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What brand should I get? First boat, ? Dave at 9:22am 12.11.01 Ask All Sailors 27/1807 I/we just completed the ASA basic course, joined a sailing club, and am now "hooked". We want to buy
Propane Bottle on Coach Roof? Tony B at 5:21am 12.11.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/836 I have a 1984 CATALINA 30 and am searching for a place for a propane bottle. Dont want to sacrifice
Thurston "Thrasher" Roger at 11:16pm 12.10.01 Mid-Size Boats 1/2236 My 1982 Cat 27 SR (#5012) came with an unused, and unrigged "Thrasher" radial headsail. Has anyone u
Time to upgrade----to what??? Jeff Taylor aka Capn' Nemo at 1:09am 12.16.01 Other Sailboats 1/745 Ok Phil, here's the question........I have a Beneteau 45f5 with two top loading storage boxes. The
Long Distance on a H23.5 Bill Jones at 10:53am 12.10.01 Smaller Boats 14/887 I have a H23.5 and am considering a long distance cruise next fall. Cincinnati to Mobile. Has anyo
The spinnaker and the mid size Hunter Don Allen at 11:01pm 12.09.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 8/1701 Having recently purchased an '85 Hunter 28.5, I am wondering about its ability to fly a spinnaker.
centerboard leeking owen at 4:02am 12.15.01 Day Sailers 2/1089 leaking aroung pin that holds centerboard. can you give me any ideas to fix?
Roller Furling Choices EJ Tews at 3:43am 12.14.01 Ask An Oday Owner 4/946 I am about ready to add roller furling on my O'Day 25 next week and down to two brands. The CDI FF4
Cleaning the stanchions Joe M at 6:00am 12.13.01 Ask All Sailors 10/3166 What do you use to clean the stanchions and pulpits?
Vision 32 Dodger/ Bimini Matt Picaro at 10:19pm 12.12.01 Mid-Size Boats 5/1238 I recently purchased a Vision 32, I think I'm happy with it so far, it's in Florida for the winter
Efficient Quarter Berth Storage Anthony Bavuso at 12:49am 12.12.01 Smaller Boats 3/2019 Greetings. We double hand on my Hunter 25.5 and due to my first mates fear of enclosed spaces the q
c 27 traveller Ron F. at 7:06am 12.11.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/886 I have a 1982 C-27 with a mid-boom arched traveller. The boat was originally set up for cruising and
Changing Depth Transducer John Mavrovich at 1:25pm 12.15.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/829 I'm getting ready to pull my C30 to do the bottom and need to change the depth transducer. How is t
We need help finding a blue water crusing boat. Ray Bowles at 1:42pm 12.10.01 Ask All Sailors 24/2952 We plan to purchase a larger boat this spring to sail for the next 5 to 8 years off shore. We are l
Questions about New Boat John R. Moore at 12:46pm 12.13.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/809 I have just taken delivery of a 2002 Catalina 30 Mark III and have several questions for owners of r
We have a name for our boat!! FSC at 9:05am 12.12.01 Mid-Size Boats 8/816 We have a name for our boat! "SNOW BOUND" The frekin' thing is stuck 100 miles Boise side of Pendlet
Pop Top Canvas Cover Breezing Up at 9:17am 12.14.01 Smaller Boats 2/1518 I own a 1984 Hunter 20 with a pop top cabin. Some of the Catalina 22 sailors have canvas covers that
Companionway Doors Pat Reynolds at 2:36am 12.11.01 Mid-Size Boats 6/871 I wanted to build some teak swinging doors to replace the slats for when I am dockside. Has anyone d
Thinking about a new headsail. Need advive Anthony Bavuso at 1:53am 12.13.01 Smaller Boats 5/789 We are thinkging about getting a new headsail on our Hunter 25.5 and there are some issues I need ad
O'Day Dreamin' Paul Clancy at 10:58am 12.11.01 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1094 I'm looking at an '87 O'Day 272, with a wing keel. It seems very nice but can anyone tell me what yo

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Thinking about working on interior (2) Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:06am 02.24.20 Well, mine wasn't QUITE like that it improved 175338
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Self-Corrosion (Collier 5) DArcy at 7:53am 02.24.20 The Earth is negatively charged, a giant reservoir of electrons, but the ground is positively charg
Ready Made running rigging (2) jssailem at 7:50am 02.24.20 @DougM Depending on the diameter that was a smoking deal. @SailMaster perhaps it is time, as when r
Ready Made running rigging Tsuru at 7:48am 02.24.20 Defender, West Marine, Rigging Only,Jamestown, SBO among others will be happy to help. This is prett
acrylic window thickness Robert H. Wood at 7:36am 02.24.20
Tailpipe under water? Tedd at 7:34am 02.24.20 I suspect the "sucked into the engine" story has been embellished somewhat. There's no source of vac
Used Catalina 30 captcoho at 7:13am 02.24.20 I am considering buying a 1991 Catalina 30. The owner states that the engine has 4000 hours of use.
Thinking about working on interior dlochner at 7:12am 02.24.20 and the problem with the interior is? :biggrin: Get a basement sump pump and a pressure washer. Go
Tailpipe under water? Hayden Watson at 7:07am 02.24.20 Seeing the price of the spare tire carrier that Hayden posted I would give that a try first. I know
BOAT SERIAL NUMBER Davidasailor26 at 7:05am 02.24.20
C30 Rudder Removal dmax at 7:04am 02.24.20 You could drill and tap 3 holes and screw bolts into them and design a press to pull it off, maybe?
IN-MAST FURLING MAINSAIL tfox2069 at 7:03am 02.24.20 How do I Dunham a mainsail that is REALLY JAMMED into the mast? What's a Dunham? I don't claim
Thinking about working on interior rgranger at 7:01am 02.24.20 That will buff right out....:yikes:
Bilge Oil? rgranger at 7:00am 02.24.20 Sounds like a biological byproduct. Probably mold.
Tailpipe under water? rgranger at 6:58am 02.24.20 And congrats on your new boat.
Tailpipe under water? rgranger at 6:58am 02.24.20 Based upon the way the bottom paint has faded, it looks like she floats a little high on her water l
Ready Made running rigging DougM at 6:57am 02.24.20 Much of the cordage used in running rigging (unless one is an all out racer) is relatively easy to s
Thinking about working on interior Project_Mayhem at 6:54am 02.24.20 My first thought is to remove anything loose (wear a good mask made for mold remediation!), pressure
Table sealer (1) rgranger at 6:41am 02.24.20 I've used this with good results...
1981 Hunter 30 Packing Nut rgranger at 6:39am 02.24.20 The batteries on my version are located behind the engine and forward of the fuel tank. Batteri

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