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titoana at 7:29pm 02.20.10
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I am in the process of installing a car radio stereo and speakers to my O'Day 25. I'd like two of th
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"the 5'11" draft on my 1981 C'C34 is to deep for florida and the bahamas" So does that mean I am ver
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After an eleven hour grueling trip. Our American 26 is home. Digging out of the ice and snow was b
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I saw a yutube video of a hunter 33 where the traveler had been moved on top of the cabin. Anyone h
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Can someone be kind enogh to share the most recent info on portapotty usage in the Keys? Mine is not
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Anybody ever sailed the Great Loop? Most research I have done shows power boats, but I wondered if i
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We are buying a roller furling system for our boat and are down to either Harken or Furlex. Would
Jon M at 8:43am 02.20.10
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I am getting ready for a complete refit of my 1982 25' Lancer Mark V. Probably starting in the sprin
brucejarchow at 8:36am 02.20.10
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the 5'11" draft on my 1981 C'C34 is to deep for florida and the bahamas. cutting 6" off the bottom
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I'm interesting in purchasing a used 310 within 50+ miles of Oyster Bay, NY. Please respond to capt
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the 5'11" draft on my 1981 C'C34 is too much for florida and the bahamas. a boatyard near ft myers
JonBill at 7:38am 02.20.10
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Cruising World magazine's latest edition has an article on sailing apps for iPhones. I was wonder
titoana at 6:18am 02.20.10
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Hi guys: A couple of years ago I bought a 1982 25' O'Day. I've made many improvements to the boat
CaptDon01 at 12:44am 02.20.10
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Interested in a used Hunter 18.5. The keel is rusty, so it will need to be san-blasted. Any other
jimmyb at 7:10pm 02.19.10
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I may have found a nice little pocket crusier for first boat. 93 Catalina capri 16 ft. Has fixed win
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André R. at 6:34pm 02.19.10
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I found out thrue this site that the 55amps alternator would only give out around 35amps normally wi
jimmyb at 5:45pm 02.19.10
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I found a nice little pocket crusier for first boat. 93 Catalina capri 16 ft. Has fixed wing keel an
slavanaway at 2:06pm 02.19.10
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I have seen the posts for keels falling off 302s. I am interested in the specifics of the mechanic
Chris Burti at 1:29pm 02.19.10
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Rescue? I must be missing something
jssailem at 12:18pm 04.01.22
Like a diligent husband, he always follows the directions of his wife even though it may mean the en
New Catalina 30 Owner
Stu Jackson at 11:25am 04.01.22
A friend of mine used that on his boat and it looked really good. Mike and DAarcy, I actually used
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..
jon hansen at 11:25am 04.01.22
would i want a plank on frame vessel today? no way :cool:
Bent Wing
JamesG161 at 11:14am 04.01.22
Anyway to know what the actual keel material is? Try a magnet for iron metal. Lead is non-magneti
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..
jon hansen at 11:12am 04.01.22
If you are thinking the wooden boat is the best for handling difficult sea conditions, I'll respect
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor
jviss at 11:11am 04.01.22
Yes, Look at your Private Messages for more information. Jim... Gee, Jim, why not share here?
Air conditioning
kloudie1 at 11:07am 04.01.22
I used a unit in the companionway for a couple of years then I got tired of humping the thing to the
Bent Wing
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:53am 04.01.22
MARS METALS BUILT THE KEEL. CALL THEM AS THEY CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. JF THE YARD BENT IT, thei
Bent Wing
dLj at 10:49am 04.01.22
Starboard side bent down? Looks to me like it's the port side bent up... But what do I know, I've ne
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..
dLj at 10:34am 04.01.22
How much fun would it be to hear people like me say my fiberglass hull is 61 years old and hasn't n
Boat Stripe Oxidation
Hardhead at 9:53am 04.01.22
How long has the PoliGlow been on? I ask because I used it several years ago on another boat. It
Bent Wing
JamesG161 at 9:45am 04.01.22
If your keel is lead, My H430 is Lead/Antimony and my hydrodynamic fins were recently bent. Jim...
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..
TomY at 9:44am 04.01.22
a wood boat is put together with screws and bolts. that second picture is an epoxy boat with some
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor
JamesG161 at 9:40am 04.01.22
Ideas ???????? Yes, Look at your Private Messages for more information. Jim...
Bent Wing
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:59am 04.01.22
Contact Mars Metals in Canada who fabricated your bent starboard keel with photo and ask their advic
Rescue? I must be missing something
leo310 at 8:55am 04.01.22
reminds me of a MAYDAY I heard a few years ago. A sailboat was heading for the rock as the motor sto
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..
dLj at 8:41am 04.01.22
summer coasting in maine prolly would not teach you much about the differences. winter deliveries
Air conditioning
Scott T-Bird at 8:40am 04.01.22
Not a trick question - I told you it was naive! Sorry if I misunderstand the whole installation, bu
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jviss at 8:24am 04.01.22
I would like to make a suggestion to Nigel, and his partners on this. I think it would be cool if he

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