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I have to replace my propshaft and I have never dropped the rudder before. Does anyone have experien
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Hi, Does anyone know the model of Jobsco head in a 2000 Hunter 340? Thanks, Chew
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Does anyone have some sort of hinge in their tiller so it can lift up when you're at anchor or docke
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I am a new owner of a 89 Catalina 30 I am going to try my hand at some rewiring. I took the first st
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We ask this question every few years so we can crowd-source the latest trends in boat insurance. Wh
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One of the most perilous and exciting events in sailing doesnt take place on the water, but on a ram
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When is it time to trade up to a bigger boat? When your boat starts to feel too small? When it dev
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Anyone have experience mounting oarlocks to a Widgeon or similar boat? Where did you mount them? Wha
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The boat is located at Birmingham Sail Club in Alabama. Comes with galvanized trailer. It is a new d
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So I'm new to sailing. I've sailed smaller (21-27') boats the last couple years and am looking to up
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Hi All, I am crew on a boat that has been racing JAM for the past 5-ish years, going from a complete
Stlsailor at 7:35am 05.15.19
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Hi, I am looking at buying a 1999 Hunter 260. Does anyone have any advice on what to look for? I hav
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Does anyone have a picture of a H 22 with the Spinnaker package? I would like to see how the pole is
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Hi, I want to hang a mesh sheet bag underneath the traveler beam. The traveler beam spans the cockp
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Dodger and Bimini features you love?
Dalliance at 8:50pm 10.07.24
As multiple others have said, hand rails on the sides for boarding and going forward from the cockpi
I find that I'm Punch Drunk. Can you help me?
Johnb at 6:44pm 10.07.24
Most the device using the one hole and use the device and a centering punch to mark the other holes
Dodger and Bimini features you love?
shemandr at 6:23pm 10.07.24
Second the hand holds. People lean on the dodger frame anyway while entering /exiting the cockpit s
Insulation
LouisMK at 5:41pm 10.07.24
I find that I'm Punch Drunk. Can you help me?
dlochner at 5:27pm 10.07.24
Another helpful device is a self centering drill bit for starting pilot holes. You are not alone -
TD 14
Tally Ho at 5:17pm 10.07.24
Winter Wet Storage Prep
dLj at 4:52pm 10.07.24
Okay that's what I usually do, but what I read implied blocking the exhaust so ice wouldn't build u
Dodger and Bimini features you love?
capta at 4:33pm 10.07.24
I got very lucky when I bought Skipping Stone. I could stand up comfortably under the bimini everywh
Lazarette clasp ?
Ward H at 4:19pm 10.07.24
I had the same issue on my C30. I replaced them with Southco Marine Latch Soft Draw C7 I installed t
Winter Wet Storage Prep
shemandr at 4:16pm 10.07.24
I could imagine that could be a problem. Certainly if fresh or brackish water. But even in salt wa
TD 14   (2)
kappykaplan at 3:45pm 10.07.24
Now a Cat 5 hurricane - has turned into quite a monster
Winter Wet Storage Prep
Calypso413 at 3:33pm 10.07.24
When winterizing the engine, run enough antifreeze through until antifreeze is coming out the exhau
Dodger and Bimini features you love?
BarryL at 2:05pm 10.07.24
Hi, If possible, both the bimini and dodger should be easy to stow. When racing I fold my dodger do
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure"
odaydokay at 1:26pm 10.07.24
I see all of your viewpoints, but setting the impeller and the shaft in my vice without gripping it
Are new keel hangers necessary?
john renfro at 1:26pm 10.07.24
I'm getting set to drop the keel on my new to me 1976 Cat 22. I know I need the bushing but am not
Dodger and Bimini features you love?
Johnb at 1:13pm 10.07.24
Handles on the outside for going forward. Easily removed center panel in the dodger for ventilation
Dodger and Bimini features you love?   (1)
dlochner at 1:01pm 10.07.24
Add handles to the outside of the dodger and detachable side panels.
Dodger and Bimini features you love?
David W at 12:53pm 10.07.24
When I had the dodger built for my Crown 34, one of the handiest features was a little pocket, under
I find that I'm Punch Drunk. Can you help me?
Johnb at 12:44pm 10.07.24
Another helpful device is a self centering drill bit for starting pilot holes. You are not alone - I

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