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Nelsonhow at 10:40am 12.07.13
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I'm thinking of swapping out my old 1983 2 Yanmar 2gm raw water cooled with a rebuilt Yanmar 2 GMf
Happy Together at 10:12am 12.07.13
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I have a Gori folding three blade prop. I am having trouble with it and I want to switch to the Vari
Head Sail at 9:30am 12.07.13
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Need to change my anchor light an install an antenna for TV. I don't trust either halyard to support
wufibugs at 9:19am 12.07.13
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Best Wiring Scheme for the Freedom 20 Inverter/charger? Inverter/chargers take shore power and conv
inarathree at 8:43am 12.07.13
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Oops no sailing today
Mackaroni at 7:11am 12.07.13
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Hello. I am new to this forum and thought I would ask for some opinions on the 302. I am consideri
merlinuxo at 5:53am 12.07.13
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while in the water. Wouldn't do any good for the flanged type though. I'd only use this while on the
kito at 5:53am 12.07.13
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I am making a list for Santa on what I would need to run my head and main halyards back to the cockp
Hobartwoodworks at 5:49am 12.07.13
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We recently purchased a 1984 Hunter 22. She came with a spinnaker in great shape, but no pole. My hu
mbeil53 at 4:44am 12.07.13
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Did the original sails on the Macgregor 25 have any reefing points?
paulcolumbia2700 at 3:54am 12.07.13
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Hi, any you good folks added or have experience with adding a fresh water cooling system to your ato
Bob 04 H260 at 11:40pm 12.06.13
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If a boat yard supplies a contractor to do work on your boat (boat yard bills you for the work) and
Cruiser WannaBe at 7:25pm 12.06.13
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I have purchased a 1987 Hunter 34.5' (shoal) and I have a constant leak that makes my bilge pump com
Rick D at 6:29pm 12.06.13
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Saw this while checking my facebook: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QtNw3m2yIw
MaryEllaRose at 5:23pm 12.06.13
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Out of the goodness of her heart, my dearly beloved wife purchased a handsome safety harness and tet
marchem at 1:11pm 12.06.13
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In a recent thread, Peggy said: "It is true that NO toilet designed to use SEA WATER should ever
justsomeguy at 12:54pm 12.06.13
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Howdy. Is there an option when ordering stuff from this website to use an alternate package delivery
jean desmarais at 11:28am 12.06.13
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Bought a brand new Hunter 31 2012. Want to change the jib for a bigger sail. Cannot get a genoa beca
Warren Milberg at 10:52am 12.06.13
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Over the years, there have been a number of discussions here about all aspects related to "how to sa
wfulton at 9:51am 12.06.13
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Having a very difficult time raising the mainsail - the last six or so feet of the mainsheet is very

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Michael Davis at 9:16pm 03.12.23
Mowing the lawn just makes me want a cold beer! Come to think of it ,most thing make me want a cold
On the water activities for a group of cruisers on the lake   (1)
PaulK at 9:12pm 03.12.23
We have an annual pursuit "Rat Race" to a nearby (15 miles) harbor. Sometimes the SI's call for sta
Mast step replacement
Ken n Rox at 8:20pm 03.12.23
Here's another approach you could consider. Put the mast step in position where it belongs. Trace
Single handing
Joe at 7:57pm 03.12.23
Hay Joe. Thanks for the pep talk on being lazy. I am not sure where to do my research. So I felt th
Mast step replacement
Sailor Sue at 7:46pm 03.12.23
Here's another approach you could consider. Put the mast step in position where it belongs. Trace
Stern Rail
Georgedoyle at 7:08pm 03.12.23
Thanks, I have sent emails to the companies mentioned. I hope at least one of them has a nice soluti
It's almost within reach!   (6)
Ward H at 6:51pm 03.12.23
@Project_Mayhem Here are some pics from when I ran lines back on my O'day 25. The in board lines ru
Spring FORWARD - It's the first day of Daylight Savings Tim
WayneH at 6:51pm 03.12.23
I saw this today about DST: "I didn't lose an hour last night. I'm an hour closer to breakfast."
It's almost within reach!
Tally Ho at 6:50pm 03.12.23
A double-stack cheek block might work. With the base plate, you can use almost any block with a s
P42 Forward Fresh Water Tank (65 Gallon)
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:47pm 03.12.23
If there is, the source could very well be rail stanchions and other mounted deck hardware in need o
Single handing
WI Rigger at 6:39pm 03.12.23
Hay Joe. Thanks for the pep talk on being lazy. I am not sure where to do my research. So I felt tha
Mast step replacement
Ken n Rox at 6:07pm 03.12.23
A 1/2" hole would probably be enough to get a look. It's fairly easy to fill and can be done under
Single handing
Joe at 5:58pm 03.12.23
Does the color of a sail have any bearing on the strength of the material? I was told, Coloring the
It's almost within reach!   (3)
Project_Mayhem at 5:42pm 03.12.23
@Tally Ho It looks like only two double stacked sheaves are used in this pic of a 25. I'm pretty sur
Single handing
WI Rigger at 5:31pm 03.12.23
Does the color of a sail have any bearing on the strength of the material? I was told, Coloring the
Mast step replacement
Project_Mayhem at 5:25pm 03.12.23
Suggesting I remove the compression post and get a bigger view of the area? Both inside and outside
Impeller screws
All U Get at 5:06pm 03.12.23
Went to the local hardware store and found Allen head, 8/32 thread size to match. Now I have to fi
It's almost within reach!   (1)
Tally Ho at 5:06pm 03.12.23
That is a really tight squeeze between the hand rail and the spray hood. my deck organizer is a dou

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