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Dutch backpackers buy a boat to escape from 'coronavirus in Australia' DArcy at 10:36am 04.16.20 Sails Call Lounge 2/532 I'm not sure if these guys are trying to find a way home or just looking for adventure. Probably a b
Norwegian Wood, a video Brian D at 9:44am 04.16.20 Sails Call Lounge 9/913 Since we (mainly me) are stuck at home, I thought I would add my latest video of a song I recorded.
Solar Panel Type and Installation Tips Geoff E at 9:19am 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 16/4489 Hi All. I have a Hunter 336 and am looking to install a solar panel over top of the bimini cover at
Hunter 26 Steering Config ArtVandelay at 6:42am 04.16.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1144 Hi Everyone, I hope everybody is doing well and staying healthy. I have a 94 Hunter 26 that had a
Recommendations for a solar battery maintainer Erbardy at 5:29am 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 14/3949 I have a Catalina 22. I have a 12 volt battery that powers for LED cabin lights and to low current a
Motor for Capri 18 john6206 at 3:12pm 04.15.20 Smaller Boats 6/1015
Sliding hatch runner material? Sefuller at 3:01pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1847 I have purchased a new acrylic sliding hatch for our Oday 39. The original is 35 years old, and has
Aftermarket Rudder System Help (3) ScourgeOfTheHudson at 2:24pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 13/1524 Hello Hivemind, I'm hoping someone can help me out as I'm stumped as to the proper install of my ru
Winter In the Water vortac555 at 2:23pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 12/1068 Hey All Up here on Long Island. Considering next year to leave the boat in the water during the wi
modifications to allow sail slugs to go lower in the mast track. (1) Willie G at 2:22pm 04.15.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/3872 I have a 2009 Beneteau 31, and I would like to modify the method that the slugs are stopped at the b
GFCI outlets, Engine blower switch, and CO detector (1) ToddS at 1:17pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 18/2180 My (new) insurance company is insisting on a few changes to things on the boat... some reasonable...
H260 Line Drawing Available? (1) BobSail at 12:30pm 04.15.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1276 Does anyone know where I might find a relatively high-resolution copy of the Hunter 260 line drawing
Engine Swap agg212 at 12:19pm 04.15.20 Engines and Propulsion 1/669 I currently have a an 1-cylinder Yanmar YSM12 (original to the boat from 1979). I am looking to repl
Sailor Rescued 200 Miles off Jersey Coast bawlmer at 12:02pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 31/2379 A 25 foot sailboat caught fire and its single hand crew had to be rescued. The story states the boat
Keel won't fully drop Willemvan at 8:20am 04.15.20 Smaller Boats 15/1045 This spring I changed the uphaul rope on my keel. Since I put it in the water the keel will only dro
Shower (pump). Who uses them? Justin_NSA at 6:53am 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 22/2224 An active thread got me to thinking about my own shower pump that I am working on....sort of. I noti
Replacing Aft Cabin Bulkhead in H306 (1) jaysweet at 3:22pm 04.14.20 Ask All Sailors 9/976 Next on my list of pandemic projects: replacing the bulkhead (removable panel, really) in the aft ca
Heavy winds Hydro Therapy at 2:08pm 04.14.20 Ask All Sailors 4/705 So as Luck would have it I put my mainsail with stack pack on Monday. I new we had a storm rolling i
Wiring Repair Ideas? Rick D at 2:00pm 04.14.20 Ask All Sailors 17/1408 OK, I have been chasing wiring issues on my '94 vintage boat. Among them was rewiring the bow pulpit
A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers... (8) rgranger at 1:18pm 04.14.20 Ask All Sailors 21/4957 So I've been spending my quarantined time diving down various rabbit holes and today's obsession is

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Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:55am 10.25.24 I saved about $2k, which is something, plus the delay wasn't workable, $2K to replace a holding tan
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:53am 10.25.24 Just to be clear about the wood's temperature. The absolute temperature is less important that the
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:49am 10.25.24 Hey, Here's how I learned to varnish. K0PiMZGD5LQ I am not an expert and I hate varnishing but i
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:47am 10.25.24 Varnish work is tricky. Success comes from: Choice of chemistry (varnish) Starting surface Applica
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:43am 10.25.24 Like you, I have been working to improve my varnishing techniques. Some of the things I've learned
1991 Pearson 31-2 aluminum fuel tank leaks. Replace with plastic??? Looking for advice. Will cost $300 to repair Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:37am 10.25.24 Plastic tanks made to hold water and waste cannot be used to hold fuel...Petroleum products would sa
Varnishing difficulties. BAD ORCA at 8:36am 10.25.24 I can't really tell from the pictures, but it sounds like it might be surface contamination under t
Varnishing difficulties. (1) dlochner at 8:09am 10.25.24 Varnish work is tricky. Success comes from: Choice of chemistry (varnish) Starting surface Applica
Varnishing difficulties. RitSim at 7:52am 10.25.24 A between coat tip. After the varnish has dried, you can wet sand the flat surfaces with 400 or hig
MOVIE NIGHT - Race to Alaska Hello Below at 7:26am 10.25.24 I know this thread is old, like me; but, for those with Prime Video the documentary is available fre
Cabin ceiling vent latch part Rich Stidger at 7:19am 10.25.24 Very nice. You wouldn't happen to have a spare one to part with would you? ;)
Centerboard pin cover plug? jssailem at 7:06am 10.25.24 Since it is beneath the waterline, the plug is just to provide a cover. No water damage will occur.
Varnishing difficulties. (2) BarryL at 7:06am 10.25.24 Hey, Here's how I learned to varnish. K0PiMZGD5LQ I am not an expert and I hate varnishing but it
Varnishing difficulties. jssailem at 6:56am 10.25.24 Varnish work is tricky. Success comes from: Choice of chemistry (varnish) Starting surface Applica
Varnishing difficulties. dlochner at 6:45am 10.25.24 @BarryL reminds me, do not pour the varnish from the can. Ladle it into a small clean container. Pou
Varnishing difficulties. BarryL at 6:35am 10.25.24 hi, I agree that the varnish needs to be thinned. More for the first coat, less for subsequent coat
Centerboard pin cover plug? JBP-PA at 6:20am 10.25.24 It is below the water line but there is no possibility of water ingress. The inner shaft of the pin
Varnishing difficulties. dlochner at 6:14am 10.25.24 Like you, I have been working to improve my varnishing techniques. Some of the things I've learned a
Centerboard pin cover plug? Sailor Sue at 5:41am 10.25.24 How 'bout some sort of caulking? It would be flexible, and you could pry it out at a later date.
Varnishing difficulties. Sailor Sue at 5:38am 10.25.24 I can't really tell from the pictures, but it sounds like it might be surface contamination under th

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