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Hi all, I have a 1969 Pearson Wanderer that is in need of a new centerboard cable. Mine is broken a
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35s5rudder getting harder to turn,may have dropped 1/4 in any suggestions??
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Has anyone used kiwigrip non skid deck paint? I just stripped my deck and am considering using kiw
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Maine Sail, I've followed your polishing instructions and my topsides as well as my deck are like
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My shore power cord that came with the boat is pretty gummy. I have tried using Goo Begone with a Br
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When I bought the boat (used) it came with a standard jib and also a roller jib. I've been using the
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I have a 95 classic. with a furlong jib and the blue water mast raising system. We live about 3 mil
Jim Legere at 4:30am 08.05.09
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Hi folks, I need some info - or better yet, pictures! - on how the galley cabinetry is constructed
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Peggy et al, Thanks very much for your help regarding the odor coming from the head compartment of
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Good evening all. I stepped the mast this weekend and installed the boom, which has several lines ru

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Hunter 260 clamcleat CL257 for rudder downhaul
SkookumZac at 1:05pm 03.25.22
For my clamcleat install I switched my downhaul to 1/4" line. You can stick a stainless washer unde
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fox9988 at 12:19pm 03.25.22
I blew hard into the fuel line and could hear the bubbles in the tank. As soon as I did that fuel c
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Will Gilmore at 12:04pm 03.25.22
203792 This is the view from our AirBnB in Monterosso Del Mar. The statue carved into the cliff was
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DArcy at 12:04pm 03.25.22
It sounds like the sludge is in the bottom of the tank. I had this problem on my previous boat and w
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DArcy at 11:54am 03.25.22
I wouldn't trust a black water tank that has duct tape on it. It looks like you have pretty good acc
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Hayden Watson at 10:51am 03.25.22
I really liked the reeving eye. It made a very easy transition through the blocks at top and bottom
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LloydB at 10:42am 03.25.22
Webbing slip lock or strap buckle works for me. But just out of curiosity is Colets' phone number al
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LloydB at 10:25am 03.25.22
I had a similar problem with my trailer sailor and tried the temporary fix by covering it up and the
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jssailem at 10:18am 03.25.22
Is it possible I blew the screen off. While anything is possible, if you find the screen in the ta
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jssailem at 10:02am 03.25.22
I wonder... Is this SailorSplaining?
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The_Sailing_Pelican at 9:58am 03.25.22
Funny, people are willing to throw out off-the-cuff advise without knowing anything about the boat.
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jssailem at 9:56am 03.25.22
On my winches and Cleats, I used pieces of aluminum plate. They were cut larger than the winch or cl
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chp at 9:50am 03.25.22
I thought I would jump in on this thread instead of starting a new one. On my new to me 1996 280 I h
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kloudie1 at 9:49am 03.25.22
May not be as good as Bed-It but probably useful! Trimmable Butyl Tape 1" (30 Feet) (sailrite.com)
Sealing Deck Fittings
Scott B at 9:36am 03.25.22
I agree with the use of Bed-It Butyl Tape as a bedding material between fixtures that manually hold
Rudder Post & Bearing Issues 1984 Hunter 34
Terry Cox at 9:36am 03.25.22
Based upon your measurement it seems your rudder play is well within tolerance.
Rudder Post & Bearing Issues 1984 Hunter 34
Terry Cox at 9:27am 03.25.22
Terry, do you have SS ruder stock or composite? SS.
Vernazza, Italy
markwbird at 9:18am 03.25.22
Great memories of our visit to Cinque Terra. The Italian police officer. 3759 the beach goers, sun
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TomY at 9:15am 03.25.22
Thanks for those photos, Will. We loved it there and also went about the same time, 'offseason'. I'm
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Hello Below at 9:15am 03.25.22
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