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jssailem at 5:26pm 03.02.15
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I am a "new to me" owner of a 1974 CAL35C Cruiser. I would like to learn what I can about the boat a
Maine Sail at 5:14pm 03.02.15
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For the first time I have ever witnessed the Atlantic Ocean in front of our house has frozen solid e
keljohnso at 3:17pm 03.02.15
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I was thinking about Navionics app on a tablet. What do ya'll think?
P30Dude at 2:18pm 03.02.15
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I Folks, I have a new to me P30, the mast and boom are buried under about a foot of snow. My questi
mjwiseman at 1:49pm 03.02.15
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When we purchased our 1980 Hunter Cherubini last fall we did so knowing that the kerosene stove was
Jim Eller at 11:08am 03.02.15
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I have a Catalina 22 MKI '86. There times in Oklahoma when getting out of the summer sun is a relie
Boconnor310 at 10:55am 03.02.15
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Would like to modify my propane tank on my Catalina 310 so I can run a hose to my stern rail grill w
Cowpokee at 10:34am 03.02.15
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I am installing an improved outhaul to the original boom on my 1994 26S so that the line will now go
James19955 at 10:18am 03.02.15
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Went to check on my boat at the marina and also the winter stick on my mooring. Thought you guys in
Sunday Sailor at 10:04am 03.02.15
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The wire on my halyard has cut a groove in an aluminum plate welded to the mast which holds a naviga
swing keel   (1)
rlawson1 at 9:45am 03.02.15
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Need a used swing keel for a 1974 Olympic Dolphin 23
cajon409 at 9:38am 03.02.15
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I know it's been done to death,43 footer, PO had 20ft of 3/8 chain and 200ft of line. We are gettin
rlawson1 at 9:31am 03.02.15
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I cannot find the swing keel for this boat. I cannot find plans or drawings. Can I retro fit a swing
Cmp1110 at 8:52am 03.02.15
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Looking to upgrade any owner reviews opinions
Ken Cross at 8:21am 03.02.15
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Hi all I have this electrical connector on my engine panel (in the pic.) Do you know what it is for
triumph250 at 8:14am 03.02.15
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Have a B 37 (2014). Has anyone taken the V-berth "vanity" out in favor of a "hanging locker"? Boat i
Kevin_B at 7:56am 03.02.15
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Hey yall, im trying to get my boat on the water soon (aren't we all?!) ' I have no mainsheet. I've s
pmirenda at 7:50am 03.02.15
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The original Catalina mold from the 1970's was built with the toilet located against the left side w
FlimFlamII at 7:46am 03.02.15
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I'm looking for suggestions on how to remove the bushings for the rudder shaft.
sailboat738 at 7:42am 03.02.15
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Hi Guy's I'm picking brains , i sail on a pa state lake with no power . I leave the boat all summ

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Ward H at 6:01pm 11.08.23
In 2018 I paid $1900 for my C30 standing rigging, except the forestay. The mast was down so the rigg
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Tally Ho at 4:49pm 11.08.23
does h260 have steam light?
kappykaplan at 4:45pm 11.08.23
if the moon is up (and full) it is a really beautiful sight. :plus:
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kappykaplan at 4:44pm 11.08.23
An electric-powered cleat - what will they think of next? Don't believe I want one! Tks for sharin
does h260 have steam light?
Tally Ho at 4:43pm 11.08.23
I sail at night sometimes, usually because I got back too late and the sun went down. But occasiona
Replacing standing rigging
Tally Ho at 4:31pm 11.08.23
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jon hansen at 3:21pm 11.08.23
https://sailboat.guide/kirie/elite-32 here are the numbers, i did not lie
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Capricornus at 2:45pm 11.08.23
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rgranger at 2:38pm 11.08.23
Total risk involves many varialbles. What are the risks you have already accepted? That power boat
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rgranger at 2:21pm 11.08.23
But like it is said about opinions, just like ...... , everybody has one! ;) Catalina has a lon
Ericson 32-2 vs Newport 30
Scott T-Bird at 2:09pm 11.08.23
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TomY at 1:56pm 11.08.23
Tom, this is an amazing documentation of your repair, thank your for recording it so well! Four ye
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Barnacle Bill at 1:44pm 11.08.23
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fero at 1:41pm 11.08.23
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