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Evergreen
jssailem at 5:52am 12.07.22
The report recommends Civil action against the persons in charge. Ever wonder about the boat skippe
Evergreen
jssailem at 5:43am 12.07.22
Though it was not specifically stated in the report. The Able Bodied Seaman at the helm failed to be
Evergreen
kappykaplan at 5:39am 12.07.22
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jssailem at 5:38am 12.07.22
Mast Light Ideas - 32-foot sailboat
rgranger at 3:48am 12.07.22
I hang a camping lantern (battery) from my boom
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kappykaplan at 2:49am 12.07.22
And to close this out, the Coast Guard has faulted the pilot in the grounding of Ever Forward in Mar
Oday 35 Adding Bimini
David in Sandusky at 8:00pm 12.06.22
We still Use the one we bought here over 20 years ago. Try our SBO team.
Clever Boat Names   (1)
stickinthemud57 at 4:52pm 12.06.22
OK, I nominate for Most Clever Boat Name: Sailing with Porpoise (see attached image) This boat tow
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stickinthemud57 at 4:47pm 12.06.22
Yours gets my vote for "Most Clever Boat Name". Not only a truly groan-worthy pun, but tying it all
Mast Light Ideas - 32-foot sailboat
heritage at 4:43pm 12.06.22
This is the one that I use. It does attract a lot of bugs so make sure you hang it up as high as po
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There are some boats on the hard at City Marina here in Charleston. I found this one on google ht
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Rich Stidger at 3:50pm 12.06.22
There are hanging anchor lights made for your situation. Just search at your favorite store.
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mermike at 3:23pm 12.06.22
Just hang a battery-powered lantern from a halyard. https://www.backcountry.com/black-diamond-remoj
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jon hansen at 3:10pm 12.06.22
i switched out the key for a heavy duty push button switch years ago. keys are a problem waiting t
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rgranger at 2:40pm 12.06.22
There are some boats on the hard at City Marina here in Charleston. I found this one on google htt
Barient drum oxidation   (1)
jssailem at 2:39pm 12.06.22
A tooth brush and some Corrosion Block, might be all you need. mical... The Canadian maker. https:

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