InstantForum 2017-1 FinalOCC Forumshttps://occforum.azurewebsites.net/OCC ForumsWed, 06 May 2026 12:54:35 GMT20https://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost8101.aspxHi all, I have tried myself and observed over the years a number of ways to clean and lubricate winches and I have a suggestion: Use good quality lamp oil (aka paraffin or liquid paraffin) for the...Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:08:07 GMTDickhttps://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost7859.aspxHi all, We all have a tool bag onboard to which we get very attached and we are always trying to find the balance between having the tools we need and not carrying a hardware store along with us...Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:58:31 GMTDickhttps://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost5642.aspxI’m thinking of having Coppercoat applied to the bottom of my 44 foot fiberglas sloop this summer. Has anyone had this done? Would you do it again? How much did it cost? And would you recommend the.....Sat, 04 Nov 2023 11:04:50 GMTGino Del Guerciohttps://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost7518.aspxHi all, A friend’s family (Spanish) have their sailboat at the marina in Motril, Grenada, and are having trouble finding reliable boat mechanics. Any and all suggestions appreciated: or suggestions a...Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:31:39 GMTDickhttps://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost7101.aspxWe've had difficulty with varnish in Ireland's wet climate. While we were in lockdown and couldn't visit Aleria for more than a year, her cover blew off and the brightwork took a beating. So this....Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:12:15 GMTDariaBlackwellhttps://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost6882.aspxHi all, I am going to replace the two fixed windows on our cabin. I have been advised by some suppliers that I should use Acrylic Perspex, and other suppliers say Polycarbonate. Has anyone any...Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:43:44 GMTbwallacehttps://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost7005.aspxSix years ago, Practical Sailor began exposing samples of marine sealants to weather and sunlight to compare how they retained adhesion and flexibility, and how well they resisted mildew. Periodicall...Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:41:58 GMTDariaBlackwellhttps://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost6743.aspx(This is a thread copied from the OCC Members Facebook Group) How do you all keep track of maintenance schedules for your various onboard systems, and keep track of spares you have in stock? Do you...Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:30:18 GMTEmily.Winterhttps://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost6354.aspxCovid has extended the time far beyond that when we should have been reunited with our boats in far away or not so far away places. What disasters await us after about two years of neglect? Perhaps....Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:02:19 GMTEmily.Winterhttps://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost4769.aspxIn order to remember the lesso.....Mon, 07 Jan 2019 01:59:54 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost4752.aspxWe need to make some repairs t.....Sat, 22 Dec 2018 23:03:34 GMTRich.Haywardhttps://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost3377.aspxHi all, Most all of us have.....Mon, 21 Nov 2016 10:12:29 GMTDariaBlackwellhttps://occforum.azurewebsites.net/FindPost1157.aspxOur Lopolight tri/white nav li.....Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:04:46 GMTthe Admiral