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Novus cleaner Glenn at 2:45am 02.02.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/851 I used Novus on the hatches on my 84 C30. This stuff took out most scratches, all the fine ones and
2nd half of my LIS cruise mike C16582 at 2:41am 02.02.05 Destinations 1/1754 my shakedown /vacation cruise aboard my new O'Day 28 last summer
no chocks rob seitz at 2:13am 02.02.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1139 hi, looking for more help, just purchased my boat at the end of the season, in fact only got to sail
Back Stay timf at 1:53am 02.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/971 I have a back stay that has two or three broken wires on the cable. The breaks occur right in the l
Island Girl, Poly Glow or wax? Harvey at 1:37am 02.02.05 Ask All Sailors 23/5348 Can anybody please share some experiences? I have used poly glow on another boat and it was great;
fishing sanatation hoses Bill C320, Papillon at 1:33am 02.02.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1212 I want to replace my sanitation hoses (vent, head to tank, and pump-out). The vent and pump-out are
SSB ANTENNA ON SPLIT BACKSTAY Diablesse at 1:33am 02.02.05 Ask All Sailors 5/4725 I have a Beneteau 423 with split backstays that run from the deck to the mast head. Does anyone have
Cleaning/fixing a winch John at 1:05am 02.02.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1329 It's 20 degrees outside, but it's a gorgeous sunny day so I am thinking about getting my boat ready.
Looking at a 25.5 this weekend. Advice? PhotoEd at 11:44pm 02.01.05 Smaller Boats 8/1358 Hi all,Moving up from my American 23 and looking at several Catalina 25's, a Ranger 28, and a "1982
PRESSURE WASH JEFF at 11:22pm 02.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/890 IS PRESSURE WASHING THE DECK AND HULL AN OPTION OR WILL THIS DAMAGE THE GELCOAT?
roller furling reefing jeff at 11:20pm 02.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/908 I have A HOOD 810 CONTINUOS LINE (LOOP) ROLLER FURLING , CAN THIS MODEL BE REEFED OR IS IT THERE A
Outboard size for Mac21 Tony Listi at 10:29pm 02.01.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/915 Hi,I need to buy a new outboard for my Macgregor 21 but don't want to over spend on a large motor t
h240 Boom line jams OZ240 at 6:16pm 02.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/883 I have a new h240 and find the line jams at the end of the boom do not hold the lines, this is espec
Maximum Hull speed oday 23 centboard model? Radiur at 5:42pm 02.01.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1246 Does anyone know what the maximum rated hull speed would be for a 1973 oday 23 centerboard version s
Spinnaker Track Size for Mast David Harcourt at 1:44pm 02.01.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/4046 I want to add a spinnaker pole for a spinnaker someone just gave me. I am not sure exactly what I ne
learning to navigate sappple at 12:44pm 02.01.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1283 I need a little help! I am interested in learning navigation, however, because of schedule restrain
Update: Winter cover and frame Alan at 12:24pm 02.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/914 I'm not sure which of the forums I posted on about my 'cheapo' PVC cover frame and tarp. After 40+ k
AC or DC Genset DJW at 10:50am 02.01.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1401 We are looking at a 42' Maple Leaf with a DC Genset system. It has a Yanmar 3 cylinder diesel setup
Winter Banquet Time Mark Burrows at 10:32am 02.01.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1050 Well...its winter...sigh...Wait! Its winter! Time for the sailing association banquet! Cool! M
Which prop??? Ryan Tuohy at 10:32am 02.01.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1431 I own an 88 First 405 with a 50hp Perkins 4-108. Right now it has a feathering 2 blade prop (unknow

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Marine Plywood? Justin_NSA at 6:02am 02.18.21 That's taking the term 'Shaggin Waggon' literally :) That was what the early 70's was like. I reme
Be Aware of Documentation web sites! Scott T-Bird at 6:01am 02.18.21 I've submitted the Exchange Form 1258 and a scanned copy of the Bill of Sale. I see in the instruct
South Coast 22 SailingLoto at 5:58am 02.18.21 this may be helpful.
South Coast 22 SailingLoto at 5:57am 02.18.21 I guess it is a stop pin. So does this boat not have a lock down bolt? my sc22 does...
Broken Seacock Handle smokey73 at 5:55am 02.18.21 What is that white sealant on the threads? Hope it is not the "devil's glue" 5200!
Marine Plywood? rlongfield at 5:52am 02.18.21 I can't find any laminate though. My local Lowes and Home Depot carry some but can order a bunch
G10 Material for Mast Step jibes138 at 5:50am 02.18.21 Alodine will provide good adhesion for paint. You might want to try zinc chromate primer after the
Marine Plywood? rlongfield at 5:50am 02.18.21 There was shag carpeting on the walls of a 70's conversion van That's taking the term 'Shaggin W
Now I know why.... DougM at 5:49am 02.18.21 Glad you cleared that up Clay. I could not imagine Lake Geneva Wisconsin being clear of ice, and boa
Marine Plywood? Justin_NSA at 5:49am 02.18.21 I had to look this up but apparently Formica is a brand name. Yeah. It's kinda like sayin Kleenex.
Marine Plywood? Justin_NSA at 5:48am 02.18.21 There was shag carpeting on the walls of a 70's conversion van turned work van that I bought in a pa
Marine Plywood? rlongfield at 5:45am 02.18.21 Where do you find sheets of formica these days? I had to look this up but apparently Formica is
Marine Plywood? (1) ShotgunSlim at 5:45am 02.18.21 I used a piece of 3/4" oak plywood and mahogany edge trim to re make mine. This is your chance to m
Marine Plywood? rlongfield at 5:43am 02.18.21 Is it necessary to replace the whole table? I'll have to double check the cut end. I had a quick
Broken Seacock Handle dlochner at 5:39am 02.18.21 Bronze oxidizes pretty easily. The oxidation pattern looks like it could be from a drip. It appears
Broken Seacock Handle JamesG161 at 5:39am 02.18.21 Does anyone know why there is so much oxidation on the valve? That oxidation is a good thing. Why
Engine Reports dlochner at 5:37am 02.18.21 There are 2 power ratings, continuous and maximum. The continuous power rating for the 4JH3TE is 50.
Marine Plywood? Justin_NSA at 5:36am 02.18.21 We recently replaced the counter in our boats, and used MDO for the counter as it is waterproof ,
Broken Seacock Handle Justin_NSA at 5:33am 02.18.21 "Rabbit is good, Rabbit is wise. " I think that your patina is normal. Bilges can be damp places.
Marine Plywood? rlongfield at 5:29am 02.18.21 Thanks for all the great info all. I assumed (incorrectly) that marine grade plywood had some water

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