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    Deck repair

    Thanks for all the advice. I've decided to part ways with my Phantom. I just got an FJ and it is sucking up my boat budget. Had some good times and adventure with my Phantom. It was the perfect first boat. It's on the "for sale" board. It obviously needs some work. Looking for $350. Its in...
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    Deck repair

    Thanks for all the great info. BTW I just became the proud owner of a 1968 Advance FJ saliboat dingy. Now my Phantom has a big brother.
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    Deck repair

    That was the page I have been looking for. Thanks. But something ocurred to me while reading about the repair work needed to be done: Can I take my boat somewhere for someone else to do the work? I hate working with chemicals. For, say, $50>$100 bucks?
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    Deck repair

    I'm getting ready to finally repair my Phantom. The deck is slowly separating from the hull, allowing water to pour in when the boat keels. I saw a webpage about this type of repair, but can't find it any more. I know I have to saw out the remaining sealer and add new epoxy and clamp it all...
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    Marine Radio's

    It was made out of some plastic/composit crap. When the boat flipped over, I got both hands on the board and put all my weight on it. Instead of the boat coming back over, the board cracked right in the middle. I let go before it split in two. I still used the board.
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    Painting advice?

    Thanks alot. I just got my first sailboat about two months ago. It's a fiber glass Phantom (Sunfish copy). I've decided I'd like my next boat to be made out of wood (an old snipe,thistle or something). It will probably require a refinishing. Thanks again.
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    Painting advice?

    What about if you want to see the wood? And don't want to coat it in plastic. How do you treat the wood to protect it from the water while still allowing the wood grain to show? Is there an oil you can use? Thanks
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    Top is coming loose.

    Thanks. I think I can handle that repair.
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    Top is coming loose.

    The deck of my Phantom is starting to come loose from the hull thus allowing water to get in. What are the ways I can reconnect the top?
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    Marine Radio's

    I think the vest methond is best, too. I just have to bag it real good (like I do with my cell phone) I've got my boat back in good working order. Got new line and a nice little pully for the main sheet. The boat was crusing very nicely yesterday. I just have stay off the water when the wind...
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    Marine Radio's

    I have finished repairs to the sail. It's now much stronger then when I bought it. The daggar board should be replaced. But for now it will do the job. Hope to get out on the water for the Fourth (weather permitting).
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    Tittle

    I didn't think the boat was that old. Very interesting. Thanks.
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    Tittle

    Found it! HBY 00853 M780 Year 1980, right?
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    Tittle

    Excuse my ignorance, but the transom is the rear of the boat? The boat has no stickers, so it must be on the transom. I have a look in the morning. Thanks.
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    Marine Radio's

    RIP Phantom. Yea, my Phantom got toasted. Actually, I think I can fix the sail and replace the dagger board. The important thing is I made it back to tell the story. I think I should look for a more stable boat for the Hudson River and use the Phantom for nearby lakes. Taking a sailing class...
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    Marine Radio's

    It was a Horizen. And it is (was) a piece of crap!!. I had a rondevous with disaster yesterday on the Hudson. The wind picked up. I flipped my boat. I got it righted again (not before cracking the dagger board in half). As soon as the boat came over again, the sail came crashing down to the...
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    Tittle

    Want to get my Phantom registered. Where on the boat can I find the "hull identification number?" Thanks
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    drain plug replacement

    Funny, today I just bought a plug for my Phantom. Got one at my hardwhere store. You push the plug in then pull down a lever to secure it tight in the hole. I figured I wouldn't be able to find a real Phantom plug. This ones seems like it will do the job. (I used a rubber wine cork on my last...
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    Marine Radio's

    I'm useing my boat on the Hudson. It's can be pretty crazy out there so I just ordered a VHF 2-way radio that is (supposedly) submersible. With rebate, it was $100. Going to hook it on my life vest. Has anyone wired a radio onto the boat itself and run and antena up through the mast? I'm...
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    Phantom

    I just got back from the Hudson River. I had a blast! The wind was dead for a while. But it picked up as the day went on. The boat handled pretty good. Considering I don't think I rigged it quite right. I got this little dolly that can be attached (upside down) to your car trunk. I was able...

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