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justsomeguy at 11:35am 04.01.16
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Bottom cleaning nanobots! http://www.sailfeed.com/2016/04/the-future-is-here-bottom-cleaning-nanobot
SFS at 11:07am 04.01.16
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I'm swapping out all my docklines. New lines will be white 3-strand nylon, which I scored at no cha
USS Condon   (1)
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:32am 04.01.16
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121358 Had a naval ship named for me as a tribute which is very active in my home. Enjoy the photo
SFS at 10:00am 04.01.16
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This is not an April Fools joke. The weekly Friday sale today at West Marine is all pre-spliced box
25yearslater at 9:46am 04.01.16
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Just curious if adding a search function to 'most viewed thread(s)' would be possible? Some of thes
suttonwt at 8:38am 04.01.16
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Hello, Some friends and I are planning to sail a 40' boat from Ft Lauderdale to Myrtle Beach in Jun
Brian D at 7:33am 04.01.16
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Sacramento, 4/1/2016. From the Governors Office The State of California has implemented a new tax
hacham at 11:56pm 03.31.16
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These days I bought 1987 hunter legend 37, without anchor winch and preparation Is it possible to g
Sailor_Jeff at 10:56pm 03.31.16
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Boat value and Risk. (Just my opinion) All boats have some risk and some value. When owning boat
Elie at 9:08pm 03.31.16
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Hi Guys, I'm sure this has been discussed many times, but I'm trying to figure out how to empty the
Greengas at 6:33pm 03.31.16
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The next step in getting my boat (a MacGregor 25) ready for the season is to replace the tires and a
Jersey16 at 6:23pm 03.31.16
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121348 121349 121350 121351 121352 121353 Well I hope I dont offend any hardcore sailors with my hel
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I have 150% Genoa and sheets from our 26X. Would like to trade for 100% Jib and front stay and shee
LakeMurraySailor at 2:25pm 03.31.16
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Hey guys, I bought an old plug '76 model Catalina 22 and I assume it still has the original motor mo
Babette04 at 11:53am 03.31.16
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I have a Beneteau 323, can a small windlass be installed INSIDE the anchor ' rhode locker?
Marc14857 at 11:45am 03.31.16
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Getting ready to purchase a Digital Yacht ATI 1500 or 2000 transceiver. The 1500 has an internal GPS
4arch at 11:35am 03.31.16
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Ronald Roman at 11:14am 03.31.16
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I'm in the process of buying a new to boat but I don't know what brand of feathering prop this is. D
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121336 121337 121336 I have to share this one.. Yes! another as seen on TV. This product I must sa
rgranger at 10:36am 03.31.16
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Hey All I was out sailing yesterday... very stiff breeze... sailed reefed almost all day. I broke

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Trouble keeping the rain out!
RoyS at 5:38am 09.30.23
Mostly I use Lifecaulk (polysulfide) sealant for deck fittings that I might want to remove in the fu
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration
RoyS at 5:15am 09.30.23
Roy, in terms of ounce, how much more oil do you remove? I never measured it accurately. I will gu
Anchor Locker
Clutch Cargo at 4:56am 09.30.23
By federal statute, any vessel built after 1972 would have a HIN located on the starboard side of th
My solution for winch override. Yours?
Apex at 3:53am 09.30.23
Thanks for the advice. I am actively working on a way to have the flexibility of the swivelling cle
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:06pm 09.29.23
I guess you didn't bother to read post # 51. Are you sure copper ferrules are used? I have worke
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake
SycloneDriver at 8:35pm 09.29.23
I guess you didn't bother to read post # 51.
PVC inflatable repair glue
Hayden Watson at 8:23pm 09.29.23
I've tried HH66 which is the common one part pvc glue for reattaching patches and general stuff and
PVC inflatable repair glue
MikeHoncho at 7:17pm 09.29.23
If I was doing a structural repair, I would probably spring for a 2-part. This repair is just to s
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dlochner at 6:39pm 09.29.23
Use a yard that has experience. My mast has come down every year for the past 39 years. It is not t
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration
sesmith at 6:35pm 09.29.23
I also use a vacuum extractor on my universal m35b. Once I figured out the extractor took out all t
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morbidfollower at 5:56pm 09.29.23
Hello all Catalina 22 owners. My name is Jason and I am the owner of Rudder Craft. I am also a prou
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heritage at 4:19pm 09.29.23
I will sacrifice sail shape for the piece of mind of keeping my sail out of the water.
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure
Rltgold at 4:10pm 09.29.23
I agree with you!
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JRT at 3:58pm 09.29.23
The coolant temp alarm is a sensor on the the lower port side of the engine. It is very well know t
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure
Gene Neill at 3:52pm 09.29.23
Hello all Catalina 22 owners. My name is Jason and I am the owner of Rudder Craft. I am also a prou
My solution for winch override. Yours?
stickinthemud57 at 3:03pm 09.29.23
I like the idea. My solution was on the bulkhead, but I can see the merit. You cannot re-cleat the
Hunter 49 - Shower Seat (Guest Shower)
Daze at 2:59pm 09.29.23
Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to send these pics. Confirms how I thought you did it b
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration
Tally Ho at 2:24pm 09.29.23
My Yanmar 2GM20F has no drain hose. I always have to use a vacuum extractor through the dipstick h
PVC inflatable repair glue
Hayden Watson at 2:02pm 09.29.23
I think ive tried them all and the two part expensive stuff works the best. If I was doing a stru

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