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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.
A couple PVC tricks -- on request.
Urban Hermit at 9:43am 01.21.25
Lol. Okay, you get away with that one . . . .
A couple PVC tricks -- on request.   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:43am 01.21.25
229436 or : 229435 A monitor lizard. No, maybe I misunderstood. This monitor looks a bit like s
A couple PVC tricks -- on request.
Urban Hermit at 9:09am 01.21.25
Oh, relax. The internet can be a thorny place, but SBO is mostly harmless. Y'know, a strange but u
Transmission output rust
dlochner at 8:48am 01.21.25
Use a flat sanding block and sandpaper to remove the rust. Maybe 220 grit.
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twodzusfittings at 7:52am 01.21.25
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dlochner at 7:42am 01.21.25
Hello all, Currently -14 with the wind chill here in Traverse City, Michigan. Venture 222 Noobie q
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SteveHughessails at 7:40am 01.21.25
Catalina 275 no longer available with saildrive
Windseeker2 at 7:35am 01.21.25
I believe Catalina was unable to deliver some C275's because they couldn't get saildrive units but i
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shemandr at 7:27am 01.21.25
Someone said anchor three times and now Beetlejuice is out! :yikes:
Sunken Treasure
Grumps at 7:27am 01.21.25
But it has new sails :) Fetch off the sails. If they are still good you can sell them. Kind of c
A couple PVC tricks -- on request.
justsomeguy at 7:23am 01.21.25
Whatever. Pleased to provide you with fun. Oh, relax. The internet can be a thorny place, but SBO
Estimate??
JBP-PA at 6:52am 01.21.25
I don't doubt that. Unfortunately the closest slips are 90 minutes one way, 2 hours the other way.

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