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Rick D at 10:23am 04.15.12
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There is a notorious area on the return leg, I'm assuming they were there: http://news.yahoo.com/1-
Bigjer40 at 10:20am 04.15.12
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1984 H27 and I have a start and house battery under the nav station/port-aft- 1/4 birth. Not sure I
centerline at 10:17am 04.15.12
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Saturday was a great day for sailing. After being a powerboater for 40 years I cashed them all in
Miss_Shell at 9:05am 04.15.12
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We ran aground yesterday and the rudder broke off at the post. what is the best way to get this rep
casual at 9:00am 04.15.12
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I,just removed my above mentioned head and cleanded the Bronze so I,am sure of what I ,Have,The Head
minnella at 7:33am 04.15.12
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Does anyone know who built the pedestal on the 376? As electronics evolve I can see the need for rep
shark929 at 6:39am 04.15.12
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Looking for help on a teak/holly floor. Had a water stain from a rug. Attempted to sand out and fina
Beajae at 6:23am 04.15.12
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I have some small nicks and scratches on my 84 O'Day 28 that need repairing and am having difficulty
Roger Long at 5:29am 04.15.12
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This kind of thing is going to be more and more a part of the cruising life, I fear: http://cruiser
cubaneo at 5:22am 04.15.12
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http://maps.google.com/maps/api/staticmap?center=28.152604,-80.595552'zoom=14'markers=28.152604,-80.
Beneteau 321 at 4:31am 04.15.12
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We have a Beneteau 321 with 55 galon water tank. The question is ther any problems transporting the
txtowman at 9:00pm 04.14.12
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So, My plan is to stay on My boat in a marina while I hunt for a job in Houston, TX. Do I go ahead
tombluewater at 8:14pm 04.14.12
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Need help in determining model and year of an older daysailer. I believe it is a DSII. Difficult to
caguy at 8:08pm 04.14.12
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This boat should be a blast once its on the water. With twin 90s on a catamaran this boat should hau
rrichard at 8:01pm 04.14.12
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I am installing a CDI furler on my 79 Oday 23. Any suggestions on the best placement for the furlin
Larry Jackel at 7:41pm 04.14.12
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A few months ago Selden sent me a questionnaire for scheduling a repair of the recalled forestay att
navigateur at 7:04pm 04.14.12
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C27 auxiliary water tank and autopilot I recently bought a 1980 C27 in almost like-new condition, a
GDTRFB at 6:32pm 04.14.12
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So i was doing some maintenance and noticed the lag bolt that goes through the mast step into the co
Joel H. at 5:59pm 04.14.12
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We need a forum devoted to solo sailors and the requisite techniques for successful solo boat handl
merlinuxo at 5:38pm 04.14.12
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While perusing Sailography's site I came across widgetsailor.com and found his simple and effective

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Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt
Project_Mayhem at 12:29pm 12.09.22
Patience is key! I read of one guy that had a seized antique engine. His plan was to fill all cylind
Oh no, not that sticky!
Project_Mayhem at 12:26pm 12.09.22
Talk about thread drift. My apologies to @Project_Mayhem . No worries, you've turned this into a r
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt   (2)
QCI at 11:47am 12.09.22
Got it out! thank you all for the help! I used WD Specialist Penetrant over the course of 4 days. Ap
House battery recommendations
FastOlson at 11:42am 12.09.22
I used to have a inboard motor that the pervious owner took out (Which from what I heard is fairly
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling?
HeelBoy at 11:42am 12.09.22
Keel trunk=the hollow in the Hull where a retractable keel goes Locker = area inside the boat where
Just had to show these off
Justin_NSA at 11:41am 12.09.22
Nice. You have to update your avatar now.
Oh no, not that sticky!   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:36am 12.09.22
Just for comparison, this is the clear Scotch Tape found at the back of most kitchen drawers : abo
Just had to show these off
Wyo George at 11:23am 12.09.22
Very nice!
Help, My Boat is Tipping Over!
splax at 11:23am 12.09.22
if your keel is iron could spalling be a factor?
Countertop replacement   (4)
Hollyberry at 11:20am 12.09.22
211486 Plywood top with reasonable sink 211488 Arborite cover and fiddles restored 211489 For the
CDI FF2   (1)
patbratton at 11:19am 12.09.22
Looks great and thanks for the comments. However you'll want to rotate the cup so the opening for t
Catalina Capri 18 jib size?
jssailem at 10:25am 12.09.22
Your measurements compared to the I,J data for the boat. I = vertical height. SBData 20 ft. 240" yo
Oh no, not that sticky!   (3)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:06am 12.09.22
Let's see what their idea of clarification holds. I knew it. I knew it. I knew it. Their adver
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling?
Leeward Rail at 9:59am 12.09.22
Keel trunk=the hollow in the Hull where a retractable keel goes Locker = area inside the boat where
PacificNW Weather... WINTER STORMS coming to a place you live.
jssailem at 9:47am 12.09.22
Weather (unlike climate) is in constant change measured in days not eons....\ So too are the Update
Its funny Friday!   (1)
jssailem at 9:31am 12.09.22
It is the Christmas Season.. Beware...:yikes: Elf on a Shelf...
Cooler for Boat
jssailem at 8:20am 12.09.22
I purchased a Yeti Roadie 24 hard cooler. A 5lb bag of ice and I have chilled drinks for about 6-7
Countertop replacement
dmax at 8:10am 12.09.22
You can make a nice countertop with marine plywood covered with formica with teak moulding on the ed
Any Catalina 36 MKII owners...
LeslieTroyer at 8:09am 12.09.22
Boatzincs.com is a great place to get anodes. When I had fixed blad I used 2 on the shaft. Now w

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