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Hatch Lleaking Darrell at 11:36pm 11.09.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1261 I just bought a 1985 Beneteau First 42.1: all the opening hatches leak. Does anyone know who made t
mast step Frank15180 at 11:25pm 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1007 I need to remove and rebed the plate my mast is stepped on. I intend to use the polysulfide caulk pu
Transom Seat Refinishing Calaloo at 10:58pm 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1720 I have a Hunter 310 and need to refinish the teak slots on the transom seats. I would like to paint
spreader brackets bryan at 8:17pm 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1117 One of my spreaders was damaged durring the last hurricane and needs to be replaced. All I really ne
Anchor holding sail with no backstay? Bob Cowgill at 8:03pm 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1275 I wish to add an anchor holding sail to my Hunter 216, but it has no backstay.Could I just hank one
Shrinkwrap...Is it worth it? Paul8753 at 7:45pm 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1661 $500.00 each fall. Seems like a lot of money, but is it worth it? My boat will be protected with a b
swing keel vibration mojobear at 2:41pm 11.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1343 I just purchased my 1976 Catalina Swing Keel, and my first solo with her was in moderate winds 10-15
Best location for Magnetic sensor-Autohelm H34 Jim Oursler at 2:37pm 11.09.04 Big Boats 7/850 So where do you mount the magnetic sensor for best overall performance of the Ray Marine/Raytheon 40
Collar Zincs Jerry Purdy at 12:51pm 11.09.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1331 Does any one have a source of suplly for thin (approzimately 1/2" thick), 25 mm shaft collar zincs?
Transom seat Catalina wolf at 11:43am 11.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/967 On a newer Catalina where do you put the transom seat. Is there a system like the Hunter available?
Looking for a boat for TransAtlantic sail! ling at 11:30am 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 20/2393 I made a post 10 days ago. I'm looking for a second-hand boat for TransAtlantic sail maybe even arou
My first Catalina! Jr Mell at 11:09am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1107 Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. I did (and still do but am trying to sell) a 23' O'day. I just
Thoughts about a solar battery charger Rick at 10:32am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/908 Im thinking about getting a solar battery charger for my boat. Anyone have any thoughts pro or con v
Remote control placement Michael7968 at 8:53am 11.09.04 Smaller Boats 8/950 Ok, I have ordered my remote control for my motor -- will be in some time this week. I would love
new non skid surface Taylor at 8:46am 11.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/937 Hello all, I am going to redo my 30 year old non skid using a high build primer and sand then the 2
Sailboat Parts Boneyard?? Tommy23604 at 8:37am 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1425 Does any one know of a sailboat parts boneyard. I lost a cockpit starboard locker/seat cover to Char
Charlie took cockpit seat/locker cover Tommy Shannon at 8:25am 11.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/881 Hurricane Charlie was generally kind to the Sea Rebel, a 1991 30T Hunter, considering the impact on
Should I install a feathering or folding prop? Robert Banks at 7:56am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 9/1484 We have a pretty active PHRF fleet here at Watauga Lake, Tennessee, and I'm getting creamed! I'm sur
How much paint / epoxy barrier do I need? Robert Banks at 7:48am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 7/2291 After acquiring my Hunter 28 this summer, I finally hauled her out on the hard Nov. 6th. It's time t
Hunter 216 V-Berth Lamar Sumerlin at 7:40am 11.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1081 I have recently completed a v-berth made of 1/2" plywood based on the un-dimensioned drawings from H

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Emergency Tools thinwater at 12:13pm 02.03.21 YIKES !!!! as long as it a soft bottom without any surprises (rocks etc)...and your draft is 3-4' n
cal 34 mast removal HonoraryCarioca at 12:11pm 02.03.21 I have a 1975 CAL 2 - 34 and unstepped my mast a few years back. Very simple. The shoe is bolted (or
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat kappykaplan at 12:08pm 02.03.21 What does the deck look like above the cut out?
Cargo Ship snaps in half Leeward Rail at 12:00pm 02.03.21 Small boats rarely span a couple of waves with nothing supporting the middle. Wasn't the Great We
Cargo Ship snaps in half (2) capta at 11:54am 02.03.21 This is nothing new, or in fact, unusual. It's the main reason I tell folks they are safer on a smal
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat (2) JohnRichard at 11:53am 02.03.21 Can you provide us with a photo? hole in the fiberglass extends from the mast support beam, just
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Ralph Johnstone at 11:44am 02.03.21 CHS charts are available at any local marine store. The bigger the store, the more the charts. The
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat kappykaplan at 11:40am 02.03.21 There is also a concerning hole in the deck just below the mast plate. It's L-shaped, doesn't seem
feathering prop Oday 39 Charlie98117 at 11:30am 02.03.21 I replaced the stock 15"/12 fixed 2 blade with a 16"/10 FoF 2 blade on my H34. I feel it did give s
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat (1) JohnRichard at 11:18am 02.03.21 Continuing update - I spent the first night on the boat. It was quite comfortable, but I had all by
Cargo Ship snaps in half shemandr at 11:11am 02.03.21
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Stu Jackson at 11:05am 02.03.21 I would like to obtain paper charts as well. Is there a website where I can get paper charts? Is so
Tale of the tape: Let the rigging begin: Grotto at 10:56am 02.03.21 what was your final solution to the 1/4 eye but larger hole on the spreader bracket. I am redoing th
Cargo Ship snaps in half Don S/V ILLusion at 10:35am 02.03.21
466 rudder stock/post play Scallywagger at 10:22am 02.03.21 Fantastic Ed, that answers that; I am learning. I am most grateful to you and looking forward to get
Smallest boat with dedicated shower? ebsail at 10:15am 02.03.21 Ericson 35 -3 has a separate shower
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Prairie Virgin Sailor at 10:14am 02.03.21 Welcome to the site @Prairie Virgin Sailor . Nothing special about radio, just monitor channel 16
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:09am 02.03.21 Welcome to the site @Prairie Virgin Sailor . Nothing special about radio, just monitor channel 16 a
Stern Rub Rail on Beneteau 323 Sippingsister at 10:07am 02.03.21 Thanks for asking, Ron20324. I'm ready to do a commercial for it! Seriously, the stern rub rai remai
466 rudder stock/post play (1) Ed Caldwell at 9:57am 02.03.21 Terry, one last thing. What are the big bars for that form part of the mast support rigging? They p

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