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weh5748 at 11:44am 05.20.15
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The ODay 19 insignia on side of hull within the blue stripe appears to be a "decal" and is badly che
DJ MKE at 11:43am 05.20.15
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I just completed a basic keel sailing course. I'm looking at purchasing an O Day 23. This boat is
Bowedtoothdoc at 10:57am 05.20.15
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Does anyone have any tips or tricks for getting up the mast alone. I know ATN makes one, but it is 4
Jimski at 10:42am 05.20.15
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I have just closed on my first sailboat - a 1986 C30. I had a survey done and that turned up a few t
DannoHeimann at 10:16am 05.20.15
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Hi ! I have been trying to install new portlights on my Catalina 400 with no success. While the por
Canonshooternb at 10:12am 05.20.15
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I have a 1986 Pearson 282 with a lead keel that I just purchased. The keel bolts are in excellent
slowandeasy at 9:17am 05.20.15
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I have a 1989 Hunter 37 where the settee table makes a double berth. I am able to set the berth up
gregorybross at 9:07am 05.20.15
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I recently installed a new Nova Kool refrigeration system in my boat. I noticed the ventilation req
Tim22 at 8:09am 05.20.15
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I am installing a rodkicker rigid vang with cylinder on my Hunter 310 and am a bit confused as to th
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 7:17am 05.20.15
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Ever since we have owned Smitty there has been a pesky leak in the hatch right over our berth. It w
Richard Olden at 6:42am 05.20.15
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Am planning on purchasing a live-aboard in Kemah. Not sure on which marina for docking but I am favo
aunk5898 at 6:39am 05.20.15
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What should i expect when replacing Keel Bolts that are decayed and what is the best way to fix this
mlindberg1 at 6:35am 05.20.15
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Hi all, Wondering if anyone could help me out? My Oday 26 has a Harken Traveler n front of the com
OS2Dude at 6:05am 05.20.15
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I just bought a 1985 Catalina 30 with an Edson pedestal. It does not seem to have any kind of condu
OS2Dude at 5:49am 05.20.15
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I have a 1985 Catalina 30 with a Universal M25 diesel inboard. The engine manual does not say how
Peter T at 3:32am 05.20.15
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I have a 2011 Beneteau Sense which I have to say is superb. However, it has a Dock and Go mooring sy
Macboy at 9:39pm 05.19.15
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We pulled off our masthead light tonight for some LED installation but found it to be a 270 degree u
carlager at 9:11pm 05.19.15
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I will be taking our Beneteau Oceanis 36cc on the. hard next week to clean and paint the bottom. T
OS2Dude at 8:28pm 05.19.15
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During the hual-out portion of the survey, it was found that the skeg was lose. (The part that hold
John_F at 6:29pm 05.19.15
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I have a Beneteau 31. The electrical connections from the mast that connect on the cabinroof look to

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PMK at 11:49am 12.09.23
The cockpit locker opening is 15.5 inches wide, 22 inches long on the inside edge and 30.5 inches lo
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Georgedoyle at 11:38am 12.09.23
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jssailem at 11:26am 12.09.23
I can understand this logic. There really are no reliable short cuts to safe navigation. I operate
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Stu Jackson at 11:09am 12.09.23
DeepZoom Is very helpful to show the currents up in our neck of the woods. But try this exercise
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Stu Jackson at 10:59am 12.09.23
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marcham at 10:55am 12.09.23
I don't think this is an issue. Your start battery has a very very low depth of discharge after havi
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Georgedoyle at 10:37am 12.09.23
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jssailem at 10:26am 12.09.23
@Tedd Lay out a simple route. This one is for a passage through Deception Passage, Using OpenCPN wit
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Captain Larry-DH at 9:58am 12.09.23
I have been using an Tidal Currents trip planner for a few years. It's an app where you plug in you
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sesmith at 8:43am 12.09.23
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SoSound at 8:37am 12.09.23
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VFR750 at 8:15am 12.09.23
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Tedd at 8:01am 12.09.23
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dlochner at 7:50am 12.09.23
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kloudie1 at 7:36am 12.09.23
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Salty Jack at 7:13am 12.09.23
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dlochner at 7:00am 12.09.23
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