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Exact Match Gel Coat Repair Andy V at 7:40pm 11.08.02 Other Sailboats 1/841 I own a 1980 O'day 28, it is a great boat however with all boats it gets dinged and scratched from t
dacron or polyester (braided)? greg at 4:43pm 11.08.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1144 I read in the owners manual that the 25' 1985 catalina i just acquired called for braided dacron rop
On the hunt for a new boat! jim bartch at 11:48am 11.08.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1104 Aloha to all Beneteau ownersMy wife and I are in the process of purchaseing a new boat, our last b
Thermostat - Keep it or do away with it!!! Tom Payne at 10:57am 11.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/1024 Fellow Sailors,Hey guys (gals to), Have a question regarding thermostats. My V-32 over heated th
Hunter 356 MarcP at 10:24am 11.08.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/917 We are seriously thinking of trading in our 30 ft 1985 Catalina Tall Rig for a new Hunter 356. Saw o
Charlestown R.I. Breachway Info Chris McLoughlin at 10:14am 11.08.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1316 My wife and I did something a little crazy at this falls Newport RI boat show.We went there withthe
Raymarine wind series 50 Bill P. at 9:41am 11.08.02 Ask All Sailors 2/892 I'll give Raymarine a call but I just got the speed, depth and wind instruments back from Raymarine
alcohol stove nels at 8:53am 11.08.02 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1201 I was looking at the stove on my h-33 today and became somewhat comfussed. Doesn't the tank require
powerthruster john withrow at 7:15am 11.08.02 Smaller Boats 0/715 What do you all think of the powerthruster being promoted on the HOW site
Greg in Huntington - Willis Marine Owner of a H-27 Howard at 6:57am 11.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/902 Greg,Thanks for you reply about a diesel mechanic. I'm in Coney's yard but moor in Centerport in
Fuel filter -- water Richard at 6:41am 11.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1055 I have had a 306 for a year. Everything I read about fuel and filters states that you must keep che
Fuel filter & water Richard at 6:37am 11.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/884 I have had a 306 for a year. Everything I read about fuel and filters states that you must keep che
Buying Boat Unused for 4 Years?!?! Glenn at 4:55am 11.08.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/885 I am considering buying a 38' fiberglass sailboat that has been on the hard for the past 4 years (af
H23 Kens Welding Trailer Brian Conneely at 3:18am 11.08.02 Smaller Boats 5/1009 The bunks and base platform that the hull/keel rests on need to be replaced. I was able to cut out
Spring Cruise 2003 - Abacos Brent Headberg at 2:16am 11.08.02 Other Sailboats 0/698 We're planning our first cruise aboard our 1990 Hunter 33.5 in the Spring of 2003. Our plans are to
Battery box Geoff Kloster at 2:11am 11.08.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1666 I'm planning on completely redoing the electrical system in our boat. One of the earlier projects wi
Short Jib Car track Ron at 1:27am 11.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1004 On the C320 there is a shorter jib sheet car track on the cabin top. With the 130% Genoa, I've neve
Bilge hose replacement nanci whitley at 12:13am 11.08.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1135 I've had a critter aboard who did a number on my bilge hose. How do I replace it from thru-hull. The
Radar Installation/Location Gary at 11:57pm 11.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/962 I have a 320 and I'm thinking about adding radar this winter. I'm looking for ideas on where to moun
WP30/300 Photo Steve Dion at 11:32pm 11.07.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1102 Roger:I wondered what these units looked like inside. Did you or are you returning yours to the f

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TS Sally jmce1587 at 8:45am 09.20.20 Good luck with insurance and ensuing repairs. Foss Foam in Fla is great for rudder replacements. A
H26 - Bottom Paint Flaking sail sfbay at 8:41am 09.20.20 If you plan to apply new barrier coat suggest 5 - 7 coats of epoxy AFTER the bottom is dry and BEFOR
After 10 Years Crazy Dave Condon at 8:11am 09.20.20 @Bobbi Ullinger The first photo said it all. Congratulations SAILOR. You made my day
Bow Eyes vwjay at 8:10am 09.20.20
H26 - Bottom Paint Flaking dmax at 7:47am 09.20.20 Poor adhesion - can be caused by wax left over when the hull was formed or some other contamination.
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel Captain Larry-DH at 7:28am 09.20.20 :thumbup: +1 for step drill bit. https://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-titanium-nitride-coated-high-
Rust Never Sleeps. Mechone at 7:28am 09.20.20 Not sure of you pipe size , however if mine went I would replace it with 316 ss pipe from Mcmaster c
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel capta at 7:16am 09.20.20 Got a Dremmel tool? If not, they are cheap enough to buy and always useful. I've cut 1/2" SS shackle
After 10 Years Will Gilmore at 7:09am 09.20.20 The moments for which we live. :clap: I got to join @dLj on his boat, after not sailing for almos
Stop Control Cable on First 35S5 KGarvey at 6:51am 09.20.20 I'll check it out. Thank You
Lexan windows for 1991 Beneteau 32s5 Dougs at 6:50am 09.20.20 Have any luck finding new windows? I am looking for a set as well.
Engine oil level rising Westerbeke 58 NYSail at 6:45am 09.20.20 Your fuel pump may be cam driven..... if the diaphragm on the pump goes diesel will go into crank ca
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel justsomeguy at 6:17am 09.20.20 I don't see what you're getting at. Can you explain, please? Find a lathe, turn a plug that's slig
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel jaysweet at 6:15am 09.20.20 Or, U could use a dremel... Don't have one. Basement isn't big enough...:)
After 10 Years shemandr at 6:13am 09.20.20 Congrats. I had to find Mosquito Lake State Park on iMaps. Looks like your companion is enjoying h
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? thinwater at 6:13am 09.20.20 A common mistake is to try to engage or release the line without pulling it at the same time. Like c
Shrouds and Stays diameter? rpludwig at 6:00am 09.20.20 from the North Sails guide: "Tighten backstay until snug, no slack. Remove weight from halyard, att
Adding a Gas Cylinder to my Rigid Vang (1) senang at 5:55am 09.20.20 If your mast is Selden you should be able to find the serial number written in small by hand somewhe
Shrouds and Stays diameter? CAT22SWTEXAS at 5:45am 09.20.20 What do you tension the uppers and lowers to?
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel mnmpizza at 5:41am 09.20.20 Or, U could use a dremel...

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