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DHaranSailor at 4:38pm 05.19.15
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Hello all - Been working on my Wayfarer and getting ready to start replacing the wood that is rot
Gina Hopen at 4:13pm 05.19.15
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I have a Crack in my mast just where the port spreader attaches. Can that be welded?
EuphoriaHunter34 at 4:07pm 05.19.15
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Hi there, First time poster (however I suspect this will be the first of many posts asking for he
islanderrage at 3:50pm 05.19.15
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Ok so i have been out of sailing for +10 years and i was looking to get back into it with a little C
37Stories at 3:46pm 05.19.15
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I am trying to locate an Owners manual, for a 1976 Ericson 36C. If anyone knows where I can find one
KZW at 3:08pm 05.19.15
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Charleston Spar was kind enough to forward a copy of their C-310 furling mast manual. This was not i
37Stories at 2:12pm 05.19.15
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Hello , I am trying to find an owneres manual for my 1976 Ericson 36C Freedom Hull. Any ideas , wisd
Milton.Audas at 1:20pm 05.19.15
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Looking for advice on marine batteries. I have an outboard with an electric start (I know, 'luxury'
Pete02093 at 1:19pm 05.19.15
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I have recently lost my mind and bought a 76 Catalina 30 :-) I'm 3 weeks into it, and have already g
Greg Deans at 12:54pm 05.19.15
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Does anyone know the type of wire rope that I need to replace the one that goes to my dagger board.
Carel3041 at 10:55am 05.19.15
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I need to replace all of my interior cushions, mats, etc. Does anyone know of a good source for the
lillypad at 10:53am 05.19.15
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Hi all, I want a furling head sail for a Catalina 27 standard rig. send me a PM or email if you happ
walt at 10:52am 05.19.15
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Im putting a roller furler on boat and it will have a turnbuckle inside the drum at the bottom. S
fdc at 10:14am 05.19.15
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Looking for the pulley that locks the rudder down. Don't know the name of the part.
Jackdaw at 9:55am 05.19.15
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Good times. PoZMgPGUMzs
Maine Sail at 8:27am 05.19.15
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"RC I've adjusted this belt three times now and it is still slipping.":doh: http://www.pbase.com/ma
gary at 8:26am 05.19.15
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This is directed at Crazy Dave, but anyone with an answer is welcome. I am trying to find the manuf
JHoward at 8:11am 05.19.15
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Saw the posting about $3000 worth of new windows, whew. How about something on a "budget" plan, any
Zuben at 8:09am 05.19.15
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Hi Everyone I bought my 309 at the end of last summer, Hull #1!, and we're just getting to know it.
KerryL at 6:30am 05.19.15
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Greetings to all! We acquired an H23 some time ago and just recently got it in the water. I am p

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