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simi1947 at 3:07pm 04.14.13
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If anybody, like me on my 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 31, was thinking of fitting the Barton 32mm track cl
Nevermoor at 2:35pm 04.14.13
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Greetings and salutations, fellow sailboat owners! After the past week on the boat for spring break
Crazy Dave Condon at 2:34pm 04.14.13
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I recieved a call yesterday from Jim Seamons and they were mooring off for the evening at Hilton Hea
Idratherbesailing at 2:25pm 04.14.13
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Has anyone been into Bayou Lacomb recently with a 5 foot or over keel? I used to take my 5'3" draft
UPSGUY at 1:46pm 04.14.13
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hvbaker at 1:45pm 04.14.13
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Has anyone put a Selden bowsprit on a Catalina 30 standard rig? If so, was any modification to the p
Akapeterc at 1:32pm 04.14.13
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I want to connect my new 2003 hunter 44ds to shore power in Australia and was wondering is there any
Hydro Therapy at 1:18pm 04.14.13
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I recently made some repairs to my toe rails. I think one of the previous owners played bumper boat
Florida sail at 12:28pm 04.14.13
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Has anyone had any experience with the C- Head? It is less than 1/2 the price of the Air head and c
Finally Free at 12:16pm 04.14.13
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We have a 1995, 42 Passage. I am pretty sure I am going to need to replace the batteries. It has t
amcmahon at 12:06pm 04.14.13
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For 10 years now, since purchasing Radiant Beam, I have been trying to eliminate water leaks, both s
Euphoria2011 at 11:13am 04.14.13
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I got my hands on a raymarine rudder indicator with the atcuator unit and was thinking about install
StumpSail at 10:44am 04.14.13
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I have recently acquired a 1964 oday mariner centerboard model and i have noticed that many of the w
donv at 9:23am 04.14.13
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Please send me any photos or owner manuals on the Catalina Coronado15 preferably around year 1986
McZube at 9:22am 04.14.13
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Does anyone have a link where I can find a manual for this A/C unit? Thanks
sailmaster39 at 9:15am 04.14.13
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On my Hunter 356 I think my LPG solenoid has failed.I`ve checked everything.Stove sparks,tank is ful
kaatz at 8:57am 04.14.13
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Where can I purchase the nonskid material for the steps leading to the cabin. I just purchased a 199
Ken Honeycutt at 8:04am 04.14.13
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I need to repair some cracks on my non skid and want to use the flex mold sold in the store. Does an
r.oril at 7:55am 04.14.13
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For those that have "been there, done that", today we do it on a 1985 Catalina 30. Wish me luck. M
Joe Roc at 7:50am 04.14.13
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So here's what I know. Today I tried to find out why Nothing is working. I am getting 13V on my po

Recent Replies

Newbie Fresh and Green
kappykaplan at 1:26pm 04.16.23
Good luck with your endeavors! That is a lot of boat for your first one. :beer:
Re-rigging running rigging - source suggestions please
dLj at 1:19pm 04.16.23
So just coming back with the full circle here. Folks - just sayin' - you best check out SBO for pri
Boom Vang
Hollyberry at 1:05pm 04.16.23
Sailing down wind, a smart sailor applies a preventer. :biggrin: AKA a 'toerail vang'.....;)
Newbie Fresh and Green
BobH57 at 1:04pm 04.16.23
Wise choice- you'll love your new 420. If you haven't already, check out youtube channel "Jib Sea" b
Boom Vang
jssailem at 12:29pm 04.16.23
Sailing down wind, a smart sailor applies a preventer. :biggrin:
New sail advice needed
FastOlson at 12:00pm 04.16.23
Try not to get side tracked by anyone's references to "racing" vs "cruising".... it's all about sail
Rust on Keel I need Help.   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:19am 04.16.23
My 1988 Hunter 33.5 keel was entirely cast iron. Best keep quiet and be happy with my all lead ke
Boom Vang   (1)
Hollyberry at 11:15am 04.16.23
Re vang as a safety device.... This comes from the classic 'Royce's Sailing Illustrated' (image cred
Rust on Keel I need Help.
BigEasy at 10:26am 04.16.23
Just got to give my head a scratch here. I didn't think Hunter, Marlow, whatever, had every used s
Upgrade Cabin Fabric Curtains
patbratton at 10:13am 04.16.23
I'm trying this curtain track that is lower profile than the traditional marine curtain track. http
New sail advice needed
dLj at 9:57am 04.16.23
I can understand the challenge. At some point you need to filter out the options that are less impo
Rust on Keel I need Help.
dLj at 9:35am 04.16.23
Agree 100%. Now I must decide if I remove that keel or not. Why would you remove your keel? You ha
Boom Vang
Joe at 9:14am 04.16.23
The vang's primary purpose is to stabilize the boom (prevent bouncing) when it is swung outside the
keel help
Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 04.16.23
thanks I have a soda blaster scheduled to at least get started with this issue. Unfortunately, th
Beneteau Questions
joker460 at 9:12am 04.16.23
Most of the Benes I went to look at had that as factory installed. I went with the Water witch elect
keel help
Dil at 9:02am 04.16.23
thanks I have a soda blaster scheduled to at least get started with this issue. I do not know much
Identifying water in the bilge.
sigsgmret at 8:47am 04.16.23
Great idea. Thanks
Identifying water in the bilge.   (1)
jssailem at 8:46am 04.16.23
Here is something that might work.. AquaChek Salt Test Strip Titrators for Pools - Salt Water Pool
Boom Vang   (2)
lakesurfsailor at 8:44am 04.16.23
Picture show the boom is Z spar. View 4 shows an eye for attachmentl Are there two of them one fo
New sail advice needed
jon hansen at 8:43am 04.16.23
well said john. what john mentioned that i think is a must do, they bring the sail to the boat,

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