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Tony Litvak at 2:39am 10.11.04
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I just purchased a C'C 24 (1983) and would like to find out the mast height from the waterline to se
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Bruce, What is the best way to ensure that epoxy bonds to the existing GRP when adding new structur
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My 1976 mariner is seperating at the hull to deck joint. there is a horizontal flange on the hull
Cal23337 at 2:12am 10.11.04
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Has anyone installed an electric windlass on a Hunter Vision 36 that would like to share installatio
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Have received different answers to the question regarding the manufactures specs on shaft length. My
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There is a 3inch crack or line in the fiberglass. It looks like a black line, right where the cockpi
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I am stumped as to why my raw water pump is not pumping water. I just replaced the impeller, the ot
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Our boat is 3.5 years old. The dodger and side windows have always been covered with Sunbrella. Th
Jason at 1:41am 10.11.04
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I'm looking to make replacement hatch boards for a 2002 331. Does anyone know where I can get the di
Jim S.1435 at 1:33am 10.11.04
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I have 95' C30 MKlll which appears to have a leak coming from the strut bolts under the hot water he
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What's the preferred finish for a teak shower grate. Our's is presently unfinished teak, and I'm th
Rob at 11:57pm 10.10.04
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I have a 1964 5 1/2 HP Jhonson outboat that has treated me well for 3 years. Last year I had the hos
Michael Slough at 11:36pm 10.10.04
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I would like to add a roller furling headsail setup to my 1988 Hunter 23, as I sail with my son, age
Howler at 11:28pm 10.10.04
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In preparing to haul out, I tried to take the jib on a 1995 Hunter 336 down. Even though I slacked
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I am interested in purchasing a Catalina 400. I would like to know the differences between the MkI
Eric at 11:09pm 10.10.04
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I have decided to get rid of the Adler barbour and go with a Evakool product. This will involve cu
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Phil A. at 10:04pm 10.10.04
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I have removed the Skeg from my Hunter 30 to repair a side to side movement. The 3/4 inch stainless
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I am currently looking for a good deal on a Columbia, I looked at two this weekend. A 1974 26MKII, w
Chuck at 8:48pm 10.10.04
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My odd shaped, expensive to duplicate, aluminium holding tank has developed a pinhole leak. Am givin

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South Coast 22
SailingLoto at 5:57am 02.18.21
I guess it is a stop pin. So does this boat not have a lock down bolt? my sc22 does...
Broken Seacock Handle
smokey73 at 5:55am 02.18.21
What is that white sealant on the threads? Hope it is not the "devil's glue" 5200!
Marine Plywood?
rlongfield at 5:52am 02.18.21
I can't find any laminate though. My local Lowes and Home Depot carry some but can order a bunch
G10 Material for Mast Step
jibes138 at 5:50am 02.18.21
Alodine will provide good adhesion for paint. You might want to try zinc chromate primer after the
Marine Plywood?
rlongfield at 5:50am 02.18.21
There was shag carpeting on the walls of a 70's conversion van That's taking the term 'Shaggin W
Now I know why....
DougM at 5:49am 02.18.21
Glad you cleared that up Clay. I could not imagine Lake Geneva Wisconsin being clear of ice, and boa
Marine Plywood?
Justin_NSA at 5:49am 02.18.21
I had to look this up but apparently Formica is a brand name. Yeah. It's kinda like sayin Kleenex.
Marine Plywood?
Justin_NSA at 5:48am 02.18.21
There was shag carpeting on the walls of a 70's conversion van turned work van that I bought in a pa
Marine Plywood?
rlongfield at 5:45am 02.18.21
Where do you find sheets of formica these days? I had to look this up but apparently Formica is
Marine Plywood?   (1)
ShotgunSlim at 5:45am 02.18.21
I used a piece of 3/4" oak plywood and mahogany edge trim to re make mine. This is your chance to m
Marine Plywood?
rlongfield at 5:43am 02.18.21
Is it necessary to replace the whole table? I'll have to double check the cut end. I had a quick
Broken Seacock Handle
dlochner at 5:39am 02.18.21
Bronze oxidizes pretty easily. The oxidation pattern looks like it could be from a drip. It appears
Broken Seacock Handle
JamesG161 at 5:39am 02.18.21
Does anyone know why there is so much oxidation on the valve? That oxidation is a good thing. Why
Engine Reports
dlochner at 5:37am 02.18.21
There are 2 power ratings, continuous and maximum. The continuous power rating for the 4JH3TE is 50.
Marine Plywood?
Justin_NSA at 5:36am 02.18.21
We recently replaced the counter in our boats, and used MDO for the counter as it is waterproof ,
Broken Seacock Handle
Justin_NSA at 5:33am 02.18.21
"Rabbit is good, Rabbit is wise. " I think that your patina is normal. Bilges can be damp places.
Marine Plywood?
rlongfield at 5:29am 02.18.21
Thanks for all the great info all. I assumed (incorrectly) that marine grade plywood had some water
Broken Seacock Handle
Eleven at 5:26am 02.18.21
Thank you all, appreciate all comments. It seems the consensus is to haul out and do a proper seacoc
Prada Cup Finals
cb32863 at 5:26am 02.18.21
Races are back on! Saturday in NZ which, is Friday in the US. https://www.americascup.com/en/news/10
Thru hull question
Justin_NSA at 5:25am 02.18.21
Finding out whether or not it leaks after paying someone to put her in the water would be an expensi

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