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Jeff Shaw at 3:46am 08.12.10
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In the evenings I repair sails in my barn for local sailors. I need the dimensions of a Capri 16.5
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Hi - newbie here. I am looking at an O'Day 34 for sale. I would like to hear from current or past ex
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Does anyone have any info on blisters on a 35' 1979 Lancer?
higgs at 9:49pm 08.11.10
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I was out cruising the past couple of weeks and saw some interesting boats. I saw this one at the T
Tom Hoffman at 8:39pm 08.11.10
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I have come to the point where I am looking at getting a radio, so I can communicate with other boat
Slingerland at 8:25pm 08.11.10
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Good evening, all! I am looking to buy my first sailboat, and have narrowed my choices down to three
radioguy at 8:03pm 08.11.10
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Guys and gals, I have a simple wiring question. I want to keep the stock control panel, but I wan
hat57hat at 7:46pm 08.11.10
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I am a newbie trying to rig my V17. The rigging for the jib appears to have no blocks. On each s
rortega46 at 7:00pm 08.11.10
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Our H28 is great and we really wanted a cockpit table for dining and entertaining. It had to be exp
DannyB at 6:56pm 08.11.10
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I have a C14 #2445 I recently rebulit and refabricated a new keelson, and compression post and regla
jimmyb at 6:42pm 08.11.10
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Hey all! Having a bit of trouble ballancing the boat when hove to. When I get a chance to go out Im
Clark at 5:10pm 08.11.10
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A mini review of a Campbell Sailor 3-blade prop - UPDATED I had been running a Martec geared folder
OdayDave at 4:57pm 08.11.10
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In 4 days, I start my annual sailing trip with my friend of 52 years, Mark. I always point out to h
rardiH36 at 1:37pm 08.11.10
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Here's a question/topic that I don't recall having seen discussed in the three years I've been follo
DJN51 at 1:05pm 08.11.10
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On Hunter 23.5,is forestay same length with Cdi furler,as without furler? Plan on replacing after se
isaksp00 at 12:31pm 08.11.10
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New boat to me. I keep it on a mooring, on a lake. Any advice on how best to stow it when moored?
bpearly at 11:33am 08.11.10
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I am trying to maintain my sweet little Liberty following my husband's (the real sailor) death. Afte
sharps4590 at 10:56am 08.11.10
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Bear in mind that I've never used anything bigger than a "regular" jib or a boat as big as the Cat 2
KnotLimited at 10:16am 08.11.10
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I have salvaged an O'Day 25 that was found floating in the Gulf of Mexico. How can I get the centerb
J Clark at 10:12am 08.11.10
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I am looking for plastic name plates located on each side of cuddy for the DS-II. I've looked at se

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What Changes are happening in Your neighborhood?
Tedd at 9:43am 07.08.22
It's been like that in my neighbourhood (suburb of Vancouver, BC) for quite a few years now. It's ra
Single Handing vs apparent wind and trim
patagoniadave at 9:40am 07.08.22
Sailing in a shifty wind is a challenge and there are different factors that affect how you sail in
Garmin GPSMAP 942 MFD Routing to Raymarine Auto Pilot?
Calif. Ted at 9:36am 07.08.22
The Garmin will not control the RM AP but it will send a waypoint so the AP can steer to the waypoin
Garmin GPSMAP 942 MFD Routing to Raymarine Auto Pilot?
CowboyWay at 9:35am 07.08.22
I think you need to hit "go to", I don't use the "route to" at all because I only steer to one wayp
Garmin GPSMAP 942 MFD Routing to Raymarine Auto Pilot?
CowboyWay at 9:34am 07.08.22
Where's the AP Control unit, I think RM calls it a Control Head? Can a Garmin chart plotter control
Single Handing vs apparent wind and trim
dlochner at 9:34am 07.08.22
Sailing in a shifty wind is a challenge and there are different factors that affect how you sail in
Garmin GPSMAP 942 MFD Routing to Raymarine Auto Pilot?
dlochner at 9:26am 07.08.22
Where's the AP Control unit, I think RM calls it a Control Head? Can a Garmin chart plotter control
Marinized VW Rabbit engine
Sailor Sue at 9:25am 07.08.22
I doubt that the starter was "marinized". Any auto salvage yards in your area? Or a VW dealer?
Sailing from Potts Harbor to Ports Harbor (approx. 160 nm) on the 1975 30 ' Albin Ballad
Sailor Sue at 9:20am 07.08.22
Not sure, but I think they might be in Maine.
Garmin GPSMAP 942 MFD Routing to Raymarine Auto Pilot?
Calif. Ted at 9:15am 07.08.22
I think you need to hit "go to", I don't use the "route to" at all because I only steer to one waypo
Help!
capta at 9:09am 07.08.22
I'm sure there must be a machine shop somewhere near you. They could easily sleeve the mast where it
Sailing from Potts Harbor to Ports Harbor (approx. 160 nm) on the 1975 30 ' Albin Ballad
dlochner at 9:08am 07.08.22
Without knowing where Ports Harbor is and where Potts Harbor is, it is difficult to offer an opinion
Help!
markwbird at 8:59am 07.08.22
First, have a stiff drink. Then have another one. Then, start looking for a new mast.
Help!
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:49am 07.08.22
Once a mast is bent, the integrity is gone. Even if it could be sleeved (one that exactly fits the
Replacement Parts
31seahorse at 8:38am 07.08.22
Perhaps a Craigslist advertiser, one who lists used boat parts or removal of sailboats, would have o
Raw water pump.
PlaneTom at 8:31am 07.08.22
Update. I installed the new Oberdorfer, it worked well until yesterday. I hadn't used the boat much
best bottom paint for fresh water, hunter 26
Parsons at 8:21am 07.08.22
I used Pettit Vivid on my trailer sailor that would sit in fresh water for a season in Michigan. At
Yanmar Raw Water Pump Rebuild
kloudie1 at 8:12am 07.08.22
Ken's pump instructions are for a slightly different pump. The 3GMF pump, if it hasn't been replaced

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