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Ed Schenck at 10:05am 08.14.10
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I am about one week away from a decision to truck Ladylove back to Lake Erie. I have costs for the
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some one told me that the Coast guard now requires a locator becon onboard at sea, is that true ? an
Fogcutter at 6:19am 08.14.10
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Hi, Does anyone know the measuments for the main sail needed on a 16 foot O'Day Ospray? I have found
Roger Long at 5:30am 08.14.10
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I wouldn't have thought it could be done. SeaTow wanted ten grand but a bunch of bystanders got Don
DeeDee at 4:20am 08.14.10
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I recently bought a Morgan 30. The previous owner removed and lost the centerboard winch. I am looki
luvitt at 3:41am 08.14.10
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well, I thought I would stop by and say hi! sold my boat a couple months ago. the new owner got he
paulj at 10:23pm 08.13.10
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Jim This is how I revamped my new digital TV installation last year.... for DC operation, using an
CaptDon01 at 9:39pm 08.13.10
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I wanted to let everyone know about an event this February at Lake Havasu Az. This event is known as
CaptDon01 at 9:35pm 08.13.10
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I wanted to let everyone know about an event this February at Lake Havasu Az. This event is known as
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paul1938 at 7:36pm 08.13.10
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I'm going to have to buy a dinghy sooner or later, I used to see these all the time back East, but p
wvhills26384 at 7:34pm 08.13.10
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Looking for parts for a Farymann A30M. Particularly interested in an injector pump. Anyone know of
highlandhippie at 7:12pm 08.13.10
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Was it standard practice to use phillips heads on the outside of the haul on the lower rudder bracke
jp3872 at 7:05pm 08.13.10
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I can pick up a 72 Macgregor Venture 22 that is watertight, has sails in useable condition, decent k
DianaOfBurlington at 6:44pm 08.13.10
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I am looking for a SMALL rigid fiberglass dinghy to tow behind my H25. It should be less than 7-1/2
Carver at 6:42pm 08.13.10
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Hi, I just had my water pump (impeller) let go on my Vire 7. Thought I had purchased a suitable re
highlandhippie at 6:22pm 08.13.10
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I just purchased "Highland Heather" and she has been sitting for a lllong time in the water. I have
Carver at 5:30pm 08.13.10
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Hi, I just had my water pump (impeller) let go on my Vire 7. Thought I had purchased a suitable rep
bobleo at 5:14pm 08.13.10
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I am a new owner of a USED Capri 16.5 and I am trying to find out some answers to my rigging and boa
CharlieCobra at 4:44pm 08.13.10
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Wow, another week gone by already? Lady J is coming along, a bit slower than I like so we'll have t

Recent Replies

Formal Nautical Education
patagoniadave at 5:56pm 07.14.22
An apprentice on a boat is often called a crew member. lol Many of the occupations you mentioned ar
Formal Nautical Education
capta at 5:48pm 07.14.22
tldr: I love the idea of an apprenticeship, but don't know if there are even such things anymore.
Formal Nautical Education
justsomeguy at 4:44pm 07.14.22
Thank you. My pleasure. Should be down there within a week.
Formal Nautical Education
patagoniadave at 4:31pm 07.14.22
What I'm saying is learn by doing. I'm more than willing to put off my afternoon libations to go fo
Starting my LFP build.
jviss at 4:26pm 07.14.22
If I can manage the height, the length and width are no problem. I have plans to break out the exis
Formal Nautical Education
justsomeguy at 4:17pm 07.14.22
San Pedro Cove Ah, love that anchorage.
Formal Nautical Education
justsomeguy at 4:16pm 07.14.22
My boat is Perla. What I'm saying is learn by doing. I'm more than willing to put off my afternoon
Formal Nautical Education
patagoniadave at 4:05pm 07.14.22
So, 9 hours of work later you go out for an evening jaunt on your Irwin? Yes? I like Adrian. A very
Formal Nautical Education
jon hansen at 4:03pm 07.14.22
crusty, surely you are a sailor too. sail or steam, it's about the years at sea and the knowledge a
Batteries, Batteries' post, Batteries' hardware
Brian D at 4:03pm 07.14.22
Well, I have the hardware. I went to my Walmart and talked to the department manager and was told th
Formal Nautical Education
justsomeguy at 4:01pm 07.14.22
No, I am up and off the boat by 5:30 for work. So, 9 hours of work later you go out for an evening
Formal Nautical Education
patagoniadave at 3:40pm 07.14.22
@patagoniadave , do you attend the morning cruiser's net on 74? "Rides and crew". What's the name o
Rust-looking Stains on Hull Beneath Through-hulls and Drains
jviss at 3:31pm 07.14.22
The stains are caused by crud on deck that gets washed down the scuppers. The crud falls out of the
Formal Nautical Education
justsomeguy at 3:28pm 07.14.22
@patagoniadave , do you attend the morning cruiser's net on 74? "Rides and crew". What's the name of
Rust-looking Stains on Hull Beneath Through-hulls and Drains
PaulK at 3:21pm 07.14.22
The stains are caused by crud on deck that gets washed down the scuppers. The crud falls out of the
Formal Nautical Education
patagoniadave at 3:18pm 07.14.22
I was joining the Navy around the time you were born retired from that gig back in 1998. You are st
Formal Nautical Education
patagoniadave at 3:16pm 07.14.22
so you want to be a "Sailor". i think i can call myself a sailor. capta is one too. a sailor is

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