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Ward H at 9:08am 10.29.13
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Last spring was my first season prepping, repairing and basically getting my O'day 25 ready for our
Bill5155 at 8:36am 10.29.13
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Got a 34 Catalina, 1989 model. Need to put on a new wind instrument. Can a new cable be dropped down
Stretch at 7:23am 10.29.13
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I monitor 16 all the time and have noticed that since the Vancouver coast guard station closed, Vict
YVRguy at 7:21am 10.29.13
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I recently posted a thread on single handing and one of the themes that came out of it was the need
IH82BL8 at 6:57am 10.29.13
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http://www.weather.com/tv/tvshows/hero-next-door/video/hero-next-door-hiker-saves-bullet-wounded-dog
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trainmanjess at 5:59am 10.29.13
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hello all I got my kittiwake home now... she is a beautiful boat with beautiful lines... the kitti
Anonymous 121765 at 5:50am 10.29.13
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The Tampa Bay Times newspaper started a 3-part special by Michael Kruze. Part one was in the Su
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ELMAX at 2:27am 10.29.13
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Hello friend, after a fantastic summer in Greece, here I am, the restoration of CALYPSO continues...
rardiH36 at 9:38pm 10.28.13
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Over the last several years, for various reasons, I've sometimes opted to attach rigging hardware wi
ArkadiyS at 9:38pm 10.28.13
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We have just purchased a Cat 30 (1985), and in the process of getting her home (over 3 days) we used
brinky at 8:15pm 10.28.13
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i just hauled my hunter 306 (built 2005) and applied a new coat of bottom paint. the connection b
lp_gilbert at 7:28pm 10.28.13
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I have a 19 footer that I bought a couple of yrs ago and the bottom paint ends below the water line.
centerline at 6:45pm 10.28.13
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based up on a couple that has a capable boat that is in good repair,... and that they were budget mi
Spence at 6:11pm 10.28.13
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Does anyone have an e-mail contact for Rig-Rite company below? Fax is all I can find at the site.
BobnCamie at 4:33pm 10.28.13
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Greetings all. I am new here, having finally bought our "dream boat". Been waiting a long time. Firs
Old C&C Owner at 4:00pm 10.28.13
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I am the owner of an old (1974) C'C 30 which I am interested in restoring. I have just begun the pro
macalla at 3:37pm 10.28.13
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Any tips for retro-fitting an electric windlass on an Oceanis 390? The original windlass was manual
macalla at 3:29pm 10.28.13
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I'm thinking of installing davitts on our Oceanis 390, so that we can use a 3m RIB with the outboard
Sefuller at 2:17pm 10.28.13
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I believe I am finally ready to begin the actual wiring part of my project. I have a lot of the cab
bblument at 1:30pm 10.28.13
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Howdy, all... My 1972 P26 has some pretty messed up portlight windows. Instead of repairing or res

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Rebuild or repower
dlochner at 6:14pm 07.06.23
Get estimates for both rebuilding and replacing. Beta engines are based on a Kubota block and are p
Emergency steering knocking
dlochner at 6:07pm 07.06.23
Looks like the upper rudder bearing is worn. I'll defer to those more familiar with the O'Day 302 on
Hammock install on a H26?
Joe at 5:59pm 07.06.23
Unless you already own one, I would not spend all the money on the "tacker" just to hold up the hamm
New Catalina 30 Owner
mikeracca at 4:24pm 07.06.23
Well I think I may be back. Kinda. I got to board Luna yesterday and she wasn't doing so good. He
Georges Bank sailing from just South Nantucket to NS
Don S/V ILLusion at 3:49pm 07.06.23
Radar is running. Got a suggestion as to how far out you'd set it? Mine can go 26 miles, but I cur
Georges Bank sailing from just South Nantucket to NS
JamesG161 at 3:38pm 07.06.23
Got a suggestion as to how far out you'd set it? My Raymarine has a "Guard Zone" for Alerts. Depe
Georges Bank sailing from just South Nantucket to NS
Rick486 at 3:31pm 07.06.23
Actually, the range of your radar depends on the elevation of your antenna. Radar is a LOS (line of
Georges Bank sailing from just South Nantucket to NS
dLj at 3:08pm 07.06.23
Done it a few times - rarely saw visibility beyond 200 yards. Warm up your radar. Radar is runnin
Rebuild or repower
redlegmsg66 at 3:06pm 07.06.23
Rebuild or repower
redlegmsg66 at 3:05pm 07.06.23
Thanks for the info. I am familiar with Sturgeon Bay and know Depere fairly well. My wife grew up t
Lake Champlain to the Thousand Islands
Caboteur at 2:51pm 07.06.23
Ever thought of turning right after lake St-Louis and going up the Ottawa river and doing the Rideau
Georges Bank sailing from just South Nantucket to NS
dLj at 2:20pm 07.06.23
Thanks for the posts. I can concur about the fog! Past two nights have had plenty! Last night partic
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jon hansen at 2:19pm 07.06.23
Diesel Specialist 920-347-0880. 2264 mid valley drive, de pere, wis do not compare to john's nigh
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Tally Ho at 1:39pm 07.06.23
2004 Hunter Passage 420 Questions
Sailgunner at 1:16pm 07.06.23
If your pedestal is an Edson you may have TWO grease fittings on the pedestal. The bottom one is har
Waste tank plumbing idea...
yarrumretep at 1:12pm 07.06.23
Hi Peggie - thanks for the welcome - and the really great responses throughout this forum! More gri
Install New Winches?
Kevy at 12:28pm 07.06.23
Great points, thanks. I think I'll recruit some close-by expert help as well as I'm a bit of a novi
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake
Rich Stidger at 12:26pm 07.06.23
Ok that means the fuel lines are still under pressure. Then a line slowly drips for a few days. ca
Georges Bank sailing from just South Nantucket to NS
jssailem at 12:14pm 07.06.23
Thank you Rick Musetta is currently south of Davis South Shoal. The wind field has him heading into

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