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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
6/2034
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
5/2027
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
Taurus at 10:56am 06.18.12
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AXEL at 10:49am 06.18.12
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It's been a while since I've been there. In the past I have motored around the Montauk Yacht Club an

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My Garmin GPS 72 update
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etown88 at 1:43pm 02.02.23
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Who wouldn't envy a job where you can be wrong so often and still get a big fat salary! :plus::plu
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Sorry. Photos of your boat would be helpful to forum members looking for potential problems with yo
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dLj at 1:14pm 02.02.23
What rollover??? Glad both are now working. dj
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Diesel fuel cap 2004 Hunter 36   (2)
tfox2069 at 1:00pm 02.02.23
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