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Rodd at 5:55am 03.03.16
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I have a v-drive with a 4 foot jack shaft connecting tranny to v-drive. Stuffing box is directly b
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I am new owner of a 1989 Catalina Tall Rig. To the best of my knowledge it was properly winterized.
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Ahoy, I am most interested in finding out what the experiences have been with ZF 10 transmissions.
philip8614 at 6:05pm 03.02.16
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HI, I joined this forum looking to buy a Hunter 260 in the $17-23K range and have been unsuccessful
Kevin Johnson at 5:55pm 03.02.16
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Does anyone know the size of the O ring that is used in the Lewmar (old) Standard portlight handles.
rgranger at 5:05pm 03.02.16
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I've managed to amuse myself today. I'm sourcing parts for a VHF installation and ran across some g
obdoor at 4:07pm 03.02.16
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Any and all advice on replacing existing hot water heater for my Pearson 33, price and efficiency im
Greg1999 at 2:18pm 03.02.16
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I am looking at a 1999 26x. The owner has added a bunch of opening portals and hatches. There are 4
lee oakley at 12:17pm 03.02.16
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would like all info on Hatteras inlet at pemlico sound. Experiances of it. I draft about 5ft and wo
CaptDon01 at 12:14pm 03.02.16
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Just hit the streets, the 2016 March/April issue of the MainBrace: http://www.catalina22.org/index.p
Iluna at 8:52am 03.02.16
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The owner's manual for our 2007 Hunter 31 says that the cleats on the deck are the "strong points" a
thaeni at 8:02am 03.02.16
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Instead of turning into wind and furling, is it OK to furl (using winch) under full sail ?
Richard Theyerl at 7:16am 03.02.16
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Hello; I am in the midst of buying our first "big" sailboat. A 1973 Pearson 36. We are not going thr
azambella at 5:52am 03.02.16
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Does anyone know of a business or shop that loans or rents out propeller ' cutless bearing tools on
forte at 2:53am 03.02.16
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I own a 361 oceanis clipper , which is equiped with 1 main winch on portside companion way ( in addt
Jonas Jojo at 10:30pm 03.01.16
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Hi I got some handy trix to shear Sadly I can't post specific photos In my album you can find my la
Mark Maulden at 9:45pm 03.01.16
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Were headed to theBroughtons this summer. Anybody have any favorite anchorages/experiences to share
George68fs at 8:09pm 03.01.16
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Hello all, Would anyone know the size of a storm jib for a O'Day 222? Sq feet, luff, etc. Thanks, G
eianm at 7:49pm 03.01.16
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Does anyone have any strong opinions re the choice between traditional wet cell 8D's as opposed to A
Ward H at 7:45pm 03.01.16
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Here are a couple photos I took at the end of last season of my new sail. There are some wrinkles ne

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dLj at 3:51am 03.16.24
I use a laboratory power supply capable of both voltage and current control. Cost me $65 iirc. You
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Ted10028 at 8:37pm 03.15.24
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:56pm 03.15.24
Speaking of "main sail"...has anyone heard from Rod ("MainSail") recently, know how he's doing? (m
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Tally Ho at 6:51pm 03.15.24
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:51pm 03.15.24
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FastOlson at 3:25pm 03.15.24
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