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Mast holding water Mystiko at 3:24am 10.24.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1060 Recently noticed a discoloration like rust a the base of the mast on the deck area.Another Beneteau
Prop Shaft "Repair" Follow Up Bill Welsch at 2:52am 10.24.04 Big Boats 12/1624 At the risk of resurrecting a sensitive subject (my review of the archives on this subject made for
Topping Lift on a 22 kcraft at 2:00am 10.24.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1128 I spent most of the summer getting to know the new boat. A friend of mine has a 19 foot boat, and ha
Sail Cleaning...Sail Care JERRY MITCHELL at 1:05am 10.24.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1471 I was thinking about sending my sails off to Sailcare for cleaning but have been told by a couple of
MOLD ON THROW PILLOWS JERRY MITCHELL at 1:02am 10.24.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1195 I have some mold on a few of the throw pillows in my v-berth.These pillows cannot be washed. Does an
Air conditioning matt3879 at 12:26am 10.24.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1011 Has anyone have an air conditioning unit on their Vision 32 that can comment on where it is located?
Lectra San on Vision 32 matt3879 at 12:22am 10.24.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/887 Hi,I just purchased a shiny new Lectra San unit for my Vision 32 to replace the nasty flexible hol
Reinstall tank now or wait til spring? Todd Biddle at 11:50pm 10.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/735 I, recently, removed the diesel fuel tank from my hunter 25.5 and had it cleaned, and have replaced
suzuki 4 hp fuel mix? Norton at 11:35pm 10.23.04 Ask All Sailors 3/13901 I aquired a 1997 two stroke 4 hp. Suzuki ob. with no manuals and I need the fuel mix ratio. Does an
universal 11 hp Mic at 10:43pm 10.23.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/853 I have interest in a boat with a universal 11 hp, and I would like to know how many hours can one ex
Cabin Heat Shorty at 9:58pm 10.23.04 Ask All Sailors 2/978 Its the cabin heat question again. Specifically as related to moisture. I looked at a bunch of arc
H 31 Questions re: ports Rob at 2:24pm 10.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 16/828 The windows are crazed in the fixed ports in our '84 H31 and need replacement. Has anybody done thi
Boom Tent bill van at 1:47pm 10.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1138 As I have not heard about a bimini top for a Macgregor 19', is there anyone that has heard of a "B
Coastal cruising the H26 PBzeer at 9:53am 10.23.04 Smaller Boats 4/1069 Looking for info from those who have coastal sailed their H26/260. Specifically, Mobile, AL to the P
1965 Columbia 33drop keel problem Ben at 6:38am 10.23.04 Columbia 3/1635 I Have a 1965 Coummbia 33. I think I tightened tte keel up to tight. It will not drop. I even had di
ORIENTAL NC Paul8859 at 5:08am 10.23.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1188 Greetings,My significant other and I will be flying to Oriental on November 10 and staying for 3 d
Help! stuffing box ? Cherubini 27' pethia at 4:00am 10.23.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1830 My boat is out of the water and I wanted to change my packing which was leaking a fair amount at the
Holding tank Carl at 3:43am 10.23.04 Big Boats 0/756 We are replacing the aft holding tank in our 1987 h40. Have a Lectra/San in the forward head. Aft
Information please about a Cal 31.5 Norm Sprinthall at 2:19am 10.23.04 Cal 3/611 I have just bought a Cal 1979 in excellent shape but I could not get any information on upkeep or
Blisters bill van at 1:38am 10.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/812 Dave thanks for the info, yes, the blister look like little water droplets. However, I had a much

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Vend�e Globe? jon hansen at 9:34am 12.02.20 well, in races like this, "it's not who came in first, it's who came in?" :cool:
Vend�e Globe? Scott B at 8:56am 12.02.20 Sam seems to be consistantly running a knot or two off the main pace and has been caught by the seco
Black porthole sealant wdonovan at 8:55am 12.02.20 I can't claim to be an expert, but I've recently used Dow 795 black to rebed 6 big windows on my 44
Depreciation on2019 vessel Justin_NSA at 8:54am 12.02.20 Depreciation is a given. Are you wanting to know which will depreciate quicker, the 38 or the 41? As
Vend�e Globe? Davidasailor26 at 8:45am 12.02.20 Hugo looks a little like he's heading to Cape Town. He's sailing on a course towards CT and into li
Water heater tech question wdonovan at 8:42am 12.02.20 The engine cooling system is a CLOSED system. It may entail sending heated anti-freeze to a hot wat
Depreciation on2019 vessel cymeyer at 8:38am 12.02.20 We recently traded in our Beneteau 321 for a new Jeanneau 389. The 321 was 20 years old and trade
Water heater tech question wdonovan at 8:37am 12.02.20 but why would you drain the coolant from the system? If for winterisation, it i snot necessary. If
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking forbin at 8:06am 12.02.20 Or as Dave suggest the fuel line fittings. The suggestion that the system only leaks when not runni
Interior Refinishing (Newbie needs help!) against.the.wind. at 8:04am 12.02.20 thanks! This is all very helpful!
Interior Refinishing (Newbie needs help!) against.the.wind. at 8:03am 12.02.20
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking forbin at 8:02am 12.02.20 It looks like a flared compression fitting. The upper nut should easily come off leaving the lower
Interior Refinishing (Newbie needs help!) Justin_NSA at 7:49am 12.02.20 Welcome! Congrats on the new boat. It's a good time to get some projects done before the next seaso
Interior Refinishing (Newbie needs help!) Justin_NSA at 7:45am 12.02.20 Be sure to get the leaks fixed before you start on the interior so they don't ruin your new work
Interior Refinishing (Newbie needs help!) Justin_NSA at 7:43am 12.02.20 Welcome! Congrats on the new boat. It's a good time to get some projects done before the next season
Interior Refinishing (Newbie needs help!) dlochner at 7:39am 12.02.20 In the world of boating, common words often have very different meanings. As you note, the "walls" i
Interior Refinishing (Newbie needs help!) (2) Michael Davis at 7:06am 12.02.20 If you plan to insulate you need to make room for the insulation. I used 1/2x3/4 in. fir for spacers
Depreciation on2019 vessel Kings Gambit at 7:01am 12.02.20
Depreciation on2019 vessel JamesG161 at 6:58am 12.02.20 Wanted to see expected potential depreciation Call a bank that finances Boats. Or use Kelly Blue B
Three bladed prop? Kings Gambit at 6:44am 12.02.20 A prop must be free of fouling for maximum propulsion.

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