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Replacing thermal windows on O day 24 Tempest Clive Joy at 5:41am 03.21.01 Day Sailers 3/1439 I want to replace the termal/perspex window on my Tempest.I have removed the windows and found tha
Auto Pilots for Tillers Peter C. at 4:37am 03.21.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1052 Hate to admit my misunderstanding, but I didn't get any of the responses before. My questions are:1
O'Day 37 purchase considerations Paul Thompson at 4:36am 03.21.01 Ask An Oday Owner 5/3587 I am considering the purchase of an O'Day 37, 1979 and have several questions the group may be able
tips for changing out shaft Shaun at 4:19am 03.21.01 Other Sailboats 1/841 I have a 1990 28'hunter. My shaft is showing signs of corrosion, therefore I plan on replacing the s
C and C Forum Dick at 4:13am 03.21.01 Ask All Sailors 1/1309 Phil,I was wondering if you could give me an update on how the C and C forum is coming along. Ther
Tips on: how-to remove and replace shaft Shaun at 4:07am 03.21.01 Mid-Size Boats 5/1045 I have a 1990 28'hunter. My shaft is showing signs of corrosion, therefore I plan on replacing the
what year did the Catalina 36 get the sugar scoop Gene Carman at 3:45am 03.21.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2783 Has the Catalina 36 always had the sugar scoop swim step or what year was that added... been looking
yanmar 2qm 15 in h33 Kevin Hostler at 3:26am 03.21.01 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1928 My Yanmar is original equipment on my 79 h33, It runs great starts easy and uses very little oil. Ho
Choosing a VHF Kevin Lampo at 2:18am 03.21.01 Ask All Sailors 6/1396 I am trying to decide on a mounted VHF/Ant. I like the Icom M45, but I also like the horizen intrepi
Nitrate treatments George H260 at 2:11am 03.21.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1528 Peggy,Any advise on nitrate treatments?I see West Marine sells a product called "Odorlos"The a
Cleaning and waxing Bob Greenfield at 2:04am 03.21.01 Ask All Sailors 8/1510 Is there a product that cleans and waxes fiberglass in one step and is long lasting?Also, what is t
plumbing diagram/instructions George Harris at 1:45am 03.21.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2636 The plumbing diagram for the head for my 1980 37 Cutter is inadequate and probably in error- the ori
cleaning and waxing Bob Greenfield at 1:33am 03.21.01 Ask All Sailors 0/1154 Does anyone know what is the best way to clean and wax fiberglass? Is there a long lasting one step
3 bladed prop needed... Seashantyman at 11:42pm 03.20.01 Ask All Sailors 1/1201 Anyone know where I might find a 11 diam. X 9 pitch 3 bladed prop for a '79 OMC SailDrive??Also, M
H25 Owner's Manual - NOT Michael O' at 11:35pm 03.20.01 Smaller Boats 4/931 Although I've been gone from HOW for some time, I'm still getting quite a few requests for the H25 O
need information on lifting boat with crane Bryan Sawyer at 10:18pm 03.20.01 Destinations 4/1493 I have a Capri 25 that I am interested in "dry sailing" (keeping out of the water on the trailer).
Pics wanted for1983 Catalina 36 Chuck at 10:17pm 03.20.01 Big Boats 5/1200 I've been told about a 1983 Catalina 36' for sale. But there are no interior pictures or layout av
How many work on boats for a living? Bob at 10:16pm 03.20.01 Ask All Sailors 13/1633 Just curious... How many of you currently (or formerly) work on boats for a living?
my dirty white girl TOM MANALILI at 9:52pm 03.20.01 Other Sailboats 0/661 a neighbor's friend was looking to find a home for this little white cat, so I took her on board, sh
5411 instal gary at 11:44am 03.20.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1123 I now have a used 5411 diesel that I am currently installing. I am told that it runs like new (we'll

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Ron20324 at 4:15pm 04.07.20 1954 Simca Vedette. Flathead Ford V8. A gift in 11th grade to learn about cars. I learned which way
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair Rictifyit at 4:09pm 04.07.20 it comes out like caulk, you don't need to add fillers. get a package of mixing tubes, they can't b
Catalina 30 mast step compression post collapsing ggrizzard at 4:07pm 04.07.20 Thus sayeth the Three Wise Men. Go forth and conquer! Oh BTW, don't forget to wear a mask when open
In hull transducer BigEasy at 4:00pm 04.07.20 Installed one inside my previous boat, an '88 Hunter 33.5. Read about it in a sailing rag. I glass
Catalina 30 mast step compression post collapsing rgranger at 3:49pm 04.07.20 Yikes! I thinkk @dlochner got it. You will have to unstep the mast, tear into that and find what is
Pre-purchase Partial Survey Guidance, evidence of hard grounding? BigEasy at 3:43pm 04.07.20 As Rich says, we're not there so we're just going on some pictures. I would have a fiberglass speci
Catalina 30 mast step compression post collapsing Don S/V ILLusion at 3:36pm 04.07.20
Pre-purchase Partial Survey Guidance, evidence of hard grounding? jon hansen at 3:29pm 04.07.20 i'm old to the sailboat market, WALK AWAY! you asked, my $0.02. it's a huge buyers market. it would
How can people continue working during a lock down? Hunter216 at 3:22pm 04.07.20 As always, the devil is in the details. In my district Syracuse NY, we had students skipping lunch
Catalina 30 mast step compression post collapsing dlochner at 3:01pm 04.07.20 The beauty of fiberglass is that it can always be repaired. Judging from how the deck and hull liner
How can people continue working during a lock down? Rick486 at 2:45pm 04.07.20 I can speak to your general construction question having spent much of my working life in the field
How can people continue working during a lock down? dlochner at 2:43pm 04.07.20 To add a little bit of humour, my wife always strived to pack the BEST lunch for our kids and now o
Keel bolts Hunter 29.5 (1) Rich Stidger at 2:42pm 04.07.20 And here is a document (I found on the 'net somewhere, but I think it was from Hunter) that has the
Pre-purchase Partial Survey Guidance, evidence of hard grounding? JRT at 2:35pm 04.07.20 @Bill19233 might have some specific feedback since I believe her races a 340. Not much to add, but
In hull transducer JohnShannon at 2:34pm 04.07.20 ethylene glycol is toxic, propylene glycol isn't I bet mineral oil would work OK too or maybe oliv
Pre-purchase Partial Survey Guidance, evidence of hard grounding? leo310 at 2:25pm 04.07.20 As it was said before repairs if done right will make it better than factory. How do I know this its
How can people continue working during a lock down? Hunter216 at 2:08pm 04.07.20 I grew up farming so have a bit of a soft spot for that end of the supply chain. I think I have a ba
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 2:02pm 04.07.20 :wow3: Hardly changed at all. And Will looks just like his avitar. Michael, you are how my favorit
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair chuckwayne at 1:56pm 04.07.20 it comes out like caulk, you don't need to add fillers. get a package of mixing tubes, they can't be
Question about painting Sailfanatic at 1:45pm 04.07.20 If you are using an Interlux paint, Interlux has an excellent 800 number to call for product use adv

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