Forum: Gear & Maintenance
05-29-2008
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,169
Replacing Teak Decks . . .
We are just finishing removal of our teak decks. We have a Nauticat and True Blue is right, they are fastened down to a solid fiberglass subdeck (no coring). The screws penetrate the subdeck and...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
05-20-2008
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Replies: 59
Views: 5,090
The boatyard blues . . . .
With almost ten years professional experience in the yacht brokerage business I have to admit things are pretty bleak for a boatowner.
On the central North Carolina coast there are several...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
05-16-2008
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,598
Chalky surface on gelcoat
I have been redoing our boat and there is oxidation on a hull that has lots of gloss. The best way I know, and I have done this many times, is to clean the surface with soap and water. Remove...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
05-15-2008
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,751
Russell
It has been for sale for years.
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
05-12-2008
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Replies: 4
Views: 820
Charger/Inverter Opinions . . .
On topic of charger inverter choices, would like to hear opinions on Xantrex and Mastervolt products. Are there other choices you'd recommend? For dock use and with Honda 2000 generator.
I...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
05-09-2008
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,533
Pilothouse windows and doors . . .
There is a one door model available. It still would leave the starboard (single) door vulnerable.
I have reinforced my doors but a huge rogue wave would certainly do damage. Stormboards on the...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
05-09-2008
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,533
Nauticat Motorsailer
As an 8 year owner of a Nauticat 33 I can only echo what "TRUE BLUE" said. We have been doing a refit for this last year. My wife and I have gotten up close and personal with our boat. Some...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
05-02-2008
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,187
This weekend I will be . . . .
Replacing the 25 year old teak deck planking with closed cell foam and fiberglass cloth. Perfection for final finish. Installing aft deck hatch in the process. The coach roof and forward side...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
04-24-2008
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,650
Sailing Favorites . . .
The North Carolina coast has wonderful places to visit. Clean water, good winds and great beaches. It is usually possible to sail year round.
I'll never forget Skaneateles Lake in central New York...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
04-16-2008
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Replies: 3
Views: 613
Bottom Job
Hey All!
I removed the gelcoat from the bottom of our Nauticat 33 with a gelplane. It had about 1000 gelcoat blisters but none had penetrated the layup.
The gelcoat was quite thick about...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
04-14-2008
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Replies: 1
Views: 510
Cutlass Bearing
It sounds like there will never be a better time to replace it! Not expensive and you can do it yourself.
Yachty
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
03-19-2008
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,537
Nauticat Owner
As a Nauticat 33 owner for 8 years I can tell you a great deal about these boats. They are well built, high quality and easy to work on. They are not the best sailboat from a performance...
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