Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-13-2012
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Replies: 6
Views: 766
Re: Barnacle buster tool
OK I found this link for people to look at. Just wanted to hear from anyone who may have used this and how effective it really is.
Waveblade hull cleaning - barnacle remover - YouTube
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-12-2012
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Replies: 6
Views: 766
Barnacle buster tool
Just saw a 12v tool for removing barnacles and slime and any other sealife that my call the bottom of your boat home. Its called the "Waveblade" and just wondering if anyone has any experience to...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
08-11-2011
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Replies: 1
Views: 576
Interprotect 2000 Keel?
I just sanded off all my VC17 and I'm getting ready to put on some water barrier paint then offshore antifouling. Its my understandng that osmosis happens to fibreglass and creates blisters. Is there...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
01-21-2011
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,312
Yamaha 2400 Watts Generator
I'm in the process of getting myself one of those portable inverter generators IE Honda, Yamaha seems to be the way to go. My question is about size. I have a 38' sail and I'm considering getting...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-28-2010
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,716
Ya very good sailingdog, vandals with a knife!...
Ya very good sailingdog, vandals with a knife! Wow that never crossed my mind, gee synthetic is definitely out. Can you imagine in the middle of night somewhere in a dodgy anchorage.
If in fact...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-28-2010
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,716
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-28-2010
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,716
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-28-2010
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,716
Standing rigging change-DIY or professional?
I bought my Ericson 38-200 a year ago. Its a Great Lakes boat but my intention is to head down the east coast and the Caribbean (saltwater area's) next fall. The boat is 20 years old and to the best...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-28-2010
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,236
My main sail is also rope/wire and I find that...
My main sail is also rope/wire and I find that when you are jumping the main its fine with the rope but when it gets to the wire it can get hard on the hands even with gloves on, so another reason to...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-27-2010
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,236
Wire/Rope Halyard question
My spin halyard came out the top of the mast so now that it has inconveniently come out I was considering changing it. It is half rope and half wire. Why was it made that way? Is this a good set up...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
09-26-2009
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,037
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-16-2009
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Replies: 3
Views: 700
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-16-2009
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Replies: 3
Views: 700
Destroyer wheel?
On some boat ads I notice that the boat has a "destroyer wheel". Does anyone one know what this means?
Thanks
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Forum: Pearson
08-31-2009
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,270
Pearson Owners opinions
I am in the market for a boat and a late 80's Pearson (36, 38, 39) is on the list. My concern is the position of the engine. It appears that unlike the traditional below the steps set-up the engine...
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