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I used POR-15 on mine 3years ago, still looks brand new, and I didntt get all the crap outta all the pock marks. There is probably some dirt and rust still trapped, but from what they say, you can actually paint over rust with it.
I did a good deal of prep, but not perfect. Its lovely stuff.

Here is one of mine:
No rivets, screws inward, smooth side out.

PortLights

Thanks so much for the responses.
I dont have rivets on mine either.
I was just curious.

I would love to hear from someone if they remove their portlights soon, to see if they are able to "flip" them to put the screws inward.
I will post some pics of mine to compare and contrast to everyone's

The topic of Portlights has be done very well here before.
However, during my first fall project, I find myself working on these all but fun "windows".
I came across a enigma, if you will.
My major question here is as follows:
How many of our boats have the portlight screws on the xterior?

I ...

I've heard amazing things about Dynex Dux.

http://rigpronewport.wordpress.com/2010 ... duct-ever/

I'd be interested in one of the running outboards if that would be cool.
Pm me or let me know.
Thanks

Clinometers, or "tilt-o-meters" are truly not a nesessity, however, if you have a first-mate, you will most likely be told your craft is heeling far to much for their liking before the clinometer will tell you.

Sounds like a blast.
Don't get too spoiled!

Alan,
I could not agree more that the 44DS is an amazing craft, however, I feel that the better overall boat is a Beneteau. And yes, I know they are of the same designer/stock, but if you can get inside a few Jenneaus and some Benneteau's and compare them ...

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I would love to know where to get one as well.
Most training courses just tell you to memorize them.

Well put as always Alan,
I would add flashlight and batteries.
I am also looking for one of those backup suction cup battery running lights.
I might add foulies. I cannot tell you how many times someone ends up cold or wet even when the weather is perfect. An unhappy crew is a mutinous one!

Great ...

I think we're running outta MI sailors

http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/28982

"Romulus" is Michigan speak for Airport! lol
Mainly cause' Metro is in their front yard.

similar to this: http://www.iboats.com/Seachoice-Gear-Ha ... ew_id.4735
My father used to flake them diffently and forgo the sailbag.

A question for the ages! The v-berth has long been the land spot for sails due to its lack of use while under way and the ability to grab at them through the fore hatch.

There are many cool storage solutions that I'm sure our sailors will bring up below. My particular favorite is a good cheap ...

T-shirts in Minnesota in April and a mast raised. Thre cheers for Global warming!

Dan,
I used this stuff and it is great. It was on sale at WM. You will still want some protection and an ablative nature to your paint. The other thing I would say is while u have the keel off, wheel it down and put POR 15 on it then, if u want bottom paint over that to match the hull. Make sure all ...

Do you have an original trailer?
Single axle?, double?

European starlings fighting for position at the bird feeders.
We put feeders in to drown out the town traffic, which thankfully dies out early and becomes insanely quiet at night.

It may sound strange but I mounted my compass in the bulkhead between the setee and the v-berth. As close to the mast step and the centerline of the boat. My reasoning is to keep it out of the cockpit and I can't remember sailing with the companionway boards in place, so. I think it will be ...

That has to be the boat that we welcomed the new lady to our forumn and it seems like les than 48 hrs later it was on ebay. Same pic as the avatar. hmmmm. Well Darren, as has been stated here allready, she yours and u have plenty of help.

I am not far and Mike and some others aren't either.

Note ...

If we assume that our capt is on stbd. tack and, to me, the cattle appear to be on a port tack, then they must heed. Silly cows!

I have some wonderful stuff that Mark was generous to give me for my port lights.
I will be happy to post a picture here when I get home if needed.
Also, I think Mark knows what supplie he got his from.
As I remember he had to buy a lot, hence why he had some to spare!

Thanks again Mark, your ...

I second that! Crazy Michigan sailors, luv em!