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Port screens Rich at 7:58am 02.27.02 Big Boats 2/1059 I've got a 1988 35.5 Legend. Need to replace screens on the ports, both oval and "rectangular". An
a home made tool for cutlass bearing replacement AJ at 7:48am 02.27.02 Ask All Sailors 2/2217 I have an idea for a cutlass bearing replacement without taking the strut off and not using the spec
Trouble on "Trailer Sailor" site Steve at 7:06am 02.27.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1018 As I am getting use to the new format, I must say that I really like it. Nice improvements. There
passage 42 manueverability carisea at 5:05am 02.27.02 Big Boats 1/1135 I am looking at a 42 passage and was surprised at the difficulty of docking in reverse. The wind was
Barrier Coat Mike Shields at 4:37am 02.27.02 Big Boats 1/1085 Does anyone know what year Catalina began using barrier coats and blister protection on the C34 and
Main Hatch track rev 2 Hans Baart at 4:15am 02.27.02 Big Boats 0/946 I have a H34 1884 and Hunter has told me the rail I have is no longer available. They even put me on
Main Hatch Track Rev 2 Hans Baart at 4:08am 02.27.02 Big Boats 0/978 I have a H34 1984.When stripping the boat down for painting we had to remove the main hatch tracks,
Tipping the paint gary at 3:23am 02.27.02 Big Boats 3/1072 I am about ready to paint the deck and sides of my boat. I have a question about tipping. If I had t
Lifelines and foredeck Tony Z. at 1:36am 02.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/795 Our H-33 lifelines are a real PITA when you have to use the anchor. Anyone done something about thi
Cabnets Bud Harrell at 1:01am 02.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/965 During the summer I live on my boat. I have installed a large two door cabnet across the foot of the
Depth of H380 John J. Norman at 11:24pm 02.26.02 Big Boats 1/1083 I have just purchased a H380 that was state registered! I am documenting the boat with the USCG and
Thinking about mid-boom sheeting conversion Streve Weinstein at 12:43am 02.27.02 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1033 I spoke with Rig Rite and they tell me that my boom dimensions are "marginal" for converting to mid-
Hunter 335 Head Sail Dimensions Brent Headberg at 9:48pm 02.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/1506 We just purchased a 1990 335 and although the sails are in perfect condition...full batten main and
Pacific Sail Expo SailboatOwners.com at 9:24pm 02.26.02 Destinations 5/1666 SailboatOwners.com is proud to be an official sponsor of this year's Pacific Sail Expo, the biggest
PSS Dripless Packing Bob Todd at 8:47pm 02.26.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/940 I plan on installing a PSS dripless packing on my 272LE. Have any 272 owners done the same? How was
a/c anyone? Randy Jackson at 3:43pm 02.26.02 Smaller Boats 1/939 I'd like to have some cool air at our favorite cove on some of the hot Texas nights.What can you fol
Hand Rail Removal Gene Kauffman at 11:52am 02.26.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1024 If you want to remove the handrails on the 22 don't pry up the teak plugs. I made that mistake and
Cleaning Aluminum Peter Milne at 11:06am 02.26.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1231 I had my sails cleaned last fall, but before I reinstall them I want to clean the mast and boom.Do
What kind of rope ??? Bobby Stone at 9:14am 02.26.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/932 I need to replace some of the tired rope on my Oday 23. Can someone tell me what kind of rope to lo
Grenadines and Spring Break Kevin Whalen at 7:56am 02.26.02 Destinations 1/1468 We are headed to the Grenadines the first week of April. Any places we shouldn't miss? ... any thing

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Ceramic coatings anyone? shemandr at 6:09am 08.01.20 I'd like to hear from MaineSail on this.
Great Article in good old boat magazine! dlochner at 6:01am 08.01.20 @chuckwayne and @jviss Thank you. For those who prefer to watch than read, there is a companion v
Storm Surge versus Storm Tide shemandr at 6:01am 08.01.20 Far be it for me to start an argument, as I'm likely to be yet more homebound, :stir: but that SLOSH
Beating the heat on water. Will Gilmore at 5:48am 08.01.20 For a small trailersailer, an awning is the foundation of overnight camping. Multi-purpose (rain an
Beneteau 361 stiff steering RitSim at 5:44am 08.01.20 I am having the same issue on our B411 1999. Interested in what you find. I have definitely traced
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel markcc13 at 5:43am 08.01.20 I want to address some of the comments. This is not my first sailboat. I have had a Catalina 22 for
Beneteau 361 stiff steering SCFoster at 5:38am 08.01.20 Check the wheel brake... make sure its disengaged, First thing I checked. But before people roll t
Beating the heat on water. jviss at 5:37am 08.01.20 We have the typical combination of a dodger and bimini on a "modern" sloop, with a "connector" piece
Trailer tongue weight GTD at 5:28am 08.01.20 The simplest "fix" is to add stationary deadweight to your trailer - forward of the axle. The point
Beneteau 361 stiff steering DougM at 5:20am 08.01.20 Check the wheel brake... make sure its disengaged,
Ceramic coatings anyone? thinwater at 4:15am 08.01.20 I had my detailer wetsand/compound/polish and then ceramic coat my trimaran in spring 2017. It loo
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel jviss at 4:13am 08.01.20 This is the first I have heard that the engine is now an option. On the Catalina website page for
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel jviss at 4:06am 08.01.20 an outboard is way...more reliable than an inboard I wholeheartedly disagree, and I think many oth
Shifter Cable....new unwanted project! (4) sailcapt340 at 4:03am 08.01.20 On my 2000 340, I replaced my Throttle and Transmission Cables. Like yours the cable was visible i
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel Codybear at 3:44am 08.01.20 This is the first I have heard that the engine is now an option. Back in 2013, it was initially prop
Interior wood trim repair or other ideas BigEasy at 3:40am 08.01.20
Interior wood trim repair or other ideas jssailem at 11:28pm 07.31.20 I guessing you understand the utility of this project. So much leverage sitting there and so temptin
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel jeepbluetj at 9:40pm 07.31.20 Ummm..... My standard advice to folks that say "I wanna buy as sailboat and learn to sail" is a aged
Interior wood trim repair or other ideas Johnb at 9:22pm 07.31.20 Then there is always G10 fiber glass...
DC Phillipi Circuit Panel Breakers Johnb at 9:19pm 07.31.20 Does it look anything like this breaker? https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/E-T-A/3130-F110-H7T1-

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