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SKraft at 10:47am 12.18.15
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Chase and Gregg Marston posted a really nice video on YouTube. Check out https://m.youtube.com/watc
TaborKP! at 10:14pm 12.14.15
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Wind Song (a Caravelle) at Concordia today getting some love from the Varnishing Team, looking great
paulb at 6:23am 12.04.15
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Currently interested in purchasing a challenger. I am aware of the Carillion in NH. Is anyone awar
paulb at 7:43am 11.09.15
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I have visited a "project" boat, Alden Challenger Kittiwake. She is in need of Fiberglass Hull Work
david at 3:46pm 11.05.15
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Just received this and sharing: My name is John Sturm and own Florida Marine Works. We are in the p
Iain McAllister at 3:01pm 11.02.15
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Jim Greer at 12:41pm 10.05.15
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All: I am presently looking at 949K (196?) Halmatic/Molich yawl, CARILLON. Originally commissioned b
david at 9:38am 09.04.15
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By suggestion of a member, I've increased the image upload capability. Up to 10 images of size up to
SKraft at 7:34am 08.24.15
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I just saw that Serena is for sale. She is listed through Lyman Morse www.lymanmorse.com. Annie La
TaborKP! at 10:04am 08.09.15
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Jayz, Looking through some old posts realized you have replaced your mast with a fractional rig.
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

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New owners - how are they doing, part 3
Timm R Oday25 at 7:02am 07.01.24
THe three guys in the back are Coasties , that have come to rescue the damsels
Masthead removal/Catalina 27
Timm R Oday25 at 7:01am 07.01.24
Why are you pushing a pressure cylinder up the mast ? I'm just curious .
2004 Hunter 36 Refrigerator...repair or replace?
Rasselas36 at 6:54am 07.01.24
This is where I found the best price on mine. Great company to work with. . Bob Beard Encompass Mar
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306
JamesG161 at 6:42am 07.01.24
The Arch has the Traveler Stress on it. Needs welding or the Boom will lift and be a big issue. Ji
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306
rgranger at 6:15am 07.01.24
I agree with @jssailem I would consult a local welder who does stainless
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator
Ward H at 6:11am 07.01.24
Marc, Could the SG200 be not reading correctly? Maybe the software is corrupted and needs to be upda
Running 110V next to 12V while at shore
Davidasailor26 at 6:08am 07.01.24
Cramming the wires together could create an opportunity for chafe issues. Bundling more wires toge
1996 440 Oceanis Choke Cable Replacement
William Taylor at 5:51am 07.01.24
Here is one if 3m (8'-9") works for you. Thank you for the link!
Running 110V next to 12V while at shore
jssailem at 5:39am 07.01.24
I am unaware of any regulations that apply to this particular case. I would be sure that the insul
Missing Reef Hook?
jssailem at 5:25am 07.01.24
Wonderful. How does it function? Not to much friction?
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306
jssailem at 5:22am 07.01.24
Those cracks are serious. Something occurred and will require structural repair.
Genoa / Jib are both sitting on the lifelines/bow rail when deployed.
shemandr at 5:17am 07.01.24
You need to get more tension on your jib halyard. Many foresails hang a little on the bow rail/lif
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator
dlochner at 5:14am 07.01.24
@dlochner not to mention the 618 has the exact same wiring to the alternator as the existing 614 wh
Invest 95L   (1)
JamesG161 at 5:10am 07.01.24
Over night we got Tropical Storm Chris :facepalm:
New owners - how are they doing, part 3
JamesG161 at 5:06am 07.01.24
Stopping Rain and Sunburns with the Canvas Top. :kick: Jim...
Genoa / Jib are both sitting on the lifelines/bow rail when deployed.
DayDreamer41 at 5:04am 07.01.24
What point of sail are we looking at? if upwind set the jib car set to aft on the car rail and tight
Cat-30 Stanchion Repair   (6)
jmaitz at 4:53am 07.01.24
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator
DayDreamer41 at 4:34am 07.01.24
@dlochner not to mention the 618 has the exact same wiring to the alternator as the existing 614 whi

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