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JB Weld Ben at 10:36pm 09.28.03 Smaller Boats 0/959 Thanks for the suggestion of JB weld for patching my fuel tank. After cleaning up the mess caused b
Annapolis Boat Show (1) stainedglassboats at 7:25pm 09.28.03 Ask All Sailors 0/991 Debrady 3-d Stained Glass boats are making first appearance at the Annapolis boat show, truly a must
Improving resale value SailboatOwners.com at 4:04pm 09.28.03 Ask All Sailors 59/4899 Do you think tthe improvements you make to your boat will improve its resale value... or just improv
23.5 240 26 260 reefing schedule Frank Ladd at 2:12pm 09.28.03 Smaller Boats 5/861 On my 23.5 I usually drop the jib with the dwonhaul, then I reef the main. So my schedule is: (0 to
H28.5 Toe Rails Jim at 1:56pm 09.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/993 My 1988 H28.5 toerail and bow pulpit got badly damaged by Isabel. Looking through the forum archive
Teak deck rework Bill Ogilvie at 1:31pm 09.28.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1159 Looking for some advice from anyone who has redone a teak deck. I have a 1969 Cheoy Lee Offshore 2
head intake line and new boat John O'Donald at 12:43pm 09.28.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1061 Peggy,I have a new beneteau 423 on order. Reading all the posts about head intake odor ...I am wond
The five top best values in production sailboats. John at 12:29pm 09.28.03 Ask All Sailors 24/3645 I have been into the large power boat arena for the past 20 years and now in my early sixties have d
Good Years Matt at 11:48am 09.28.03 Smaller Boats 6/1060 Everything from cars to merlot have good years and bad years of production. What are the C-22s good
autopilot gilles at 10:59am 09.28.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1359 My freind launched this summer his Brewer 43 cutter after 3 years on this project.This sailboat has
Anyone race H30 (88-94)? (or against one!) Patrick Randall at 10:53am 09.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/766 I'm trying to find a yardstick handicap number to give me an idea how they go but can only see the C
oday 222 trailer rollers neil r ostrofe at 10:19am 09.28.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1067 i have just purchased a 84 222 with shorelander trailer,any problems associated with leaving on trai
Alert to 260 Owners Calvin at 9:59am 09.28.03 Smaller Boats 7/794 This afternoon while sailing my 1999 H260 off the wind in about 15 knots of wind a sound somewhat li
Wheel steering failure Bob at 9:51am 09.28.03 Smaller Boats 5/844 I have a 1999 Hunter 260 with wheel steering. Today while sailing with 10-20 knot winds one of my wh
sink/stove combo (1) Ray at 9:10am 09.28.03 Smaller Boats 2/2070 Where can I find a sink/stove combo as shown in photo forum posted by Per Albinsson01/17/03
sink/stove combo Ray at 9:03am 09.28.03 Smaller Boats 0/650 Where can I find a sink/stove combo as shown in photo forum posted by Per Albinsson01/17/03
Hunter 33.5 Throttle Cable replacement Mark at 8:42am 09.28.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1165 My throttle cable froze and eventually snapped Friday night just as I was departing for the weekend.
Air Cond On The Hook L Bailey at 8:40am 09.28.03 Big Boats 16/1054 Seriously looking at boats in the 34-37' range for coastal cruising and short 2-3 day jaunts. Have s
One more question Stuart at 7:58am 09.28.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1149 Since we use our boat primarily on weekends, was thinking about connecting the water intake for the
H30 engine bed cracks? Patrick Randall at 7:22am 09.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/834 Been looking at a 91 H30 with a view to purchase. It has some cracks in (at least) the gelcoat of th

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V222-Question about pop top mod George_NJ at 7:25am 06.18.20 You are right in that the 222's pop top opens to the rear and others like the 26 S&D open to the fro
Full Bilge Bert Garrison at 7:21am 06.18.20 The Cal 27 Boat Review This is a good review, with construction details and things to look out for
interior design venture 17 George_NJ at 7:19am 06.18.20 This guy did a nice job with his, that's a lot of inside room too for only.being a 17' boat, MacGreg
Full Bilge Justin_NSA at 7:13am 06.18.20 Practical Sailor has a review also if you have access. https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-r
Full Bilge jviss at 7:07am 06.18.20 The Cal 27 Boat Review This is a good review, with construction details and things to look out for.
Full Bilge Bert Garrison at 7:00am 06.18.20 I would be concerned about the water having frozen, and also if it's soaked into structural wood co
Full Bilge Justin_NSA at 6:58am 06.18.20 BillyK, That may have to do with the tons of dirt that has covered the boat for the last 4 year Th
An adventure with my mast light Hayden Watson at 6:57am 06.18.20 Sorry Brian, you do not know what you are missing. I love being out at night.
Fat head main on frac rig Jackdaw at 6:56am 06.18.20 Yes/no? Why? Why not? You have to remember that zero performance oriented masthead boats have be
Full Bilge jviss at 6:47am 06.18.20 I would be concerned about the water having frozen, and also if it's soaked into structural wood com
Hunter 40.5 Stbd water tank leak Ken D C at 6:44am 06.18.20 Good advice guys. Thanks! Will let you know how I make out.
Full Bilge (1) Bert Garrison at 6:32am 06.18.20 the water looks like teak tea.. BillyK, That may have to do with the tons of dirt that has covered
Window replacement questions fred1diver at 6:32am 06.18.20 ok so the tape worked perfectly on the first window, now just need to apply the sealant around the p
Help with old plumbing Justin_NSA at 6:25am 06.18.20 Since the investment has already been made: with the crimp tool kit the crimp rings can be cut witho
Full Bilge BillyK at 6:24am 06.18.20 the water looks like teak tea..
Full Bilge Bert Garrison at 6:20am 06.18.20 At least it is rain water and not salt water. I'd be concerned about invisible freeze/thaw damage t
Reefing a Widgeon sail Joe at 6:19am 06.18.20 A traditional reefing setup is the best, and simplest way to go.... rather than trying to rig a slab
Help with old plumbing jviss at 6:15am 06.18.20 They launched me today in the middle of my plumbing project. It's great to be in the water, even wi
Full Bilge Bert Garrison at 6:15am 06.18.20 Not "good shape." Agreed jviss! But your reply is simply telling me to walk away. I made it clear
Full Bilge Justin_NSA at 6:11am 06.18.20 At least it is rain water and not salt water. I'd be concerned about invisible freeze/thaw damage to

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