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Does anyone have a picture of a Wave Stopper hard dodger with the windows intact? I need to replace
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I decided to go sailing last Wednesday, by myself. I added a few additions to the Wet Dog (Hunter 24
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I'm looking at purchasing an older DS1 and need help. While I am researching and reading as much inf
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Hello, I have a Barient 8P winch (Winch Service Manual for Barient No. 8P) that is jamming. I disa
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Snowing on the Gulf !!
BigEasy at 5:13pm 01.21.25
Six inches fell at my house. Definitely the most snow that I have ever seen in LA. Very beautiful.
A couple PVC tricks -- on request.   (1)
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This monitor looks a bit like some of our moderators. Now I'm thoroughly confused. I thought o
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Crazy Dave Condon at 4:40pm 01.21.25
In a private message to call Foss Foam/New Rudder who informed him rudders the same butyl shaft leng
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Will Gilmore at 3:41pm 01.21.25
Wat Intharawihan or Wat Indravihan is a Buddhist temple known for the 32 meter tall Standing Buddha.
Damaged 302
smokey73 at 3:17pm 01.21.25
Looks fixable to to me.
Damaged 302
Rich 35.5 at 2:54pm 01.21.25
That doesn't look too bad, you might want to try to repair it. Or sell it cheap to someone who wil
Teak Handrail Bedding
Jim Legere at 2:47pm 01.21.25
Do it once and forget about it - 'Bed-it' brand butyl tape. Also much less clean up than the various
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jpiombo67 at 2:29pm 01.21.25
Defender has a 9# Genuine Danforth Anchor is which the size you need for $45. Not sure how much you
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Gary Nichols at 2:28pm 01.21.25
I've used both 6 hp and 8 hp long shaft OBs on my 23.5. Honestly there is no difference in the perfo
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jpiombo67 at 2:26pm 01.21.25
17# is too big for your boat, unless you plan to anchor in hurricanes. ;) Ok Gotcha 8-12lbs Tha
Sunken Treasure
Grumps at 2:25pm 01.21.25
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dlochner at 2:04pm 01.21.25
Defender has a 9# Genuine Danforth Anchor is which the size you need for $45. Not sure how much you
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dlochner at 1:53pm 01.21.25
Thank-you for the input. I was looking on Marketplace. I just saw a listing for a 17# dansforth.
Where to buy fresh mustang HIT rearm kits?
dlochner at 1:52pm 01.21.25
I've never had an issue with Defender. They are a high volume dealer, so the stock will turn over qu
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jpiombo67 at 1:39pm 01.21.25
@dlochner is right, 22 lbs is overkill for a Venture 22. 22ft of chain is perfect for your boat on
LOOKING FOR THE GENTLEMAN GOING ON THE HARD
Urban Hermit at 12:46pm 01.21.25
@crazydavecondon I believe the post is under trailer sailers sub category prefer to trailer. :) Y
Damaged 302
Project_Mayhem at 12:07pm 01.21.25
What company do you have for insurance?
LOOKING FOR THE GENTLEMAN GOING ON THE HARD
SteveHughessails at 11:58am 01.21.25
@crazydavecondon I believe the post is under trailer sailers sub category prefer to trailer. :-)
Teak Handrail Bedding
SV Temenos at 11:37am 01.21.25
You should bed them. For no other reason than you want to make sure the fastening holes are sealed.

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