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compass refinish/ saildrive Jason L at 9:26am 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1178 Hi all, I have two questions for you. First, the compass on my newly aquired O28 is glazed from UV
Best headsail furler for 25.5 (on a budget)? Bill at 8:41am 11.24.03 Smaller Boats 1/850 We will be sailing in relatively light winds - usually < 15 - 18 k - on inland lakes. Would like to
Bending pulpit Ivan Edwards at 8:33am 11.24.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1305 Backed into a dock post, and bent one of my stern pulpits.I sort of leans forward a couple of inch
Up the pole Ray at 8:32am 11.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/976 Has anyone got any input on climbing the mast with the boat on the hard. She has five stands under
San Diego to Hawaii - When to Go? Michael O' at 8:24am 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1205 We're talking of making HI our next Big Trip, but want input on best time of year to shove off from
Best caulking/sealer for new bow pulpit, stanchion Jack Swords at 8:05am 11.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/2519 Hurricane Marty smashed all my stainless on my Cat 30. Got new pulpits and stanchions from Catalina
Deck Fill Caps Joe at 7:51am 11.24.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/966 Where can I buy Replacement deck fill caps. Winch handle Type..I have looked everywhere.Joe
Question on Epoxycop bottom paint Mark Reiland at 7:44am 11.24.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1870 Hello,I'm conteplating which cost effecient anti-fouling bottom coat paint I should put on my Oday
We are having a problem Marian at 6:53am 11.24.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1156 with our head "bubbling" up when the switch is over at the dry setting. After a few pumps, it will
Keel Stepped vs Deck Stepped Chris at 6:27am 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 7/6702 I hear a lot about keel stepped and deck stepped boats. What is the difference? I have a C30, it is
Standing rigging diameter? re - Loos tension gauge Dennis at 5:20am 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 6/2817 I think my standard rigging tension may need to be adjusted. I posted a question several weeks ago,
Preparing for a move on a truck Lori at 5:05am 11.24.03 Big Boats 8/809 We are preparing to move our Hunter 376, via truck, to our new home in Northern California. We plan
Mystery Hose on Beneteau (1) Bill lowe at 5:04am 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1175 I bought a 1995 Oceanis 281 this summer and want figure out how everything works. The attached phot
self tacking jib hardware JR Castro at 5:00am 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 5/3042 anybody with ideas, information regarding appropriate size track, car, other hardware for rigging a
Mystery Hose Bill lowe at 5:00am 11.24.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1074 I bought a 1995 Oceanis 281 this summer and want figure out how everything works. The attached phot
Mystery Hose Bill lowe at 4:59am 11.24.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/911 I bought a 1995 Oceanis 281 this summer and want figure out how everything works. The attached phot
Mystery Hose Bill lowe at 4:51am 11.24.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1072 I bought a 1995 Oceanis 281 this summer and want figure out how everything works. The attached phot
Seized Stuffing Box Woes Marvin Muller at 4:35am 11.24.03 The Cherubini Hunters 29/5351 I've read the archives in relation to replacing the packing in the rudder stuffing box on my '79 H33
Javelin Information Request Jon at 3:41am 11.24.03 Day Sailers 1/1039 I'm the proud owner of an Oday Javelin daysailor. I have two questions (so far). I've heard that m
Clear Lake-Galvestom Bay info Dave Noack at 3:02am 11.24.03 Smaller Boats 5/866 I'm planning a trip down to the Clear Lake/Galveston Bay area in either March or April as we have Fa

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Exterior wood finish/treatment? Project_Mayhem at 1:58pm 11.10.20 There was a recent thread that mentioned this stuff. I will be giving it a try next season https:/
Foul Weather Gear Stinks dlochner at 1:57pm 11.10.20 Wash the jacket. Use a gentle/delicate cycle. Air Dry.
When should standing rigging be replaced? Timm R Oday25 at 1:52pm 11.10.20 When we brought our Oday 25 home ,I knew judging from the lack of care the previous owner shown the
Exterior wood finish/treatment? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 1:51pm 11.10.20 This is what you'll have after 12 years without any touch-up, IF you're willing to do the prep work.
When should standing rigging be replaced? dlochner at 1:44pm 11.10.20 I would think at the first notice of a few broken strands in more than two of the wires. That wou
Exterior wood finish/treatment? dlochner at 1:41pm 11.10.20 Polyeurethane is a definte NO if exposed to sun. The coating is mostly gas impermiable and any wat
Exterior wood finish/treatment? dlochner at 1:39pm 11.10.20 There are 2 threads in the past week or so on this topic. The short story. Oil only finishes dry ou
Hot restarts gettinthere at 1:38pm 11.10.20 No lockout! I can start in gear. Battery system is fine, plenty of amps and volts I will check the
Exterior wood finish/treatment? rgranger at 1:34pm 11.10.20 Polyeurethane is a definte NO if exposed to sun. The coating is mostly gas impermiable and any wate
Exterior wood finish/treatment? justsomeguy at 1:32pm 11.10.20 Lots'a banter on this subject. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/i-like-my-teak-grey-why-tou
Whisker Pole Roy 845 at 1:26pm 11.10.20 I'm glad I posted this question. A seemingly simple issue gave me quite an education. If I tried to
Chock Screws Backing Out Project_Mayhem at 1:20pm 11.10.20 Implications from the website for replacement sheaves seem to imply that the bolts go into the toe
Replacement winch line Project_Mayhem at 1:16pm 11.10.20 I think I'm going to order 75' of 1/8" line which is rated for 2500lbs. The smaller diameter should
2020 haul out. (2) TomY at 1:13pm 11.10.20 I'm lucky (and I'm sure this is rare) in that I can usually choose my weather for haul out. October
When should standing rigging be replaced? Project_Mayhem at 1:13pm 11.10.20 This is some excellent information! I'm on Lake Michigan. I push the boat hard whenever conditions a
2020 haul out. DArcy at 1:10pm 11.10.20 I hauled out October 7th but just put the cover on today. I had a big job to do and the weather has
When should standing rigging be replaced? Benny17441 at 1:08pm 11.10.20 I would think at the first notice of a few broken strands in more than two of the wires. When the
Ceiling Replacement Project DArcy at 1:07pm 11.10.20 That looks really good. This is something I am contemplating, replacing the vinyl liner.
Problems with fresh water manual supply Jammins2 at 12:24pm 11.10.20 Thank you Mickstr.
Small surveillance cameras (1) rgranger at 12:18pm 11.10.20 I read a novel about how to discourage boardings by indigenous people while motoring in a river. T

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