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restoring a fiberglass hull below the waterline m. brennan at 8:57am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1216 I have removed Bottom paint for the first time on a 1982 hull. which was approx. 1/8 thick. after re
Hunter 31 hull stripes Andy at 7:50am 02.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1237 Are the hull stripes on this boat adhesively applied vinyl or paint? I need to replace these. How m
Why Trim Sails? Don Guillette at 6:51am 02.14.04 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 1/1562 Mates: I get this question all the time and I have a stock answer but a good friend of mine, Max Mun
Snow causing mast sag:( Bob N at 6:21am 02.14.04 Trailer Sailors 2/1410 While checking on my 1985 Hunter 23.5 on her trailer I noticed that the snow cover has caused the ma
First 345 Strut demensions O_salt at 6:15am 02.14.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1097 I have a First 345, does any body know what the bore of the propeller strut is?
PVC fittings on thru hulls ok? Patrick Randall at 6:14am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 14/7150 The survey report on the Hunter 30 (91) I just bought pointed out that the holding tank and galley t
Trailer light on the mast crutch? (1) Bob N at 6:02am 02.14.04 Trailer Sailors 0/1446
Mercury SailPower 9.8 hp "help" MIke Schiele at 5:41am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 4/4208 Just had my honda stolen off my Oday 272 and had to bring out of storage the original motor. Its a M
Rigging: stemball but no cup from xxx.com (1) Patrick Randall at 5:23am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1449 I ordered a backstay from xxxxxx.com and gave the following description of the end fitting at the ma
Deck Leaks Slowed Brad Hoff at 5:06am 02.14.04 Big Boats 10/928 First off I want to thank all of you for the information on stopping my deck leaks. I did remove and
216 Mast boot Rock at 4:52am 02.14.04 Smaller Boats 0/937 Has anyone solved the problem of leaky mast/cabin entry problem? I am told Hunter makes a "boot" b
Depth and speed instrument Rock Smith at 4:47am 02.14.04 Smaller Boats 1/865 ANyone have any experience rigging this instrumentaiotn to an ACP constructed boat? Are the wireles
Add nav lights to new boat Rock Smith at 4:38am 02.14.04 Smaller Boats 1/843 Any suggestions on how to mount nav lights on this model?
Potential First 405 Owner Bill Arbocus at 4:38am 02.14.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/953 I am considering buying a 1986 First 405. I would appreciate the pros and cons of this model from an
Looking for a tiller Dave at 4:16am 02.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1055 I need to replace the tiller on my 1982 Catalina 25. Any ideas on where to find?
refinishing a 1981 22' Macgregor Mart at 2:29am 02.14.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/993 I aquired a Ma22'. She is in pretty good shape but the finish is dull. I've tried deoxidizing, clea
Cabin Heater - Remotron Glen Gresdal at 2:17am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 2/6349 Can anyone out there help me??? I have a 1978 vintage REMOTRON HEATER made by A.B. Thermotron in my
Capri 26 Owners Manual Mike Colwell at 2:00am 02.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1543 Can anyone tell me how to get an owners manual for a 1991 Capri 26? I would greatly appreciate it. M
Capri 26 Owners Manual Mike Colwell at 1:57am 02.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1407 Can anyone tell me how to get an owners manual for a 1991 Capri 26? I would greatly appreciate it. M
putting it all back together wayne andrews at 1:08am 02.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/940 I just bought a 87 C- 30 now being transported from miami to al and I will have to put the thing bac

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Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port RoyS at 5:31am 12.18.20 I would not use a plastic screw in port on a fuel tank. You need a bolt on gasketed plate IMHO. Easy
To screw or not to screw? dlochner at 5:22am 12.18.20 Hrmmm... I wonder how big of a fire it would take to melt it all out if 5200 was used Most smelte
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose DougM at 5:19am 12.18.20 Hey Ron, The stanchions do angle outboard slightly due to the deck angle but not by an appreciable a
420 Rudder Bearings Don Lucas at 5:12am 12.18.20 Well let us know if you find a source for just the bearings.
Depth gauge vs Chartplotter (1) HandsOnTech at 5:10am 12.18.20 I have also been pondering these issues for a few years as my original ST50 depth display gradually
Anchor Light LED DougM at 5:10am 12.18.20 Find a friend that has a drone. Have him fly it up close and take a picture of the fixture...safer t
Shipping from Michigan to California Kings Gambit at 5:05am 12.18.20
To screw or not to screw? sailme88 at 4:20am 12.18.20 How long ? Can you freeze the plastic and heat the steel? If so, cut the plastic a few hundredth
Refrigerator latch Davidasailor26 at 2:42am 12.18.20 The Beneteau spare parts site seems to list it - http://spareparts.beneteauusa.com. Part number 0319
Opinion on Keel Crack sreidvt at 2:09am 12.18.20 +1 on the suggestions to carefully check the FG thickness above the keel. If it is too thin I would
To screw or not to screw? Project_Mayhem at 10:44pm 12.17.20 As pictured the vertical sides will provide support for top and bottom sides... then three or four
Electric oil change pump All U Get at 10:32pm 12.17.20 I have one of the blue metal cans with the pump to pull a vacuum. My issues with this pump is that
To screw or not to screw? Joe at 10:15pm 12.17.20 As pictured the vertical sides will provide support for top and bottom sides... then three or four
To screw or not to screw? (1) Project_Mayhem at 8:24pm 12.17.20 Rivits The extension has plastic riveted to the aft end of it. This is the end that lives inside t
Sta-lok question Dave Groshong at 8:05pm 12.17.20 Our item number 128480 is Sta-Lok 133-08-1/2 https://shop.odayowners.com/prod.php?7273
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 Terry Cox at 7:56pm 12.17.20 Good info from the replies so far. Just keep in mind the no drips while the prop shaft is static and
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port Mickstr at 7:54pm 12.17.20 Check this company out. They sell inspection ports that work with metal or plastic tanks. http://www
Shrink Wrap not done! Meriachee at 7:52pm 12.17.20 I tried to but it won't let me.... Not exactly a good reason to throw rocks.
Texas December Racing PaulK at 7:45pm 12.17.20 If you are able to race in a Hunter 340 now, imagine what you'll do when you move up to a J/111!
Autopilot install on O'Day 40 LouisMK at 7:44pm 12.17.20 Thanks for the reference! Great read, thank you

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