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Prior to painting the deck JOHN at 11:11am 10.11.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1018 I have a catalina 30 1977. The overall deck surface is in good condition. There are some small spots
Keel Blistering John at 10:18am 10.11.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1053 I had my 2004 H33 hauled for transport from NJ to Florida and discovered a lot of blistering on the
Fiberglass Repair Books Metalmaster at 10:15am 10.11.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/846 Do you have any recommendations for a "how to" book that goes from the basics to some moderate boat
Furlex 100S Will it fit a 31? Bubbaloo at 10:08am 10.11.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1278 Says it fits up to a 30 ft boat. Does anyone know if it will fit our Hunter 31?
Blister repair danny at 10:00am 10.11.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/881 In my last haul out, I has a few blisters that were in need of repair. I ground out the area and ha
Furling headsail removal Randy at 9:23am 10.11.04 Smaller Boats 2/1250 How do you remove the head sail? I need to send it in for cleaning.I looked at it real quick when
Cracked Gel coat Jan Zoeteman at 8:45am 10.11.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/2416 I recently purchased a 1991 First 35s5 and I noticed some cracks in the gel-coat of the cockpit. How
San Juan 21 MK II Bluebird at 8:40am 10.11.04 Trailer Sailors 3/2194 I'm looking for someone will to show me their SJ 21. Short of that I'm looking for info on the boat
West System Barrier Coat Ray H Heath at 7:07am 10.11.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1110 Hi,I have stripped the gel-coat on my 26X and am currently fairing out the hull withMicrolight.
alternator/charging system Bill at 6:45am 10.11.04 Big Boats 6/1240 Has anyone upgraded their alteernator /charging system. I would like to replace my present alternato
Bent Stern Rail 28.5' Larry West at 5:50am 10.11.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1497 During Hurricane Jeanne the trawler in the neighboring slip rocked into my '86 Hunter 28.5 and bent
Sails Cleaning neil16896 at 5:06am 10.11.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/970 Is this something I can do or should I send the sails to a pro to clean them and treat them? How of
Strengthening a Hobie deck Frank Hopper at 5:04am 10.11.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/984 My beach boat is a Hobie 17. They are built very light, I am not!. I kneeled on the deck the other d
Power Washing the deck neil16896 at 5:01am 10.11.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/982 I want to do a thorough cleaning on my 25.5 and I wanted to know if anyone had tried to powerwash th
Repower a Catalina 30 Tom1458 at 4:53am 10.11.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/3335 I am looking to repower a 1976 Catalina 30 with an old YSE12 engine currently in place. The engine
Brown Stain on Cabin Liner Gelcoat jmcclain at 4:51am 10.11.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1257 Our Beneteau 321 has a number of areas on the fiberglass cabin/deck liner that are badly stained. Mo
Mast Wiring Brian Lambert at 4:48am 10.11.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1135 I own a Beneteau 311 and often use a working jib rigged on an added inner forestay. I have noticed t
1976 Hunter 25 Cabin Steps Before the Bell at 4:43am 10.11.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1375 Anyone have a Hunter 25 1976? If so would you be so kind as to provide me with a photo or diagram o
Roller Furling Headsail Jay at 4:28am 10.11.04 Smaller Boats 10/1626 I just purchased a 1994 Hunter 260 and would like to install a roller furling headsail. It has the s
Drying a hull for bottom job Gary at 4:21am 10.11.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/939 Hi,I have a mirage 27 that spent a long time sitting in fresh water, and had about 6 large 2-6 inch

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Ugliest Production Sailboat thread srimes at 11:11am 01.25.21 at they of opinion would never ever own a boat with that much varnish and with an open pore wood de
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats TomY at 11:05am 01.25.21
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread TomY at 10:58am 01.25.21 I have one in mind. Just in case though, I searched the SBO site to see if anybody owns one. Ha! Sur
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom snoopy_ at 10:57am 01.25.21 Need apply above 50 deg and according to strick time schedule. for the fairing sand out just below
AC75 New Zealand cb32863 at 10:43am 01.25.21 Here is the broadcast from last week, the first 30-40 minutes covers what happened with the crash an
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread dLj at 10:37am 01.25.21 There has clearly been thread drift in this one! dj
H34 Prototype companionway instrument cluster Artey1 at 10:25am 01.25.21 looks interesting. would this be placed near the traveler? would the reach to the instruments from
H34 Prototype companionway instrument cluster pa391as at 10:23am 01.25.21 looks interesting. would this be placed near the traveler? would the reach to the instruments from t
Considering a 26X Jim26m at 10:21am 01.25.21 @Joncons is spot on. Although, I've been told they aren't much good at anchor either.:p They are a
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread 31seahorse at 10:18am 01.25.21 This thread brings to mind two ideas: "Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder." and "I have Champa
replacing bathroom fixtures beneteau 343 Bob S at 10:16am 01.25.21 Expensive, but Defender carries them. I believe it's Scandvik 14410 Combination Pull-Out Shower / Fa
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats thinwater at 10:03am 01.25.21 Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder, but ugly is reserved for things that don't work. For
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread Ralph Johnstone at 10:00am 01.25.21 i like my ugly duckling. There is nothing more beautiful on a sailboat than brightwork .........
Port hole missing higgs at 9:59am 01.25.21 If it is plastic, consider finding a company that does 3D printing. I needed some stripper rings fo
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread Leeward Rail at 9:58am 01.25.21 so public opinion is in. i have a very ugly boat. it is much hated by most. Your sample size is t
39 Hunter underpowered with the base 29HP Yanmar? Justin_NSA at 9:57am 01.25.21 Seems like any time a larger engine is an option, it means the base is marginal. Are you in conditio
Skill testing question Ralph Johnstone at 9:54am 01.25.21 I warned you I was a jerk All the years I wasted in English Lit. and I can't deal with this o_O.
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats capta at 9:24am 01.25.21 So which boats do you so despise? Should one just not move forward with design, performance, safety
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats (1) Michael Davis at 9:23am 01.25.21 189558 The leather belt holding it all together is a ultra-modern design feature.
Firefly Carbon Foam AGM batteries stephen_i_w at 9:10am 01.25.21 Thank goodness for Costco. They had a sale on 105 AH Lion LiFePo4 batteries. I bought 2. I contac

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