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r.oril at 4:47pm 04.22.13
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I found this 1985 Catalina 30 for my friend to use as a live aboard and coastal cruiser. She had a g
Piratenorm at 4:44pm 04.22.13
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OK all, the snow's gone, weather is improving and it's time for me to complete my bottom restoration
roehrle at 4:36pm 04.22.13
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I have a 9.9 Evinrude 1997 (E10FRELEUA) motor. On two occasions my motor would run for only two or
Sea Drifter at 4:06pm 04.22.13
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I have covered my ODay23 with a heavy tarp for many years using an A-Frame 2x4 structure, and with t
stoneyharbor at 3:34pm 04.22.13
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We have a Beneteau 311 and need to replace the propane tank, preferably with a fiberglass one. It ca
KenKindrick at 3:23pm 04.22.13
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I'm fantasizing about transporting my H340 in summer 2014 from Los Angeles to Seattle for the summer
Prime Time at 3:01pm 04.22.13
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Hi, Anyone ever have to replace a damaged Bronze sheave on a Bristol? The Centerboard wire pennant
kingsailor at 2:41pm 04.22.13
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I am looking for replacement interior light fixtures. They are the silver round recessed element wit
walt at 2:22pm 04.22.13
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carengin at 2:09pm 04.22.13
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I have a First 32 1984, does any one has the owners manual? I will pay for it. Thanks Carlos
Squidd at 1:58pm 04.22.13
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Got to do a little more on my spring list, still too cold to paint and epoxy so I wired up the solar
Jim Seamans at 1:50pm 04.22.13
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Looking for input about two companies. Would appreciate any input about Mack Sails Or Newsails Bo
Delawaredave at 1:34pm 04.22.13
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Newbie. Boat has been out of water for few years. Just put boat in water. Transducer through ho
redhead78 at 1:29pm 04.22.13
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Hi all I bought 3- 8x20 fenders at sale defender a while back, they sem a little soft, what pressure
Lookout at 1:12pm 04.22.13
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Hi My race director keeps asking what by boat speed is in 2 knot, 3, 4, 5 knot winds. I own a Ca
Lookout at 1:02pm 04.22.13
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My Race director keeps emailing me question about our Catalina 27, 1977, standard rig speed in light
Sin Sentido at 12:52pm 04.22.13
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Looking for information on how to install an inner forestay for a storm jib. Carlos.
Maine Sail at 12:08pm 04.22.13
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I am running a tad behind schedule this spring and was hoping for launch around the 15th. The truck
dakno at 12:01pm 04.22.13
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Hello...Help I have to replace my cutlass bearing on my 1981 H27. The boat has origional 1GM and
sherriphil at 11:48am 04.22.13
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I have a 2006, 309 (#26) and the light over the galley sink finally blew out. I took down the light

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skob1014 at 5:47am 05.09.23
Turns out Selden doesn't sell them anymore -- they said there wasn't enough interest in them. Seems
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thinwater at 4:57am 05.09.23
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@duck21 and @JamesG161 Hunter Marine was purchased by David Marlow through bankruptcy because the
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Crazy Dave Condon at 3:53am 05.09.23
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Crazy Dave Condon at 3:47am 05.09.23
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LesCha at 3:45am 05.09.23
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jon hansen at 10:25pm 05.08.23
opps, trying to show a photo, no joy
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jon hansen at 10:10pm 05.08.23
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Johann at 8:48pm 05.08.23
This may work as a cover. https://www.bluesea.com/products/2710/DualBus_100_BusBar_Cover_for_PN__270
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JamesG161 at 8:23pm 05.08.23
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Sailfanatic at 7:47pm 05.08.23
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