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Brentpd at 4:22pm 05.09.14
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I just bought a '73 2-29 about a month ago with the standard 12 hp farymann. It's a wonderful boat
Roadking Larry at 4:05pm 05.09.14
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I've decided that I need to replace the spreaders on my 2-27. The PO had redone them using some kind
CharlzO at 3:39pm 05.09.14
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Well, with any luck, she'll be floating ON the water when I get to the yard tomorrow, and not UNDER
2mirage8 at 2:33pm 05.09.14
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Are there any good hurricane safe(?) haulout facilities in the Mobile Bay area? Need to haul out sa
Okey6772 at 2:17pm 05.09.14
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How to change fuel filter at sea without spilling fuel or having to bleed engine (universal diesel)
2mirage8 at 2:13pm 05.09.14
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Are there any good hurricane safe(?) boatyards in Mobile Bay area? Need to haul a sailboat out for
salestosails at 1:53pm 05.09.14
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just bought a 2001 Beneteau 311. Need some control panel rocker switches. Some are broken off. Be
Richard19084 at 1:18pm 05.09.14
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I have problems starting the Universal diesel engine if the engine has been off for more than about
gitpicker2007 at 10:25am 05.09.14
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I just took the 22 out for the 3rd time and am becoming more comfortable and familiar with it, but h
kasishunter30 at 10:13am 05.09.14
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The dilemma: the PO of my "new-to-me" 1979 Hunter 30, obviously did not tie the boat up well enough
Steve Hansen at 10:08am 05.09.14
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Hi , I've got a 1984 31 foot Irwin Citation that I'm thinking of moving. I'm wondering what the mas
tgrass462 at 9:34am 05.09.14
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Have any of you reconditioned and/or replaced the gasket on the plate that controls the flow of wate
markwbird at 8:56am 05.09.14
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I am searching for a symmetrical spinnaker for my Hunter 34 for racing San Francisco Bay which is us
sandyr51 at 8:54am 05.09.14
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Can anyone suggest a suitable Bowsprit or similar modification that will work with the foredeck and
rgarrison@gmail.com at 8:54am 05.09.14
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Help, please. My PO installed this furler and I cannot id the manufacturer. Does it look familiar to
redsox6781 at 6:20am 05.09.14
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I have a bend on the top of the stay where it attaches to the top of the mast. It is not too bad, bu
Rag Doll at 5:41am 05.09.14
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This is a photo of the top of my mast on an Oday 28. With the new Roller Furling Sail I have do I re
dehler25 at 5:00am 05.09.14
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My recent survey showed a problem with the way the chain travelled on the capstan. It appeared to be
Solstice at 4:32am 05.09.14
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Mainsail, I helped a friend move his AO from starter to his House Bank yesterday. He asked me wheth
suvh8er at 4:07am 05.09.14
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I found a Genoa among the many (incorrect) sails that came with my boat that is just slightly too la

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Excess Solar Load
Johann at 7:32pm 06.27.23
That sounds rather conservative to me for someone who only sails in the summer months. 3-4 is the
Its funny Friday!   (1)
Kermit at 7:17pm 06.27.23
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Its funny Friday!
Richard19068 at 6:50pm 06.27.23
Now... somethings in life would seem funny if not for the fact that THEY ACTUALLY HAPPENED.!!!:yik
Its funny Friday!
stickinthemud57 at 6:44pm 06.27.23
Okay.. didn't want to leave today on such a heavy post... so lets sign off with a horrible dad-joke
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High Current at 6:42pm 06.27.23
Calder suggests daily output will average 3 times the panel's nominal rating That sounds rather c
Its funny Friday!
BlowMeAway at 6:22pm 06.27.23
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge.
Project_Mayhem at 5:48pm 06.27.23
I think your best bet is to drill the heads off, try to pound them in (which I doubt will work) dril
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Captain Larry-DH at 5:12pm 06.27.23
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dlochner at 3:28pm 06.27.23
What kind of panels are you using? If you are getting 200-300 wh a day from the panels you are far e
Selden - Furling Main
ice breaker at 3:27pm 06.27.23
I replaced lines last year, do not believe the manual. They were never updated. You really need to
Harbor 20
rgranger at 3:16pm 06.27.23
I googled Harbor 20 reviews and got a fair number of hits. It is a smart looking boat. Should be
Its funny Friday!   (1)
rgranger at 3:13pm 06.27.23
Okay.. didn't want to leave today on such a heavy post... so lets sign off with a horrible dad-joke:
Its funny Friday!
rgranger at 3:09pm 06.27.23
Now... somethings in life would seem funny if not for the fact that THEY ACTUALLY HAPPENED.!!!:yike
Its funny Friday!   (2)
rgranger at 3:06pm 06.27.23
Excess Solar Load
rgranger at 3:02pm 06.27.23
I am a big believer in adding ventilation on boats.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Michael Davis at 2:43pm 06.27.23
That sounds great Terry. We will be home for a couple of weeks I think, then maybe another couple of
1x19 cable for standing rigging?   (2)
HeelBoy at 1:44pm 06.27.23
It has to do with the number of strands and their size... I get the logic behind the advice (I'm e
Its funny Friday!
kappykaplan at 1:37pm 06.27.23
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Kermit at 1:32pm 06.27.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Terry Cox at 1:20pm 06.27.23
Hi Michael. Kinda waiting on John so that we can sail together. Maybe next year for the BBQ? My sail

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