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Capt Steve at 4:18am 11.19.12
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What is best Autohelm for 1997 Hunter 40.5? Also should i go with Mechanical or Hydraulic?
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Just wondering (and I know Phil has the answer to this question) what are the green spots under the
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Hello all, I am interested in running my control lines aft to the cockpit but I am running into a
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I've added a circuit to my 12V panel - for a second bilge pump. I'd like to label the new switch.
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In my Mac 26d I find foam in the storage bins under the forward berth, and a few pieces in the overh
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so.... in the past there has always been a link to upload photos to my albums, I have had 2 albums f
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I have many times wondered what value was served by having the laz cover partially obstructed by the
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I am gathering parts to change to a wheel from tiller on my 1979 O'day 30' The tiller has its good p
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Everyone who has given advice and suggestions,thank you!! Now let the winter over haul begin!
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I had met the nicest couple who looked at my boat today and they solved my boat's biggest mystery.
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Another Catalina 22 just signed up to attend the "Havasu Pocket Cruiser Convention" making the C-22
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I want to ask Santa for a new sailing harness. I would like some help in this selection as there is
Lost Parent at 11:47am 11.18.12
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Anybody ever considered puting in hull windows in the forward V berth on a Catalina 30
lehigh375 at 10:49am 11.18.12
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So Sandy more or less decimated northern Barnegat Bay, NJ, area. Houses, boats and land was washed
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It's only taken a few years, but we've finally added a more logical section for downloads like owner
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I have come to the conclusion
Hayden Watson at 3:58am 02.09.23
I have known many sailors who were never old (read mature) enough to solo sail. I also know one ind
1998 Foutaine Pajot Athena catamaran
AllBetsGo at 2:43am 02.09.23
Leeward Rail, Thanks for your response. Yes, tried contacting Fountaine Pajot and got no response an
I have come to the conclusion
garymalmgren at 12:09am 02.09.23
Please note my comment was for solo sailing.
1998 Foutaine Pajot Athena catamaran
Leeward Rail at 10:32pm 02.08.23
Did you or your friend contact the mfg ? https://www.fountaine-pajot.com/en As for line sizes, I ha
I have come to the conclusion
nightowle at 9:59pm 02.08.23
I hope the time to Chuck it In is based on ability not a number. I just experienced age discrimina
79 Irwin Citation 34 Rudder Issue
jssailem at 9:57pm 02.08.23
It is tough when you mistress need major work. Love is strange.
Stale Forum
jssailem at 9:51pm 02.08.23
I have come to the conclusion
jssailem at 9:48pm 02.08.23
I hope the time to Chuck it In is based on ability not a number. I just experienced age discriminat
Bareboat Charter in Bahamas vs BVI?
nightowle at 9:41pm 02.08.23
I've been to the BVI's a couple of times and not the Bahamas. I can definitely say the BVI's are gr
I have come to the conclusion
nightowle at 9:30pm 02.08.23
This may not have been an age issue but rather one of faulty planning. The article states that the
Stale Forum
mermike at 9:26pm 02.08.23
We're at Elliot Bay. We should have a couple of freebie tickets at will call, courtesy of Sea Marine
I have come to the conclusion
FastOlson at 9:23pm 02.08.23
There is likely a "limit" based on physical capability and mental acuity, but age? Not so much.
Stale Forum
jssailem at 8:39pm 02.08.23
Mike there are no slips at Bell Harbor. Where are you staying. I think I have an extra ticket.
Engine Model   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:51pm 02.08.23
The light is an engine room light that shines right in your eyes. Have the same problem with ligh
Engine Model
dlochner at 7:36pm 02.08.23
The light is an engine room light that shines right in your eyes. A great idea, a poor implementatio
Bareboat Charter in Bahamas vs BVI?
Skipper J at 7:33pm 02.08.23
Thanks for the information. I look forward to hearing about your trip, TimFromLI. I don't think any
Stale Forum
Terry Cox at 7:09pm 02.08.23
How big is your appetite? As I recall, 2000 was the last year I went to a boat show, just looking at
Hull void/de-lamination
pclarksurf at 7:08pm 02.08.23
If it's straight oil canning (common) then either ignore it (assuming you have remediated root caus
Why paint bottom?
Ralph Johnstone at 7:03pm 02.08.23
As long as no one believes this disinformation : done.

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