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shine at 7:45pm 12.21.10
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I own a 21 ft 1974 Macgregor. I'm wanting to buy a new mainsail because mine is plum worn out. I sai
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Hiee everyone, I am wondering if anyone who is trailering their boat has a solar panel on it hang
Norge at 6:01pm 12.21.10
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Has anyone experienced a cracked topside on your boat? Just today I discovered a vertical crack on t
shine at 5:19pm 12.21.10
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I own a 1974 Mac. I'm wanting to buy a new mainsail because mine is plum worn out. I sail at a fairl
sigbear at 4:37pm 12.21.10
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I am looking at these 2 inflatables: Both are Hypalon with aluminum floor. The Achilles has a ro
Maine Sail at 2:25pm 12.21.10
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This is a great shot. I saw it on today's Sailing Anarchy page and figured I'd share. Fun stuff so l
jms at 1:10pm 12.21.10
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I am looking for a mechanic that will honor the 5 year extended Hunter warranty. My prob. is with bo
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Hi, I would like to install an inboard autopilot on my First 310 and I'm wondering if someone alre
seadaddler at 11:54am 12.21.10
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I am in NY and on the way up from Florida got a good deal on a Doyle APC spinnaker with every thing
derfus at 10:59am 12.21.10
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What ever happened to Abby Sunderland's Boat Wild Eyes ? Was it recovered, sunk or just left to drif
Witzend at 10:20am 12.21.10
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Anyone have any experience with KIWI? Relatively new brand made in China for Annapolis Inflatables.
gaelic_gale at 10:02am 12.21.10
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I have an O'Day 22 and I'd like to know what type of small craft I should look into that is light en
zeehag at 9:34am 12.21.10
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rofl-- due to circumstances control--ie, sail partner-now EX sailpartner, and promises unkept, i
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 8:57am 12.21.10
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My Bride and I closed on our Catalina 310 yesterday:dance:. She is a 2001, hull no. 65. Here is a
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vwjon Mac25 at 7:59am 12.21.10
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Merry Christmas my MacFriends. All the best. vwj
woodster at 7:47am 12.21.10
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i will be replaceing my rudder bushing on my s-2.....the shaft dia. is 1 1/2 "....my question is ...
seadaddler at 6:12am 12.21.10
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Hi all I am up in NY visiting for XMAS and no I am not asking for some one to take me sailing with i
Winters Dream at 5:54am 12.21.10
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Your recent website change for selecting new posts is 1-5 days. Since we receive your email on Mond
Tim R. at 5:52am 12.21.10
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I got the frame up and the shrinkwrap on just in time this weekend for last nights little snow even
Heffalump at 8:31pm 12.20.10
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Hi I am looking at an Oday 25 .It needs a mast does any one have the specs. Legnth, cross secti

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Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches
dmax at 4:16pm 07.27.22
I had my winches rechromed, look like new. I was not able to find anyone that would do small anodiza
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Leeward Rail at 4:10pm 07.27.22
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Shadowwalker at 4:05pm 07.27.22
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w4swk at 3:57pm 07.27.22
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jviss at 3:49pm 07.27.22
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jviss at 3:47pm 07.27.22
normal bolts Really? Why not just find the correct bolt. To use and SAE bolt you'll have to go b
Chainplates for Drogue
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I was thinking a short pendant, maybe dyneema, to the anchor roller (I have one side which doesn't u
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dlochner at 2:31pm 07.27.22
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I have a panel mounted on the bimini frame. It alone provides sufficient sun and rain protection fo

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