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Roger Long at 2:37pm 03.22.12
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Gary showed up at 9:00 and we headed off into the fog. I ran up and down the river at WOT and cruis
wgkenney at 2:33pm 03.22.12
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Time is coming to get the boat back in the water here in Rock Hall, MD. Got my cover off and starti
primetime at 2:28pm 03.22.12
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Hi, I'm looking to purchase a used (or new) bimini for a 1980 Catalina 30. Any advice or suggestio
Jeff Jellick at 1:42pm 03.22.12
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We just finished insatlling the ICOM 802 SSB on my Hunter 45 CC. I used the KISS-SSB ground plane, A
sailorfox at 1:37pm 03.22.12
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Has anyone heard of or had any experience with a sail maker called P2 Sails based in Nova Scotia?
H33CRich at 1:28pm 03.22.12
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Maine Sail I have 4 new 6 volt EGC2 batteries from SamsClub (thanks for the tip) and want to addequa
Mick143 at 12:41pm 03.22.12
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Hello, Now that the warm weather is here and the cover is off the boat, I have slid the hatch and en
Sagehen at 12:05pm 03.22.12
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Have a 4-year-old Universal M-25XPB engine. Want to use a remote starter switch for bleeding the fu
THECUSCUS at 11:14am 03.22.12
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I participated in this last year, and it was alot of fun. Thought I would pass along so others may
gary at 10:22am 03.22.12
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I posted this question some time ago and received many good thoughts. I tried to retrieve the threa
kpgraci at 8:46am 03.22.12
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I've read many times that every sailboat should have one of these gadgets, and it was on my list of
hubbardo at 8:22am 03.22.12
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We are rebuilding the outboard mount on are 1978 H-25 and will be replacing the thru hull bolts that
Soundbounder at 8:07am 03.22.12
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Former Shelter Island Reporter sailing columnist Jonathan Russo interviewed 29-year-old Shelter Isl
r.oril at 7:13am 03.22.12
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The MacGregor 26D has always been known as a fast boat. Since I upgraded to the rotating mast, it ha
c_witch at 6:46am 03.22.12
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Hiee all, Anyone in here use the CM-93 version 2 charts? I have the entire set of world charts of
Beneteau 321 at 4:14am 03.22.12
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We are looking to replace our #1 roller furling genoa.Any suggestions as to cut ,material ,manufactu
nick at 12:28am 03.22.12
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Hope this generates some debate. My 2 hp BD2 Honda 2004 outboard went bang accompanied by blue smoke
Bow Repair   (2)
Kokani at 11:44pm 03.21.12
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Hi everyone, i have owned this boat for 22 years sailing in several places, a month ago i tried to s
centerline at 8:53pm 03.21.12
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what is the length of keel cable required on a Mac21? the one that is on mine is kinda fuzzy with
Ranahan at 8:00pm 03.21.12
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I'm helping fix up this boat. One issue it has is, the self draining cockpit drain plugging up. Ther

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Bilge Pump
thinwater at 9:15pm 12.25.22
Install a small solar power system. No hauling batteries. No portable panels that don't last in the
Boat shopping. Too heavy? Too light?
FastOlson at 9:14pm 12.25.22
Where are you shopping and if any distance, do you have a plan to get the boat home? (A member of ou
Boat shopping. Too heavy? Too light?
jssailem at 6:29pm 12.25.22
Catalina 30. Cal 30/31. Hunter 30. All about the same. The cal and Catalina might have an edge. C&C
Fuel Gauge   (1)
jssailem at 6:16pm 12.25.22
Stress not about the units "dampen motion" design. These units have worked for years. Do they work w
disconnect headstay turnbuckle to replace CDI flexible furler interior halyard
JoeWhite at 5:43pm 12.25.22
If you are removing the furler from the forestay. It will be impossible to reinsert the furler back
Boat shopping. Too heavy? Too light?
heritage at 5:28pm 12.25.22
Lighter is faster and heavier is more comfortable. Is your desire for speed greater than your need
disconnect headstay turnbuckle to replace CDI flexible furler interior halyard
Crazy Dave Condon at 2:23pm 12.25.22
Are you replacing your FF 2 CDI furling system with a different brand or repairing it? Former Hunter
29.5 Overall Length
Crazy Dave Condon at 2:12pm 12.25.22
I would suggest temporarily removing the anchor placing it in the anchor for now and anything that h
QUESTION
Davidasailor26 at 2:07pm 12.25.22
Fuel Gauge
Ralph Johnstone at 1:47pm 12.25.22
I'd assume that any manufacturer worth their salt would add some resistance to dampen motion. It'
QUESTION   (1)
twodzusfittings at 1:33pm 12.25.22
My knot meter impeller is broken and I'm looking to replace it. I have found images of the unit, how
Fuel Gauge
Project_Mayhem at 1:23pm 12.25.22
Imagine how the articulating arm is rocking and rolling in rough seas. :puke: ce to dampen motion
QUESTION
Clutch Cargo at 11:31am 12.25.22
My best guess is Datamarine as it looks original on my 1985 O'day 28.
Merry Christmas
Crusty Ol Salt at 11:27am 12.25.22
Although a few years old, the video that follows depicts last evening's Christmas Eve Mass at our l
Where's the Party?
sail sfbay at 10:21am 12.25.22
Party is at Pismo Beach, CA.........80 F yesterday and 70 F today with blue sky.
Where's the Party?   (1)
rgranger at 9:08am 12.25.22
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Its funny Friday!
Ralph Johnstone at 9:01am 12.25.22
Indubitably! :wink3:;):huh::plus: And of course, undeniably :wink3: !
Metal Compression Post Support
Jacktar at 8:46am 12.25.22
Probably a wood cored fiberglass block if like the earlier wood posts. Catalina yachts should be abl
Merry Christmas
Terry Cox at 8:17am 12.25.22
Merry Christmas, Marcus. On this most wonderful day of the year, I share your life's observations. H

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