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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
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Former Shelter Island Reporter sailing columnist Jonathan Russo interviewed 29-year-old Shelter Isl
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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
Lost Parent at 7:49pm 03.21.12
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Has anyone run there main halyard to the cockpit on a Catalina 30 I would like to make it easier for
All U Get at 7:48pm 03.21.12
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Hi all, Our dingy had a slow leak last season so I did a little search and I found Inland Marine had
Squidd at 7:34pm 03.21.12
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Painted the topside , re bedded the hardware and added grab rails http://img.photobucket.com/albu
rardiH36 at 5:14pm 03.21.12
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I've been reading the "Lack of Fusing" thread -- also other fusing threads often started by Mainsail
Argyle38 at 5:13pm 03.21.12
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I'm installing 48W of solar this spring and am looking for a charge controller. I'm looking mainly a
Ogirl at 4:47pm 03.21.12
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I am looking for electrical schematics for Mac 25. Bought "fixer-upper" ' wires are everywhere! Than
DaveM at 4:41pm 03.21.12
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On my O'day35 the wet exhaust thru hull exits above the water line of course but under way the boat
Maine Sail at 4:34pm 03.21.12
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Kind of like some of the threads here....:D:D:D njg4iAc1_W0
navigateur at 4:15pm 03.21.12
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someone suggested that I chronicle the refurbishing of my new C27. that is to say, take a gazillion
longterm at 3:43pm 03.21.12
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I have a Catalina 30 and just bought a headsail bag for my 110 and 150 jibs. We put the 110 into the
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redhead78 at 2:53pm 03.21.12
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I have been busy, last couple weeks building engine box, stairs, wainscott the interior, new salon w

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Its funny Friday!
jssailem at 6:08am 12.28.22
I am having a difficult time imagining how bluetooth could possibly help. Sounds way too dangerous.
Diesel Engine Removal
kappykaplan at 5:53am 12.28.22
@jssailem is your guy - he just went through this with S/V Hadley.
Advice on gel coat to centerboard
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:48am 12.28.22
@stickinthemud57 which boat do you have and a photo of the centerboard would help for me to chime
Taking the Lines of a 1979 37C - or obtaining the original drawings?
Jim Legere at 4:21am 12.28.22
I had some correspondence years ago with John Cherubini II (Diana of Burlington on this forum) abou
Its funny Friday!   (1)
Will Gilmore at 12:15am 12.28.22
Gentlemen, the paperless toilet. It even has Bluetooth. -Will
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 6:36pm 12.27.22
Same to you, Will! :beer: Not sure what you were trying to say in German. Ha ha ha. "And one fail
Its funny Friday!   (1)
leo310 at 3:34pm 12.27.22
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Advice on gel coat to centerboard
dlochner at 3:28pm 12.27.22
We've been dealing with Zebra Mussels for decades, they are a pain, but manageable. Fortunately thei
Advice on gel coat to centerboard
stickinthemud57 at 3:07pm 12.27.22
When I rebuilt a centerboard on a Flying Scot, I used Interprotect for the same reason, I had some.
white smoke
WayneH at 3:00pm 12.27.22
In my experience, white SMOKE on startup is unburned diesel from cold cylinders. My 1980 Westerbeke
Refilling/Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Fire Suppression Cannisters
sail sfbay at 2:47pm 12.27.22
Wow that was expensive When I purchased my Hunter 46 he surveyor noted "the engine space automatic f
Its funny Friday!
kappykaplan at 2:13pm 12.27.22
ve mutlu yeni y?l Same to you, Will! :beer: Not sure what you were trying to say in German.
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 1:58pm 12.27.22
Und ein gescheitertes jahr Deutsch. ve mutlu yeni y?l from Istanbul. -Will
white smoke
Head Sail at 12:52pm 12.27.22
White smoke sounds like steam. Put you hand in it. Is it wet or oily? If wet, could be diminished
white smoke
Benny17441 at 11:58am 12.27.22
It is steam, oil will burn gray/blue and fuel will burn black. If short lived, it is likely raw coo
white smoke
sail sfbay at 11:47am 12.27.22
Might find these articles helpful: What causes white smoke in a diesel engine? (wigoengineparts.co
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast
NCBrew at 11:45am 12.27.22
Take the ICW to Morehead City or more south then go out in Atlantic. I have fished and also been in
white smoke
dlochner at 11:35am 12.27.22
Smoke or steam? White usually means water is getting into the cylinder. Most likely from a failed he

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