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pabraam at 8:22am 04.18.15
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How much longer should a whisker pole be for a given J-length, in my case 12'1" or 3.68 m (Hunter 38
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Working on my son's H23. We are replacing the upholstery like fabric that came with the boat and had
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I need to repair the gunwale, starboard side, just forward of the "gate" stanchion. Yesterday I was
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Looking for an experienced APC repairman to fix all the cracks in my 146. Michigan area.
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I am seeking a 4-sheave deck (2+2) organizer and clutch for the reefing system and jib halyard on my
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What does it entail? Do I need it and is $2100 a good price for my '81 28'?
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I just got a 1975 Oday 27.6 - has two sinks. Owner says he never filled the holding tank, so could n
ppm411 at 6:17am 04.18.15
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I have an issue with the way my wiring is interfering with the step plank into my cabin in my 74 Cat
Cjdaley at 5:24am 04.18.15
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Can anyone advise how to replace the 'flap' that prevents water coming in through the forward edge o
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I ran my assym with a block shackled to a very small bale at the mast head. It is a stainless brack
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Sure sign of spring - Chicago bridge lifts begin today :D http://theexpiredmeter.com/2015/04/chi
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My Beneteau has great electronics including GPS. I want to be able to use my Windows 8.1 laptop (not
NYSail at 6:00pm 04.17.15
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Hello all...... Replacing clutches this season. Antal v grip look nice and are the perfect foot pri
daddygo at 5:50pm 04.17.15
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My 2006 Hunter 36 has a Sprint Atlantic Gipsy/Drum that has locked up. I can remove the drum and gip
Ward H at 5:03pm 04.17.15
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I am finally going to install the Blue Sea 8 Position DC Breaker panel, replacing the stock O'day pa
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I am finally getting to the point on my boat that it will launch this spring. So I got out the boom
Pinch at 3:58pm 04.17.15
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Hi all My 2000 Ben361 has a Westerbeke 30B3 with about 1200 hrs. All running great but have persi
Phil Herring at 3:18pm 04.17.15
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Over the next 72 hours we will be installing some significant changes to the sites. These changes (
Scott B at 2:47pm 04.17.15
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Ok, I am willing to be corrected here, but, the all-female team SCA blew out their Code 0 in the las
costange at 2:33pm 04.17.15
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I'm considering buying a Tohatsu 6 hp long shaft (25 inches, Sailpro model) for my O'day 192. Is it

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Mast Trailer
rgranger at 6:46pm 10.24.23
If you look to the left of each post, it shows the poster's avatar (mine is a picture of our boat).
House Battery Condition
Terry Cox at 6:26pm 10.24.23
When I left on my cruise north into British Columbia the first part of July, the 12 year old dual 8D
Lantern Advice
Terry Cox at 5:57pm 10.24.23
Do you buy the lamps at home Depot or the fuel? We purchase fuel at Home Depot. You can purchase t
Lantern Advice
Skipper J at 5:51pm 10.24.23
They also go through fuel much faster than wick based lamps - at least the gasoline ones do. I've n
Lantern Advice
Skipper J at 5:43pm 10.24.23
No and no. We've had one for years. They look nice with a comfortable ambient light. If you want a
Lantern Advice
Skipper J at 5:41pm 10.24.23
@dlochner is in NY. You are on the border of NC and SC... (much warmer) and your boat is smaller.
Lantern Advice
Skipper J at 5:41pm 10.24.23
And the print - books and laptop.
Lantern Advice
Skipper J at 5:40pm 10.24.23
How long do you want to read? And how small is the print? These lamps are more for use as general
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
Tally Ho at 4:47pm 10.24.23
They are 26M's and 26X's, not 28 BTW. You are right! 26 footers.
House Battery Condition
Tally Ho at 4:44pm 10.24.23
If I had a separate start battery, I would just continue to use the house back until it got to a poi
New Sails
Tally Ho at 4:30pm 10.24.23
Mast Trailer
Hayden Watson at 3:19pm 10.24.23
That is what I'm doing now, I use a 16 foot utility trailer with the mast positioned over the truck
Catalina Capri (Catalina 18) in high winds?
Hayden Watson at 3:12pm 10.24.23
This won't work because the clew will be in the wrong place. The clew needs to be at the same level
Mast Trailer
PaulK at 3:03pm 10.24.23
@PaulK There are many who do not know how to navigate this site and that includes some that would s
Drum and Swivel for a Stearns Twinstay
Barnacle Bill at 2:20pm 10.24.23
This is very old school and difficult to find parts. You might consider just upgrading.
Catalina Capri (Catalina 18) in high winds?
Barnacle Bill at 2:19pm 10.24.23
If you buy a roller furler with the idea of partially furling the jib to shorten sail in heavier win
New Sails
Barnacle Bill at 2:07pm 10.24.23
Catalina Direct just had discounts on sails for their boats. Not sure if it is still going on. Mig
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
Barnacle Bill at 1:56pm 10.24.23
You actually answered many of your own questions as already pointed out, but I will give you my 2 ce

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