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Peter Ross at 10:41am 07.30.09
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This past winter I got hooked on a small sportboat called the i550. It's a stitch and glue plywood s
Royal Flush at 9:21am 07.30.09
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Lost my nearly worn out main over the weekend in heavy weather so I'm beginning to speck out one thi
mfavro at 8:22am 07.30.09
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I have an 86 macGregor 25 and was curious about adding sail slugs, or shackles or sail slides to mak
JohnJab at 7:53am 07.30.09
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When I turn the key to start my 2001 Catalina 310, i get a screeching sound from the alarm speaker.
John Ehricht at 7:49am 07.30.09
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We have an extended warranty for our Hunter 36 which is suppose to be valid until January of 2011.
LESLIE at 7:40am 07.30.09
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The mermaid AC is my new project,the question is do I buy a pump from them or go elese where?I am o
Roger Long at 7:05am 07.30.09
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So, I'm coming into the unsupervised and unregulated town dock in a strong wind with no dinghy and t
Cpt. Jon at 6:19am 07.30.09
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Hello all, Currently my sail cover and headsail bag are both black. They look really good on th
Jerryd at 5:02am 07.30.09
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Hi Peggy! I'm new to the list and currently replacing my Ronco holding tank in my Catalina 380. I;m
Ken Palmer at 4:15am 07.30.09
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This has been the year of problems. I am not in a position to call Raymarine, so thought I would th
kneeman at 3:51am 07.30.09
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i am looking for a double anchor bow pulpit/forward stay for a 1984 43' ben. boat got under dock at
Hoomalie at 2:00am 07.30.09
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Hunter 376 owners,I am switching to an all chain rode and have seen concern on the rode jammimg up.
Matt_Biolette at 11:05pm 07.29.09
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I have purchased a used sail boat that was once an inboard, then the motor went out and the pervious
Rick D at 10:06pm 07.29.09
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I got a notice that Boatpix had taken a photo of Attitude Adjustment 2. Backing into the date, I was
symmes1 at 10:03pm 07.29.09
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I have a leak in my oil line that connects to the side of the engine goes around the front of the en
cyandog at 8:43pm 07.29.09
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Hello, I have a Hunter 35.5 Legend (94) and I am wanting to get a trailer made. LoadMaster can do
Atlantic_Watch at 8:19pm 07.29.09
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Kinda new to boat ownership here, just looking for a consensus opinion. I have quite a bit of outsid
Bob Poff at 7:34pm 07.29.09
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I ran into a potential gotcha in my 34 on Sunday. I cut away some of the the quarter berth bulkhea
Gulfstar Newby at 7:18pm 07.29.09
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We are the (nervous) brand new owners of a 1971 Gulfstar 36 Motor Sailer. We have lots of work ahead
Mougly at 6:48pm 07.29.09
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Hello all After going out a few times in brisk winds, I adjusted the tension on the shrouds as t

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Sail Trim Chart Question
jon hansen at 3:27pm 04.13.22
love trimming! i get into a porshe 930, i like putting the hammer down, not drive 10 under the spee
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Richard19068 at 3:06pm 04.13.22
I got mine from boatleather. The suede one with the foam. Pricey but it was a great improvement in w
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Growl at 2:39pm 04.13.22
I would also like to re route the comm cable, It looks like they unscrewed the wheel brake and pushe
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pclarksurf at 2:28pm 04.13.22
There be dragons, damn internet-- you can find anything: 1 keel dragon--
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ggrizzard at 2:07pm 04.13.22
Considering the original channel has been in use for years, is there any reason they don't put warni
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Don Guillette at 1:55pm 04.13.22
That New Orleans fellow could be a good sailor for all we know. If you had a sail trim conversati
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odaydokay at 1:39pm 04.13.22
Kind of you all to weigh in. I neglected (apologies!) to state that this boat gets launched in May
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patbratton at 1:33pm 04.13.22
I have noticed that many sailors do not back wind the jib when coming about. I never uncleat the Jib
Keel question
higgs at 1:14pm 04.13.22
Save yourself some money and grief and have a true adventure by sailing the boat to its destination
Vernazza, Italy
dLj at 12:58pm 04.13.22
So let's sail there! It's got to be lovely to arrive on your own sailboat to visit! dj
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sailcapt340 at 12:58pm 04.13.22
I used a white paracord and for a braid that covers the centerline spoke on the wheel. I wrapped it
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thinwater at 12:51pm 04.13.22
If it is a gift and he wants leather, I'd go with leather. Personal preference. I think we all agree
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Siamese at 12:44pm 04.13.22
Wet sand, compound, polish, apply new vinyl name, wax, done.
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shemandr at 12:32pm 04.13.22
...bless their hearts.
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Dolphin55 at 12:28pm 04.13.22
Benny, thank you so much! Well put. You have taught me a lot. I was approaching it way to simply - j
Don't sell your boat to a neighbor.
danm1 at 12:27pm 04.13.22
Happened to kayak past a boat I sold thirty years ago. Delighted to see it at a mooring and obviousl
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Ward H at 12:20pm 04.13.22
I choked on the price of leather wheel wraps so I decided to do my own with Paracord. Here is the l
Don't sell your boat to a neighbor.
Will Gilmore at 11:53am 04.13.22
The first spring that I saw the boat after selling it was in it's berth, some seaweed hanging limp
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sailcapt340 at 11:51am 04.13.22

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