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H42 Anodes question eianm at 11:18pm 07.29.20 Big Boats 6/889 on my 1991 H42 i have anodes on my skeg , shaft and on my variprop. I am intrigued that there is n
Squealing shaft? NotCook at 8:34pm 07.29.20 Ask All Sailors 8/1183 So we are motoring along, about to enter the channel into the marina, and a horrendous squealing sou
Once again...a rigging question Jimongee at 7:57pm 07.29.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/479 I recently took my 2002 -356 out of storage. It was stored with mast down. I had marked the turnbu
Kells 23 mast tabernacle GregB50 at 7:45pm 07.29.20 Trailer Sailors 11/1463 Hi all! I bought a Kells 23 in the spring to putter around in at our local lake. I keep her at the
I'm new to this forum (3) Fineline at 5:52pm 07.29.20 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 23/6413 Hi I bought an Alden mistral a year ago not sure what number to call her? Any info on this name plat
Refer Box Drain valcour at 3:09pm 07.29.20 Catalina 310 10/1665 I have a 2003 hull number 218, which has the refer box drain going to a Y valve under the head sink
How deep to launch ShawnL at 2:49pm 07.29.20 Catalina 22 19/4953 As yet another person who just purchased a new-to-me Catalina 22 one of the things I've been trying
Rigging a Capri 165 Johnfranklin1 at 10:07am 07.29.20 Smaller Boats 28/4052 Hello all, Just bought a used Capri 165 (Hull #51). I don't have a manual and I plan to sail t
What does "AC in fault overtime" mean? tadd5181 at 9:39am 07.29.20 Big Boats 2/423 That phrase showed on my electrical panel (with a green light next to it) on my 2000 Hunter 42' sloo
M25 transmission mystery? byeager at 8:00am 07.29.20 Ask All Sailors 12/1038 I have a 2004 O'Day 34 with an M25. Last time out at higher RPMs, there was a whining followed by a
C310/315 IA Membership Pages Updated SawyerCurt at 5:25am 07.29.20 Catalina 310 3/761 I've been a little less than diligent in updating the C310/315IA membership pages on the web site, h
Ship's Bell Fog Bell jviss at 4:16am 07.29.20 Parts Search 5/1141 Greetings, I'm looking for a bell for my boat. I prefer a chrome plated bronze, 6" bell - the Perk
Leaking mainsail traveler on Mac 26M (09) jeffjuneau at 2:00am 07.29.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/799 Hi, Could anyone instruct me or point me to instructions for reparing a leaky mainsheet traveler on
ProSport 20 parallel batteries. (1) sf34dtw at 12:06am 07.29.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/679 I am thinking of doing a 31 for the start battery and two 24s in parallel for the house. I know the
hauling boat off trailer? Fidgit at 9:48pm 07.28.20 Trailer Sailors 6/989 hi all, I've got an Oday 25 and I'd like to get a good look at the centerboard/pendant. right now it
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations (3) rgranger at 6:42pm 07.28.20 Ask All Sailors 42/14046 Now that I've moved to the coast, I know I will be doing a lot of single handed sailing along the co
dorade box cowl vent fred1diver at 4:30pm 07.28.20 Ask All Sailors 13/4158 hey everyone, just bought a cowl vent for my dorade box but I'm wondering should the opening be faci
Engine compartment fire extinguisher Tim Mills at 3:20pm 07.28.20 Big Boats 11/2413 Does anyone have a recommendation for an automatic fire extinguisher for the engine compartment for
Hunter 386 Bimini Hardware Gary Ryan at 2:20pm 07.28.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/524 Guys, I posted before. We purchased our Hunter 386 used. The forward portion of the Bimini ( facin
anchor handling on a Hunter 34 swshogren at 2:17pm 07.28.20 Big Boats 13/3577 I am new to Hunters and the idea of a recessed anchor well. where does one storage they're anchor ro

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Gelcoat or paste for touch ups and spider cracks? LakeOntario270 at 12:46pm 11.24.24 I have used this paste Gel Coat White Paste '95-'04 to fix cracks and dings with good results.
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass Ralph Johnstone at 12:12pm 11.24.24 While I have great respect for Mr Calder, I humbly disagree - my preferred option is polyethylene.
Parallel or buss bar dLj at 11:35am 11.24.24
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass Captain Larry-DH at 11:30am 11.24.24
Ellebogen Isolators (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:14am 11.24.24 I would guess that the number is around 3/16" since that is about how much the engine moves at idle
Gelcoat or paste for touch ups and spider cracks? Ralph Johnstone at 10:37am 11.24.24 I was just wondering what the opinions are of the paste type gelcoat Never used (nor heard of) pa
Gelcoat or paste for touch ups and spider cracks? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:32am 11.24.24 For surface blemishes (not craters) I gouge out spider cracks or use a dremel with a burr bit tip a
Gelcoat or paste for touch ups and spider cracks? Project_Mayhem at 9:54am 11.24.24 I'm familiar with the process. I've worked with gelcoat. I was just wondering what the opinions are
Ellebogen Isolators kloudie1 at 9:52am 11.24.24 I remember running across an article that gave a minimum measurement for the clearance between the t
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes shemandr at 9:33am 11.24.24 To be able to tune by feel you need a lot of experience. A rigger could acquire that skill. Most o
Head plumbing diagram - pumping out to sea dLj at 8:48am 11.24.24 Leaving system as is, I would be inclined to replace the open T between the deck and the pump with
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes dLj at 8:46am 11.24.24 I asked my rigger, "Why don't you use a loos gauge to test the rigging?" He said, "In my experien
Head plumbing diagram - pumping out to sea Scott T-Bird at 8:41am 11.24.24 Leaving system as is, I would be inclined to replace the open T between the deck and the pump with a
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes Stu Jackson at 8:26am 11.24.24 I've owned Catalina sailboats since 1983 (C22 1983-87; C25 1987-1998; C34 1998 to present). Every s
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes (1) jssailem at 7:51am 11.24.24 I asked my rigger, "Why don't you use a loos gauge to test the rigging?" He said, "In my experienc
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? dLj at 7:33am 11.24.24 This thread has drifted way from the OP's original post. All great ideas but if anyone knows of a s
Gelcoat or paste for touch ups and spider cracks? jssailem at 7:26am 11.24.24 I resort to the ideas suggested by Andy from Boatworks Today. Grind back the cracks. Support the su
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? jssailem at 7:25am 11.24.24 there are some creative LP on demand hot water heaters for RV's, why not boats? I take a SWAG at t
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements? TimFromLI at 7:02am 11.24.24 This thread has drifted way from the OP's original post. All great ideas but if anyone knows of a sa
Winterizing the Air Conditioner - 2005 Beneteau 323 (1) Davidasailor26 at 5:53am 11.24.24 I use an aquarium pump to push AF through while the AC pump itself pulls. hat gets pulled through.

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