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ancient mariner at 6:21pm 03.13.10
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Over the winter one of my chainplates developed a leak ' stained the top of the bulkhead between the
dscribner at 4:54pm 03.13.10
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A heads up of sorts. If you haven't discovered them yet, NOAA supplies free downloadable Booklet
MARKMOON at 4:51pm 03.13.10
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I'm new to this what is a good hand held gps and what should i look for? thanks Mark
digby sailor at 2:55pm 03.13.10
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Just finished installing/aligning a 1986 volvo 2000 series 18hp diesel in my 78 h30.Just put this on
Spiderjohn69 at 2:06pm 03.13.10
1/1160
I have just purchased a 1993 23.5. The boat was part of an estate sale and the sellers cannot provid
garylinger at 1:10pm 03.13.10
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I am in the St. Pete area of Florida (actually in Spring Hill) for several days and was wondering if
Don Crowther at 1:03pm 03.13.10
3/1481
I've started to grind down the rust on my keel. I have run into this rubbery material that's over to
sailaway78 at 11:45am 03.13.10
13/2124
Left Slidell on Thurs. morning, and now it's Saturday, and have gone a total of approx. 60 miles.
fourfax at 11:41am 03.13.10
1/1252
Does anyone know the size of the aft and vee berth of an '09 B40. Looking to get a froli sleep syst
SpongeRob at 10:42am 03.13.10
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Does anyone know if repacement fabrics/covers are available for the V berth and Aft berths for newer
dthorp29 at 10:23am 03.13.10
11/8354
Cannot see over Nav pod when sitting. Any recommendation for a helm seat? Looked at Blue Heron Mar
mechmike at 9:20am 03.13.10
14/3765
Hi all, I bought a 2003 OC331 after checking with you guys on this forum and now i'm in the p
dscribner at 9:04am 03.13.10
4/1686
Can somebody explain to me what happened. I figure there's somebody out there with a similar experi
melchior1234 at 9:02am 03.13.10
4/2005
I am trying to obtain a quote from several rigging companies for the mast rigging. I can't believe t
fnuttersny at 8:44am 03.13.10
18/1942
Just mounted new 15hp yamaha 4stk on my 79 H27. I reinforced transom with angle iron bracing runni
Sock   (1)
All U Get at 8:17am 03.13.10
9/1950
Found a sock for my spinnaker,,,,,,,, . . . . . . . . . . . . .:D it was in the dryer.
srbaar at 7:50am 03.13.10
5/1764
I have a 1988 capri 22 with original equipment sails. Never purchased sail before and was curious
tgrace at 7:21am 03.13.10
20/15021
Greetings, I bought this Ericson and have only been out on her 6 times.... Absolutely love the boa
thisoldspouse at 6:32am 03.13.10
13/2075
Saw this Mac on ebay, lots of work went into her. I think it's very nice, gives plenty of ideas as t
Roger Long at 5:46am 03.13.10
1/2056
Peggie, I should have posted my inquiry on mildew over here rather than in "All Sailors". Do you h

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