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tomsbeh at 4:07pm 05.24.11
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Help! My mast gets stuck about 3/4 of the way when cranking it up. Any thoughts? I've checked the sh
MBMattheiss at 3:38pm 05.24.11
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1984 Hunter 22 - boat is new to us. Needed a new mainsail when we bought it. Purchased the new mai
Nelsonhow at 3:31pm 05.24.11
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The alarm on the panel in the cockpit on my Myanmar 2 GM (B panel I think) used to buzz weakly and f
JohnEh at 2:00pm 05.24.11
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We have a 2004 Hunter 36 with UK Sails. Last week I was sailing the boat to Pensacola, Fl from Madis
Rightsideup at 1:51pm 05.24.11
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ladies and gents, As a new sailer, can someone please advise as to which type of paint I need to use
Kermit at 1:25pm 05.24.11
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As promised, here are a few things I learned during my first time hoisting my cool new asymmetrical
stayare at 1:04pm 05.24.11
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Anybody changed from original wooden spreaders to aluminium replacements? It's been suggested to me
Orens at 1:03pm 05.24.11
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I own a 1985 O'day 31, love the boat, but some of it's details as far as finish quality is less than
Freedom77 at 12:55pm 05.24.11
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I posted this on "ask all Sailors" It's lengthy so go to the site. I think you'll enjoy it. :) Fair
Freedom77 at 12:39pm 05.24.11
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From "SMALL WINDS AND LIGHT AIRS" published 1977, in loving memory, By Gilbert W. Buffery, Commodore
guidera48 at 12:31pm 05.24.11
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I posted to the owners mods page this item last month but I dont see it yet uploaded. I did find my
lokiii at 11:50am 05.24.11
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Has anyone here accidentally capsized an H170? And if so, how did it happen? Reason I ask, is I'v
zds at 11:47am 05.24.11
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I'm in the process of replacing my throttle control cable (1986 H34 w/Merriman pedestal) for the sec
joker460 at 11:21am 05.24.11
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This was one of many projects that I finished over the weekend. I saw this at the Jan. Boat show h
SailAway1 at 10:34am 05.24.11
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After countless hours of work for the last 2 months, I am ready to launch my 1980 C22 this weekend.:
RobertLangdirect at 9:37am 05.24.11
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This is from my 1978 Pearson 31', hull #14, GOOD TRADE. Her forestay was halyard wrapped and I am n
MLampner at 9:22am 05.24.11
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I work for a not for profit that annually does an event on the Wilmington DE waterfront. At this yea
shemandr at 8:39am 05.24.11
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I'm trying to get GPS input from my Raymarine GPS/Charplotter to the VHF radio in order to take adva
Jeff at 8:26am 05.24.11
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I've been waiting 6 months to splash the boat. Yesterday was that big day. Well, the boat was wet fo
KenG at 8:10am 05.24.11
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For those of you who spent the last few days glued to your computer screen to fund out how my battle

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Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
palcuz at 11:00am 09.09.22
In no particular order, just jutting down things as they come to mind. Due to the size of the boat
Its funny Friday!
Roland5048 at 10:59am 09.09.22
Hmmm... I may need a few hail Marys. And thanks for the benifit of doubt. While a few Hail Marys
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rgranger at 10:58am 09.09.22
Ahh come on guys. He's nervous enough without your memes. It is 12v. No lightning bolts and no a
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
palcuz at 10:57am 09.09.22
Excellent rundown from @Benny17441, someone who has done it and knows it well. But I can't imagine
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
palcuz at 10:55am 09.09.22
Excellent rundown from @Benny17441, someone who has done it and knows it well. But I can't imagine
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
palcuz at 10:54am 09.09.22
Thanks so much for your insight. I will certainly pass this along to him. I will let him know abou
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)?
Scott T-Bird at 10:52am 09.09.22
You can buy a soft hammer at Home Depot Estwing 12 oz. Double-Face Soft Hammer DFH12 - The Home Dep
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
palcuz at 10:48am 09.09.22
The trip is close to 2,000 miles, but it is not a 2K mile trip. It is a series of 35-50 mile day tr
Battleship Texas
tb_gb at 10:46am 09.09.22
Monument Inn was my favorite. Could never decide between the chicken fried steak or a seafood platt
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles
Apex at 10:34am 09.09.22
uncovered and use wrap pins
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jssailem at 10:32am 09.09.22
And a Install Manual was found on the Westfalia site... https://westfaliat4.info/DanfossCompressorF
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Hayden Watson at 10:29am 09.09.22
Ahh come on guys. He's nervous enough without your memes. It is 12v. No lightning bolts and no at
What size Zinc for 2005 Hunter 33
Terry Cox at 10:28am 09.09.22
In addition to the comments already made, confirm for yourself the shaft diameter inside the boat an
Electric panel   (1)
rgranger at 10:18am 09.09.22
Like many of us you may, in time, actually get a kick out of playing with electrical things. I r
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)?
Terry Cox at 10:16am 09.09.22
Is this butyl slapped on as a temporary sealer? In addition to the comments already made, if water
Electric panel   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:11am 09.09.22
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Davidasailor26 at 10:05am 09.09.22
There is no problem in putting a multimeter across these contacts as the meter is designed just for
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Ralph Johnstone at 9:59am 09.09.22
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)?
Qorgyle at 9:13am 09.09.22
When you quickly buy a boat, discover it is not up to the dream you envision, and requires more wor
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:05am 09.09.22
Nope, that's exactly why I was thinking the boots are unnecessary. Good thinking! the only reason

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