a long handled scrub brush, (like push broom length) attach
Hunter Legend 35.5 (1990) issue
Joseph Bauman at 1:13pm 03.24.21
Problem was found. After literally going inch by in in the boat I couldn't find the problem. I decid
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port
SV/Journey at 1:11pm 03.24.21
Your original installation with the bolts and washers may not be the very best in theory best but i
Spring Cruise 2021   (1)
jssailem at 1:11pm 03.24.21
Terry. One hates to be a party pooper. Weather is in a constant state of flux. But the real long ran
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port
dLj at 1:10pm 03.24.21
I would use the size needed from this group: https://www.mcmaster.com/stainless-steel-bolts/head-ty
Hull Cleaning IN the water?
EbbTide27 at 1:04pm 03.24.21
Thanks, John! Yes, Ebb Tide is a great song with several great versions. My late grandpa loved the
Hull Cleaning IN the water?
tfox2069 at 1:04pm 03.24.21
Welcome @EbbTide27. Great song Ebb Tide. When the water is warm, you could dive and swim about the
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port
SV/Journey at 1:00pm 03.24.21
If you are using the washers, you still need to have a beveled countersink under the washer. This
Why is America so disinterested in racing?
Michael Davis at 1:00pm 03.24.21
Is that the one that got hit by a typhoon a few years back? We had a typhoon back in about 1962 an
Hull Cleaning IN the water?   (2)
jssailem at 12:57pm 03.24.21
Welcome @EbbTide27. Great song Ebb Tide. When the water is warm, you could dive and swim about the
Spring Cruise 2021
Will Gilmore at 12:54pm 03.24.21
Weather is one of those things that even when your discussing tomorrows expectations you can be rig
Newbie questions
dLj at 12:51pm 03.24.21
Not to hijack the post but can I ask, which process would you suggest for under the waterline bolts
Hull Cleaning IN the water?   (1)
rgranger at 12:46pm 03.24.21
I use one of these and a pair of swim goggles. Anchor in a cove and go for a swim. For me the long
Hull Cleaning IN the water?
EbbTide27 at 12:41pm 03.24.21
For $5,000 you could practically have a Chinook helicopter come out, sling load your boat and depos
Hull Cleaning IN the water?
tfox2069 at 12:38pm 03.24.21
For $5,000 you could practically have a Chinook helicopter come out, sling load your boat and deposi
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port
Tom J at 12:32pm 03.24.21
One other thing, these bolts are made to use with a washer. If we used them how would we countersi
Hull Cleaning IN the water?
EbbTide27 at 12:30pm 03.24.21
It really depends on how much, and what kind of growth you have on the bottom. Sitting still for 6

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