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Removing Treadmaster decking
Rick Webb at 7:37am 10.03.24
I've spent much time behind multi tools and will pass along this tip. Get two different ones and sw
Rudder Removal
American_Mainsail at 7:33am 10.03.24
@james2034 How are things going?
Removing Treadmaster decking   (1)
FlimFlamII at 7:16am 10.03.24
Removing the old Treadmaster. With a bit of patience and warm weather the job was much easier than
Monoceros back on the water!
monocerosin at 6:54am 10.03.24
Looks like the Ohio River? Indeed it is. Fog so thick this morning I buttered my toast with it!
Monoceros back on the water!
monocerosin at 6:53am 10.03.24
Cool! Better hurry though. I can feel the cooler weather coming:( You look like you are on a riv
Monoceros back on the water!
smokey73 at 6:41am 10.03.24
Looks like the Ohio River?
Winter Wet Storage Prep
Rich Stidger at 6:21am 10.03.24
Instead of the Damp-Rid products, try my solution. Less expensive than using Damp-Rid and more effe
Hunter 50 dusk to dawn anchor light
Project_Mayhem at 6:11am 10.03.24
I'd recommend replacing the whole fixture. After 10 years aloft, they usually have a lot of corrosio
First sail... first trip... Hunter 23
Project_Mayhem at 6:10am 10.03.24
Thank you for sharing your trip and experience. It was an enjoyable read and one that is seldom seen
What's the story on the 280?   (1)
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:05am 10.03.24
@Brian M H23 I am still lurking around. Besides @Tally Ho , two people who know your boat is Al
Monoceros back on the water!
Project_Mayhem at 5:56am 10.03.24
Sure is! My buddy that helped me get the boat out and back in owns a dredging company. Free mast s
What's the story on the 280?
Brian M H23 at 5:51am 10.03.24
Glad to hear it. I actually like the the interior, from a low maintenance perspective. We'll pr
Monoceros back on the water!
monocerosin at 5:43am 10.03.24
Is that a tug/barge that you're tied up to? I love November sailing! Sure is! My buddy that helpe
Monoceros back on the water!
Project_Mayhem at 5:33am 10.03.24
Is that a tug/barge that you're tied up to? I love November sailing!
Monoceros back on the water!
Tally Ho at 5:32am 10.03.24
Cool! Better hurry though. I can feel the cooler weather coming:( You look like you are on a riv
Looking for Raymarine EV-100 Autopilot
Tally Ho at 5:28am 10.03.24
I'll have to do a bit more research on what other models will work for my boat. This is the first t
Winter Wet Storage Prep
dlochner at 4:56am 10.03.24
Tarps are best secured with lines from the edge grommets and lines over the top of the tarp. The li
Looking for Raymarine EV-100 Autopilot
Globe Pilot at 4:29am 10.03.24
I'll have to do a bit more research on what other models will work for my boat. This is the first ti
Winter Wet Storage Prep
twodzusfittings at 4:12am 10.03.24
When I store my boat in the water over the winter, like you plan to, I winterize all the systems. I
Taking the mast down
sailme88 at 3:31am 10.03.24
John, One other thing. If the mast is going to stay outside all winter, plan to get a 2 gallon pai

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