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YVRguy at 6:04am 05.03.13
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Has anyone experimented with different types of stove fuel for the Origo non-pressurized or similar?
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foolproof at 10:15pm 05.02.13
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Hello all: I currently own a '76 Catalina 30 and like a lot of owners, am looking at moving up.
Kestle at 9:09pm 05.02.13
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A 55 lb 12 volt minn kota trawling motor has been suggested to me. Anyone experimented with one of
jwbnb at 9:02pm 05.02.13
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I am looking for the bushing that seals the hole where the steering cable passes through the hull ne
Ward H at 7:25pm 05.02.13
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While my O'day 25 mast is down for other work, I will be mounting an anchor light on the top. The ya
bblument at 6:50pm 05.02.13
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Ok, I'll assume anyone reading this has read my "true confession" of idiocy on my previous post, so
bblument at 6:39pm 05.02.13
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Hello, all.. I've been lurking for a few weeks. Let's start with a confession... despite being som
alvafredsmith at 6:17pm 05.02.13
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Hello all, i need your help. i purchased a 1973 Macgregor Venture 21 recently that came with a 1970,
DavyBones at 5:55pm 05.02.13
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Looking for mast/boom/sail etc. ideas or parts for my Super Dolphin hull. Its "basically" a 14' 8" s
c bowers at 5:51pm 05.02.13
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When taking my Sirius out of the water last fall the mast must have moved too far forward and the tw
M and M at 5:49pm 05.02.13
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Hi all, I have a 8 hp 2 stroke on my H23. I'm thinking of going with a smaller 4 stroke(maybe 5 or
Mark Nooney at 2:56pm 05.02.13
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I have been cleaning up the boat for launch and the water and electric systems needed some organizin
Angus Fleming at 2:24pm 05.02.13
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Hi Guys Does anyone know what the profile and manufacturer of the track that is mounted on the fo
agjohnson5 at 2:23pm 05.02.13
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I searched everywhere for the perfect swim ladder for my Catalina 22 and found this 4-step folding t
Tsatzsue at 1:37pm 05.02.13
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I am mainly looking for advise. I have a Johnson Sea Horse 9.9 longshaft on my V25. The decal on the
ericravnsails at 1:11pm 05.02.13
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On my 84 O'day 222 there is a plastic block bertween the base of the mast and the hinged part. The b
Team118 at 12:58pm 05.02.13
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I really wanted to title the post "Lubing my marine head" ...but it sounded a bit too 'silly' When
Charles Erwin at 12:27pm 05.02.13
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On my boat the main sheet leads off the very aft end of the boom, there is a plenty powerful vang ta
kingsailor at 11:41am 05.02.13
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I am looking for a replacement step for the companionway staircase on my 456. Does anyone know where

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When does a screw become a bolt?
Leeward Rail at 8:08am 05.10.23
Right about now I'm thinking there's a few screws loose here. :cool: Humor and psychoanalysis in o
Hauturier equivalent in USA?
xavpil at 8:05am 05.10.23
For the most part there are no regulations on recreational boat ownership or operation. Many states
When does a screw become a bolt?
dlochner at 8:04am 05.10.23
Right about now I'm thinking there's a few screws loose here. :cool:
Mod for burping fresh water system after installing new water heater - should this work?
JoeWhite at 8:02am 05.10.23
Monhegalover, you are working too hard. The question is why you get high temperature when you replac
Self Tacking Jib Experience
jssailem at 7:50am 05.10.23
This is when you change guest into crew. Encourage them to begin handling the lines. Or move them to
Sleeping on 22 new design
LakeShark at 7:35am 05.10.23
Our family of 5 sleeps with 1 teen on the quarter berth (stove side) 2 other teens in the Vberth and
Hauturier equivalent in USA?
dlochner at 7:30am 05.10.23
For the most part there are no regulations on recreational boat ownership or operation. Many states
When does a screw become a bolt?
Leeward Rail at 7:28am 05.10.23
Bolts have pre machines matched receptacles (threads) . Screw do not and force their own .hence the
Vinyl names and logo/design
dlochner at 7:18am 05.10.23
I've used BoatUS. Any sign shop that can scan an image can make a graphic. More colors equals more m
Vinyl names and logo/design
xavpil at 7:18am 05.10.23
I have used SpeedySigns.com for boat name graphics, and have been happy with them. They also offer
When does a screw become a bolt?
jviss at 7:04am 05.10.23
So, the greatest newspaper headline of all time. I think it was the NY Daily News, or NY Post, or s
Vinyl names and logo/design
BobH57 at 7:03am 05.10.23
I have used SpeedySigns.com for boat name graphics, and have been happy with them. They also offer d
When does a screw become a bolt?
MikeHoncho at 6:52am 05.10.23
Bolts have pre machines matched receptacles (threads) . Screw do not and force their own .hence the
When does a screw become a bolt?
Siamese at 6:46am 05.10.23
When her husband comes home and you bolt out the window?
When does a screw become a bolt?
Leeward Rail at 6:41am 05.10.23
Easy ... screws are fastened with either a flathead screwdriver or a phillips screwdriver. What ab
What is a good Trailer Sailboat?
Will Gilmore at 6:35am 05.10.23
Have you ever noticed how the higher end the hotel, the more they charge for extras? Stay in a chea
When does a screw become a bolt?
Scott T-Bird at 6:22am 05.10.23
Easy ... screws are fastened with either a flathead screwdriver or a phillips screwdriver. Everythi
Change Fuel Line
jviss at 5:59am 05.10.23
I think you can inspect them - look for cracks, squeeze them to see if they are still somewhat elast
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna
jviss at 5:57am 05.10.23
It's obvious, well known, not debatable that in radio communication, especially at higher frequencie

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