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Winward_Saylor at 6:52am 06.09.13
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Two of our stanchions were damaged over the past winter. I have heard that they are no longer made.
vtsailguy at 6:50am 06.09.13
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I love this head. If you ever get a chance, buy one. Never seems to clog, I swear it would pump a sm
Dougo at 6:44am 06.09.13
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I'm running a Honda 5hp 4-stroke with the stock prop (7 1/2 pitch) on my h23. Toying with the idea
eckenroth at 6:16am 06.09.13
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Would like to share info with other 47 Ocean owners. I've had mine 8 yrs.
SBinNSB at 5:49am 06.09.13
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After a great 8 day sail here in NW FL our final stop before returning to the slip was the fuel dock
John R at 5:24am 06.09.13
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Several years ago, I went from lead acid batteries to AGM's. Since then I've read that if you make t
pamacm at 4:31am 06.09.13
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can anyone send me specification for modifying more rudder to a kick up rudder? I modified one, but
Hannah Quinn at 2:19am 06.09.13
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Bought an asymetrical spinnaker for my Hunter 306. Thinking about buying an ATN tacker that would r
Eastwind at 11:10pm 06.08.13
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I think I have the standard tiller on my '73 Catalina 27 but it seems too long to me. It feels like
Toddowen at 8:49pm 06.08.13
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Howdy, all. I'm new to sail and this is my first time posting here on this board. I recently purch
StinkBug at 8:08pm 06.08.13
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I'm in the process of making some plans for the 4th of july and trying to iron out a few details. Ev
CaptDon01 at 7:30pm 06.08.13
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Boats are arriving at the Fort Walton Yacht Club in Florida for the 40th Annual Catalina-22 National
cherub78 at 7:30pm 06.08.13
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Hi I have a 78 Cherubini 27. Its my first season with my boat. As I'm at the dock I've noticed th
Catketch at 7:20pm 06.08.13
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I just got a replacement keel pivot bolt assembly for my M25 from Blue Water Yachts and, just for fu
Rschoolm at 7:19pm 06.08.13
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Hi all! Still trying to get the boat in the water. :-( While installing my bilge pump I noticed
Navicula at 6:01pm 06.08.13
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I have a Yanmar 4jh2e and on the dip stick it has two line marks....... when the boat has been sitti
carboman at 5:57pm 06.08.13
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This is from NADA. Any ideas if it is close? They did not consider a working trailer ($1000.00?) a
Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 5:17pm 06.08.13
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Recently noticed my aft thru hull (not pictured but identical to midship - pictured) was not closing
redhead78 at 3:28pm 06.08.13
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Maine you advised me to not use a swivel on my rode correct? I will have 35lb Lewmar delta plow with
c130king at 3:19pm 06.08.13
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Can anyone provide me any info on what size packing gland to get to fix my leaky stuffing box. Goin

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Do You Recognize This Anchor?
jviss at 5:13am 05.04.23
Thank you, @Bob S it certainly does! So, what's your take on a Manson Supreme? I checked their web
Tohatsu 5HP SP Propane wont run...
Captain Larry-DH at 5:08am 05.04.23
I have had my Mercury Propane Sailpro for about a year and a half. I have noticed that if I sail on
Do You Recognize This Anchor?   (1)
Bob S at 5:03am 05.04.23
Looks like a Manson supreme
First Aid Training?
Penntrails1 at 5:03am 05.04.23
Sounds good, that is the way to do it. I have trained BLS CPR AED for groups from different organiz
Do You Recognize This Anchor?
RoyS at 4:57am 05.04.23
See that slot? That anchor is mostly made for fishermen who fish around rocks. The slot attachment a
Mast raising ideas...
LakeShark at 4:52am 05.04.23
From your video it looks like you can have it ready to launch in less than 5 minutes. Not bad!!
I need your Knowledge on Rudders
kappykaplan at 4:49am 05.04.23
Walk away. :plus:
Do You Recognize This Anchor?
jviss at 4:48am 05.04.23
If it is 15 kg, not 15 lbs, and is your "backup anchor" that might be a decent choice. What is you
Do You Recognize This Anchor?
smokey73 at 4:46am 05.04.23
If it is 15 kg, not 15 lbs, and is your "backup anchor" that might be a decent choice. What is your
I need your Knowledge on Rudders
dlochner at 4:45am 05.04.23
Walk away. The boat failed the survey you should get your deposit back. Alternatively, a significant
Do You Recognize This Anchor?
jviss at 4:43am 05.04.23
Are you sure it is 15 lbs? That does not seem nearly big enough to hold a 38 foot, 16,000 lb sailb
Do You Recognize This Anchor?
smokey73 at 4:41am 05.04.23
Are you sure it is 15 lbs? That does not seem nearly big enough to hold a 38 foot, 16,000 lb sailbo
B&G WR10 Autopilot Remote
jviss at 4:31am 05.04.23
Thanks.
B&G WR10 Autopilot Remote
dlochner at 4:30am 05.04.23
You are a man of few words, Dave, but I thank you for your answers. So, what do you do if you're
B&G WR10 Autopilot Remote
jviss at 4:27am 05.04.23
You are a man of few words, Dave, but I thank you for your answers. So, what do you do if you're
Tohatsu 5HP SP Propane wont run...
jviss at 4:25am 05.04.23
it starts fine (five pulls) That's interesting, I wouldn't call 5 pulls "starting fine." My 15hp
Rigging- Has anybody seen this?
Hollyberry at 4:22am 05.04.23
Is this arrangement only on the shrouds? or all standing rigging attachments?
Rigging- Has anybody seen this?
Ward H at 4:18am 05.04.23
@Apex Did you see it on a Catalina 30 or a C&C 30? I ask because the C30 MkII mast is built like a

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