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dale101009 at 7:16am 10.09.09
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Hi all, I bought a boat that was titled in Washington and kept in idaho. I re-registered the boat wi
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While docking in a wicked current of the York River at Yorktown, I smashed sideways into the bow of
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I want to keep the boat in the water for the winter. Average ice depth 8". Maximum 14". I do not
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'So long Texas'. I'm moving on to greener grass. I think. Whats the best areas ? What should I watch
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I'm trying to see if anyone else has experience with this - Yesterday I was going to run my Yanmar 2
dlewis812 at 4:38am 10.09.09
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weather forcasting 15-25mph wind for a race. would certainly reef if cruising and assuming should d
Charlie L at 3:49am 10.09.09
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What type of Cleaning Agent and lubricant is recommended for Deck Organizer and Cheek Block. Please
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Looking to replace the aluminum holding tank on my 1994 Huner 37.5. I am looking for direction as to
BlueRunner at 10:39pm 10.08.09
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Today was driving home when I saw a Hunter 17 on a trailer heading for the boat launch on Lake Samma
charris at 10:37pm 10.08.09
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It appears to me that the mast support struts were introduced on the Passage 450 in 1997. It looks l
BlueRunner at 10:32pm 10.08.09
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I posted the comments below in the wrong forum and am reposting here for a quicker response... I
release at 8:18pm 10.08.09
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New sailor, just bought a 1994 26' Hunter. I used it this summer in the Long Island Sound, a deep bo
cat33705 at 4:58pm 10.08.09
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2004 Cat 310 second bottom paint job completed. Before the job there was moderate marine growth. Hai
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I just acuired a 1970 (?) C22, and the wiring from the fuse panel to where ever looks like it has be
BobM at 2:00pm 10.08.09
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A friend of mine emailed me and another sailing friend this story. "You two are the only ones with
blsheldon at 1:39pm 10.08.09
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Our ceneterboard cable jumped off the pully that leads to the hydrolic jack. We have heard this is a
luvitt at 1:13pm 10.08.09
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I told him multiple times not to put TP in the head. HE IS SUCH A HILLBILLY!!! i am not happy wit
Maine Sail at 12:56pm 10.08.09
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Well last night represented the end of another great race season. It was a beautiful, crisp ' bluste
dunsterj at 12:05pm 10.08.09
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Peggie, I just received your book, thanks for the excellent reference material. The previous owner o
wufibugs at 11:25am 10.08.09
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I have an 86 31' with the Yanmar 2 diesel berthed in southern Cal. I have a good deal of hobbyist e

Recent Replies

Something I found on my computer when copying files to my new one.
jssailem at 4:32am 01.23.22
Nicely developed check list. Thank you.
Something I found on my computer when copying files to my new one.
BigEasy at 4:16am 01.23.22
Great list. That should keep me busy for a weekend!
"Hawkeye"
kappykaplan at 3:56am 01.23.22
Welcome back, Simon!
The Thetford Porta Potti
ErikVR at 9:31pm 01.22.22
Yep. Never had a problem. The ride my trailer gives the boat is pretty smooth and, of course, I'm a
New Capri 18 Owner   (2)
ErikVR at 9:13pm 01.22.22
Just for clarification, the device you're referring to is often called a " boom pig tail" and is so
New Capri 18 Owner
ErikVR at 8:47pm 01.22.22
If you ever consider going to a 135 (%) headsail, I highly recommend going back to the CDI Flexible
Headliner
sail sfbay at 8:41pm 01.22.22
Glue carpet?
1989 Catalina 30 Control line size and length
Joe at 8:03pm 01.22.22
I have never relied on a manual or chart to determine final estimate of length and size for my runni
New Capri 18 Owner
Joe at 7:38pm 01.22.22
Yeah, looks like it. The stock Catalina boom holding device was a short wire pennant attached to th
Cruising Wobbly and lessons in seamanship - crossing the Wash.   (1)
Will Gilmore at 6:51pm 01.22.22
Jolly good show, @wobbly, jolly good.
Something I found on my computer when copying files to my new one.
Crusty Ol Salt at 6:47pm 01.22.22
Thx a million for the reminder.
Oil shortage
Calif. Ted at 5:56pm 01.22.22
Is there any other kind? :biggrin: Presto Logs, a wax and sawdust candle compressed into the shap
Cruising Wobbly and lessons in seamanship - crossing the Wash.
DArcy at 5:34pm 01.22.22
That's a fun video, I like the narrator's hat. He must be a sailor :) A bit of a different view of
1989 Catalina 30 Control line size and length
sail sfbay at 5:34pm 01.22.22
Attach a tag line with a hook or sew the ends together and pull it through, separate from the tag li
Hunter 26 mast fit on 260
sail sfbay at 5:24pm 01.22.22
Good plan.........lots of sail AND powerboats out there for purchase.
Hunter 26 mast fit on 260
Vaughn at 4:41pm 01.22.22
Thank you everyone. We ended up passing on that hunter and went north to look at another one. We hav
Cruising Wobbly and lessons in seamanship - crossing the Wash.
wobbly at 4:26pm 01.22.22
Very true. Perhaps that is one of the reasons the owner elected to take along a "Pilot". Did look
CENTERBOARD HELP
Project_Mayhem at 4:21pm 01.22.22
That crumbled concrete like material is what I also found in my keel. I started out with the same ap
Oil shortage
dlochner at 3:57pm 01.22.22
Would you want any other kind? Is there any other kind? :biggrin:

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