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Hi guys, I am seriously considering buying Yamaha 30 tall rig. It would be my first boat. I'm hoping
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See attached pic, trying to figure out use of box with acrylic cover just fore of the cutter travele
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I purchased one of the first C275's. So I was on my own when it came to fine tuning the rig. Not sur
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I have a 1987 Hunter 23 and I'm trying to find the plastic runners that the hatch slides on to open.
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I'm curious as to how many owners out there bought their boat new or used? In over 40 years of sail
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As soon as it is warm enough, I will be running new wiring for a wind transducer on my Oday 322 - I
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Has anyone tried to place a dinghy davit on a Hunter 340?
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I might be installing a ladder on my O'Day DS1 and would also like to replace the stock one on my O'
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I'm looking at a boat with an inboard engine that I've learned has had at least 3 starters in less t
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We are looking at the 41 line or 41DS of the hunters. Sailing in upper Chesapeake. Any comments on
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Hi all. I'm looking to swap out the porta potty on my 2002 Mac26x for a marine head. Wondering wher
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Shoreline Marina Long Beach or Cabrillo in San Pedro?
circa1971la at 1:26pm 05.07.24
Rick D is corect but having done both I would rather leave from Cabrillo. It's about 3 miles closer
Metal Boxes from the Past
Rick486 at 11:47am 05.07.24
Not originally Rick. Ah, makes sense.:)
Maybe we have earned it
Hayden Watson at 11:23am 05.07.24
We have been watching the weather and was worried about the loads of sun. The last couple o times m
Topping Lift Appears Short
Jkutyna at 9:57am 05.07.24
It is common. That is how my topping lift is rigged. I also have my reefing rigged at the mast. Th
Replacing exhaust hose
Jkutyna at 9:55am 05.07.24
You tell me the parts you need, you can contact the Main Owner of this Site or me even. I had majo
Maybe we have earned it
jssailem at 9:36am 05.07.24
What is your forecast for... 13-20 for a cruise. My crystal ball is at at the edge of her weather
Maybe we have earned it   (1)
jssailem at 9:19am 05.07.24
Prognosis is not good for the sailing race, Hayden. Light winds and plenty of sunshine appear to be
Material around the shaft   (3)
NYSail at 9:15am 05.07.24
Metal Boxes from the Past
ggrizzard at 9:03am 05.07.24
Not originally Rick.
How to remove Varnish from gelcoat
Ralph Johnstone at 8:43am 05.07.24
Maybe acetone ? Doesn't bother gel coat but "may" attack the varnish.
Sodium Percarbonate vs Aluminum Holding Tank
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:57am 05.07.24
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but any aluminum holding tank is living on borrowed time. In t
Sodium Percarbonate vs Aluminum Holding Tank
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:53am 05.07.24
Don, I did see that, but I can also find recommendations favoring the product by owners of alumin
1991 P42 Airmar Part/Serial Number
DRhoads at 7:21am 05.07.24
It will be Sat before I can get to my boat to look for you. I have a 2005 and not sure it the trans
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested
Timm R Oday25 at 6:59am 05.07.24
Lot's of very good advice has already been given . I've experianced a great number of trailering woe
Reefing H37C
Boomer2it at 6:44am 05.07.24
5/16th lines (2)
Reefing H37C
Boomer2it at 6:42am 05.07.24
http://www.bartonmarine.com/tech-info-sail_handling-Fitting_Instructions_For_Slab_Reefing_Kit_41484.
Maybe we have earned it   (1)
kloudie1 at 6:13am 05.07.24
Did a 4 day mini cruise with an old sailing buddy mid last month. It was good to be back around the
Mexico visa question
justsomeguy at 6:04am 05.07.24
In Sonora, your visa will either be a free 7 day one, or a $35-40 six month one. There will be a bit

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