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nice day one Seneca today... fRSaPbyOEUU
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So. Correct me here if I'm wrong. A "Jib" is a headsail with no overlap; i.e., fits inside the foret
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Are the stern rails on the 456 CC the same as on the 420 CC? The ones I am talking about have the d
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Changed out the Sherwood pump for the recommended Oberdorfer N202-908 in 2017 Have Hull#57 2001 The
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Your experience with online courses?
SFS at 1:34pm 01.22.25
@jssailem ...With diesel engine maintenance for example, I think some basic instruction is probably
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?
BigEasy at 1:03pm 01.22.25
Traditional stuffing or dripless? Thanks! Just replaced my Volvo shaft seal a few months ago, a
Your experience with online courses?
BigEasy at 12:52pm 01.22.25
Thanks @BigEasy I hadn't considered US Power Squadron - I'll check them out. By the way, sorry abo
Your experience with online courses?
john6206 at 12:21pm 01.22.25
Thanks @BigEasy I hadn't considered US Power Squadron - I'll check them out. By the way, sorry a
Beneteau 34 Any owners out there?
tbolan at 12:18pm 01.22.25
I'm looking for other Beneteau Oceanis 34 owners out there. Mine is a 2012 model manufactured in Mar
Traveler
jssailem at 12:08pm 01.22.25
For me racing entails frequent trim changes and tacks. Cruising is more laid back. I don't need to
Teak Handrail Bedding
DHembree at 12:04pm 01.22.25
Excellent! I'll get some and go this route. Thanks for all the input!
Traveler
Urban Hermit at 11:43am 01.22.25
Are you racing or just cruising and trying to optimize your performance. Makes no difference. I
Your experience with online courses?
BigEasy at 11:38am 01.22.25
I have taken online courses from US Power Squadron, ASA, & NauticEd. Good to have basic understandi
Traveler
jssailem at 11:07am 01.22.25
What does your transom look like?
Traveler
jssailem at 11:05am 01.22.25
Are you racing or just cruising and trying to optimize your performance.
Your experience with online courses?
jssailem at 10:42am 01.22.25
I can appreciate the needs to learn about systems on a boat. My diesel engine knowledge was enhanced
Your experience with online courses?
dLj at 10:33am 01.22.25
It depends upon what you are looking to learn. Anything related to actual boat handling, like anch
Your experience with online courses?
john6206 at 10:31am 01.22.25
@jssailem Just for clarity, I've been sailing for almost 30 years. I'm thinking about buying my f
Traveler
Urban Hermit at 10:30am 01.22.25
flat main in stiff wind, pocket in the main in light breezes. I could knot the fiddle block at the m
Traveler
jssailem at 10:25am 01.22.25
Travelers can be as simple as a piece of line anchored at the sides of the transom with the Mainshee
Your experience with online courses?
jssailem at 10:18am 01.22.25
Online classes, books, YouTube videos, talking at the marina bar are all ways you can learn about sa
Coastal Snow Storm
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Is that Highway 98 at the Alabama line? Yes!!!
Where to buy fresh mustang HIT rearm kits?
jssailem at 10:06am 01.22.25
This review from 2024 April appears on the Mustang site. DG (verified buyer) Short life Easy plug

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