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I am currently half way across the country from my boat, which is in Florida and did not get some di
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I recently purchased a 1985 Catalina 30. Should spreader boots be installed, or are the curved ends
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I need to replace the spinnaker halyard on my B-30. When I measured it the other day it appeared to
Ed H at 10:54am 06.13.12
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He has been unusually quiet... Must be out sailing on a big trip.
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G'day guys - does anyone know someplace (on-line preferably) that sells the VHF cable that hooks up
Tim R. at 10:36am 06.13.12
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Garmin just came out with a multi instrument bundle that includes a mast top wind transducer, an Air
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Yesterday I installed four Norseman studs on the four lower shrouds, bent on a couple of sails, and
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Planning to go sail to annapolis this weekend looking for advice (never been by boat)? How long ??
smallcraftadvisor at 9:59am 06.13.12
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Hello, Our magazine is preparing to write a feature review of the Oday 192. If you own (or have own
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I am looking to purchase a Beneteau 38 first or a Moorings 38. If you want to sell yours please cont
the_alpine at 9:22am 06.13.12
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Hi all, I have an 87 Oday 302. There seems to be some water getting in near the rear of the boat.
JonC at 9:17am 06.13.12
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I am lookiing for a yard on Long Island or vicinity to store my Pearson 30 (5 ft draft) for two year
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I need some advise from Hunter 170 owners, Im looking at purchasing a 1999 Hunter 170, but i am read
Hans at 8:31am 06.13.12
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I have new to me a 1989 Hunter Legend 37. I had a rigger do a careful inspection, he advised replaci
Sumner at 8:27am 06.13.12
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I think someone on here brought it to our attention that Home Depot has the Caframo fans without the
seadaddler at 7:01am 06.13.12
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Has anyone added solar panels over the bimini and making any kind of bracket or support from the arc
Gary_H at 6:58am 06.13.12
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So Sunday Morning, after having a great day on the water the previous day and spending a beautiful n
Loutheg at 6:47am 06.13.12
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I am fairly new to sailing having been a powerboat person all my life. (I know, BOOO a stinkpot pers
formrteki at 5:52am 06.13.12
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We have upgraded! Just last weekend we purchased a 1985 Hunter 40 legend who has been a dock prince
Maine Sail at 4:54am 06.13.12
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US Sailing has completed their investigations into the Hunter 37 Agean where four racers were killed

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Spider Cracks in gel coat
Davidasailor26 at 2:57pm 01.11.23
I would recommend checking the core under the cleat. My guess is that the cleat bolts leaked and let
Busted Mast
sbrogden at 2:57pm 01.11.23
If I had to take a guess I would say a plastic block would be the fastest/easiest. With wood you'd
2008 H41DS w/ mixed Raymarine and Garmin   (1)
RitSim at 2:54pm 01.11.23
You should be able to connect a Garmin radar to a Garmin chartplotter. I have had issues with conne
Busted Mast
Project_Mayhem at 2:49pm 01.11.23
I was thinking the same thing. I'll remove the pivot plate and see if I can determine how long a wo
Movie for Winter Season
Marmalade at 2:35pm 01.11.23
Round the World
Spider Cracks in gel coat
jssailem at 2:13pm 01.11.23
Regarding your cleat, I would inspect the backing being used. I suspect it is either fender washers
Movie for Winter Season
berner73 at 2:11pm 01.11.23
Paul, For those of us who are from the first half of the last century, WTF is rtw? ready to wear?
BAD FUEL can spoil your day
jssailem at 2:06pm 01.11.23
I focused on Diesel in this document. Mainly because I have lived through the experiences, and a few
Movie for Winter Season
ggrizzard at 1:43pm 01.11.23
Paul, For those of us who are from the first half of the last century, WTF is rtw?
Spider Cracks in gel coat
ggrizzard at 1:34pm 01.11.23
A great source for gelcoat repair info can be found at the "Boatworks Today" YouTube channel. Andy
BAD FUEL can spoil your day
Captain Larry-DH at 1:30pm 01.11.23
Relevant thread drift - How about ethanol, phase separation, and outboards. People have been blown
BAD FUEL can spoil your day
Captain Larry-DH at 1:21pm 01.11.23
snip You can get on your radio and declare a Mayday, this may solve the problem, but invite new is
New sailing toy for Christmas
ifmdalvey at 1:16pm 01.11.23
Our site supervisor at Habitat for Humanity said "Every day is Friday and every meal is a banquet".
Question about main panel breakers
jssailem at 12:09pm 01.11.23
Andy I am not sure the bend is manufactured, more likely bent during install to facilitate the insta
BAD FUEL can spoil your day
Dalliance at 12:05pm 01.11.23
Good write up. This is an interesting and appealing system. It might be overkill for my own rather
BAD FUEL can spoil your day
jssailem at 12:00pm 01.11.23
Take care of your fuel in the first place and it will take care of you. I agree. I did passively
Question about main panel breakers
Ralph Johnstone at 11:52am 01.11.23
does anyone know if those would fit? If you showed a picture of the rest of the panel, maybe we c
Busted Mast
sbrogden at 11:46am 01.11.23
I'm not sure why you could'nt add two inch pad under the pivot plat in the hull I was thinking th

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