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dLj at 4:54pm 01.02.23
The web site I referenced in my previous post is my go-to for the research. Apparently the French P
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SV Gutsy Lady at 4:53pm 01.02.23
Marine ply of similar thickness should be OK. If you are replacing because of rot, you might want
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Captain Larry-DH at 4:48pm 01.02.23
In studies of diet and diet related illnesses, looking at the French their diet, they fall far outs
Bristol 24 Bulkhead replacement (me again)
Tally Ho at 4:31pm 01.02.23
Marine ply of similar thickness should be OK. If you are replacing because of rot, you might want
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Tally Ho at 4:28pm 01.02.23
When two boats are sailing on a similar course, it is likely they are racing whether either of the
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SV Gutsy Lady at 4:11pm 01.02.23
I am guessing here that you find it difficult to pass by the shrouds as you move to the bow. It is
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Scott T-Bird at 4:03pm 01.02.23
Though not necessarily shorter in mileage the outside route could be faster in time. They might hav
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Tally Ho at 4:03pm 01.02.23
What about Girls firing a 50Cal Desert Eagle..... sLBrct5NfME Checks out the smiles... Some of t
Any sailor peppers out there?
jssailem at 4:00pm 01.02.23
What about Girls firing a 50Cal Desert Eagle..... sLBrct5NfME Checks out the smiles...
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Tally Ho at 3:59pm 01.02.23
That movie lurks in the back of my mind as I read this thread. Possibly the most absurd premise fo
Any sailor peppers out there?
Tally Ho at 3:55pm 01.02.23
Having built a small homestead and living a couple of miles out of town, my wife and I shop, on the
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jssailem at 3:54pm 01.02.23
replace bulkhead chainplates with external chainplates on a B24 I am guessing here that you find i
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kappykaplan at 3:44pm 01.02.23
Tks for the update, Pete. Sounds like you had quite a summer. Good luck with the rest of the repai
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SV Gutsy Lady at 3:36pm 01.02.23
Hello all, Sorry for the late follow-up. I completed all the renovation work last winter, includin
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dLj at 3:33pm 01.02.23
Please explain. Never heard of it. In studies of diet and diet related illnesses, looking at the F
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Captain Larry-DH at 3:19pm 01.02.23
I imagine you are aware of what they call the "French anomaly" ... Please explain. Never heard of
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dLj at 3:05pm 01.02.23
To elaborate on my prior post. Check out the evidence of the effectiveness of a whole-foods plant-b

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