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sailsail at 5:28pm 04.29.12
11/1927
Would like some recommendations...... going to replace my old 'mismatched' batteries and not sure w
Helm Seat   (1)
Witzend at 5:27pm 04.29.12
6/3874
Think'en on using one of these attached to the stern railing so that I can see over my instruments.
TomB228 at 4:53pm 04.29.12
8/1646
Hi Back again. Ok I put a keel winch on, had the outboard repaired, made the mast raising system (n
bigpapaporsche at 4:47pm 04.29.12
21/4824
We have a Buoy - Horse Shoe type Collar mounted on our stern rail of our Seaward 23 sailboat. My qu
Skywalker at 4:22pm 04.29.12
15/10367
I'm a new owner of a 2002 Beneteau 361 and want to change the hull stripes to Navy Blue from Green.
thetone at 4:17pm 04.29.12
2/5000
I am looking for a good condition mainsail for my 1987 hunter 28.5.
dtwofoot at 4:08pm 04.29.12
6/1932
Greetings, new to forum and My 1986 Hunter 23. The turn buckle w/1/4 in. cleavis pin doesn't fit ove
thetone at 4:07pm 04.29.12
3/1636
I am looking for a used mainsail. Does anyone have any sugestions?
kcbacher at 3:52pm 04.29.12
2/2075
I damaged the fender rack that attaches to the stern rail and to e underside of the port side stern
Bristol22Caravel at 3:52pm 04.29.12
6/2774
So I need to replace the mainsheet block attached to my boom (no tracker - 1975 bristol caravel 22 -
kcbacher at 3:43pm 04.29.12
2/857
Does anyone already know the color (say from West Marine or another supplier) needed or do I have to
Gilligan and mate at 3:40pm 04.29.12
4/1334
85 Mac 25. We will be attempting to moor our boat this summer. Will a 18 watt solar charger keep m
djleav at 2:53pm 04.29.12
1/810
I have a problem with Battery 1 that does not happen on Battery 2. Both batteries have a common gro
RedRex at 2:14pm 04.29.12
17/4597
I'm given to understand that ethanol can be extracted from gas by addition of water. Although the qu
Lost Parent at 2:12pm 04.29.12
2/1096
I am going to paint my deck this summer and was thinking of using a two part polyurethane paint but
navigateur at 1:41pm 04.29.12
0/1225
I just love the word 'hysteresis'. a Seinfeld word, but somewhat relevant to my new bilge system. I'
MarkandKathleen at 1:17pm 04.29.12
1/1791
We want to move the traveler from the end of the boom to the mid boom to free up room in the cockpit
Bruce J at 1:13pm 04.29.12
24/9658
Hi all: I just installed a new Victron battery monitor today and there is no power to the display.
Don Lucas at 1:13pm 04.29.12
11/4634
Just starting my second season with my 410. To me the forestay has always seemed to be loose and ye
Houshmanzilla at 12:39pm 04.29.12
1/1152
I stepped the mast to my boat a few days ago and noticed that the mounting bracket (not sure what to

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MFD at 6:48pm 12.20.22
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DocMB at 5:06pm 12.20.22
Thanks! That is very helpful.

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