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Sublime at 10:03am 09.08.11
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The water was like glass for the most part. For a good amount of the time, there was so little wind
Joe Mullee at 10:02am 09.08.11
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It's customary in the insurance business that when a client presents a property damage claim on thei
Steve Dion at 9:54am 09.08.11
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I regret to announce the passing of Barbara Campbell of Golden State Diesel. It appears that Barb
sailaway78 at 9:19am 09.08.11
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I need to reglue some seams on a PVC dinghy. Mainly the tabs, where the transom attaches to the top
Barry14722 at 8:45am 09.08.11
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Has anyone beached a Hunter 25? I know that the 260 is capable of being beached because of the cente
John T1594 at 8:13am 09.08.11
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Is there any way to revive an old macerator? I have one on my boat (2000 H340). We never use it (11
KenKindrick at 8:03am 09.08.11
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I'm considering towing two Hobie Outback model kayaks that weigh 62 lbs. each across the 25 miles to
jackfromhicksville at 7:31am 09.08.11
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I have a broken base to one of my lifelines. I need some advise on where to go to repace it????
dborko1 at 6:05am 09.08.11
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Hello All My RC8D seems to keep me tinkering and has not let me down till now. :confused: She start
vweedon at 5:12am 09.08.11
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Looking for a 1994-2000 26 ft Hunter Sailboat with trailer, preferably with a 4 stroke motor. Loca
mojobently at 4:58am 09.08.11
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I currently own an 1988 H23 wing keel and am looking to move up to a H26. I love my H23 but my wife
Roger Long at 3:08am 09.08.11
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CaptDon01 at 11:15pm 09.07.11
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Here is the link for the 2012 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser Convention: http://www.sailhavasu.com/ind
Mark Maulden at 9:02pm 09.07.11
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I have a 32 yr old boat with a Volvo MD17C engine that burns about 1/4 qt of oil in ~12 hrs of cruis
Ihana at 6:59pm 09.07.11
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Which kind of heater are you using, propane or diesel? We are a 30 ft Bavaria, 2007 model. And pla
madman960 at 6:22pm 09.07.11
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Helllo All; I just purchased my first sailboat. It is an S25. Needs bulkheads glassed in, hull pai
Rich Stidger at 5:36pm 09.07.11
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I guess I am lucky- almost no leaks in my 1997 40.5. However, just yesterday I find dripping from t
bcollis at 4:26pm 09.07.11
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I recently purchased an autohelm 3000 from eBay. It did not come with the boat side power plug. It l
FourPoints at 4:16pm 09.07.11
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These pics were taken less that a quarter mile from the city waste "treatment" facility. Whenever it
Green Arrow at 3:44pm 09.07.11
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I bought a used Hunter 18.5, and I can't figger out if the mast is supposed to sit flush down on the

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hatchclan at 3:06pm 11.01.22
Thank you guys so much! I am really appreciating the knowledge I am getting here. I have been using
What is this hole on the side of the engine cover for?
senang at 3:03pm 11.01.22
Never seen or heard of this. Must be a way to fill reports with standard action points that are in a
deck hardware: what is this called?
senang at 2:58pm 11.01.22
Use a SS bolt of correct dimensions as a temp replacement.
Saltwater hose to engine
dlochner at 2:41pm 11.01.22
Thanks! I contacted SeaStarSolutions (Dometic) and they now sell this SeaStar Solutions, which is d
Leaving canvas up in northeast winter
Don S/V ILLusion at 2:41pm 11.01.22
I assume you made a conscious decision to leave the boat uncovered. Cats compared with mono hulls ha
deck hardware: what is this called?
kloudie1 at 2:14pm 11.01.22
Exactly.. Measure carefully.. Buy a spare or three. lifeline clevis pin - Google Search
Keel sag
jssailem at 2:04pm 11.01.22
Leaving canvas up in northeast winter
Parsons at 2:03pm 11.01.22
BTW: when it comes to cleaning in the spring, give Imar Strataglass cleaner (301) a try. Not only d
Leaving canvas up in northeast winter
jssailem at 1:58pm 11.01.22
put it on a sheet of plywood on sawhorses in my basement. If you arrange the sawhorses correctly a
Keel sag
orion440 at 1:53pm 11.01.22
What do you have at the top of your mast?
jssailem at 1:53pm 11.01.22
There is nothing that says you cannot have the Light on the top of your mast (traditional and as pre
Jib sheet length
Sanfelice at 1:50pm 11.01.22
This may help you out. Genoa Sheet XLE 1 7/16" 80 Whipped /Heat Sealed Whipped /Heat Sealed There a
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
jssailem at 1:47pm 11.01.22
weather.. it's been an extraordinary year... Aint that the truth. Looking like winter is on a sim
Keel sag
Hollyberry at 1:27pm 11.01.22
Keel stepped or deck stepped mast? Excess rigging tension may be a factor... but I'd think it would
deck hardware: what is this called?
Hollyberry at 1:23pm 11.01.22
Clevis Pin.....
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Hollyberry at 1:22pm 11.01.22
Quite the travail.... here's hoping things smooth out from now on to the end. But not much you can d
Leaving canvas up in northeast winter
Captain Larry-DH at 1:14pm 11.01.22
:banghead: Thanks, it sounds unanimous. Will dismount it and store it indoors. I like the idea of
Leaving canvas up in northeast winter
PaulK at 12:59pm 11.01.22
Leaving it up would seem like a great way to get yourself a new enclosure for Christmas!
Leaving canvas up in northeast winter
Davidasailor26 at 12:55pm 11.01.22
I store mine flat with towels in between sections. I bring it home and put it under a bed. If the se

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