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rfrye1 at 6:43pm 08.13.13
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Thinking abt stopping off at DP on my way back to SD from Avalon. Looks like distance. Anybody? Tha
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The aft part of my keel is currently sitting on the trailer cross brace. Evidently, the PO removed t
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Anyone used one of these furling systems. If so how satisfied are you with it.
RichH at 4:09pm 08.13.13
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The problem is I only have ONE BIG LP headsail. :-O Is there any 'improvement' for my dilemma
SenecaDaze at 3:16pm 08.13.13
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I have searched the internet and found nothing, How is this bumper/fender used?
Anonymous 121765 at 2:11pm 08.13.13
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Guys, I have a Universal (Westerbeke) 3M20A engine, about 15 years old. I have bought my fuel filt
sailaway_H36 at 2:03pm 08.13.13
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looking for tips on how to install an electric toilet in a Hunter 36 2006+
Piratenorm at 1:28pm 08.13.13
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I've read past posts about substituting a Universal electric diesel fuel pump for my Universal M25XP
ost-sail at 11:59am 08.13.13
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I took delivery of a 2013 Oceanis 41 last fall and have had a number of problems with the boat. The
Nom De Guerre at 11:30am 08.13.13
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I was going through a spare parts bin that was with the boat and came across a couple of things I co
Picflight at 10:48am 08.13.13
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What is this pole, or whatever it is called, swing-able and horizontal to the deck? Click here, loo
kpgraci at 10:30am 08.13.13
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I always look at used sail boats and every so often (well, pretty often) I find something that looks
Apex at 8:40am 08.13.13
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So when I was 9, we had a Lancer 30. I can remember an aft head (stbd side?) a rounded coachroof, s
CzechMate at 8:33am 08.13.13
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I would like to start racing with my Mac 26D. How do you determine your Boat Class and PHRF rating.
allen-deckard at 8:25am 08.13.13
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Hopefully one of you knows what I'm talking about. Awhile ago I saw a boat that had some organizer
rudewarrior at 8:16am 08.13.13
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Does anyone know about how much the cherubini 36s cost when they were new, just curious.
Val V at 8:14am 08.13.13
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Hello everyone. In my 1976 C-30 I have a very old, corroded, aluminum fuel tank filled with gas t
John23883 at 8:07am 08.13.13
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So Crazy Dave, in my old age I am tired of having the mainsheet in the way and most of all not being
jsalley at 8:06am 08.13.13
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Lousy sailing weather lately, so back to the project list. The fridge in the 309 is not very efficie
Roger Long at 7:48am 08.13.13
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I suspect the SPOT watchers among my readers are awaiting explanation of some of my recent movements

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Making curtains
Dave Groshong at 2:56am 06.09.23
I like these, you can get custom sizes. They can be easily taken down to wash, or when you don't
Making curtains
kappykaplan at 2:23am 06.09.23
Take a look at Sailrite.com for curtain suggestions. :plus:
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Captain Larry-DH at 2:09am 06.09.23
No amount of explaining can give you the important details you need. I was curious, and checked Nav
New Sailer - Mastjack Confusion   (4)
Sunbird22358 at 10:56pm 06.08.23
Are you sure the boat still has a mast jack?? You description sounds like the mast jack (if there or
Hatch For Daysailer2   (3)
Sunbird22358 at 10:48pm 06.08.23
O'DAY used to offer an optional cowl vent that was located on the foredeck, that plus the slits in t
Flimsy deck on bow and tabernacle. Backplate
Mike25 at 10:24pm 06.08.23
I'm almost sure the second application will finish sealing the hole. It's amazing how the mixed resi
Help Identifying model   (4)
Sunbird22358 at 10:03pm 06.08.23
Just got back....The boat measures 23' stem to stern. The transom is plumb, but has an outward ar
Help Identifying model
Sunbird22358 at 10:00pm 06.08.23
The 20 with an added window and transom cutout is a decent guess, but even that was first built in
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artboas at 9:56pm 06.08.23
Help Identifying model   (5)
Sunbird22358 at 9:56pm 06.08.23
That would be a 1972 O'DAY 23 (aka: 23-1). XDYL03861172 XDY = O'DAY L = ?? There is no Model design
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Ralph Johnstone at 9:52pm 06.08.23
I've heard of the weights being rusted in place inside the compression post. Can't even imagine how
Need some help to get my 87 finished enough to get my mast up - All Hands On Deck!   (4)
reefsider at 8:20pm 06.08.23
Well, I'm sure not happy to read about your dilemma. FWIW, I have either read and/or viewed videos
Making curtains
dlochner at 8:01pm 06.08.23
Take a look at Sailrite.com for curtain suggestions.
Making curtains
zinahewitt at 7:49pm 06.08.23
I have not made boat curtains before but I once owned a boat where the bottom seam of a privacy cur
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mesmith1122 at 7:33pm 06.08.23
I had heard the same regarding SS Rod bedding but have not seen ours. I did inspect the cylinder nut
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George Braun at 7:31pm 06.08.23
and when you pull out of your slip forgetting to unplug the shore power there are more than enough p
Making curtains
rgranger at 7:31pm 06.08.23
I have not made boat curtains before but I once owned a boat where the bottom seam of a privacy curt
3D printing fun
dLj at 7:30pm 06.08.23
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rgranger at 7:26pm 06.08.23
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George Braun at 7:20pm 06.08.23
The point about forces involved is really the whole point. In a small boat you can manage the force

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