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RussC at 2:11pm 09.15.17
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I liked the old name (Mosey) of our newly acquired V17 ok, but it was kind of like marrying the gal
Al Turner at 12:47pm 09.15.17
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I have rain water leaking thru deck to hull seal. what is the best way to re seal?
Al Turner at 12:45pm 09.15.17
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how do I remove the keel and replace?
Al Turner at 12:45pm 09.15.17
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does the boat sail fine with the pop top up?
rpd at 9:43am 09.15.17
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I would like to hear experiences of sailors who have sailed or under power on 26x Macgregor and have
JamesG161 at 8:24am 09.15.17
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The Cassini Spacecraft did it final plunge into Saturn today.:( But... Two of its moons have WATER
sailodr at 5:59am 09.15.17
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We have been working to restore archived Pearson boat information to an active website as a "Pearson
jviss at 6:49pm 09.14.17
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I'm re-rigging my single line reefing system this weekend. The specification drawing shows the tack
JamesG161 at 5:26pm 09.14.17
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This storm is now being tracked and closer to landfall potential. Located about 5 days from the Les
JamesG161 at 5:18pm 09.14.17
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A new Investigation storm has now kicked in the Tracking models. First blush showing 97L following
Reg M at 4:47pm 09.14.17
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Does anyone know if there is a way to reverse the raw water pump on a Yanmar 2GMF? I don't like the
SVMOONDANCE at 11:50am 09.14.17
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Does anyone know what resin Catalina used when they built the 2nd gen 22's?
Al Turner at 10:25am 09.14.17
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How do you remove and replace the keel?
Al Turner at 10:19am 09.14.17
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I want to know if I can sail my Sirius 21 with the pop top up
rkinross at 8:42am 09.14.17
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I looked at an O'Day 27 the other day that was for sale on craigslist. After inspecting it I have t
Sumner at 7:19am 09.14.17
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Here is a link to satellite pictures after Irma... https://storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/irma/index.ht
Rick Webb at 6:54am 09.14.17
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Anyone have recommendations for a floating line that does not rot away with UV? We are replacing th
LakeShark at 6:23am 09.14.17
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So I'm in the market for a new headsail and I know there is more than enough information on this for
4arch at 5:55am 09.14.17
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I saw that West Marine is having a BOGO on Lewmar electric winches starting today. I'd love to have
William Cooper at 7:00pm 09.13.17
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I have a Bayfield 25 that's running a bit slow under motor. I can only get up to 2.5 kn - the hull s

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Catalina 27 teak before and after
BTC1984 at 7:47am 06.17.24
There are before and after photos of my teak in this thread July 22, 2023 post
Winchers? Poor man's self tailing winches
Stu Jackson at 7:47am 06.17.24
Well, of course, Stu and I have made the same contrasting comments about this product many, many ti
Initiating DSC calls from a B&G Zeus to a Standard Horizon GX2400 via NMEA2000   (1)
jssailem at 7:35am 06.17.24
Geoff It can be difficult to find a person with the exact same set up you desire that has used the s
Merit 22 owners
emh56 at 7:33am 06.17.24
My better advice would be to learn from our mistake and look around the marina at comparable boats 2
Help - Secondary Mascerator and tank dumping to the ocean not working
SVFreedom at 7:32am 06.17.24
I returned it to the dealer and he promptly replaced it with a new one which didn't instill a hell
keel bolt torque
jdrutten at 7:24am 06.17.24
I tightened mine about a year and a half ago according to whatever docs were available, including Ra
Winchers? Poor man's self tailing winches
Joe at 7:23am 06.17.24
Well, of course, Stu and I have made the same contrasting comments about this product many, many tim
Merit 22 owners
emh56 at 7:23am 06.17.24
I just got a Merit 22, I was wondering what size motor you have on it. Your question is timely.
Merit 22 owners
fishingbobber at 6:27am 06.17.24
We launched our Merit 22 for the first time today (after 2 years of work). The boat was last sailed
keel bolt torque
Davidasailor26 at 6:23am 06.17.24
did this work with your 310? we used this using socket size info. for our 290. Not sure where the s
keel bolt torque
colin59 at 6:11am 06.17.24
did this work with your 310? we used this using socket size info. for our 290. Not sure where the se
Wiring SiriusXM antenna or solar panels   (2)
jdrutten at 5:57am 06.17.24
I snapped a shot of the wiring coming out of the aft starboard arch support tube in case it helps.
Engine Overheating
ice breaker at 5:50am 06.17.24
Everyone has given great advice. I would only add that back flushing the heat exchanger might help
Hunter 306 Sea Hood Removal
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:48am 06.17.24
Robert An old trick is to pressurize the cabin and then looking where air is coming out. To do th
Catalina 27 teak before and after
Project_Mayhem at 5:42am 06.17.24
You go. I worked over my handrails a couple of years ago. Will be revarnishing them this spring. Ep
Adding winches
rgranger at 5:42am 06.17.24
I've added a deck organizer and a traveler to an H26. I can post pics of the process if you think
I want to buy a boat. What should I look for (insert brand of boat)?
kappykaplan at 5:15am 06.17.24
Does size occur? I own an n scale 1/160 th sailboat Crazy Dave Condon. links don't work.
I want to buy a boat. What should I look for (insert brand of boat)?   (1)
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:13am 06.17.24
Does size occur? I own an n scale 1/160 th sailboat
Hunter 306 window replacement
Ralph Johnstone at 12:05am 06.17.24
This is considered to be the bible of fixed port and hatchlight installation. This is the procedure

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