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Head Mistress book in Australia Malcolm Clyde at 4:03pm 02.01.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1485 Peggy's book on marine sanitation looks really good!but when I try to order it says it can only be
Power mast raising Timm Rivette at 2:58pm 02.01.04 Ask All Sailors 18/2384 I'm very new here. I recently bought my first boat,a cat /22. I tried raising the mast myself only t
S. Calif Anchor preference Bob F at 1:29pm 02.01.04 Big Boats 1/778 I'm replacing my "no-name" danforth anchor. I recently bought a 45lb Sascot plow anchor and a 35lb H
Small sailboat flotilla to Dry Tortugas in June, 2004 Chip Giles at 11:14am 02.01.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1006 The Conch Cruisers are taking members for their second annual flotilla. This trip is a ten-day or fo
Different Tack?? Mark at 10:13am 02.01.04 Smaller Boats 2/775 I need to get 12v power from the switch panel to under the galley sink.Anyone done this and how??
Hunter's Gone Hiding Henry Rozanski at 9:45am 02.01.04 Big Boats 8/906 Is it my oversight, or has Hunter refused to take direct corresponce/questions from boat owners anym
Lots of 36 photos Nick at 9:41am 02.01.04 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1050 We recently decided to upgrade to a 42 footer and will be selling our 36. If you are a 36 owner you
Beneteaus for blue water Dennis Bidney at 8:46am 02.01.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/8948
clubs charles barto at 8:21am 02.01.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/796 looking for sailboat club on west coast of fl.
Connecting Points For Jack Lines Larry at 6:55am 02.01.04 Big Boats 7/1258 I would like to add nylon jack lines on my H340. Exactly where on the boat do most people connect th
Perhaps a dumb question, perhaps not? Dennis at 6:51am 02.01.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1096 Considering an electronic compass, I wondered, does a person still have to deal with compass deviati
Cruising Direct Sail Loft. John J. Frank at 6:03am 02.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1241 Has any one out there had any experience with Cruising Direct Sails; the economy loft of North Sails
Considering Inflatable PFD's John at 5:52am 02.01.04 Big Boats 6/891 would appreciate recommendations.
Tulsa, Oklahoma H260 Alan Flowers at 4:04am 02.01.04 Smaller Boats 3/783 Any one out there know the Tulsa area enuff to advise a good siling lake for an H260? Grand Lake of
vibration under power Del Wiese at 3:49am 02.01.04 Big Boats 8/1205 I have an 89 Legend 37 and really love the boat. I have owned her for almost 3 years and have alway
Mildewy Smell - Interior Cushions Stuart at 2:08am 02.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1111 While our '99 340 is out of the water having a bottom paint, I took home the interior cushions to cl
floatation with air bob at 12:58am 02.01.04 Smaller Boats 8/1160 The only time I wish my Catalina 22 had positive floatation is during our yearly trip to the coast.
Hood 810LD Furler upgrade Warren M at 12:05am 02.01.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1028 Has anyone out there upgraded their Hood 810LD to the SL reefing model? If so, what was involved in
Upgrade Interior Cabin Lights Gene Kinney at 10:50pm 01.31.04 Big Boats 3/1106 I'd like to upgrade the interior cabin lights on my '85 Hunter 40. I saw new interior lights on the
Mainsail Replace? (1) Tom Patrolia at 8:09pm 01.31.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1106 My 1982 O'Day 19, which I purchased 2 years ago, sails with the original rags. The mainsail seems bl

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We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san dlochner at 1:59pm 11.18.20 40 grit scares me. It can make deep scratches that are tough to remove without going further than
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san Captain Larry-DH at 1:56pm 11.18.20 with 40 grit paper 40 grit scares me. It can make deep scratches that are tough to remove without
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san Sailor Sue at 1:56pm 11.18.20 How big an area is this, and is it all as flat as it looks?
Leaking on trailer Rick Webb at 1:55pm 11.18.20 Condensation? you would be surprised how much water can come from this source. +1
maintenance on 1979 Cal -31new post seniorladysailor at 1:46pm 11.18.20 Dear Shemandr, My Cal-31 is already in the water at a marina in Northern Calif. and my mechanic is h
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san dlochner at 1:43pm 11.18.20 A random orbit or a dual action sander with 40 grit paper will make short work of this and make it m
maintenance on 1979 Cal -31new post seniorladysailor at 1:32pm 11.18.20 The first thing I would do is to make sure all of the rigging parts are there and that it goes toge
Simple Engine Maintenance Log capta at 1:27pm 11.18.20 We use a little black book for each department, deck and engine. Everything we do in the engine room
deck prep capta at 1:19pm 11.18.20 Are you prepping to paint? We went with aggressive (40/50 grit) sandpaper for our paint prep. Too
Harken sheave worn flat Hunter216 at 12:52pm 11.18.20 I checked the one on the other side and it feels like it might have a bit of a flat but definitely
Chart plotters or "Fish Finders" for cruising berner73 at 12:48pm 11.18.20 The best advice we were given when looking for a plotter was to try as many models/mfgs as possible.
Simple Engine Maintenance Log tfox2069 at 12:48pm 11.18.20 Big fan of spreadsheets, so kudos. I use the Weems and Plath Maintenance Log, which I keep in the c
deck prep dlochner at 12:44pm 11.18.20 Try a pressure washer. Just be careful around deck fittings to prevent eroding the caulking.
deck prep Member 131497 at 12:35pm 11.18.20 to remove the loose paint on it/clean it uo also
Chart plotters or "Fish Finders" for cruising Justin_NSA at 12:26pm 11.18.20 I broke the mounting bracket for my ancient Lowrance. I may replace it with a handheld. I really onl
deck prep PaulK at 12:24pm 11.18.20 Are you prepping to paint? We went with aggressive (40/50 grit) sandpaper for our paint prep. Took
3GM30F Cam shaft cover? Scott T-Bird at 12:22pm 11.18.20 It's the old adage, If it ain't broke, don't fix it. However in my case I had a pretty significant
Chart plotters or "Fish Finders" for cruising BarryL at 12:13pm 11.18.20 Hello, Where are you going to mount the unit? A 9" plotter on a C22 is a real big plotter. I have a
Simple Engine Maintenance Log Justin_NSA at 11:57am 11.18.20 The spreadsheet has a second workbook titled "Parts" with that information. I''m humbled to admit t
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne Justin_NSA at 11:54am 11.18.20 Believe it or not, it was being given away on craigslist by a stranger. I had just bought the 26S t

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