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What is the best barrier coat treatment? Jim WIllis at 9:46am 01.05.02 Other Sailboats 2/773 While Mr Landau is correct in that epoxy is the main basis for most all barrier coats, many of the o
Cruising boat handicap Robert Dean at 2:28pm 01.13.02 Racing 0/1030 With the comng racing season, some clubs are looking into a cruising boat handicap system for pursui
towing? Bobbie at 1:25pm 01.13.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1261 We're considering buying a Macgregor 26, but only have a 1993 4 cl. Toyota Long Bed with X-tra cab t
Renaming a boat Bernard Dry at 5:35am 01.05.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/836 Once the old graphics are removed, what can be done to avoid the "ghost" effect of the old name?
IS THIS VENUE THE WANT ADS"?? doug at 12:34pm 01.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/763 Just wandering
Looking For a Quality Dodger Mike Hall at 10:34am 01.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/827 I am interested in purchasing a high quality dodger for my 1986 30 foot Catalina. Stainless steel fr
Bimini length/height (25) Stephen Blake at 8:33am 01.13.02 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1327 Just put on deposit on a '77 25 (cream puff...well nearly). YESSSSS!!!!! She is on blocks with mast
1976 25' O'Day Opening Ports Pete at 12:53pm 01.27.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1245 Would like to upgrade/replace my OD25 opening ports in the head area. They were mfg'd by PYHI of Ca
Dirty Floors Capt. Monk and Patsy at 12:06am 01.05.02 Big Boats 3/1061 We have recently became the proud owners of a 1984 Hunter 34. The problem is that the previous owner
Maine Hunter Rendezvous and Flotilla Peter Poulin at 9:17am 01.27.02 Other Sailboats 0/800 The Maine Hunter Sailing Association is sponsoring the 2002 Maine Hunter Rendezvous and Flotilla Jul
Survey: 135% Genoa or 150% Genoa? Kevin at 4:55am 01.13.02 Smaller Boats 3/1020 This is a quick survey. If you have a Hunter 23 with a Genoa (or two) send an email message to kjke
H31 mast wiring Richard Deep at 4:35am 01.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1033 I have a wiring problem with the steaming light on my 1985 H31. Has anyone replaced the mast wiring
VHF antenna coax: foam core or no? Tom Wootton at 12:11am 01.27.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1337 I'm planning to relocate my VHF antenna to the masthead of my Hunter 26. In researching the cable ty
Hunter 260 design ? Scott Pittam at 2:06am 01.13.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/962 Just returned from the Denver boat show and looked at the 260. What a great looking boat. Love the c
How long of a moter shaft? Al at 2:08pm 01.26.02 Smaller Boats 2/909 This is the year I am replacing the 5hp Tohatsu that was original equipment on my Hunter 23.5. Wh
coronado 15 Alan Nyitray at 7:56am 01.04.02 Destinations 0/1462 I have a coronado 15 and need parts for it. Fauxmanal@aol.com
Changing steering on a Mac 26 S Kim at 6:46am 01.26.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1133 We would like to know if anyone with a Mac 26S has changed their tiller/rudder setup back to the set
Trying, but won't start Victor Robert at 9:06pm 01.12.02 Other Sailboats 2/812 We just got back to the boat (1991 Passage 42) after a couple of weeks away for the holidays. The f
test 28 Phil Herring at 1:48am 01.26.02 Catalina 22 0/994 test 26
Salt water retirement George M 22 hunter at 12:58am 01.26.02 Smaller Boats 3/886 I've been pulling my hair out with this one.I'm retiring in 6 months and I was thinking of going to

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To paint the spars or not to paint the spars.... shemandr at 5:07am 06.23.20 I don't like the look of oxidized aluminum. Your painted mast seems to be bubbling. I would strip
Replacing the Hatch lens jibes138 at 4:57am 06.23.20 The hatch on the 35 is a Bomar. You can do it yourself pretty easy. I just did mine a few weeks ag
changing that AIS boat name jviss at 4:38am 06.23.20 A call sign is for a radio station license, if you don't have one, don't enter one.
AIS / MMSI number dlochner at 3:40am 06.23.20 You can always deactivate your free BoatUS MMSI number at a later date. However, for AIS and maybe t
Harken Traveler Upgrade H34 Mike Oldak at 3:40am 06.23.20 The screw spacing on mine was 100mm which is awfully close but not quite equal to 4". I ended up dr
Preventing spider cracks around motor mount dlochner at 3:26am 06.23.20 Gelcoat is very brittle and will crack easily under stress and it doesn't take much stress. Because
GREAT TOOL !! sailme88 at 3:24am 06.23.20 This? https://www.sailorssolutions.com/index.asp?page=ProductDetails&Item=CH01 YES !
Sailboat rudder pulling to port secondwind410 at 3:07am 06.23.20 SO this is here you probably need to learn a bit about foil theory and how they work. Your rudder
Javelin deck inspection plate. Seaswood at 3:00am 06.23.20 What ever there was for insulation under the seat or seats has been demolished by the critter that l
Newb Tales ShotgunSlim at 2:56am 06.23.20 That's why this sailor always ties his down haul lines to the halyard or main sail shackles when the
changing that AIS boat name NYSail at 2:46am 06.23.20 So a couple of questions s to add..... reading my installation manual for my new Garmin 800 AIS, whe
To paint the spars or not to paint the spars.... rpludwig at 2:31am 06.23.20 Greg, I was going to say touch up till I looked closely at your pics. That lumpy paint job looks mo
Stern pulpit mark rocco at 1:00am 06.23.20 There are so many cat 22's out there.... I'd go on some list serves specific to the cat 22 and see
Locking the CB greg_m at 12:26am 06.23.20 My boat does not even have a keel CB locking device. @Gene Neill ... what about the so called side
Engine Hours 2009 Hunter 50cc artboas at 12:24am 06.23.20 Just add an analog hour meter at the key switch, they are rather inexpensive. I like gauges I can
Locking the CB greg_m at 12:21am 06.23.20 Always lock the companionway but not the cockpit and aft lazarettes. Never had a problem in all the
Pop-up assist for Venture 25 vwjon Mac25 at 11:35pm 06.22.20 I did this several years ago You can see where I had to reposition the bracket so that the strut wo
Pop-up assist for Venture 25 goetz305 at 11:32pm 06.22.20 Thanks that's perfect.
Pop-up assist for Venture 25 (3) vwjon Mac25 at 11:30pm 06.22.20 181390181391181392
Pop-up assist for Venture 25 goetz305 at 11:23pm 06.22.20 Can you show me where you mounted them. Having trouble figuring out how to configure them. Thanks

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