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cockpit speakers stephen at 10:43am 10.21.04 Big Boats 4/913 The speakers mounted in my pedestal have cracked covers. The speakers are fine but i need new cover
high moisture readings on starboardside william at 10:42am 10.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 6/851 I have high moisture readings below water line on starboard side. The surveyer suggested delaminatio
compass John at 10:32am 10.21.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1078 I have on my beneteau 305 two compass in the cockpitt, one to port one to starboardwhy is thatThn
Gel Coat Repair Blair Dehuff at 9:49am 10.21.04 Big Boats 1/1151 I have a C350 which is 18 months old. In the second season I discovered a small area in my gel coat
New Windows Patrick Connor at 9:31am 10.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/831 I am going to replace the large main cabin windows on my 1989 Cat 30. I was going to use Lexan, but
Diesel Tank Issues JohnEh at 8:01am 10.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/855 I have a 25 gallon diesel tank. I received different recommendations concerning what is best for my
Boat hauled out, now need some quick tips Mark at 7:23am 10.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 11/1036 Hi all, The dreaded time has come, the end of the sailing season here in the Great Lakes. The marin
New Bow Hardware Hugh289 at 7:08am 10.21.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1090 Among the projects now in process on "Spotted Dog" is the replacement of two ten inch bow cleats whi
Thanks for inviting me to participate Bruce Niederer at 6:21am 10.21.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/863 I would like to thank everyone who participated in the forum over the last 2 weeks. There were alot
Trailer for O'Day 22 Warren 22 at 6:12am 10.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/862 Looking for a trailer......Give me a shout!warrengraumann@yahoo.com
Hunter sponsored 5 year extended warranty? Mulf at 6:10am 10.21.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/918 I received a mailing from "First Warranty Group" claiming to be the company that Hunter used this ye
Back stay adjuster Andrew at 6:09am 10.21.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 22/2160 I have the info sheet which explains the reasons why the B'R rig (with backstay) doesnt need a backs
Kitchen Cabinet Assembly - Removal Robert Melnik at 5:56am 10.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1313 I have to install a repaired Universal XP25 in my Catalina 30. Can anyone help with instructions on
Rudder Measurements Carl at 5:31am 10.21.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/877 Purchased a 1985 Mac 25 without rudder. Anyone have the measuremens? Also, what kind of paint is use
Wet Storage Pete at 4:03am 10.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1025 Just recently purchased an '88 Hunter 33.5. The bilge constantly has water in it, emptying every co
Servicing older Barent winches Jim at 3:39am 10.21.04 Ask All Sailors 5/3629 I have a 1973 Catalina 27 with what are probably the original winches. Does anyone know if the Lewm
varnish dan at 3:15am 10.21.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1501 does anyone have any suggestions for getting dried varnish off of a fiberglass deck or hull.
Radar screen location Rob at 3:10am 10.21.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1109 question We also are contemplating adding Radar next spring. I am looking at the 4 kw enclosed ra
Freeboard Fred at 2:47am 10.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1312 Does anyone know what the freeboard distance is on a catalina 27?Fred
Fuel Tank Tim at 2:32am 10.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/733 Any ideas on removal of the fuel tank for interior cleaning??

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Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 8:37pm 02.10.21 Dave I recognize you defend the vaccination of the US population. Should we ask questions about th
5200 or Epoxy? CarlN at 8:23pm 02.10.21 5200 is just too strong. I would use thickened G-Flex epoxy. It happily fills gaps. And isn't brittl
Covid-19 Vaccination sail sfbay at 8:22pm 02.10.21 My advice, get the shot in your non-dominant arm and don't plan on lifting weights for a couple of
Covid-19 Vaccination jssailem at 8:19pm 02.10.21 Dave I recognize you defend the vaccination of the US population. Should we ask questions about thi
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 8:16pm 02.10.21 Let's see if my wife and I vaccinations occur tomorrow since our first vaccination appointment on M
New Hunter 19-2 update Henry Scurlock at 8:15pm 02.10.21 Nice looking boat. You should have a great time sailing her. I had one for about 20 years and enjoye
Covid-19 Vaccination sail sfbay at 8:13pm 02.10.21 Let's see if my wife and I vaccinations occur tomorrow since our first vaccination appointment on Mo
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler Rick D at 8:09pm 02.10.21 If you have to drill it, order left handed drill bits from McMaster... way better to have the drill
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 8:06pm 02.10.21
5200 or Epoxy? dlochner at 7:55pm 02.10.21 Thickened epoxy on the back to set the board in place. Make the board a little larger and then taper
Possible new 26.5 owner Justin_NSA at 7:46pm 02.10.21 Nice looking boat! You should have a lot of fun with her. Why are there no pictures with the boom? T
Masthead real estate (1) dlochner at 7:42pm 02.10.21 First get rid of the steel and use fiberglass or aluminum. Mount the antenna on the side of the mas
5200 or Epoxy? Ralph Johnstone at 7:41pm 02.10.21 When I'm attaching anything to the rough interior hull, I use a piece of 3/4" plywood calculated out
Covid-19 Vaccination jssailem at 7:36pm 02.10.21
Fin keel dimensions shoal vs standard weekendrken at 7:35pm 02.10.21 One picture is worth a thousand suppositions.
Managing the Mal de Mer? Kings Gambit at 7:33pm 02.10.21 Never Never let them go below... This is a view I take issue with. Go below, lie down, eyes closed
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 7:31pm 02.10.21 Both my wife and I have had the first Moderna shots. Both of us had a sore arm for about 24-36 hours
H26 Battery Panel / Wall bmorr at 7:29pm 02.10.21 it would be easier if you want to move the batterys to put them in the " L " space or indention at t
3GM30F runs rough when starting (1) mermike at 7:10pm 02.10.21 The Yanmar Operating Manual GM Series says open the throttle half way for starting. I do that and th
Masthead real estate (1) Ward H at 7:07pm 02.10.21 Different boat but I did what @PaulK suggested and put a cover plate on the masthead. Allows for mo

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