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Durabak as a non-skid alternative for deck Tammy at 3:06am 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/805 Has anyone used Durabak on their decks or know of anyone who has used the product? I've checked out
Ecohorn? Jim Boernge at 3:05am 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1388 Boat survived Ivan and only was stuck in mud for 4-s,days until a high tide; however, some not so fr
25.5 hull has a flat spot(s) Bob at 2:38am 10.18.04 Smaller Boats 4/976 This summer I purchased a 1984 Hunter 25.5. It was on the hard and I noticed the hull was slightly f
Screw holes hankstone at 2:27am 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/840 Please tell me the best way to repair 3 #8 screw holes in a solid section of fiberglass in the stern
Damaged during Ivan hurricane Ariel peeri at 1:59am 10.18.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/892 My 240 Hunter was one of few boats which remained attached to the dock in Seville Harbour marina, Pe
covering old instrument holes dave at 1:10am 10.18.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2612 Hello, I have a recently purchased 1981 O'day 28. There were 4 round aluminum instrument housings
snark paul at 12:40am 10.18.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1345 Does anyone know where to find parts for the "big Snark" not the 11 foot 2 person one, but the bigge
Question for Peggie Rob at 12:29am 10.18.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1308 Peggy we have constantly had problems with "bio critters and plant life" being sucked into our manue
modifying the balast (crazy idea) mrbill at 12:21am 10.18.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/998 Ok, heres my crazy idea... I want to carry more water, but theres not very much room available.ha
removing salon table mike at 12:05am 10.18.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1858 I've spend hours trying to get the salon table off my F235. it requires the removal of the compressi
H42 Legend Mast Don s/v Tellico at 11:58pm 10.17.04 Big Boats 4/932 Who made the mast/boom for the 42 Legend (1990-98) center cockpit boats? Are they still in business
MAST RAKE ON ISLANDER 37 DEVERO MORGAN at 11:50pm 10.17.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1136 HOW MUCH MAST RAKE SHOULD I HAVE ON MY ISLANDER 37HOW LONG SHOULD THE SPREADERS BESHOULD THE SPREA
Skylight Leak on H28 Quest at 11:44pm 10.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/862 What is the best procedure to remove, recaulk and reinstall the fixed skylight in the main cabin of
Need Crew Capt Jerry Villines at 11:10pm 10.17.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1030 I need crew for a quickie trip from Freeport to Tortola leaving Freeport 10/23/04. If you are a res
trailer bunk replacement question william at 10:53pm 10.17.04 Smaller Boats 4/922 i have my h23 blocked-up and am replacing the bunks and carpet on the trailer. one is broken, (the 2
Prop balancing Mitch at 7:24pm 10.17.04 Big Boats 3/874 How often should you remove the propellor and have it professionally looked at and balanced? Going
Morring stern to with Beneteau 57 question zamibc at 4:08pm 10.17.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1150 HiI would like to have Beneteau owners comments on the above:1. Mooring stern to (Med mooring), c
Sailing mentors ex-admin at 3:42pm 10.17.04 Ask All Sailors 25/2721 Do you have a sailing mentor? Is there a more experienced old salt you go to for solutions to your s
Keel Fairing Rick D at 3:15pm 10.17.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/963
Oil stain on gelcoat Gary at 2:42pm 10.17.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1046 Accidentally got some used motor oil on the gelcoat in the cockpit which turn it a nice shade of jet

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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
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Dave Groshong at 9:57am 02.03.21 Weather comes up fast in that Strait, get a good forecast
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Tricia at 9:55am 02.03.21 No need. Just be aware of weather and watch for ships and tugs.
feathering prop Oday 39 Davidasailor26 at 9:50am 02.03.21 Reverse on the FOF is not quite as good as the fixed was, but still plenty of power in my experience
Cargo Ship snaps in half shemandr at 9:38am 02.03.21 In the story about a USCG rescue off Chatham MA, The Finest Hours, there were 2 T-6 takers that brok
Help identifying passage 456 autohelm drive unit smokey73 at 9:27am 02.03.21 Pic? Whatever you're looking at we aren't
Smallest boat with dedicated shower? Jackdaw at 8:56am 02.03.21 Rarely does a story with the topics 'couple', 'live-aboard', 'Caribbean' and 'smallest boat' end wel
Cargo Ship snaps in half Leeward Rail at 8:52am 02.03.21 It was a 40 year old ship. It would be great if they could examine the wreakage and see if the kee
Cargo Ship snaps in half rgranger at 8:47am 02.03.21 Here is another video ... not as dramatic but maybe harder to watch. VCpoCspNxxg
Cargo Ship snaps in half rgranger at 8:47am 02.03.21 It was a 40 year old ship. It would be great if they could examine the wreakage and see if the keel
Cargo Ship snaps in half Leeward Rail at 8:42am 02.03.21 interesting use of the radio. Understandable panic initially. saw a ship to starboard at the beginn
Hunter 49 Staysail tkwhalen at 8:15am 02.03.21 My 49 has the factory stay sail. Best times with it are in heavy air using it and a reefed main the
Davits and Solar Panels BobH57 at 7:57am 02.03.21 You're welcome. I thought I should mention that the actual dimensions of the Starboard for the jerry
Davits and Solar Panels islandhop at 7:12am 02.03.21 Many thanks Bob.
feathering prop Oday 39 henrykorous at 6:43am 02.03.21 How is the reverse with the FoF? I've gotten qoutes for FoF, Draglow. Daglow sell the FoF and the Fe
Anchor Locker 1979 Catalina 27 sail sfbay at 6:28am 02.03.21 Take a look at post #2 in the thread below for a suggestion on anchor and rode storage. https://fo
1984 Hunter 22 (1) sail sfbay at 6:23am 02.03.21 Are you referring to the hatch below? If so, look on the undersize to see if there are any manufact
466 rudder stock/post play Scallywagger at 6:05am 02.03.21 Wow!! That is nice and a lot like "Wings of Gold" My wife has always liked that colour. You've been
Sea Shanties Will Gilmore at 5:47am 02.03.21 Our Gilmore family song is 'The Old Dun Cow', which I learned from a cassette I'd ordered in high sc

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