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PGIJon at 2:22pm 08.13.15
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Not sure how long this will last, but it's a good deal. -Jon http://www.westmarine.com/buy/ancor--
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Looking to buy my first daysailer and found a 1981 Vagabond 17 that seems nice. Looking for recom
Liberte at 1:13pm 08.13.15
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just another WenchRite problem. After returning the unit twice under warranty, this time it quit in
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Hi I just bought a Vanguard 15 used and I am looking for some tips on sailing/rigging. The boat is
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When I was in the Islands this year I checked the position of the rudder when I was underwater. I ha
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T_Cat at 12:49pm 08.13.15
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So what do I do when I have to work and no sailing time is in sight? Dream about the craziest mods
jeffg47 at 11:45am 08.13.15
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The HIN on the rear transom has been covered by awlgrip and I understand that there are two location
Skipper at 11:12am 08.13.15
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I'm the annoyingly proud owner of the last Bristol 29.9 built. Possibly the last sailboat under 30ft
charliegrau at 10:39am 08.13.15
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In other thread I saw a couple of sposts stating that a sailing vessel should be considered a power
danstanford at 10:14am 08.13.15
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Wheel is squeaking whenever I make a small movement. Checked to see that the autopilot and lock scre
thewaxmania at 9:02am 08.13.15
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Afternoon. This is my first post so far, so thank you in advance for your participation. I just bo
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Meriachee at 9:01am 08.13.15
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Please find attached irrefutable proof that there was an occurrence of wind in Alberta the other day
rgranger at 8:51am 08.13.15
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Hey Patrick You sent me a PM and when I tried to reply, I got a message saying that you have your p
sailmaster39 at 7:35am 08.13.15
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I have a 2002 H240 with magic tilt trailer. The trailer is 350 miles from me at present time. Anybod
PGIJon at 6:03am 08.13.15
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I was wondering if anyone has done any playing around with an Arduino board? I would love to help c
Ekvh at 5:55am 08.13.15
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Jumped right in over my head, but I'm still close to shore. New to it all. Picked up a C'C25, haven'
Charlie13958 at 3:23am 08.13.15
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Will be looking at a Vision 32 soon, and wondering if the iron keel was encapsulated or otherwise pr
Roadking Larry at 1:51am 08.13.15
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I'm getting fairly close to pulling the trigger on a new set of sails for my old Cal 2-27. I've look
Slider at 10:35pm 08.12.15
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We had a great week at Lake Tahoe. Sailed every day, The water is very clear and very Blue! We wer
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chrisbarnes at 9:41pm 08.12.15
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Looking to get new pawls and springs for these winches, any chance i can buy something like this or

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kappykaplan at 4:37pm 11.23.23
Does your speed wheel have NMEA output?
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Project_Mayhem at 4:30pm 11.23.23
"DISPLACEMENT: If you weigh the boat on a scale, that is her actual displacement. It is the weight
Happy Thanksgiving & Remember
jssailem at 4:29pm 11.23.23
Turkey just about ready Not:yikes: It just went in at our house. It will be about 90 more minutes.
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Crazy Dave Condon at 4:14pm 11.23.23
You should see a mfg tag on the trailer if used or new. You will see or find the weight of the trai
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Stu Jackson at 3:01pm 11.23.23
Quick summary by Maine Sail from one of the ARS-5 search results: Either the ARS-5 or MC-614 (what
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers?
Stu Jackson at 2:50pm 11.23.23
Please take the time to read the differences between these two regulators in #42. What you mention
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SoSound at 2:35pm 11.23.23
In addition to Dave's #39 about Bluetooth programming, here are the differences between the 5 and 6
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Terry Cox at 2:24pm 11.23.23
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your families. Turkey just about ready with all the fix'ns; stu
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SoSound at 2:19pm 11.23.23
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Stu Jackson at 2:03pm 11.23.23
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Happy American Thanksgiving from your friends "up here" in Canada. :beer::beer::beer:
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i'm full now. happy happy Me, too! :beer:
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i'm full now. happy happy
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Happy Thanksgiving to all. Blessed be our Warriors, Veterans and First Responders who help us assu
Happy Thanksgiving & Remember
jssailem at 1:02pm 11.23.23
So acknowledged. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! to All you Sail Boat Owners.
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While I recognize the value of LiFePO4 battery life and the increased battery capacity performance.

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