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slowdog at 1:35pm 03.01.15
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What is the average weight of a 15hp two stroke motor ? I have a mount rated for 15hp it's a older O
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I am planning to buy a 26S as soon as I can get it inspected when this miserable snow finally melts
Loose Ends at 12:50pm 03.01.15
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When selecting a buffer what is the maximum speed I would realistically need? I have my eye on a use
Tata duende at 12:23pm 03.01.15
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I have a '98 Hunter 280 and for the last couple weeks my water tank and holding tank gauges have bee
Bubba4137 at 11:58am 03.01.15
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I just purchased a Hunter 31 in northern MI. I have a deposit on a slip on Western Michigan. I am
rk6johnson at 11:42am 03.01.15
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Ny Catalina 309 Owners in Oklahoma? I recently sold mine and would like to find the new owner a loca
2 OLD PIRATES at 9:36am 03.01.15
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I know this has been going around in circles to the point of getting really dizzy. How much diffe
Rick J B at 9:29am 03.01.15
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Dear Friends. I have a year 2000 Catalina 42Mk2 and seeking advise on US suppliers for the high dens
shanker at 8:39am 03.01.15
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I'm doing some learning on flying my Asym Spinnaker this summer and I'd like to get some real world
Leak source?   (2)
Richandhelen at 8:02am 03.01.15
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We have a leak that is at the headboard in our aft cabin. This occurs after a heavy rain. Our pillow
Earendil at 6:31am 03.01.15
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Hi Folks. This will be my second season in my O'Day 23, which I sail (mostly single-handing) on Buzz
Bob Meyer at 5:27am 03.01.15
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Am ready to purchase new sails for Mac26S and am wondering what headsail size will do to boat's bala
Curiousgeorge206 at 9:29pm 02.28.15
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1981-30' C'C- Mark 1, I have replaced the running lights at the bow of the boat due to 30 years of n
McIntoshUSA at 4:56pm 02.28.15
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This at first glance looks ingenious. I guess it would work. I wonder how it could be setup on a Sai
JPM01100 at 3:06pm 02.28.15
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After a sail I open the two cockpit inspection/bailing ports, the positive foam flotation is disinte
woodster at 2:55pm 02.28.15
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...what are you guys using to attach the genoa tack to the furler drum...are you just lashing it or
JHoward at 2:51pm 02.28.15
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Or... why not use one at anchor, of course. It could be supplemented with solar of wind. Suggestion
smoothsailing at 2:20pm 02.28.15
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Reading the forums on batterys, some use 12 volt and some use 6 volt (golf cart) battery banks.
Meriachee at 1:40pm 02.28.15
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This is English Bay, in Vancouver about 1:30pm, Saturday the 28th. Normally, those of us in the fro
gettinthere at 1:31pm 02.28.15
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Seems that one of my zantrax truecharge 40+ chargers has decided to take a break. Manual troublesho

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I have an 21' American Fiberglass
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:59pm 10.07.23
@Perry Welch I am having a difficult time what you have. Can you remove that rudder and take a fu
unknown sailboat
PAC3142 at 12:51pm 10.07.23
Maybe this? https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/ford-20
Broken Rudder
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:34pm 10.07.23
Repairing at that critical point is next to impossible at the rudderhead. @chuckwayne and @rgrang
Catalina Capri (Catalina 18) in high winds?
Monsterfish at 12:20pm 10.07.23
Thank you! The practical season is coming to an end here, due to the weather and the marina closing
Blown exhaust not enough I guess
odaydokay at 12:06pm 10.07.23
This turned into 6 hours of shop labor as two of the 4 pump bolts sheared and also the Adjuster bolt
Pedestal cup holders
BL_Sailor at 11:57am 10.07.23
There are 2 on each side of the compass which is blocking the other 2. There are also 1 each in the
Islander 28 - Antenna Cable location   (3)
jssailem at 11:48am 10.07.23
Hello Yak,. I do not have an Islander. If you can help with a picture we may be able to help. Look
Anchor/Rode   (2)
capta at 11:37am 10.07.23
By fluke, do you mean a Danforth knockoff? As a very general rule-of-thumb, you want 1 pound of an
Catalina Capri (Catalina 18) in high winds?
dlochner at 11:34am 10.07.23
1) How easy is it to capsize Catalina 18 (Capri) with a winged keel? (Full keel, not a centerboard)
Catalina Capri (Catalina 18) in high winds?
Davidasailor26 at 11:26am 10.07.23
As wind speed builds the boat becomes overpowered and all of the extra wind is just drag pulling the
Halyard Swivel stuck at the top
DArcy at 10:43am 10.07.23
I'm in Canada so I get tarps from Princess Auto which is the Canadian equivalent to Harbor Freight.
Halyard Swivel stuck at the top
capta at 10:39am 10.07.23
If I felt uncomfortable of going aloft on the main halyard in a proper bosun's chair, then I'd just
Halyard Swivel stuck at the top
Four Score at 10:20am 10.07.23
Where can you buy a heavy duty tarp? Yes, we'll be storing it on the boat. We did something wrong la
Halyard Swivel stuck at the top
DArcy at 9:39am 10.07.23
All great ideas! I think I'll sail with the main tomorrow, then take it all down for the season. An

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