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CapitalistSailor at 6:37pm 04.24.14
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Hello forum, I purchased a Beneteau 311 last year, and I love the boat. The boat was fully rigged
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This product supposedly restores the faded gelcoat over all colors does not work on white. Anyone us
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I have a few small spots of rust on my iron keel. A 1 qt. epoxy primer pack hull primer would be wa
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let me check if this is correct. before i step the mast on my capri 18, i loosen the backstay a bit.
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Previous I got very good feedback when I asked about slips in Long Beach, Wilmington, and San Pedro
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Hello All. I need to have a couple of spots welded on my bow pulpit. One is at the base of a vertica
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i will be driving 500 miles to pic up my 87 capri 18. it has a 2009 mercury 5 hp 4 stroke on it. wit
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I have a X-10-M Ritchie Sport Compass that I inherited. However, there's no fluid to cushion the m
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Hey, I am very new to sailing boats bigger 15'. I love sailing and my wife and I would like to take
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Is there any harm in leaving shore power connected as long as the boat is at the dock and leaving th
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So, for the first time since her launch in 77, my 23 will be spending the summer in a wet slip. Curr
eianm at 12:37pm 04.24.14
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Has anyone done a single lever conversion or upgrade? I have a H42 1991 with the standard Edson pede
triumph250 at 12:19pm 04.24.14
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Expect to install 2 x 100w panels on aft bimini w/ zippers. Per e-marine Solbian 100w are $1200/ pan
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Dear proud Yamaha owners, I have been hoping to sail off-shore one day and know I need a different
Captain Keith at 10:57am 04.24.14
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New to the forum and just wanted to say hello and look forwarding to exchanging ideas and advice.
Gillfowdy at 10:53am 04.24.14
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Im sure i saw a post long ago re sewing patterns for modifying a fitted sheet to fit the H376 vbirth
pariseaux at 10:52am 04.24.14
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We have a 1992 Hunter 33.5. I believe we have a leak coming from our ice box, as the floor in the g
Ward H at 9:24am 04.24.14
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I plan on finishing my rope clutch and deck organizer install this weekend. I was going to through
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 9:14am 04.24.14
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Hello MaineSail, I toasted by 4Ds this winter due to neglect. Kind of stupid but I wasn't paying
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Can anyone tell me the length of the spreader bar for a 23.5 Hunter? also wondering if anyone has

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Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)?
jssailem at 9:43pm 08.02.23
Small Craft Advisors offered up this idea for a first boat. It may not hit all your wants, but it is
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)?
Alan Gomes at 9:16pm 08.02.23
For the use and service you need, better find a well maintained later model Catalina 25, or somethi
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Alan Gomes at 9:14pm 08.02.23
I love mine!
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Stu Jackson at 8:43pm 08.02.23
@Stu Jackson has a wealth of knowledge regarding the challenges. Search for info about 1-2Both swit
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:49pm 08.02.23
I read somewhere - I can't recall where - that someone applied several coats of Cetol natural teak
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higgs at 7:43pm 08.02.23
Contact Garhauer for a new traveler. I sent him my old traveler track and he reproduced the curve
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Blitz at 7:32pm 08.02.23
Enjoy the new prop, I've had mine for over 12 years. I like how it performs in regards to low drag
New Campbell Sailer Prop
jssailem at 7:24pm 08.02.23
Enjoy your new prop.
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dkinzer at 7:18pm 08.02.23
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Shore powered vent fan?
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Which handheld do you recommend? The one in your hand that works. For me it is the Standard Horizon
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the ensign is the prettiest girl at the dance. best dancer too. now what are you going to pick? m
Alder Barbour Refrigeration
Hayden Watson at 4:16pm 08.02.23
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jviss at 3:51pm 08.02.23
The latch dog snapped at the red line. There is a roll pin that goes through the hole (green arrow

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