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Paul and Judy at 1:40pm 03.24.11
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I have a 1993 Hunter 33.5 and the sole in the galley is spongy in front of the ice box nearest the c
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After speaking with several sailors we have decided to not sail from Carrabelle to the Keys this sum
carlager at 11:53am 03.24.11
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I am the new owner of a Beneteau 36CC. The boat has been in the water the whole winter. Now that the
paulj at 11:42am 03.24.11
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Spring pictures in Anacortes. https://picasaweb.google.com/1dbpaul/RecentlyUpdated# paulj :trol
Gwyn at 10:58am 03.24.11
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I have a Hunter 40, 1985, and have hauled her for the first time this year. I was expecting to find
savyauto at 10:20am 03.24.11
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Got most of my rigging issues handled and now have sailed the boat 5 times(awesome!). I am getting w
Journey6534 at 9:47am 03.24.11
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My '76 O'Day 22 is not currenlty rigg'd for spinnaker but I'd like to hear what others have to say a
Rdeeran at 9:29am 03.24.11
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Love your book. Been a bible 1 existing install of wc 151 has vented loop between pump and bowl
jtmccue at 7:27am 03.24.11
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I'm deciding on getting an itouch and have noticed there are apps for sailing activities. So my qu
All U Get at 7:21am 03.24.11
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Hi Phil ' moderators, How can I tag a post without leaving a comment. In some occasions an interest
Roger Long at 7:08am 03.24.11
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I wonder if this would be a good answer for the problem of water closet lines back flooding into the
Captain Gadget at 7:02am 03.24.11
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Does anyone know what type of bulb is used in the anchor light for the H340?
dlewis812 at 6:34am 03.24.11
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wondering if any others out there keep a mooring at the 79th st boat basin? let me know.
sailaway78 at 9:06pm 03.23.11
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Anyone have any experience on removing a Yanmar high pressure pump. While doing an oil change and g
Jfour at 7:19pm 03.23.11
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Looking to buy a gently used set of replacement sails for my 1996 Catalina Capri 16.5. Currently hav
Straycat22296 at 7:01pm 03.23.11
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Has anyone used Doyle Sail makers in Alameda CA? What are your opinions and experiences with this sa
3Gales at 6:33pm 03.23.11
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Any ideas or help appreciated in trying to get the cutlass bearing out on a 29.5 with in keel mount,
3Gales at 6:21pm 03.23.11
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Any ideas or help appreciated in trying to get the cutlass bearing out on a 29.5 with in keel mount,
jeferie at 4:52pm 03.23.11
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Hello, all. Could someone please explain the whys and wherefors of a 1976 O'Day 27 vs an O'day 27 Mk
LooseDiamond at 4:44pm 03.23.11
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After a bit of delay, I started my keel reburb today. No one was willing to weld/ deal with cast ir

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