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Bob Rupinski at 7:35am 05.11.05
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I want to have a bimini instaled on my boat. The canvas man says that to do it so that the hardware
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Deck Delamination - A dull 'thump' on the starboard deck has become a 6 feet long spongy area runnin
trivers at 7:12am 05.11.05
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I have a Hunter 40.5 (1995) whose aft berth cushions need to be replaced. They are 4" thick. Might s
doug miller at 6:49am 05.11.05
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does the 216 have a portsmith rating? with/without spin. ? thanks doug
rw at 5:43am 05.11.05
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Do any Hunter 240s have all the specs required to order a new set of sails. I have the CDI furler an
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I have a 25' MacGregor in the water on Lake Grapevine in the DFW area and want to move it to a lake
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I have a Chrysler 26 and am thinking about trading for a Pacific Seacraft Dana 24. Has anyone saile
Gary at 4:38am 05.11.05
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My steering brake is completely non-functional. The boat is a 2001 320 (with the Edson rack and pin
Don at 4:30am 05.11.05
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Does anyone have a PHRF Rating for a 2003 Hunter 326 production boat, no modifications? Thank you
Rob Krohn at 4:28am 05.11.05
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I just put my newly acquired O'Day 22 in the marina for the first time and found that after only two
SGlaker at 3:28am 05.11.05
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Hello All! The dial on my SR Mariner depth instrument goes crazy when I am on the move. Does anyon
Hubert at 2:59am 05.11.05
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I've had my 272 for two 4 month seasons. Both years it had two new anodes on the shaft and both yea
Doug J at 2:13am 05.11.05
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Can someone describe the procedure for replacing the swing centerboard? I assume there is bolt acce
David - Fireball II at 2:05am 05.11.05
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We have a new (to us) 2004 H260 :) and want to install a fixed VHF radio. Has anyone done this and w
John12427 at 1:50am 05.11.05
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All my port windows (lewmar) are hazing can these be sanded and buffed out? 2002 356 anyone else hav
seitzinger at 1:49am 05.11.05
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So after trying for NINE days to contact rigrite, and being told by the answering service that my me
sailman5188 at 1:35am 05.11.05
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I have lost the little rubber pieces where the shrouds hook into the mast. Does anyone know if I can
Oriental School of Sailing at 1:29am 05.11.05
Cal
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What is the bridge clearance height for a CAL 2-25?
Gerald Davies at 1:15am 05.11.05
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The compass on my 2001 H340 is loosing the internal fluid. Any ideas on who / where to fix it. Compa
Samual at 12:51am 05.11.05
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Does the body get used to conditions that cause sea sickness or is it something that will always hap

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1985 31H chainplate rebedding   (1)
sail sfbay at 8:29am 04.07.21
I would not expect you to turn the deck chainplate. Can you slack the shrouds at the turnbuckles fa
1985 31H chainplate rebedding
kloudie1 at 8:22am 04.07.21
The tie rod is welded to the deck fitting, so it does have to be turned.. 4200 or sikaflex or someth
Smaller Jib for Beneteau 311 for Windy Days
Jackdaw at 8:21am 04.07.21
Good Stuff Capitalist! Couple of notes: Mylar IS PET (polyester), in film form. Spun into threads
Window films
thinwater at 8:17am 04.07.21
Much better thanks. Have you noticed any problems with the edges of the film as I would think this
Generator for Westerbeke 10 2 diesel
wayneR at 8:16am 04.07.21
Replaced the alternator on my M25 3 cylinder Universal with a Balmar and never regretted the change.
Oday 34/35 vang
wayneR at 8:10am 04.07.21
My vang failed last year and I had a new one spliced out of 3/8" double braid. Works fine with Scha
Question: Does anyone know how to match the 1984 light tan gelcoat on the decks?
mm2347 at 8:07am 04.07.21
Squiggle Tool, Melrose, MN 56352 does a good job of color matching from a paint chip. They can also
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints   (3)
william24424 at 8:06am 04.07.21
WARNING! DIY has limitations. I painted the deck, including non-skid. Roll & tip....tip & roll...bru
Question: Does anyone know how to match the 1984 light tan gelcoat on the decks?
wayneR at 8:04am 04.07.21
Rudy doesn't carry gel coat any more but Jamestown Distributors sells colored gel coats in qts and g
Poor Kermit
kappykaplan at 8:01am 04.07.21
The Boat Exploded and Then I Died
Whatfiero1 at 8:00am 04.07.21
A marine blower to clear fumes and if your portable tank has vent in cap I'd get another cap and dri
Thinking about painting my hull
mhancock3123 at 8:00am 04.07.21
Well I am fixing to paint my side Fire Red from TotalBoat.
Smaller Jib for Beneteau 311 for Windy Days
CapitalistSailor at 8:00am 04.07.21
DougM, yes I let traveler down when I start heeling too much, especially in gusts, but if I'm consis
Embarking on an enclosure project   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:52am 04.07.21
Sounds like you have a good plan. Never built a full enclosure but did install my own do-it-youself
1985 31H chainplate rebedding
xavierspl at 7:52am 04.07.21
You appear to be on the right track per the following threads: post # 7 in this thread: Rebedding
CENTERBOARD HELP
twodzusfittings at 7:46am 04.07.21
@SlicRic Thanks for that. No answers from anyone yet. Maybe this will be a super adventure and the
1983 H30 Chainplates
MikeHoncho at 7:42am 04.07.21
1985 31H chainplate rebedding
sail sfbay at 7:41am 04.07.21
You appear to be on the right track per the following threads: post # 7 in this thread: Rebedding
The Boat Exploded and Then I Died   (5)
rgranger at 7:31am 04.07.21
No! That was an after market mod by the PO. Actually the entire hatch may have been an after m
Yanmar 3JH3E Parts Catalog
sail sfbay at 7:27am 04.07.21
...........One of the previous owners cut through the shower wall and added a 12 ish by 8 ish hinged

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