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jmhenry at 7:39pm 07.16.13
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I was putting my Pearson 31 in the water this spring and filled the water tanks with the intention o
Bob R. at 7:15pm 07.16.13
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We were out for our annual week-long sail on the Chesapeake a few weeks ago and was frustrated again
gary at 5:44pm 07.16.13
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Is there a simple "in line" meter which will tell me if my solar panel is actually sending current t
DaddysHopeFloats at 5:35pm 07.16.13
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Good day, I am searching for my first wind powered vessel, and I am hoping for some sound advice as
LRH at 5:30pm 07.16.13
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Ahoy Mates, I'm considering the purchase of a late model (within 10 years) Catalina 250 with water
SunsetSailor2 at 5:25pm 07.16.13
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Help I am a new to me Hunter 28.5 owner and love the boat so far. My problem is the Jib Sheets get h
sullyj020 at 5:02pm 07.16.13
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Ok guys, whats going on ???
joel3b at 4:46pm 07.16.13
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i just recieved a catalina expo 12.5 can someone please help me with the proper way to rig the th
ChrisBEdwards at 4:26pm 07.16.13
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Does anyone have a picture of an original sump pump tray for a 1977 Tartan 37?
paulj at 3:12pm 07.16.13
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Peggie Thanks for your advice as always, I just installed that electric Raritan Elegance slant back
newsailor72 at 3:01pm 07.16.13
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hope to do the trip this weekend. We went to Avalon this Jan. and the crossing was pretty smooth.
tripmorgan at 2:28pm 07.16.13
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i bought a 31' seafarer with the promise of a rudder that was being repaired, that was nearly a year
npettett at 2:02pm 07.16.13
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Today I rewired the blower switch so I can run the blower without having the key on. Definitely a sa
Roger Long at 1:57pm 07.16.13
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My new Mantus 25 from the SBO store: https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1069938_4429700201
robertsapp at 1:53pm 07.16.13
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I'm bored and I thought I'd start a discussion to solicit opinions. We might be looking to buy a big
rgranger at 1:50pm 07.16.13
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I'm sure this has been asked and answered before... but I couldn't find what I needed using the sear
Champ Percy at 1:41pm 07.16.13
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Hi, Does anyone know how long it usually takes to sail the length of Cayuga Lake? Champ
Champ Percy at 1:17pm 07.16.13
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Hi Folks, I'm curious if anyone would strongly advise against leaving the mast up while replacing
Brian S at 12:52pm 07.16.13
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Hey, all, my little O'day has a 110% jib, with fixed jib sheet fairlead position. The original s
GWG at 12:27pm 07.16.13
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I am following up on the responses to my discussion topic regarding my concerns about the adequacy o

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dLj at 3:22pm 06.02.23
To reduce shipping costs, you can get a roof rack for you car (or truck - perhaps a bit more complic
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dlochner at 3:18pm 06.02.23
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jviss at 3:15pm 06.02.23
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Tally Ho at 3:14pm 06.02.23
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Rich Stidger at 3:09pm 06.02.23
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Hayden Watson at 3:06pm 06.02.23
correct. I was saying the deck/mast issue looks more serious than the "smile" If the smile is just
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shemandr at 3:03pm 06.02.23
I don't know the Hunter 170 or Coronado 15 but in looking at designs like this it is good to conside
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jviss at 2:50pm 06.02.23
Before you condemn the regulator, disconnect the regulator from the field connection of the alterna
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Rich Stidger at 2:45pm 06.02.23
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Tally Ho at 2:45pm 06.02.23
dock line for Beneteau 323 1/2" or 5/8?
LynnM at 2:31pm 06.02.23
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jssailem at 2:03pm 06.02.23
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jssailem at 1:49pm 06.02.23
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amistret at 1:38pm 06.02.23
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amistret at 1:37pm 06.02.23
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xavpil at 1:26pm 06.02.23
The ONLY diesel engine course worth spending a penny on is the one that includes THE ENGINE THAT IS
Marine Toilet Question
Captain Larry-DH at 1:18pm 06.02.23
snip (I have good aim.) snip I don't believe it. Let's hear it from your wife. ;)
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Picture?
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Brinky63 at 12:49pm 06.02.23
Hi all, quick update. I place a shim on the top after finding a "before" picture a mate of mine made

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