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bstowers at 9:08pm 03.16.12
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1975 S2 8.0A: Bolt deflection in cabin bulkhead? Hey, I'm a fairly novice sailor (right at a year n
Sumner at 9:08pm 03.16.12
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c_witch at 8:56pm 03.16.12
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Hiee all, Well here is a google map link to our new port here in Nova Scotia. Its a tiny yacht cl
sumbreeze at 8:50pm 03.16.12
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I have been racing my Mac 26 C against Precision 23s, Catalina 25s, Hunter water ballast boats, O'Da
Bermuda Breeze at 7:43pm 03.16.12
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Would anyone know the location of the fluxgate compass on a 05 Hunter 41 AC?
james2034 at 5:47pm 03.16.12
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A new problem has just developed. When I refuel my '95 Hunter 35.5, as it fills, fuel starts leakin
Joe Mullee at 5:23pm 03.16.12
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I need to replace a few spare parts for the engine inventory. Specifically a water pump belt and two
Foundryman at 5:19pm 03.16.12
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We are looking at an Oday 30 1983 that seems in relatively good shape. No leaks, good bright work,
GreatLakesFlagbearer at 4:52pm 03.16.12
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As my husband nears retirement (14 days, but who's counting) we are working on the plans for the dri
teacherspet at 4:32pm 03.16.12
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After my unfortunate de-masting in October, I was finally able to get my boat back in the water. How
RNC725 at 3:45pm 03.16.12
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we have gallons of water coming in during the day, almost overflowing the bilge, we did repair our p
Technodad at 3:07pm 03.16.12
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I have got a lot of my teak wood removed from the inside of my 23 so that I can install the new hull
kpgraci at 2:30pm 03.16.12
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Google earth updated my area and now my boat shows up... Come on, you've done the same thing with
mrwwine at 2:16pm 03.16.12
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Thank you in advance for your info. I am looking at a Coronado 32' that has recently been taken from
PGIJon at 2:10pm 03.16.12
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Just brought our new/1986 H34 home! There is water coming from the a forward pipe that is in the jus
Mark Nooney at 1:34pm 03.16.12
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I was talking with a sales rep and discussing VHF radios. I have an old radio and want to upgrade to
cb32863 at 12:57pm 03.16.12
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Drivers too I guess...... http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headline...o-the-pacific "It said we could
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Bob Crifasi at 12:20pm 03.16.12
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Anyone else out there a West Wight Potter owner?
RussT1950 at 10:44am 03.16.12
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Hello all, Does anyone know size 3 blade campbell sail prop would fit a 97 Catalina 380? I am t

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The joys of boat ownership
thinwater at 7:14am 11.25.22
Sadly the worst part of boating is dealing with marinas. Dealing with a marina and their ever incre
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THECUSCUS at 7:10am 11.25.22
Not sure what year your boat is (and consequently the design of the keel trunk), but you might be ab
The joys of boat ownership
Brian D at 6:57am 11.25.22
I am looking for a trailer, but right now (for everything) cost is prohibitive at best. I looked at
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Will Gilmore at 5:40am 11.25.22
I'm amazed she's not angry that it took 12 years. Beautiful dog. -Will
Freezer repair, 2015 Oceanis 48
JDW at 4:34am 11.25.22
I just finished a hunt for a new to me boat, of the 9 boats I viewed 8 of the boats the Fridge/Freez
Stepping a mast
Project_Mayhem at 10:50pm 11.24.22
The average price in the Southern tip of Lake Michigan is about $200 for a 30' mast. I initially tho
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke
justsomeguy at 10:25pm 11.24.22
If you are 300lbs Dayum. My arms hurt already.
New crew
justsomeguy at 10:18pm 11.24.22
Seems happy enough.
New crew
Ralph Johnstone at 7:46pm 11.24.22
I think she likes it. From the size of that smile, she's either just had a ration of rum or is wa
New winterizing mod - done!
njlarry at 7:43pm 11.24.22
Less work and no pink stuff in tank or lines once you find a way to hook an air compressor up to you
Upgrades to cross to the Caribbean
CarlN at 7:28pm 11.24.22
Spend the first year of so in the Bahamas. Many cruisers like the Bahamas better than the Eastern Ca
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke
thinwater at 6:51pm 11.24.22
Lashing a large fishhook can work well. The fishhook bites into the rope.
Upgrades to cross to the Caribbean
SycloneDriver at 6:31pm 11.24.22
Gotcha. Here is a link to a good discussion of I65 versus the Thorny Path: How Long to Sail from Fl
The joys of boat ownership
Rich Stidger at 6:30pm 11.24.22
Sadly the worst part of boating is dealing with marinas. Dealing with a marina and their ever increa
Washington Sellers Beware
mikeracca at 6:25pm 11.24.22
The buyer probably never registered the boat since he flipped it too. Now it's on the rocks and you
Change taps
Rick D at 6:08pm 11.24.22
I have had our 40.5 for 23 years and in the course of ownership, I contemplated changing the faucets
Change taps
kloudie1 at 5:56pm 11.24.22
Welcome aboard! lots of good info on the site. The taps change just like those in home plumbing. Th
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke
RKMCCORKLE at 5:43pm 11.24.22
I found a 30 ft extension pole with a hook Docapole and I think it might just work for grabbing the
'81 H27 Fuel Tank Dimensions
CoastalN0mad at 5:17pm 11.24.22
Yes, removing the tank requires removing the engine. I am well aware of this. Since I'm repowering t
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke
Tally Ho at 4:54pm 11.24.22
Find a skinny guy (or gal) at the marina and crank them up. I have a guy that weighs 150 vs my 200

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