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TaborKP! at 3:52pm 08.08.15
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In the next 2 years or so, I am looking to install a windlass on Wind Song, thinking a Muir with a v
TaborKP! at 8:51pm 08.04.15
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Here she is, was last on the market in 2010 as I recall, and was not sold. I approached the owner ab
TaborKP! at 2:53pm 07.30.15
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I had been trying to purchase a Caravelle for a few years, but was on the fence a bit, never having
TaborKP! at 5:03pm 07.23.15
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Hello All, On Wind Song I am looking at putting an original helm on, it is currently a small wooden
TaborKP! at 4:53pm 07.23.15
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Hello All, On Wind Song, the engine and a small electric bilge pump overboard have been put right t
TaborKP! at 4:43pm 07.23.15
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I am in the process of replacing several original components on Wind Song, Molich winches, roller fu
TaborKP! at 4:37pm 07.23.15
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Hello All I have seen some posts in relation to chain plates. My intent is to pull them this wint
Tom Young at 9:26am 06.18.15
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Race! He's just contacted me today and is wondering if anyone knows the Mistral actual fuel tankage
TaborKP! at 6:19am 05.04.15
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Hello All, I wanted to introduce myself as the soon to be new owner of the Alden Caravelle WINDSONG
Tom Young at 4:27am 04.25.15
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Cold and wet spring weather in Maine is making boat work, tedious. I've taken advantage of it and st
Tom Young at 4:39am 04.11.15
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Preparing for the Marion to Bermuda Race. A friend took this photo. I found the owner listed and ent
hunkel at 9:10am 04.10.15
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Here is Richard's death notice from the Boston Globe. Whisper is mentioned!! Happy sanding and scra
hunkel at 8:49am 04.03.15
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So sad to post that Rick died yesterday, 2 April. As he greatly enjoyed Susan's and his Challenger,
SKraft at 8:48am 04.03.15
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Tom Young at 9:39am 03.27.15
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Original to the boat, I wooded the hatches, re-varnished and install new Lexan(3/8" polycarbonate sh
Tom Young at 1:04pm 03.22.15
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Anyone have these bronze hoops on the ends of their spreaders? I'm restoring my spreaders and wonder
jayz at 5:39pm 02.24.15
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I am pulling my running (but leaky) 4-107 out tomorrow. I also have a very clean spare. The one co
Tom Young at 3:44am 02.23.15
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I write for USHarbors.com and have a couple of articles in this issue, one on cruising Acadia Nation
Orca959G at 4:06pm 02.05.15
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Very happy to say we are the proud owners of a John Alden Zephyr, 959G.The Orca will be calling home
Tom Young at 1:33pm 01.05.15
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It was a good season. With a new loose footed full battened main, we sailed a lot! Especially light

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Harken MKIII Furler line assistance
dlochner at 8:13am 06.28.24
Item 2. I had a look at the line I removed from the sailboat which kept jamming. It was roughly 8mm
Harken MKIII Furler line assistance
jssailem at 7:32am 06.28.24
I had a look at the line I removed ...... kept jamming. Was the previous owner clueless and put th
How to fix RayMarine wind gauge.
JoeWhite at 7:26am 06.28.24
When you look up the mast, does the wind rotate the cups? Does the tail line up with the wind? They
1984 Hunter 20 Bow Pulpit
wimbledan at 7:03am 06.28.24
Unfortunately the one in the images is too big. But I do have good access to get a backing plate in
Harken MKIII Furler line assistance
Scott T-Bird at 6:28am 06.28.24
So it appears that the previous owner put a Unit 3 on the boat when he didn't really need it to be t
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3GGG at 5:54am 06.28.24
Does she have a sailboat?
Harken MKIII Furler line assistance
Marmalade at 4:33am 06.28.24
The manual you linked is for a Unit 3... I don't know your boat, but based on the picture, doesn't l
Harken MKIII Furler line assistance
dlochner at 3:46am 06.28.24
7/16" llne is rather beefy line for a Furler, 5/16" is more typical. Line diameters are nominal, th
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Leeward Rail at 11:35pm 06.27.24
Found the mfg. Atkins Hoyle. It's an older version of the "XR200 Offshore" Atkins Hoyle can rebuild
Ablative bottom paint help
Ralph Johnstone at 9:25pm 06.27.24
I had purchased two, one gallon cans of West Marine CPP Plus which I've found is ideal for my area.
Bristol 24 external chainplates and traveler install
SV Gutsy Lady at 9:00pm 06.27.24
Hello at DMSea! Sorry I missed your message from March. The bulkhead replacement went very well and
1984 Hunter 20 Bow Pulpit
rgranger at 8:35pm 06.27.24
They have provided the measurements on the images. That's what I posted above. I didn't think to
Ablative bottom paint help   (1)
jssailem at 8:31pm 06.27.24
You ask about what paint. I used PETTIT TRINIDAD 75 paint. I was pleased when it was finished with 2
1984 Hunter 20 Bow Pulpit
wimbledan at 8:27pm 06.27.24
They have provided the measurements on the images. That's what I posted above. I didn't think to j
1984 Hunter 20 Bow Pulpit
rgranger at 8:25pm 06.27.24
Deb-it Tape Vs Silicone for Teak Seat Replacement
higgs at 7:26pm 06.27.24
I have had great results with Mainsail's butyl caulk. Worked wonders on chain plates for many years

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