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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
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What ever happened to Abby Sunderland's Boat Wild Eyes ? Was it recovered, sunk or just left to drif
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Anyone have any experience with KIWI? Relatively new brand made in China for Annapolis Inflatables.
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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
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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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i will be replaceing my rudder bushing on my s-2.....the shaft dia. is 1 1/2 "....my question is ...
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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
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Your recent website change for selecting new posts is 1-5 days. Since we receive your email on Mond
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I got the frame up and the shrinkwrap on just in time this weekend for last nights little snow even
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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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Bought my first big sailer a hunter 260 wb this fall, have not sailed her yet. sent my sails into s
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Your foot switches for your electric windlass are forward but your motor controls and steering are i
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We have a Catalina 36 and I am looking for a folding table for the dining table. Does anyone have a
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I have a through hull at the waterline on the starboard side (midship) of my Hunter 26 that is leaki
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So...my '71 model C-22 is leaking rain water in around the windows. I had been thinking about takin
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im looking at this luger southwind 21 now but it has no headsail. i know a guy with hundreds of sail
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Hi all, Anyone fitted a backstay tensioner on a Beneteau Oceanius 323 with twin backstays. I need to

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Hunter 340 sea cock identity:
Ed Caldwell at 9:02am 07.27.22
On my '99 H340, the two seacocks just aft of the sink are 1} sink drain and 2} inlet for head sea wa
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system
shemandr at 9:00am 07.27.22
Continuing from JRacer, is this what you are describing? https://www.westmarine.com/search?q=Triangl
Hunter 340 sea cock identity:
Rick D at 8:54am 07.27.22
Someone may offer a better explanation, but assuming the smaller seacock labeled macerator is open w
Seawater pump for A/C
jerry at 8:52am 07.27.22
I had similar problems with my 5 year old air conditioner. It started with HPF Error occasionally a
Chainplates for Drogue
Scott T-Bird at 8:37am 07.27.22
I agree with @dlochner. I think the weak point in this is the hull. Do you have access to the bac
How soon is to soon?
Scott T-Bird at 8:15am 07.27.22
I'll admit that I get excited for them ... it sounds like @Allowishish has a solid plan and is ready
Chainplates for Drogue
rgranger at 7:54am 07.27.22
I agree with @dlochner. I think the weak point in this is the hull. Do you have access to the back
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system
JRacer at 7:54am 07.27.22
Search for a "triangle plate". Schaeffer makes some of those. Typically used in split backstays. Pro
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system
Johnb at 7:52am 07.27.22
Consider using fiddle blocks and soft shackling the lower one to the D ring. Always assuming you a
Seawater pump for A/C
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:43am 07.27.22
If it's a March pump, it can be rebuilt with easy to install "wet" end. Maybe other pumps as well.
AC Wiring Question
tym2 at 7:22am 07.27.22
Yeah my wires from shore power plug to main breaker are 12/3. So i should replace that wire with 10/
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system
anastas at 7:05am 07.27.22
No problems with the D-rings. They were holding the original bridal of the backstay. They are super
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system
Scott T-Bird at 6:42am 07.27.22
Sounds like a custom fabrication is in order. 24:1 - wow! I'd be careful about what you can load j
Chainplates for Drogue
Scott T-Bird at 6:23am 07.27.22
A sketch would help understand the layout. You don't seem to indicate how many mounting holes will
Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu?
Jamesiv1 at 6:14am 07.27.22
Been there somewhat. Last fall bought a C&C 30 without planning to... This spring in our marina, a
What to do about missing inboard motor?
shemandr at 6:06am 07.27.22
The Hobie 33 had an outboard motor well - with a hole thru the hull which the shaft of the motor wou
Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu?
Leeward Rail at 6:05am 07.27.22
and then Monday night on Craigslist I see the boat of my dreams (LOL) Been there somewhat. Last f

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