Forum: Our Community
28-03-2024, 12:21
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,835
Re: CLODs
I joined that club 3 years ago @ 73 the Genoa was too heavy to throw over my shoulder, the batteries just keep getting heavier and single hand in a 42’ boat was just a little more than I wanted to...
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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean
11-03-2024, 10:03
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Replies: 6
Views: 517
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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean
06-03-2024, 12:58
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Replies: 2
Views: 430
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Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans
01-03-2024, 08:05
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Replies: 58
Views: 4,359
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
31-01-2024, 09:02
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Replies: 84
Views: 8,900
Re: Post Collision Repair or Total
When I have been in a painful situation that I really want make it a distant memory, I take the path of least resistance. $80k, minus commission is $72. How much additional will the repairs costs...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
17-12-2023, 06:32
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,297
Re: Cordless Heat Gun To Remove Varnish
Try a stripper, like Citrus Strip, might soften it so it can be scraped. Use a good scraper like the Bahco, with a carbide edge. The Kidney Killing strippers aren’t available any longer, like...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
15-12-2023, 05:18
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Replies: 12
Views: 737
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Forum: Powered Boats
26-11-2023, 08:30
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,397
Re: Uniflite blisters
I seem to remeber meeting a cruiser that had had a Uniflite Valiant, and he ultimately scraped the boat. He couldn't keep up with the blisters, both hull and deck. I think he even tried to reglass...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
23-11-2023, 06:38
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,189
Re: Taking an Island Packet 29 far Offshore?
Another alternative is the “Thornless Passage”, ICW , Bahamas, DR, on to the Islands, another great trip. The in proper condition, boat will be fine. Lot’s of people have cruised in that size boat,...
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Forum: Dollars & Cents
21-11-2023, 12:52
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,134
Re: Is the Florida sailboat market inflated?
I think the production, "clorox bottle" boats are much more sought after boats. Looking for wide space, contemporary looks. The more traditional boats, usually better built, aren't what people are...
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Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress
13-11-2023, 06:34
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,469
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
15-10-2023, 14:37
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,680
Re: Sheered bolts exhaust flange
When I had to change the exhaust manifold on my Westerbeke, the heads broke off all the studs. After I pulled the manifold off, the exposed studs were still sound, not corroded. I sprayed, let it...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
28-09-2023, 15:13
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,823
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
27-09-2023, 16:02
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Replies: 2
Views: 925
Re: Dana 24 owners group?
Used to work at the Newport Sail Boat Show, with a Pacific Seacraft dealer, when there were so many quality builders showing. Sitting in a Dana you had to appreciate that it is a great small yacht....
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
26-09-2023, 16:13
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,559
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Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living
23-09-2023, 14:52
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,565
Re: Financing first boat purchase
Long time dead! If you want to reach beyond norms to try something different, just do it. At a younger age you have plenty of time to correct your mistakes. If I followed people’s practical advice I...
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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)
21-08-2023, 19:49
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Replies: 5
Views: 499
Re: Books
All the books are spoken for, thanks for looking
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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)
21-08-2023, 19:48
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Replies: 5
Views: 499
Re: Books
It maybe online, but nothing beats a real book
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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)
14-08-2023, 12:14
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Replies: 1
Views: 485
Floor Board latches
Two ABI brass floor board latches. They can do up to about 3-1/2 depth.
Asking $25 each
Two pin Bronze inspection port wrench, pins are 3-1/2" on center $5
6.5 yards x 56" upholstery grade...
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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)
14-08-2023, 11:56
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Replies: 0
Views: 247
Prop
Federal Right hand 16x13 pitch, 1-1/4" shaft, Bronze 3 blade prop in good condition. Asking $95 plus shipping
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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)
14-08-2023, 11:51
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Replies: 5
Views: 499
Books
Cleaning off my bookshelf:
Gulf Stream Companion by Ocean Navigator $5
Concise Guide to Caribbean Weather by David Jones, $5
He was the founder of the Caribbean...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
12-08-2023, 10:45
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,559
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
05-08-2023, 13:56
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,559
Re: Building an Opti with my grandson
Just a piece of advice for anyone trying this, own a LOT of clamps. I used damn near every one I accumulated over 55 years.[/QUOTE]
I have built a few small boats, and would run out of clamps,...
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Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living
03-08-2023, 04:44
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,048
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
28-07-2023, 14:00
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,559
Re: Building an Opti with my grandson
Question, in your posted pic, is that a mold that you build the hull in? I wouldn’t think an Opti would have 2x4 floors. What method are you using to bond hull pieces together, stitch and glue or...
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