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Over winter as I have been house bound, I have been thinking about boat related things that I might
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I just purchased a SignetMarine MK 11 knotmeter (3-pin male plug). I'm planning on purchasing a repl
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I need help in finding the hidden HIN plate on a 1979 CAL 2-27. The current HIN that is shown on
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O my keel lock down bolt and hole don't line up...They are off like 3/8 inch. I can't lock down my k
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My boat was hauled for bottom painting and the cable which lifts the centerboard parted. Can a repla
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So I am installing a cockpit table for a customer today and it was a nice and peaceful but crisp spr
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We've started repairing the cabin sides core last year. I had started this thread back then: http://
sailorgirl82 at 5:37pm 04.26.12
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Hi, I run a tiny non-profit that takes kids and families out on boats to teach them to sail, and
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Please advice. I currently own a Catalina 18 and am considering a move to a larger boat. Besides the
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Just wondering if anyone here has a Hunter 356? We are considering purchasing 2003 and notice there
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First let me say I have the great fortune of having a father-in-law that can weld, do AC work and ge
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Have old O'Day 15' with no access to center board bolt .. is there a fairly accurate measurement ...
gypsylounge at 2:11pm 04.26.12
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I have two raw water intake seacocks screwed onto thru hulls, typical fiberglass boat installation.
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Would you like something really nautical? A friend of mine make the most exquisite bags from old sa
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A joint statement released from both the VA and MD DEP/fisheries have last week announced that the c
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Probably of interest more to California guys than others: http://www.thelog.com/Newsletter/Article/
MST1923 at 12:05pm 04.26.12
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Hi everybody, I looking for a undamanaged part of a Isomat(sparcraft) NG-51 mast. Length approx. 6-7
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After a hard day of work laying on your back and other anatomical body parts, sanding the love of yo
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A user contacted me today asking if our email notification system (for new forum posts) is experienc
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I'm new to forum, Please see my bilge water question in ask any owner. I posted in wrong place, and

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Hayden Watson at 5:42pm 01.16.23
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Project_Mayhem at 5:40pm 01.16.23
My bad. Outboard motor. Said it would push it good enough and last six hours. Of course your not sa
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Ralph Johnstone at 5:09pm 01.16.23
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SkipR at 4:58pm 01.16.23
I'm the SF sailor who started this thread. For those not familiar with SF Bay conditions, from Apri
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PRoberaon at 4:34pm 01.16.23
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Tally Ho at 4:16pm 01.16.23
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PRoberaon at 2:58pm 01.16.23
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