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clean water Lee Adkison at 10:34pm 12.18.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/999 What would be a good cleaner for my water tank? I've noticed it has mold spots and when the water w
name removal dave at 9:45pm 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 9/1432 I recently removed the name of our boat which was painted on for 20 years...I read a number of ways
Compass Mounting J. R. Setser at 12:47pm 12.18.03 Smaller Boats 3/3076 I recently purchased my new Ritchie BN-202 bulkhead mounted Compass. One of the primary reasons was
Galvanic action Stan at 12:26pm 12.18.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1183 I am replacing the 'zinc' on myshaft nearly every month. I knowthis is caused by galvanic action.
West River sailing John Dodge at 12:14pm 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1098 What is sailing like on the West River?I might have an opportunity to relocate there.
Repower Mike at 10:39am 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1220 Does anybody know of anyone with OMC zephyr parts for sale? If so could you let me know...I need a
West Florida Cruising Guide choices Don K. at 10:33am 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1064 Which is best. Clairborne Young and his book of charts or the guide by Tom Lenfestey and purchase s
Holding tank replacement Pat Hertz at 8:36am 12.18.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1140 We need to replace the holding tank on our 28' O'day sailboat ('84 model). The spec sheet in the ma
rigging a new toping lift tony davenport at 5:45am 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1118 I am about to attempt to rerig my topping lift and would like some other ideas on how you did it. I
sailboat rental, panama city Tom Monroe at 5:43am 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1324 Anyone know a good source to rent a small keelboat (22-25 ft.) around Panama City? I'll be down that
Renault Marine Deisel on Hunter 30 Larry at 5:06am 12.18.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1011 I am searching for an oil filter for a 1978 Hunter 30 with a Renault RC16D deisel engine. I simply
Chartering in Sweden David Foster at 4:51am 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 1/954 The Admiral and I have arranged to charter a 37 footer from Stenungsund on the West Coast of Sweden
TRAILERS FOR TEMPESTS GARY DOBBINS at 4:34am 12.18.03 Day Sailers 1/1068 TO ANYONE KNOWLEDGEABLE,I HAVE TO HAUL AN ODAY TEMPEST OUT OF LONG ISLAND SOUND AND TRAILER IT TO
Hydraulic salon table base Andrew North at 3:15am 12.18.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1359 I have a 1983 Catalina 30 that I am replacing the salon table. The owner is wanting a hydraulic pist
bimini top Jack Spencer at 2:15am 12.18.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1114 I'm considering a 6 ft bimini top for my 23. However, with the mainsheet arrangement, I must place
Paging Fred Ficarra......H34 arch question Marcus at 1:21am 12.18.03 Big Boats 8/991 Hello Fred-Got any advice for purchasing and installing an arch on my 34? I need somewhere to mou
another rudder failure newly anonymous at 1:02am 12.18.03 Big Boats 2/1389 Mike Harker's 466, Wanderlust, lost its rudder while offshore. Full story at link below.
ridgid bimini davits combination tom at 12:56am 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 0/1081 We need a place to mount solar panels so a rigid bimini. Then while we are welding a frame together
Removing or "Instant Glass Cote" Lou Potente at 11:34pm 12.17.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1860 Gel cote has been treated with a Starbrite product .."Instant Glass Cote". I believe this is a clear
Looking for a toe rail Steve Lawrence at 10:53pm 12.17.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1598 I'm looking for a source for a new toe rail (port) for my 1987 Hunter 34. Would appreciate any lead

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Galveston Sailing? WayneH at 5:44pm 11.20.20 We launched our 21' a few times at the Topwater Grill in San Leon. We would launch on Friday and sp
23-2 Anchor Size sreidvt at 5:24pm 11.20.20
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini shemandr at 5:22pm 11.20.20 Someone caught my typo. Should have been Bimini. I did reread before posting but still missed the
Transport recommendation MitchM at 5:14pm 11.20.20 i reluctantly admit that a lawsuit may be in shipper #1's future.
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch MitchM at 5:08pm 11.20.20 how much space do you need under the ring to have the lift mechanism work ? i hav
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini Don S/V ILLusion at 4:47pm 11.20.20 Hard to tell what to do sometimes. I asked my sail loft for a price to repair my Genoa. They gave
Sail wrinkles Captain Larry-DH at 4:22pm 11.20.20 I have wrinkles, too. (Not from being new. ) ;)
Sail wrinkles Tally Ho at 4:16pm 11.20.20 Dave (I assume the same Dave), set me up with a new halyard today...called to make sure I put it int
Sail wrinkles Dave Groshong at 4:11pm 11.20.20 The SBO site and this forum is supported by the sales of product. By all means shop around but bear
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini Tally Ho at 4:05pm 11.20.20 Hard to tell what to do sometimes. I asked my sail loft for a price to repair my Genoa. They gave
Sail wrinkles (4) Tally Ho at 3:50pm 11.20.20 187419 These (above) are from the day I installed it... I installed it just to I could see if it
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch Stu Jackson at 3:21pm 11.20.20 1. Look at a Defender or West Marine catalog, paper or online. Like: Cabinet Hardware \| West Mari
Galveston Sailing? jmce1587 at 3:18pm 11.20.20 There a couple of boat launches on clear lake but you need to check for availability because of road
Should I post this under Bridge Lift or someplace else? (2) Allan12210 at 2:50pm 11.20.20 That reminded me of this one. It was this guys first attempt to drive his truck, family and friends
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini Terry Cox at 2:20pm 11.20.20 I've been shopping for a dodger in the Puget Sound area and $6k seems to be the ballpark figure. $3
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37 Terry Cox at 2:13pm 11.20.20 This boat has the drum installation under the deck in the anchor locker. Has the existing unit sto
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch SFS at 2:07pm 11.20.20 I know it's unlikely, given that you need the part, but do you have a picture? And what model (or le
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 Hunter216 at 1:58pm 11.20.20 An update. Here's a pic of the coaming. Square tape are holes for screws or bolts that won't be goi
Should I post this under Bridge Lift or someplace else? jssailem at 1:50pm 11.20.20 Crazy:biggrin:.
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 1:39pm 11.20.20 For that I'd use a quarter-sheet finish sander with 60-grit and work down to 80 grit. Best control.

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