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Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum
JamesG161 at 11:50am 11.14.22
Since lift off is expected to be at 1:04 AM, EST. It should be spectacular at night, but for others
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Roland5048 at 11:31am 11.14.22
When I first read the initial post I thought we might be being spoofed. At any rate I'll chime in w
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Try your rigger.........that is where I source all my Selden parts.
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dlochner at 11:16am 11.14.22
Judgmental much? Some of you have tried to offer genuine insights but this is starting to get a bi
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The_Sailing_Pelican at 11:08am 11.14.22
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Oceanis_Sailor at 11:05am 11.14.22
Researching online I think they might get the rope from Lancelin or Cousin Trestec. The Lancelin cr
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Claude L.-Auger at 10:49am 11.14.22
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Scott T-Bird at 10:40am 11.14.22
@palcuz , how is Guy's trip progressing? I've followed his vids but nothing posted since Atlantic C
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Jacktar at 10:35am 11.14.22
So its really about maintenance aint it, like all boats and some cars. Maybe wives?
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Feisty Pelican at 10:13am 11.14.22
I like the original lines as well and have not been able to find any similar in the US. We're still
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Rick Webb at 9:56am 11.14.22
Road trip!! Unfortunately, we are headed the other way. To west Texas for some turkey with our daug
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Don Guillette at 9:56am 11.14.22
Years ago I rented a Island Packet (beautiful boat) in Burnt store Marina, Fl. There were 2 short fi
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PaulK at 9:40am 11.14.22
Heading in that direction we waited for the tide in Onset overnight. Nice to rest a bit before slog
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Terry Cox at 9:37am 11.14.22
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Scott B at 9:36am 11.14.22
I bought the Oceanair Size 44 screen and fit perfectly. I drilled out the corners to fasten them, t
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twodzusfittings at 9:20am 11.14.22
You seem to be more concerned about people reading your posts than you are reading the responses yo
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JamesG161 at 9:04am 11.14.22
This is the best Forecast for Wednesday. Winds But remember the view will be memorable, when the Ro
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I also have the 2005 H33. I think we have the Lewmar low profile 40. Did you get the Oceanair screen
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Alan M at 8:57am 11.14.22
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JamesG161 at 8:51am 11.14.22
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