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Thrasheraz at 6:05pm 08.10.13
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Looking for drawing or pictures of new rigging technique for main sail coming straight down from bo
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I have searched everywhere I know to search and looked at as many pictures as I can find about the '
Cat36Amoore at 5:18pm 08.10.13
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I just purchased a Catlina 27 and going to put it in the water. It has a universal 5411 diesel. wh
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Motored over to local restaurant to meet some friends. Also first time out in 2 months. Needed to
Viktor Eysselein at 4:53pm 08.10.13
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Hi all: This is an update on my problems furling the main sail on my Hunter 45CC (4 yrs old). My
Triple Point at 3:58pm 08.10.13
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I'm afraid I lost my first posting...I'm a bit of a technophobe :-(. In case it didn't make it to
Roger Long at 3:35pm 08.10.13
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Pictures of my recent Maine cruise, taken by the official cruise photographer, Barbara Simon, are no
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Most people know that cleaning the paddle wheel while moving a couple knots usually results in less
Ward H at 12:24pm 08.10.13
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I have a new Yamaha T9.9 4 stroke, new fuel hose and new tank. Plan to run aviation gas to stay away
New Stickers   (1)
Doc_holiday at 10:23am 08.10.13
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I thought I would try my hand at recreating the MacGregor stickers on 'Ohana. The originals were fad
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hvbaker at 10:13am 08.10.13
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Was out the other day and got photographed by boat pix. I am going to get one framed. Which one do y
MLampner at 9:53am 08.10.13
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The pole used on the jib seems frozen. This might not be a major issue if it was set right but with
Sailing Vermont at 6:41am 08.10.13
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Has anyone figured out a clever way to lock a battery for an electic motor to a dinghy? I have a ri
Panta Rei at 6:39am 08.10.13
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This turned out very well. The SeaDek product is used on stand-up paddle boards and swim platforms.
chrisyse at 6:35am 08.10.13
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I'm looking for suggestions/thoughts on how to replace a genacker halyard, when the original is no l
Sailkaz at 6:31am 08.10.13
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Hello With my boat 2006 Catalina 309 I received a bag of blocks, clamps and a large cushion, one ha
eianm at 11:40pm 08.09.13
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I was wondering if it is common for H42 owners to carry their inflatable dinghy on the foredeck duri
Monty VM at 8:50pm 08.09.13
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I would like to buy a sat phone and service plan. the purchase is mostly for safety, partially for c
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sinnettc at 8:36pm 08.09.13
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Hi all, Thought I'd share some photos from our recent trip to the San Juan Islands. We had a small

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Glow Plug Push Button O'day 28 1985
BKParks at 6:17pm 06.06.23
Everything either works or it does not, when I tap, not hard but with some force I can hear the pump
I am still hove-to in the marina
Terry Cox at 5:57pm 06.06.23
Hove-to in our marina as well, John. But that is about to change. June 23 is our last school day wit
Tropical Depression 2
jssailem at 5:49pm 06.06.23
I like your wish list. Here is a simple route from Sydney to Wellington NZ. The planning feature is
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Tally Ho at 5:37pm 06.06.23
Tropical Depression 2
Screen Saver at 5:25pm 06.06.23
Yep Windy is a great tool for sure. But it needs an offline PC version. Like what they did with Goog
How important is the sunguard on a roller jib? Do I need it for day sailing?
Tally Ho at 5:19pm 06.06.23
Yes, UV protection is always on foot and leach. If the sail stays on the furler, and exposed to su
Doesn't hurt to ask
eherlihy at 5:05pm 06.06.23
Just contact Garhauer +1 (909) 985-9993 info@garhauermarine.com - CALL THEM.
How important is the sunguard on a roller jib? Do I need it for day sailing?
kappykaplan at 4:58pm 06.06.23
The UV cover is always on both foot and leech. :plus:
How important is the sunguard on a roller jib? Do I need it for day sailing?
Hollyberry at 4:44pm 06.06.23
The UV cover is always on both foot and leech.
How important is the sunguard on a roller jib? Do I need it for day sailing?
shemandr at 4:11pm 06.06.23
I'm not clear on if the sun guard is on the foot, if I'm reading the OP correctly. Usually it's on
Xanbus System Control Panel Freezing
JamesG161 at 3:21pm 06.06.23
Any chance you remember the factory reset? Look on the back of your manual. But here is their Addr
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Sunbird22358 at 3:17pm 06.06.23
But honestly, I have no idea what "arched" track is... is it curved or something? "Arched Track
Jabsco volume per stroke
jdrutten at 3:11pm 06.06.23
Just further reading: The geek in me popped out so I measured stuff. It turns out that for every st
How important is the sunguard on a roller jib? Do I need it for day sailing?
dlochner at 2:28pm 06.06.23
UV is really damaging to sails. If the sail is going stored outside in the sun, then by all means ke
Advice before I buy C30
Ward H at 1:59pm 06.06.23
Note that not all 88's are plywood free. My 88 hull #5134 has a plywood core in the stub. Yes, Imp
Glow Plug Push Button O'day 28 1985
BKParks at 1:54pm 06.06.23
Hello all thank you, the part they sell on amazon is $7 so if it works but its over kill that is fin
How important is the sunguard on a roller jib? Do I need it for day sailing?
Hollyberry at 1:46pm 06.06.23
If the sail is not going to spend considerable time rolled up in the sun, there's no need for a UV c
Dissimilar Metals
Dalliance at 1:19pm 06.06.23
:plus: have a lifetimes supply. Me too. One little 3 or 4 ounce tub of Lanocote goes a long way.
LED lighting.
capta at 12:41pm 06.06.23
Ah @capta Age is just a number.... Your not old, you're Maturing.... Like fine wine. Getting better

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