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Copper epoxy for boat bottoms R. Marble at 12:26am 07.22.03 Ask All Sailors 0/1008 I read an article a while back about using copper epoxy bottom paint. The article said that it is n
Questions about coppe erpoxy for boat bottoms Richard A. Marble at 12:16am 07.22.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1202 I'm thinking about putting cpoer epoxy on my hull. I read an article that made it sound like a grea
Water entering cabin from port topside JOHN at 11:04pm 07.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1080 After a good ran when we return to the boat C-27 I find a little water in the cabin self port side a
Cruising on a '22 Stu at 10:43pm 07.21.03 Day Sailers 1/1223 I have a 22 O'Day centerboard sloop and have been doing regular overnights in local waters. Has a
Doing bottom /swing keel work on trailer Kip at 9:54pm 07.21.03 Smaller Boats 4/1185 What tips could anyone give in regards to : working on a boat on a trailer with bunks. Specificl
Full width battens - how tight should they be? Sandy Houng at 9:24pm 07.21.03 Smaller Boats 3/2090 Hope I can sneak in here with my Hunter 18.5. think this applies to most boats with similar sails. O
My 23.5 lists to starboard Rick Macdonald at 4:58pm 07.21.03 Smaller Boats 10/909 ...when sitting empty at the dock. The reason is obvious - the motor, gas tank, battery and PortaPot
Accelerator shift handle problems Ed W. at 3:37pm 07.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/950 I have an old Morse two lever control set on my Catalina 30. Where the accelerator hub snaps on to t
Sharing engine overheating knowledge Arnie Hoffman at 1:46pm 07.21.03 Bigger Boats 1/1039 Just wanted to share some of my recent experiences to add to the knowledge pool.My 16 horse Univer
235 Trailer? MIke at 1:46pm 07.21.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1346 Looking for a used trailer that fits a 235 wing keel. Where are they hiding? Any leads on a manufa
Economical boom vang for '80 Hunter 27? Naptown Brian at 1:15pm 07.21.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1329 I'm looking for a decent but not-too-expensive boom vang for my Cherubini H27. Any recommendations?
Hunter 356 Mast and Whitlock wheel J at 12:58pm 07.21.03 Big Boats 7/1284 We just picked up our new Hunter 356 and i have two newbie questions:1- The mast is raked alot, loo
1976 hunter 30 front hatch cover mike at 12:58pm 07.21.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1012 does anyone know of any parts boats out there, lost my front hatch cover, contacted hunter and they
Coming to MD DC VA Can i sail with someone Mr. Shannon Bell at 12:49pm 07.21.03 Ask All Sailors 1/965 will be in The DC, MD, VA area and i'm looking for someone to take me out on the cheaspeak. I have a
On my way to DC Mr. Shannon Bell at 12:47pm 07.21.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/996 I will be in The DC, MD, VA area and i'm looking for someone to take me out on the cheaspeak. I hav
Hunter 170 Class????? Jeff Bobbio at 12:32pm 07.21.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1257 My club "GRSA" now has 6 Hunter 170s and is interested in forming a fleet. I am new to sailing and a
black residue in engine compartment Rick D at 12:27pm 07.21.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1356 Looking at a boat with a 1984 14 hp universal diesel with 550 hours. I was looking at the emgine and
black residue in engine compartment Rick D at 12:19pm 07.21.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1729 I'm looking at buying a 1984 catalina 27 with a 14 universal engine. I was looking at the engine and
lubricating the mast track Ed at 11:37am 07.21.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1197 I saw an article in Sail magazine that dealt with lubricating the sail track, but I cannot find that
bimini for a 1990 Hunter 28 Joe at 11:34am 07.21.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2577 I own a 1990 Hunter 28, and wanting to purchase a new bimini for our sailboat. I would like to shade

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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
Ceiling Replacement Project SailingLoto at 12:16pm 11.10.20 that looks great!
Ceiling Replacement Project (1) william24424 at 11:59am 11.10.20 Looks good! What type of beadboard did you use (vinyl, MDF, wood)? Did the old liner get torn up d
When should standing rigging be replaced? tfox2069 at 11:36am 11.10.20 Step 1 - Hire a professional rigger with a good reputation to do a thorough survey of your standing
Blister history of Catalina 310 SawyerCurt at 11:25am 11.10.20 My boat was not hauled for 5+ years from PO, hauled this summer and had a lot of blisters requiring
Small surveillance cameras jssailem at 11:23am 11.10.20 I read a novel about how to discourage boardings by indigenous people while motoring in a river. T
Hot restarts Head Sail at 11:21am 11.10.20 Check the main fuse off the battery. Check the main ground connection. Both similar problems I had
1999 Beneteau Oceanis 411 - Trying to identify and find door lock or parts rlluis at 11:15am 11.10.20 I ended up going to the marine salvage yard and finding a few springs from a different latch that I
H260: Water Under Cabin Floor rs1sensen at 11:05am 11.10.20 You need to talk with me on this one. Send a private message to included boat, location and phone
Whisker Pole gettinthere at 11:03am 11.10.20 I made 2 marks on my mast. One for the pole to be even with the Genoa and a second to be even with m
Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose? DrJudyB at 11:02am 11.10.20 I'm looking for a general all purpose light wind sail that can be used at most points of sail. I kn
Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose? (2) DrJudyB at 10:57am 11.10.20 Code zeros and asymmetric spinnakers are two very different Sails. One specialized for reaching and
Small surveillance cameras Don S/V ILLusion at 10:38am 11.10.20 I know who it is. Cant wait to hear 'the rest of this story'. If you know who it is, what good is
Found a 2003 C310 JRT at 10:25am 11.10.20 Thanks I plan to, doing some thought experiments now that we have had here for a year and a half.
Chock Screws Backing Out Calif. Ted at 10:24am 11.10.20 Implications from the website for replacement sheaves seem to imply that the bolts go into the toe r
Winter Boat Bottom Work (1) dlochner at 10:22am 11.10.20 The more time the bottom is bare and exposed to the weather, the better as it will dry out even more
Whisker Pole Davidasailor26 at 10:19am 11.10.20
Winter Boat Bottom Work Davidasailor26 at 9:54am 11.10.20
Gennaker, Code 0, Code D, What to choose? gettinthere at 9:50am 11.10.20 I would not agree with that sentiment. Having an asym that is fully 25% bigger than anybody would r
Whisker Pole DArcy at 9:46am 11.10.20 Thanks everyone for replying to this. I will mount on the Mast probably higher than I first thought

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