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heluse at 4:47pm 06.18.12
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I have just purchased a Catalina 30 which has sat for the last 2-3 years. The nuts holding the keel
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Come join us as we develop a great spot to show off our Morgan Yacht photos, discuss the boats, etc.
1st boat at 4:30pm 06.18.12
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'81 tall rig with a float switch that went bad. Replaced it and doesn't work. The wire that I conn
Roger Long at 4:25pm 06.18.12
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The only vessel in the picture that I didn't design is Strider! http://www.cruisingonstrider.us/ima
sailaway78 at 3:12pm 06.18.12
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Ran across this rig over in Biloxi. Anyone want to estimate fuel burn on these puppies? Or buy fue
Rich Stidger at 3:11pm 06.18.12
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OK, I have purchased flexible number boards from http://www.boatnumberplate.com and I have the two-p
Rick D at 2:58pm 06.18.12
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Here's a story of a rescue from a yacht damaged by a collision with a whale. Shows the value of an E
RonRock at 2:08pm 06.18.12
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What do I need to know about the wire rope rigging on my V25? As far as I know the rigging is all go
Mystique at 1:18pm 06.18.12
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Question - do you have set reef points marked on the boom? If so, how many do you have two/three an
Mergatroid at 12:59pm 06.18.12
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My companionway hatch is cracked. Not to the point of leaking but it is cracked. Also, the slider
DanoDano at 12:56pm 06.18.12
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Hi All, My garmin 3006C has stopped locking on to a satellite. I have no SOG or COG readings. I
tweeet65 at 12:51pm 06.18.12
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Hi gang, I have a new to me Catalina 25, 1977 with no cockpit storage. I like the coaming compartme
fnuttersny at 12:47pm 06.18.12
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Found brand new in crate RC8D (ebay less than $700..what are the chances???) to replace my existing/
domalon at 12:37pm 06.18.12
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What is the optimum wind speed that an O'Day 23 can be sailed safely?
Roger Long at 12:18pm 06.18.12
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I just went topside after a visit from one of the S.E.A. staff and looked over to see another resear
Knotsoffun at 12:17pm 06.18.12
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My tachometer on my 2006 Hunter 31 was working fine one moment, then pegged itself over 5K without a
Cwoody at 12:00pm 06.18.12
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Held off for a year, but before it gets too hot on the Chesapeake Bay.... Looking to install a Flags
John23883 at 11:28am 06.18.12
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I have a Hunter 26 that has an "L" shaped sail stop with stamped wings that goes into a drilled hole
BobM at 11:26am 06.18.12
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Second session cutting access to my water tank. The dremel vibrating saw was a good tool for the jo
Hogfighter at 11:06am 06.18.12
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Sailing in 20 knots of wind on a beam reach with a reefed main and jib, my starboard chainplate gave

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I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ?
Captain Larry-DH at 7:38am 02.03.23
To answer the OP - No. You'll be better off with a power boat small enough to single-hand and large
Embrace the freeze.
Leeward Rail at 7:35am 02.03.23
Brrrrrr. water temp in Maui was about 70F even at depth. Going out again Saturday for another dive
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley?
RetSailboatOwner at 7:27am 02.03.23
What fire extinguisher do you have mounted next to your galley as the "first to grab" when the frie
Evaluating a South Coast 26
kappykaplan at 7:12am 02.03.23
1 boat buck =$100 More like $1000! (Bring On/Break Out Another Thousand) :beer:
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option
kappykaplan at 7:09am 02.03.23
It is better to have a friend with a boat than to own a boat. :plus:
Evaluating a South Coast 26
Orbweaver at 7:04am 02.03.23
Thanks for putting pics up here. I don't do facebook, so I can't see the original ad. Looking throug
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jssailem at 6:55am 02.03.23
Tony While enjoying a fellow SBO owners sailing video, ( here is his post... Stepping out for a coff
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ?
Orbweaver at 6:35am 02.03.23
If I'm reading between the lines correctly, it sounds like you have the funds to do whatever you dec
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rgranger at 6:33am 02.03.23
I don't know why but this one made me think of @Kermit ... ;)
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
rgranger at 6:27am 02.03.23
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Stepping out for a coffee
jssailem at 6:09am 02.03.23
Very nice video Gary.
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option
rgranger at 6:07am 02.03.23
This sounds like people who buy a house and fill in the pool. It is better to have a good friend w
Hunter 240 Sail Size & Other Options
patbratton at 5:50am 02.03.23
I tried a jib from a Catalina 25 for a month or two. Without roller furling it was too much for anyt
National Documetation Portal
RetSailboatOwner at 5:36am 02.03.23
Got my letter today and promptly tossed it in the garbage. Same here and every year it goes in the
Catalina 27 Electrical Panel
kappykaplan at 4:58am 02.03.23
It's beautiful! :beer:
Catalina 27 Electrical Panel   (2)
john2 at 4:37am 02.03.23
this what i made in our old boat. (winter project)
Electrical Output from Outboard Motor
DaveJ at 3:59am 02.03.23
I think the OP understands the difference between AC and DC, with the use of an isolating relay. Whe
Stepping out for a coffee
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Not a tidal surge Joe. A full blown Tsunami. EPjliKVtmUA sM0voN702fo
Hunter 49 - Windows - Top of Saloon
Screen Saver at 2:55am 02.03.23
Yep Ok sounds like a great approach. Thanks I should be fine with that. Just need to get myself setu

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