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Davidasailor26 at 12:12pm 05.07.20
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Given the current demand for bleach I was wondering if there are any good alternatives for spring co
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Does anyone have any experience with some of these off-brand inflatable boats?
Project_Mayhem at 9:07am 05.07.20
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I had another stanchion break on me. Both times it was a clean break at the weld. Would a beginner w
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LeslieTroyer at 7:42am 05.07.20
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Dangerous, I know, but with the lockdown not much else to do. when tacking and jibing I always gi
Jeff Jellick at 7:09am 05.07.20
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I am getting ready to install a new Whale 12-volt grey water (sink ' shower) in the aft bathroom on
stickinthemud57 at 6:59am 05.07.20
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My '98 Hunter 170 (which I have sailed only in light winds since I bought it about a month ago) is t
envisionvenicefl at 5:57am 05.07.20
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Changing out some engine components on a "new to me" 1985 Oday 28 with M12 engine. Purchased new al
msancomb at 10:33pm 05.06.20
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Hello Fellow Lancer 25 Owners, I recently acquired a 1979 Lancer 25 and have a repair to make and I
John12643 at 5:29pm 05.06.20
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I just returned from a three hour inspection of a 2004 Hunter 33 that I was thinking of buying. This
Frodoflaco at 5:02pm 05.06.20
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I need to use the winch and all my strength on the crank to pull up the center board on my Hunter 26
Mhamm at 4:18pm 05.06.20
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I have a 78 Hunter 25 and I'm in the process of getting it ready for weekends on the lake. I'm going
Hungryfroggy at 3:15pm 05.06.20
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Located under the starboard seating area in a Catalina 30, seems to attach to the hull. The thing s
tmleadr03 at 1:54pm 05.06.20
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I have come across an Irwin 28 on a trailer. Inboard motor and centerboard. I have read some good
bawlmer at 11:12am 05.06.20
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Forgive my rant. So in the great state of Maryland, our governor has decreed that no boats are to le
Nando at 10:25am 05.06.20
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I have a leaking water tank that I need to remove. the openings in the hull are not big enough it se
TomS218 at 10:09am 05.06.20
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I need to go up to the top of my Hunter 356 mast to replace the wind instrument transducer. I have a
amitchell64 at 9:38am 05.06.20
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I am having my running rigging replaced. The rigger needs to remove the triple spinlock clutches on
Red_Dog at 8:46am 05.06.20
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I'd like to read some anecdotal "data" on the capabilities of the Hunter 28.5. While the knowledge a

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Urban Sailing
dlochner at 7:40am 10.27.24
Offshore to Norfolk. We sailed overnight and ducked through the channel at Cape May to avoid the ro
LiFePo4 now less than FLA
thinwater at 7:40am 10.27.24
I am by no means an early adopter. I like testing things too. But by the next time I need a batter
Urban Sailing
mermike at 7:40am 10.27.24
So your trekking down the inside (Chesapeake Bay)? Opens up th opportunity to visit Annapolis. I li
Urban Sailing
mermike at 7:37am 10.27.24
The East River was very cool indeed.
Urban Sailing
jssailem at 7:37am 10.27.24
So your trekking down the inside (Chesapeake Bay)? Opens up th opportunity to visit Annapolis. I lik
Urban Sailing
mermike at 7:33am 10.27.24
Offshore to Norfolk. We sailed overnight and ducked through the channel at Cape May to avoid the rol
Wanted to say hi
kappykaplan at 5:54am 10.27.24
Welcome back, Mack! Good luck with the restoration. :beer:
Wheel to tiller conversion?
jssailem at 5:06am 10.27.24
I have not seen one converted. It looks like the designer placed the stub of the rudder post in the
Varnishing difficulties.
jssailem at 9:41pm 10.26.24
There is also that great varnish smell as you lean up close to get a good look at the work, then inh
Varnishing difficulties.
BAD ORCA at 7:57pm 10.26.24
Jesus........!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banghead: Shop towels???? Really'? Well, that solves a big part of the
My rudder broke off
capta at 7:26pm 10.26.24
You think you have troubles? check out this boat: 3m5qxZm_JqM
Roadside assistance
dlochner at 5:24pm 10.26.24
BoatUS has both towing for boats and road side assistance for trailers. This is independent of their
Damaged 302
Dave at 3:12pm 10.26.24
Folks, Another friendly reminder that selling boats and parts is not permitted in the forums. SBO
Damaged 302   (2)
the_alpine at 12:27pm 10.26.24
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Catalina 42 MK 2 Strut questions
Ralph Johnstone at 9:36am 10.26.24
Epoxy is a very strong product, but it has one weakness and that is heat. I will begin to soften at
Varnishing difficulties.
jssailem at 7:11am 10.26.24
Tack cloth... You can buy them or make them. They are a useful tool to improve the quality of your v
Catalina 42 MK 2 Strut questions
Hayden Watson at 6:39am 10.26.24
I would think that the use of epoxy in filling the void for the simple reason that it is repairable.
Varnishing difficulties.
Joe at 6:21am 10.26.24
I'm using blue shop towels to clean after sanding. Jesus........!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banghead: Sho
1993 Catalina 28 Stanchion Snapped
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:35am 10.26.24
Call Catalina Yachts in Largo, Florida and ask for Skip and ask him there can advise
1993 Catalina 28 Stanchion Snapped
Ward H at 5:18am 10.26.24
Search on Amazon (for reference) for a Crowfoot wrench set. I've been told that's what is used to

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