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Ron-Anne at 4:46pm 04.28.13
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FYI Just got back from the boat and had to remove the packing, bent strut and other problems, anyway
rbrtnaylor at 4:42pm 04.28.13
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Hello all, Thanks in advance for your input. I recently installed a new Yanmar 3YM30 in my new to me
Jim Seamans at 4:41pm 04.28.13
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Greeting All, Well after a 3200nm trip down east coast and to the Bahamas and back, we are tired.
Stilettobob at 4:38pm 04.28.13
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Here's the deal. This boat is owned by a family member. They just want it off the property. The boa
curtdo at 4:12pm 04.28.13
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I recently measured the prebend and rake in my 336 mast. Per some other posts on this board, I thin
DAVA390 at 3:10pm 04.28.13
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After 3 yrs in outr first boat (P18), we might be moving up. I`ve had my eye on2 p23`s in our marina
iwillmott at 2:31pm 04.28.13
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Has anyone with a 40.5 had problems with the macerator priming? I have replaced mine but even the ne
saltwaterlakey at 2:01pm 04.28.13
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Ever sailed the midnight sun? The Midnight Sun Race will take place this July in Sweden. Sail in eit
SwanAround at 1:59pm 04.28.13
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The cold water input connector for the hot water heater seems to have failed. It is no longer gripp
Cat25Kate at 1:53pm 04.28.13
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Hello All, I just bought a 1978 Catalina 25, swing keel. The cushions are temporarily housed in t
Hydro Therapy at 1:47pm 04.28.13
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I took my dog out sailing in my 22 yesterday. She had a good time but the seating area was like an i
Horatio at 1:10pm 04.28.13
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? Avast mates! I am shouting out for some advice re. my Yanmar YSB12. I blew the head gasket and am
BluePelican at 12:43pm 04.28.13
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There are several threads discussing CNG filling adapters and the incompatibility between the tradit
Pilotocopilot at 11:17am 04.28.13
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I noticed on a recent thread someone was asking whether to rebuild or replace the tranny that had f
Felicita at 11:10am 04.28.13
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Anybody have a rigging manual or a photo of how to rig the mainsail of a Widgeon? Thanks!
dennisv at 8:35am 04.28.13
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OK. So I have a new to me ODAY 28. Love it. The previous owner left a lot of records, but no menti
McZube at 8:26am 04.28.13
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Hi all, We have a 1984 Hunter 31, and we just got her last spring. I'm trying to find ideas to make
davidpackwood at 7:21am 04.28.13
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I know I have seen this post/article somewhere, but now when I need it I cannot find it! I have tr
mdsdurango at 6:21am 04.28.13
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Yes, It's Mike - again. This time asking for general impressions on the Com-Pac Cats. Beautiful boa
Roger Long at 5:55am 04.28.13
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What to do above the water line???
Tally Ho at 5:14pm 04.24.23
It seems to me there is some confusion here. The hull, for practical purposes, has two portions.
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dlochner at 5:10pm 04.24.23
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Leeward Rail at 4:53pm 04.24.23
White section looks like a rotating coupling ? If so you can simply turn it in and out as required.
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bonkle at 4:46pm 04.24.23
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Screen Saver at 4:24pm 04.24.23
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What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
sydneybadger at 4:24pm 04.24.23
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What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?   (2)
jssailem at 4:08pm 04.24.23
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Johnb at 3:54pm 04.24.23
Use the search function and enter sole rather than floor. You will find loads of articles.
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
dlochner at 3:28pm 04.24.23
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dlochner at 3:20pm 04.24.23
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What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
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sailaketch at 2:24pm 04.24.23
no the part is available but i need to know what it looks like because there are hundreds of toggles
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Barnacle Bill at 2:12pm 04.24.23
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docking like a boss I've seen this one before... makes me laugh every time.:beer:
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ggrizzard at 2:03pm 04.24.23
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