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Has anyone looked into the possibility of lengthening the O'Oay 32 winged keel? I think it would hav
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Hi All, I own a 1976 Yamaha 30: http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=1131 The bathr
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Hi I'am looking to replace just the inside glassware (plastic) of the smaller PORTLIGHTS located in
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Pedestal mount number SF-500 compass Ritchie powerdamp very nice shape no bubbles, does not fit my
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Our friends over at C34.org are getting a group purchase together on Smart Plugs. This for upgrading
Don E at 4:58pm 02.24.15
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I am looking at a 1972 Morgan 30. Can anyone tell me what the keel material was made of in this mode
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I'm starting my homework in preparation for purchasing a new boat. I'm still at early stage and can
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Hi all, I am looking at a 2004 Hunter 41 AC and was wondering if someone could explain the discre
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Hello Pearson owners! I think I need to change out my Cutlass Bearing for spring launch..lol That'
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Blackacre at 10:19am 02.24.15
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I upgraded most of my interior lights with LED bulbs. It was very easy once I knew what to order and
MikeKan at 9:33am 02.24.15
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! am going to replace my topping lift(oday23 1983)..would like to anticipate..how it attaches to mas
flasailor at 9:05am 02.24.15
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My 86 has Maxwell winches mounted on cabin top. the port winch needs tlc. the stocking supplier of
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Dannotti at 7:50am 02.24.15
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