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Ruby Mae at 11:19am 01.14.10
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Can anyone recommend a canvas store who has redone a 31' Hunter salon. I am looking for a shop with
comfortzone at 11:18am 01.14.10
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I'm reading Last Flag Down about the journey of the last confederate war ship, Shenandoah. Built in
sailaway78 at 11:12am 01.14.10
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It is coming near time to replace the standing rigging on my boat. Or already is time. I have been
duality at 10:03am 01.14.10
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ill be in key west this weekend, ill bring the drinks to go sailing!!! mike
pkdailey4 at 9:46am 01.14.10
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I have the opportunity to get one cheep but don't know if its a good dink. I Cant find any reviews o
Prime Time at 7:47am 01.14.10
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Has anyone developed a system to modify their companionway boards to: 1. Secure them in place in ca
BCB at 7:00am 01.14.10
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We have a 450 in our boatyard and the owner is complaining of water in the spaces below and coming f
All U Get at 6:59am 01.14.10
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Hi Maine Sail, I was doing a search for your article on using butyl tape while fixing leaks around d
Joe at 2:56am 01.14.10
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New videos are up on her site now. Rounding cape horn in 40 knot winds, big swells... but no big de
beamreach at 6:41pm 01.13.10
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I've got a 26S and I find it pleasingly fast but, not that I have a need for speed, I was wondering
Ed Maclean at 6:23pm 01.13.10
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Hi, I have just bought a new to me oday 23. It was buillt in 1978. The previous owner steps the ma
Mast gates   (3)
paulj at 6:23pm 01.13.10
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Making mast gates....... Drill and tap for 10-32 screws. Fill in the bottom of slot with special c
caguy at 5:47pm 01.13.10
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Does anyone have any idea what this is for? It is labeled Sani-Head Conversion Model. I could find
ChristyAnnII at 5:42pm 01.13.10
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Does anyone know where I can get the black plastic caps that go on top of the boats stancions. Hope
Rick D at 5:36pm 01.13.10
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:cussing: I carefully made my renewal for my ship's station renewal, sent it in with 60 bucks and go
smomo at 4:22pm 01.13.10
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Hi everyone, I just took a look on th thread about fuel vents management while in storage... I was
John Simon at 3:47pm 01.13.10
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What kind of wood is my rudder and what do yiou recommend as to treatment. It is original and i ques
DeniseO30 at 3:29pm 01.13.10
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Nearly forgot about this project! :doh: My boat has a big cleat right behind the furler on the bow
codfather at 2:21pm 01.13.10
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Well my boat is home in drydock and so am I after my second knee replacemnet. Looking forward to bei
MoonSailer at 2:19pm 01.13.10
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I started out fly fishing for trout a long time ago. But since living in Alabama most of my FF has b

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New Catalina 30 Owner
mikeracca at 11:02am 05.19.22
I don't have a 3d printer so my thought always to cutting down from solid stock. Starboard machine
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JamesG161 at 10:51am 05.19.22
Progress, Progress... now installed, with Quadrant, in the boat! Bolt hole, thru the new Schedule
Hunter 27 Legend -2005 Length of engine control cables?
Martin-Galini at 10:51am 05.19.22
Thanks, will try that. I did write to Hunter but not got any response yet but definitely will try t
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Bob S at 10:39am 05.19.22
I remember reading Rodd, Maine Sail, posting about the importance of exercising your thru hulls. It
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Davidasailor26 at 10:18am 05.19.22
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Ralph Johnstone at 10:17am 05.19.22
then your Shaft Zincs protect the Marine Bronze I presume if they are all bonded ?
New Catalina 30 Owner
Hayden Watson at 10:08am 05.19.22
You have been making some great progress! The engine panel looks like an awkward part to print. Hav
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Ralph Johnstone at 10:08am 05.19.22
All not flanged and factory installed in 1998 NPS through hulls.
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator
BarryL at 9:59am 05.19.22
Hello Again, Just some additional information. For insurance, you can buy some cheap battery powere
Thru-Hull Stats
JamesG161 at 9:58am 05.19.22
If your Valves are Marine Bronze, like my Propeller and Valves are, then your Shaft Zincs protect th
traveller change/upgrade
Calif. Ted at 9:52am 05.19.22
They have Harken available at the store here and may know what is appropriate for your boat, or Garh
The Best Charles Charger Retrofit Battery Charger
Ralph Johnstone at 9:31am 05.19.22
In the end, it was my fault I guess as I left the charger in the "on" position on my board. And i
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Ralph Johnstone at 9:16am 05.19.22
Simply grab the hose and tug in all directions while looking for tears or bulges. ...............
Topping Lift HC37
ggrizzard at 9:13am 05.19.22
Let's assume (dangerous, I know) that the fixed length of your original wire topping lift is just ab
Galley Stove (Part 2) -2003 36MKII
Ralph Johnstone at 9:06am 05.19.22
The key in my mind is to have a flame at the burner as soon as you turn on the valve, so you know t
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator
adamv at 8:56am 05.19.22
Thanks Jssailem, Barry and Tally Ho for the warm welcome, advice and kind offer! I'll head down to t
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator
BarryL at 8:17am 05.19.22
Hello, I owned a 1986 N28 from 2004 to 2007. It's a fun little boat. Congratulations and I hope you
New Catalina 30 Owner
DArcy at 8:02am 05.19.22
You have been making some great progress! The engine panel looks like an awkward part to print. Have
Where do you keep the booze?
jssailem at 7:51am 05.19.22
Just discovered another cabinet with a board having holes in it that are not sized for wine bottles
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jssailem at 7:43am 05.19.22
let the flaming begin OH Greg, we are not so inclined. You found a tool that would serve a purpose

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