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timebandit at 5:45am 11.07.11
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Check this out--- http://www.chronglobal.com
Roger Long at 4:33am 11.07.11
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Here's a photo of the SBO forumites at the SOS Blue Lips cruise party. From left to right are, RON2
AtlanticAl at 12:48am 11.07.11
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I am at present re wiring my boat. I am doubling up the batteries, bought a load of stuff, includin
PrincessoftheLake at 10:38pm 11.06.11
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The date is set! Let's meet at the Boatyard Bar and Grill in Eastport on Friday November 11th at 4:
jetboatn at 10:08pm 11.06.11
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Would someone mind giving me the size of the plastic shackles needed to connect the sail to the mast
Hollyweirdos at 7:51pm 11.06.11
11/2570
They have good prices on OEM Mac sails. Have yinz used them?
sailaway78 at 7:28pm 11.06.11
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Finally got around to doing something I have been promising myself for a long time. Pulled the oil
Ross at 7:04pm 11.06.11
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As some of you remember I was absent for a time having been distracted by another interest but I cam
Roger Long at 6:06pm 11.06.11
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woodster at 5:40pm 11.06.11
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i have now got my aluminum tank welded up ......i put a 1 1/2 inch nipple in for the water fill hose
Jim D at 5:25pm 11.06.11
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Anyone know where i can purchase a replacement transmission cable? 1983 H34 with a yanmar 3GMF. Merr
merlinuxo at 4:50pm 11.06.11
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An old salt was sitting at the bar on the warf when a a lady sits next to him and announces to one a
Island Girl 34 at 4:42pm 11.06.11
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Greetings all, I am reposting this question in the "Ask all Sailors" section in hopes of better vis
Squidd at 4:32pm 11.06.11
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Two part question, part two is paint selection, I've been thry the archives did the search and what
simplicity at 3:50pm 11.06.11
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I have a universal M25 and noticed that my alternator output voltage was at 14.3 volts with fully c
diane fowler at 3:34pm 11.06.11
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Bought used boat ' need whisker pole. Forespar 10'-18' or similar type. Telescoping, please. Dian
WhiteDown at 3:24pm 11.06.11
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Hi I've pulled my boat out for the winter here in Dublin and put it into storage indoors in a large
maxxkatt at 3:17pm 11.06.11
9/1987
I have a 1974 30 foot Morgan. The aft diesel fuel tank has no gauge or indicator. the tank is fiberg
luisgacast at 3:07pm 11.06.11
4/1524
do i really need a backstay, in my hunter 26 to use a spinaker ?? thanks luis
SteveH290 at 3:06pm 11.06.11
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I recently purchased a 2000 Hunter 290. Before I purchased the boat, the research I found said ther

Recent Replies

Disappointed in Beneteau
Oceanis_Sailor at 10:14pm 11.05.22
I have a late 2017 Oceanis 35.1 with a traditional mainsail and my boom has sheaves
Dyneema for furler line
SycloneDriver at 9:13pm 11.05.22
A picture of the drum filled with line would be helpful. Include the lead block in the picture so w
where to purchase mast plate replacement
Phil Herring at 8:25pm 11.05.22
Get two. They have a habit of jumping in the water and sinking while you're working inside the mas
Dyneema for furler line
Project_Mayhem at 7:48pm 11.05.22
Distance is less important than angle. I don't recall what furler you have. If it happens to be an
Insurance for older boats
Rick D at 6:55pm 11.05.22
Try progressive. No claims. Happy? does insurance make anyone happy? I was rejected since the bo
Insurance for older boats
rgranger at 6:42pm 11.05.22
What is the issue(s) with Chubb? I have had a sailboat and large, older power boat insured with the
Dyneema for furler line
dlochner at 6:18pm 11.05.22
I went out a couple of times after tightening it. Marginal improvement if any. . Is it better to ha
Insurance for older boats
dlochner at 6:12pm 11.05.22
Kinda happy this year because I got an E-mail from Progressive, "Congratulations, On reviewing your
Its funny Friday!
shemandr at 6:01pm 11.05.22
...The old hand crank drill - the original drills are located in the top of the handle, that top pa
Dyneema for furler line
Project_Mayhem at 5:45pm 11.05.22
If you tighten the fore stay, most if not all of the problem will go away I went out a couple of t
Need to replace roller on rope clutch from 1984 Hunter 25.5
finefurn at 4:59pm 11.05.22
I have a 1984 H27, I had the exact same worn-out rope clutch. Replaced it with a new Spinlock clut
Solar Confusion
heritage at 4:56pm 11.05.22
Your LG 395s can put out nearly 400 watts. That is about 30 amps at 13 volts. Both panels connecte
Insurance for older boats
Calif. Ted at 4:17pm 11.05.22
Try progressive. No claims. Happy? does insurance make anyone happy? Kinda happy this year because I
Insurance for older boats
sail sfbay at 3:47pm 11.05.22
What is the issue(s) with Chubb? I have had a sailboat and large, older power boat insured with them
Insurance for older boats
rgranger at 3:05pm 11.05.22
Wires up the mast
Hollyberry at 3:02pm 11.05.22
If you can find the plain grey wire behind your panel (should be in vicinity of the two traced grey
Hot water heater
2 OLD PIRATES at 2:55pm 11.05.22
I just did a 6 gal ....... just what the doctor ordered. The 11 was a little to big for our use.
Pinole replacement
Jawbee at 2:54pm 11.05.22
where to purchase mast plate replacement
Ralph Johnstone at 2:40pm 11.05.22
Get two. They have a habit of jumping in the water and sinking while you're working inside the mast

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