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plexiglass hatch sealant jerry mitchell at 9:15am 06.02.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1541 I am replacing the plexiglass in my hatch...my question is what type of adhesive/sealant should I us
Install an outboard engine for 27' Catalina Leon at 9:06am 06.02.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/2386 Where can I find the documents or papers how to install a 9.9 hp outboard engine for my 1982 27' Cat
North Shore Long Island Sound Sailormannj at 7:52am 06.02.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/952 Planning a one week cruise in Long Island sound in July. Coming up through NYC to head out to Port
Replacement water bag forHunter 23.5 Mike B at 7:44am 06.02.03 Smaller Boats 3/890 Can anyone tell me where to get a replacement waterbag for the sink on my Hunter 23.5 ? how many gal
FIRST 27.7 Ivan Mallia at 7:39am 06.02.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2151 I would greatly appreciate any sail tests in regard to the new 27.7 especially upwind , downwind pe
great book! but still have a question Frank Gloss at 7:27am 06.02.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1125 Hi Peggy,I received your book. Lots of good information if you have a real head. I have a porta
Reefing without a Backstay? Dick of Sylvan at 7:22am 06.02.03 Smaller Boats 5/2695 I have a C14.2 which sails real nice in winds up to about 20mph. But the wind sometimes likes to go
Yacht Specialties 13 tooth steering gear Carl Gross at 7:00am 06.02.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1439 I have a santana 30 1976 with a Yacht Specialties steering system which needs a 13 tooth chain gear
Keynote speaker announced for Mystic Rendezvous Diane Chase at 6:58am 06.02.03 Other Sailboats 0/779 Bernadette and Douglas Bernon (Cruising World Magazine contributing authors) will be the keynote spe
Mariner 2+2 SingleHanded Mast Raising George Lawson at 6:53am 06.02.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1437 Just bought a Mariner 2+2, any tips or accessory info on getting mast up and down alone?
Mast Base Crack Bill Bowman at 6:50am 06.02.03 Smaller Boats 12/1427 This is for Crazy Dave - or anyone else who might know.Took our H23 down to a public launch ramp y
More on new found metals ports Olivier Ruhlmann at 6:17am 06.02.03 Bigger Boats 10/1298 I have recieved my ports this weekend, ans started removing the old ones.Here are a few things to w
refrigeration help! Tina at 5:56am 06.02.03 Other Sailboats 2/745 I have a holding plate system on my Morgan 43, with the water-cooled unit being mounted in the engin
Deisel fuel spill... Doug Washburn at 5:40am 06.02.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/850 I recently replaced the engine-mounted fuel filter and apparently did not adequately tighten the col
Anchor light bulb Andrew Brayshaw at 5:40am 06.02.03 Big Boats 3/831 A little help please.I spent a lovely afternoon at the masthead of my 34 installing a new windex an
NOAA ENCs Jim at 5:02am 06.02.03 The Cherubini Hunters 0/934 OFFICIAL NOAA ENC DATANOAA has announced in the Federal Register (May 21, 2003 Volume 68, Number9
water tank for sink Jim K at 5:02am 06.02.03 Smaller Boats 1/846 Anyone know how much water the tank for the galley will hold (H-22)Thanks Jim
1988 wing keel 22 Jerry at 4:11am 06.02.03 Smaller Boats 1/1200 Hello, I am looking for a 1988 Catalina 22 wing keel for sale with trailer.Please write back if you
Prop Wash on 35.5 Ken at 3:43am 06.02.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/885 Hello Everyone!I have a 1990 Hunter 35.5 that has so much prop wash my Autohelm cannot handle it. I
custom pedestal guard Eric at 3:36am 06.02.03 Mid-Size Boats 8/1802 I have a 1991 hunter 28 that I want to mount a pedestal guard on. I have not been able to locate an

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322, my winter project (5) acarter at 9:56am 10.16.20 I did 4 layers of glass total. The first layer was the full width of the sump and I progressively ma
Neglected boats capta at 9:52am 10.16.20 If you do find a boat that you can get, make sure you get an official bill of sale. It can be quite
How to enter a slip with pilings Stu Jackson at 9:50am 10.16.20 We use what I call a "No Jump Cleat Snagger." Very good, Roy. Randy's "Dock-a-Matic" on his C25 h
322, my winter project (10) acarter at 9:46am 10.16.20 I had a pretty productive week, got the keel project finished, and got a few thru-hulls replaced as
How to enter a slip with pilings (1) RoyS at 9:41am 10.16.20 We use what I call a "No Jump Cleat Snagger." Wife lately refuses to jump to dock with mid-ship spri
Neglected boats Justin_NSA at 9:35am 10.16.20 'Let him without sin cast the first stone ":huh: We know this happens. We don't know why.
Drop-in Lithium batteries Stu Jackson at 9:20am 10.16.20 How are you feeling these days about drop-in Lithium batteries on boats? Carl, Does your cruising
Neglected boats markwbird at 9:07am 10.16.20 I'm not seeing the point of this, either. It is to cast stones of shame at the shameless boat owne
Water pressure/volume problem jssailem at 9:02am 10.16.20 My water pump has a screen before the pump. That can get clogged. This would limit water flow. There
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel capta at 8:57am 10.16.20 We use a swivel on our mooring. A huge oversized one, 1 1/4' on 5/8 chain and 1 1/4" nylon. But I st
Dufour 35 Classic 1998 jssailem at 8:52am 10.16.20 Ballenger Spar systems in Watsonville. What they do not have they can create. https://ballengerspa
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? jssailem at 8:46am 10.16.20 You need to choose a place to start then follow the path. You have listed the existing pieces, but
Neglected boats SailingLoto at 8:39am 10.16.20 I had no idea you all would find this post offensive. I look at these boats as projects. There is
Fall Racing on Galveston Bay Bill19233 at 8:34am 10.16.20 There's a race this Sunday we hope to sail in, next week is the first race of the GBCA Fall Series.
Stainless cleaner odaydokay at 8:31am 10.16.20 P21S (or S100 brand also) Polishing Soap works very well. German-made and similar to what their silv
Neglected boats odaydokay at 8:27am 10.16.20 Whew, my boat is not shown...................
Oday 272LE Squealing From Shaft Michael Davis at 8:26am 10.16.20 I took a mechanic friend of mine out with me this afternoon. He said it was not the alternator and
Question about traveller on 2004 Hunter 36 MarcW at 8:24am 10.16.20 In my experience if a failure will cause you a lot of grief, then replace it. On a windy day, this
Neglected boats Hunter216 at 8:07am 10.16.20
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel All U Get at 8:02am 10.16.20 Twisting your chain is worse than getting your panties in a bunch. That can only be discussed over

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