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I own a 1996 Beneteau 42s7 and am interested in a source for the push button cabinet latches. Does
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Well, I think I've coaxed by 2 Walmart Maxx--29's for as long as I can... They have lasted me 5 ye
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Here we go. I have little tolerance for the technical self agrandizing aspects of computer jargon.
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RUN for the bunkers!
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Where can i find someone to sail my boat from Portland or San Francisco to Vancouver or Victoria.
Jumpstart at 8:27am 02.09.13
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Anybody use the Overboard case for their Ipad while sailing. I plan on using a Zarcor tablet holder
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I have a down payment on a 285 Liberty Cup edition, Hull #2. Would love to hear from other 285 owner
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Remember the 7th of December   (6)
JamesG161 at 10:32am 12.07.22
a few pictures of that Infamous Day... t picture? 211432 ______ 211433 211434 We remember... 21
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Scott T-Bird at 10:31am 12.07.22
I don't think I'm in left field. I'm just not in the habit of telling another sailor how to behave
House battery recommendations
dlochner at 10:28am 12.07.22
All communities, organizations, cultures, and groups of humans have norms and standards that govern
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Project_Mayhem at 10:23am 12.07.22
Pompenette bought Hood. You can get parts from them if you can't find them used
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Joe at 10:22am 12.07.22
As mentioned by others, you don't need the 360 deg mast head light to anchor legally. You can hang
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Kings Gambit at 10:20am 12.07.22
:p:rolleyes::doh::doh: the National Park Service create marine parks and national monuments across w
House battery recommendations
Scott T-Bird at 10:11am 12.07.22
Parks and pristine nature reserves are for the over-privileged? In a back-handed way, you might ha
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sbrogden at 10:10am 12.07.22
A local boat works shop makes mahogany daggerboards for this boat, very reasonable price. He told me
House battery recommendations
Scott T-Bird at 10:05am 12.07.22
Over-privileged people traveling by yacht complain about problems that would make a normal person si
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Project_Mayhem at 10:01am 12.07.22
I assume you're referring to Mass Marine. I took a quick look at their site. Prices are reasonable.
Insurance Cost Reduction
Joe at 10:01am 12.07.22
Have you discussed this with your current insurer? Or perhaps got a quote elsewhere? Not sure anyon
House battery recommendations
Kings Gambit at 9:54am 12.07.22
You know, this just sounds like problems for over-privileged people. Not many people need the etiq
Marine Salvage Sourcing in Massachusetts/New England area
rgranger at 9:53am 12.07.22
prices for salvaged marine parts was outrageously expensive Not to be snarky but businesses that c
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Scott T-Bird at 9:50am 12.07.22
I don't think that is the notion that "some" of us may have. More like--quiet and pristine, or near
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BigEasy at 9:31am 12.07.22
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arf145 at 9:23am 12.07.22
I hang my engine key on the engine water intake seacock and I'm so hooked on this reminder that I do
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Kings Gambit at 9:10am 12.07.22
@artleyt115 Some of us have this notion that pristine anchorages populated only by quite sailors a
Clever Boat Names
DArcy at 9:06am 12.07.22
My last boat was named Islay Mist which is a kind of scotch. Yes, I always kept a bottle on board. W
Mast Light Ideas - 32-foot sailboat
Justin_NSA at 8:48am 12.07.22
Just an idea. We have a burgee/pennant raising halyard attached to a spreader. If you have one, it s
Insurance Cost Reduction
rgranger at 8:44am 12.07.22
Your marina might have minimum requirements. Mine does. Check with them?

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