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BobM at 12:06pm 09.02.11
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Well, I certainly had heard a lot of stories about bad gas but this is the first time I got burned.
jduehmig at 11:59am 09.02.11
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Maine Sail, I've appreciated your words of wisdom on numerous topics. You seem to be the man to go
woodster at 11:45am 09.02.11
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has any one had luck shipping lately....i am trying to get a package from Wisconson to Georgia...wei
jander31 at 11:00am 09.02.11
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I have a '97 376 with the single extruded ZSpar mast. When replacing the old main with a new one, t
justsomeguy at 9:14am 09.02.11
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I thought the point of a skene chock was to help prevent the rode or dockline from lifting out of th
Bob S at 8:23am 09.02.11
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Not very experienced with hurricane tracks. There are many models. Is there one that has the better
unicorn at 8:08am 09.02.11
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Hi All, I'm a newbie, so hope I am on the right forum. I am re-building a Williams Atkins Kendall 3
Boyd18185 at 6:18am 09.02.11
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I was appalled to find that on our 2002 Beneteau Oceanis CC Clipper that the bilge pump thru-hulls a
radiance91 at 5:29am 09.02.11
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Hi I'm looking for an indicator light for the electrical panel on my P30. The one I have is capped
WestCoastMike at 6:25pm 09.01.11
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I was cleaning the boat today and noticed water in the galley and in front of the engine access. I
jsalley at 5:43pm 09.01.11
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Boat was splashed yesterday after being hauled for Irene. Had the yard powerwash the bottom, which h
islandrunner70 at 5:35pm 09.01.11
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I sail a 2005 Hunter 33 and when under power the rear berth smells of fumes. Do sailors typically t
jsalley at 5:34pm 09.01.11
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Spoke to one of the brokers at the local Catalina dealer today. He said the 309 and the 320 are bein
GreenLight at 5:32pm 09.01.11
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I have a '92 Catalina 30 wing keel, tall rig/ bowsprit model. One of my neighbors just gave me a cr
islandrunner70 at 5:21pm 09.01.11
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I am time-sharing a hunter 33 - 2005 which has the DVD/TV option along with the AM/FM/CD stereo syst
jrale at 5:07pm 09.01.11
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Macgregor Owners, The headboard on my main sheet fell apart while lowering the sheet on return fr
Larry Jackel at 4:56pm 09.01.11
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The screens on the 4 topside ports on my 2005 H44AC have died and I have been unable to find the m
edbulmer at 3:54pm 09.01.11
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My engine runs great lots of power but it is hard to start. Have replaced both filters and tightene
raffo at 3:02pm 09.01.11
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I found that pushing the pop top up with one hand and then holding it up with my head and then raisi
pvbob at 2:09pm 09.01.11
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Does anyone have spec/drawings for the centerboard for a S245? Thanks, Bob

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Through holes and prop
dlochner at 7:34pm 10.09.22
Through holes and prop
rgranger at 7:32pm 10.09.22
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk?
sail sfbay at 7:25pm 10.09.22
Photos? Only the stub keel is rusty on the outside? Keel bolts are OK? If so, get a boatyard quote
Through holes and prop
dlochner at 7:11pm 10.09.22
Do you really think it makes any difference with the tiny power output we have on our sailboat engi
Keel Bolts for a 1999 Oceanis 461
TimFromLI at 7:10pm 10.09.22
I got the pdf from my local Beneteau dealer, Willis Marine, Huntington. He was very helpful, the lo
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Leeward Rail at 7:08pm 10.09.22
Looks like a good website to keep handy. The owner of that site is one of the big contributors her
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI?
Terry Cox at 7:02pm 10.09.22
In the US when a US boat travels to foreign waters they need a licensed Boat station for their VHF
Through holes and prop
Davidasailor26 at 6:59pm 10.09.22
Do you really think it makes any difference with the tiny power output we have on our sailboat engi
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI?
walmsleyc at 6:58pm 10.09.22
Thanks for your comment, @Hello Below . I may have misunderstood the explanation on the TC web site
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
Davidasailor26 at 6:50pm 10.09.22
Another option is get to Forked River, which is marked with a day marker out front. If he bears rig
Through holes and prop
Scott T-Bird at 6:48pm 10.09.22
When prop shafts rotate the forces on the prop will cause the shaft wobble (probably not the corre
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Jamesiv1 at 6:31pm 10.09.22
https://marinehowto.com/proper-installation-of-double-hose-clamps Just had a closer read of that a
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
Scott T-Bird at 6:16pm 10.09.22
It looks like he will have light winds all week. It will be excellent for motoring in the ICW. He'
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Leeward Rail at 6:06pm 10.09.22
warmed up the end of the hose to soften it, now it would slip over the barbs. You will find that m
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
Scott T-Bird at 6:04pm 10.09.22
The "Sonnet" and Captain Fiero departed Sandy Hook this morning. Can anybody recommend a cheap(Read
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
Rich Stidger at 5:44pm 10.09.22
C Clamp? Putting a piece of wood across the top of the cleat and using a C-clamp from the top of
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
Davidasailor26 at 5:32pm 10.09.22
The "Sonnet" and Captain Fiero departed Sandy Hook this morning. Can anybody recommend a cheap(Read
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
shemandr at 5:07pm 10.09.22
A baggie sail is a baggie sail. Sometimes some surgery can help it but mostly it's done for sailing

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