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wouterdebie at 6:27am 05.26.18
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Hi all, I'm looking for new blinds for my 1992 Legend 37.5. The current ones are moldy and dirty an
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Interesting problem! The Exchanger cap for our Yanmar 4JH4E (54hp) leaks coolant even when the engin
Will Gilmore at 5:00am 05.26.18
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As many of you know, I have started putting my artwork on to custom boat parts. So far, mostly hatc
19mdmitch57 at 11:12pm 05.25.18
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I own a 1988 Mac 26D. I just bought a mew Honda motor with electric start so I need to have a batter
s/v milou at 10:07pm 05.25.18
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Looking for information on an 1982 First 38. Just had it surveyed and the surveyor had never seen ke
Steverhnm at 9:07pm 05.25.18
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Looking for replacement levers, both sides. Can anyone identify the maker or know where I can get t
Steverhnm at 8:53pm 05.25.18
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Anybody know where I can get replacement levers for each side? 1990 Hunter 35.5
Captmayhem at 8:39pm 05.25.18
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So, we've had some pretty rough weather lately, which has caused maybe an inch in the bilge of the
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Hello guys and gals. just sharing. its not in the boat but its sanded and ready https://scontent.
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Ken Cross at 5:09pm 05.25.18
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Leaving the Everett Marina this morning, these were tied to the public pier next to Anthony's restau
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:52pm 05.25.18
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It began as "Decoration Day"--a day when families of those who fell in the Civil War "decorated" the
Bob S at 2:52pm 05.25.18
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Kivalo at 2:10pm 05.25.18
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How do you guys take up the slack in the poptop enclosure? Mine droops pretty badly.
SawyerCurt at 1:46pm 05.25.18
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I am not a battery / electronics person. I had no issues over the winter with my (I assume) 4D batt
John R at 1:33pm 05.25.18
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I have a 1998 Catalina 36. The last two sails, I've noticed a clunking noise coming from the rudder
MSN-Oday at 1:33pm 05.25.18
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On our possibly older (not sure of manufacture date) Autohelm 1000 we broke the main pinion gear con
Timethief at 1:26pm 05.25.18
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My new to me Mac 25 has a nice pop top complete with lift springs and all that good stuff. It also
Davidasailor26 at 12:32pm 05.25.18
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For some reason the last few weeks when @Phil Herring has posted a thread I haven't seen it in the N
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The Rabbit at 12:06pm 05.25.18
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150816 Has anybody else done this?
Phantom154 at 12:03pm 05.25.18
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I am replacing the halyards on my MH40. I ordered the main halyard and topping lift from sailboatown

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Davidasailor26 at 3:11pm 06.21.24
I do the same as @morbidfollower -- When I arrive at the mooring ball, or the dock I disconnect the
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opps @WayneH Update the post for more info on NOAA Aircraft. As a Moderator i was updating withou
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jssailem at 12:05pm 06.21.24
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Let's just hope that it won't stop and "cook" in the Gulfstream for a couple of days. :plus::plus:
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capta at 10:48am 06.21.24
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