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Keel Bolts James Lee at 11:47am 10.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/977 I've found a 27 Cat with keel bolts that are barely recognizable due to rust degeneration. Never min
rigging Jimmy at 11:37am 10.19.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1370 The aft stay wire on the mast is quite loose. I have just purchased a 1999 26x and have no experien
22 winged keel 1988 for sale Ted at 11:25am 10.19.02 Smaller Boats 0/828 Comes with trailer and carry on air conditioner. 1988 model in very good condition. 3 head sails and
Paul A .of Portsmouth R.I. Pete at 10:49am 10.19.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1107 Thanks for you tip about the sticking throttle shaft on the 3GM30 Yanmar. I went to the boat today h
Water Heater replacement Ron at 10:21am 10.19.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1265 Hello all,does anyone have any advice with regards to replacing a water heater in a First285? It b
150 Genoa Pat at 7:24am 10.19.02 Smaller Boats 1/928 I'm in the middle of buying a new 260 and was told by the baotyard that they had talked to Hunter a
question about mast storage Herb at 7:14am 10.19.02 Smaller Boats 3/1094 It is time to store my baby for the winter. I have covered storage that has a 20 foot ceiling. I
Weight of mast and rigging? Kent at 4:08am 10.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1328 Does anyone know the weight of mast and rigging for a catalina 30 tall rig?
Porthole repair / replacement. Mike at 2:38am 10.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/5524 We have 11 operable? portholes on our Hunter 33. The previous owner sloppily siliconed just about e
Gel coat delamination in bilge Tim Horvatich at 1:59am 10.19.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1701 We've heard that some newer Hunter 260s have experienced gelcoat delamination in the bilge area. We
Spinnaker Wenches David Bryant at 1:37am 10.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/874 I have decided to add the spinnaker winches to my H320. I have never used a spinnaker before, I hav
Which kit and how much is needed? Jim Logan at 12:12am 10.19.02 Other Sailboats 3/649 I have a 1980 Hunter 33. The finish is in decent shape for an old boat - some shine on topsides (I
H34 1985 WATER TANKS? JIM at 12:07am 10.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/852 We bought a H34, (1985) in spring. I cannot figure out how the aft and forward water tanks are inter
Catalina Maintenance/Repair Guide? Rick Watts at 1:29pm 10.18.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/832 I have heard that there is a book out there with all repair and maintenance tips for the Catalina 30
O'Day 222 Mast Foot Jim at 12:44pm 10.18.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1270 I have a 1986 O'Day 222 and it seems to have a really poorly designed mast foot. During raising the
Tiller pilot recommendations needed... Jack Tyler at 11:32am 10.18.02 Ask All Sailors 11/3416 We're planning an Atlantic crossing and extended cruising in Europe ' the Med, starting with the UK.
Algae in diesel tanks Fred at 10:13am 10.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/989 This is in response to two posts concerning fuel.One person was having a problem with a fuel system
Trying to confirm specs for a 28 Oday Bruce at 7:58am 10.18.02 Bigger Boats 5/941 I am trying to confirm some specs for a 1981 O'day...Mast Length? 40.1??Draft? This boat has a C
Trying to confirm specs on an 1981 28 Oday Bruce at 7:54am 10.18.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/946 I am trying to confirm some specs for a 1981 O'day...Mast Length? 40.1??Draft? This boat has
Any there many sailboats in New Zealand? Jim Willis at 7:51am 10.18.02 Ask All Sailors 3/930 I know there are supposed to be more sheep that people and I heardthat almost everyone there has a

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Luff tape (1) All U Get at 4:03am 04.26.20 What are the chances your sail was made to metric standards? Nooooooooooo I hope knot. That doesn
Daggerboard Combing Heights Tsmacg25 at 3:27am 04.26.20 If your boat has stainless steel railings from the back of the cabin to the back of the combing down
Sailing Grand Traverse Bay: Victoria 18 or ODay 192? David in Sandusky at 1:12am 04.26.20 The Admiral and I really enjoyed sailing a Rhodes 19 on Narragansett Bay long ago, when I was at Nav
Mega 30 restoration David in Sandusky at 12:49am 04.26.20 Good work so far! An interesting boat! Please keep us informed of your grogress.
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing jssailem at 10:11pm 04.25.20 One is socially more acceptable?
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing (2) Will Gilmore at 9:10pm 04.25.20 You know I've always wanted to wear a mask into a bank. But now everyone is doing it. What's the th
Why I love newbe boat owners JamesG161 at 9:04pm 04.25.20 I love it when i eat with the Real Estate ladies next to my office. Lady 1: My whatchamacallit broke
Looking for Hunter 340 owner help JamesG161 at 8:54pm 04.25.20 Just a opinion, but both ET spots look the same to me. Hint: Don't use the hole as the reference, b
Mt Sinai, NY Ablative Bottom Paint Recommendation? Mickstr at 8:38pm 04.25.20 I'm not in your area, but having more than 5 decades of messin' about on boats of all types, talkin
Mt Sinai, NY Ablative Bottom Paint Recommendation? capta at 8:33pm 04.25.20 I'm not in your area, but having more than 5 decades of messin' about on boats of all types, talking
Why I love newbe boat owners Leeward Rail at 8:24pm 04.25.20 I have also had a few work experience students like that. Though I believe it is considered rude to
How do I trailer a sailboat? DAVA390 at 8:15pm 04.25.20 Even if you are just towing around the yard, use safety chains, all the time! Don't ask me why!
Mt Sinai, NY Ablative Bottom Paint Recommendation? Captain Larry-DH at 8:10pm 04.25.20 Western LIS is an antifouling challenge. The only paint I've used that really works in western LIS i
How to replace a pump-out hose? ToddS at 7:41pm 04.25.20 Warming PVC pipe with a hot air gun will soften the PVC and allow it to make gentle bends. Yeah...
Why I love newbe boat owners Ralph Johnstone at 7:40pm 04.25.20 Clear as mud to me :laugh:. like that as well. Both electrical and mechanical:cuss:.
How to replace a pump-out hose? dlochner at 7:17pm 04.25.20 Warming PVC pipe with a hot air gun will soften the PVC and allow it to make gentle bends.
Gelcoat or paint? dlochner at 7:15pm 04.25.20 Gelcoat is a polyester resin and it will not cure if it exposed to air. Laminating polyester resin d
How to replace a pump-out hose? (2) ToddS at 7:03pm 04.25.20 I've had the boat for a couple years... And had it pumped out quite a few times in a few different h
Gelcoat or paint? jaysweet at 6:54pm 04.25.20 FWIW... the factory painted on white gel coat in major parts of our bilge, so when I made some chan
Looking for Hunter 340 owner help Bill19233 at 6:54pm 04.25.20 Your secret is safe with me :) Were you able to look at the gelcoat around the rudder post (under

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