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Thomas Meade at 8:52am 01.15.22
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Info requested to get a hatch cover for a 1981. 23foot oday
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This week I put our National Championship flag on the Wet Dog. Go Dawgs!
patbratton at 7:34am 01.15.22
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This week I put our National Championship flag on the Wet Dog.
Alan Engler at 7:02am 01.15.22
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Twin City Sailing Club (Minneapolis,MN) - Looking for a Hunter 18. Will travel to pick it up. Please
bognerco at 7:01am 01.15.22
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Hi All Looking for Catalina 27 "Big Blue teak parts Set of Catalina 27 Cabin Top Hatch Rails. Port
Banooma at 4:54am 01.15.22
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2007 hunter 31-2. I have been kicking the tires of sailboat alternatives for the upcoming season, an
SV_Funday at 4:38pm 01.14.22
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My raw water pump is leaking and I want to replace it, but it looks like I might need to remove a mo
CYQK at 12:37pm 01.14.22
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Anyone here on this site going this year?
jssailem at 11:58am 01.14.22
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After all the doom and gloom, it is nice to share a bright dry future. Maybe. Take advantage when
Tater at 7:28am 01.14.22
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I have a Load Rite, 2005, 171000SL trailer for my 170. I think this was the standard OEM trailer at
lehighsail at 7:13am 01.14.22
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I was just reading thru an old thread on Cruiser Forum about how much water under the keel is comfor
Udi at 5:22am 01.14.22
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Hi ! Any Idea how do I update data base and software for Raymarine MFD that was installed at 2010
FDICsailing at 6:37pm 01.13.22
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Captain Larry-DH at 6:29pm 01.13.22
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This is a fantastic documentary - when men were men. ZLzBDhilDL0
Ecosta at 4:53pm 01.13.22
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This boat is new to me. Most of the equipment is approximately 18 years old (see photo attached) I c
ingramsail at 1:13pm 01.13.22
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This was in bilge near pump.
Martin Hodgkinson at 12:30pm 01.13.22
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The rudder on my C'C 32 has been very stiff for some years. I finally pulled the rudder out and the
Wippy at 10:59am 01.13.22
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New to this forum. Just bought a very clean1989 C42 MK I. I would really appreciate any experienced
oceanside27 at 8:40am 01.13.22
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Maybe a dumb question, but I'm trying to figure why the hours meter on my Catalina 27 only has 2 dig
Jimc91 at 7:03am 01.13.22
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Suggestions for removal of wood support for deck mounted mast on Hake Slipper 17 as the laminated wo

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Groco SBV Emergency Seacock
BAD ORCA at 9:08am 05.15.25
i just wanted to stop in to thank everyone for giving their thoughts on this. My big takeaway here
New technology : Lightening Protection System
colemj at 9:01am 05.15.25
I was trained by experts in lightning protection. Short version of the reasons for the Fuzzy thing
Looking for ideas
Leeward Rail at 8:45am 05.15.25
That's cheaper than my 5 lb. CO2 extinguisher. I was quoted that when shopping for a co2 5lb unit.
Looking for ideas
Leeward Rail at 8:39am 05.15.25
You do not want to find yourself locked in a server room with it's fire suppression system. That w
Boat Dog
kappykaplan at 8:30am 05.15.25
Nice looking dog, Timm R Oday25! :beer:
Boat Dog   (1)
Timm R Oday25 at 8:19am 05.15.25
The view from here . We've always had large dogs . Think Shepards and Rottweilers and Labs . When th
Nav light wiring
jssailem at 8:10am 05.15.25
Considering that the sternlight and sidelights are only ever used together, why not save a breaker
37c fuel tank cleaning
Cocoa Beach Sailor at 8:09am 05.15.25
That's not so important. A small amount of residual gasoline mixed with the diesel won't hurt anyt
keeping a 26D in a slip?
Joe at 8:01am 05.15.25
It's a boat, and it's big enough to sleep on, why not keep it happy in a marina slip or mooring. Yo
New technology : Lightening Protection System
JamesG161 at 7:52am 05.15.25
Those things are just cheaper snake oil than the one earlier in the thread I was trained by expert
Lake Michigan (and Huron) Delivery Cruise   (1)
jssailem at 7:47am 05.15.25
Great info from all. Congrats John.. I concur that you should plan for 4-5 knots speed and approxi
My first boat and I'm a bit puzzled
SteveHughessails at 7:43am 05.15.25
Welcome to the forum overkill. I too have a Mac 25. I see no reason to remove the foam blocks. I hop
New technology : Lightening Protection System
JamesG161 at 7:34am 05.15.25
The big key is to make sure your boat is grounded and your crew is not. My post #5 here will shed l
Doors Won't Close
dLj at 7:12am 05.15.25
I also have a 2012 motor yacht with warped bulkheads around the master cabin door and the en-suite
Doors Won't Close
john2 at 6:57am 05.15.25
check the doors hinges, they can double up due to wear and push the door away from the hinges. john
37c fuel tank cleaning
colemj at 6:20am 05.15.25
Getting every bit of the gasoline out will be key That's not so important. A small amount of res
Hunter Legend 35.5 Stuffing Box
Rich Stidger at 6:09am 05.15.25
The OP could pay the boatyard to do the job before launch. It's prolly less than an hour's labor w
Hunter Legend 35.5 Stuffing Box
shemandr at 5:56am 05.15.25
The OP could pay the boatyard to do the job before launch. It's prolly less than an hour's labor wh
Blower hose and other one that I need help identifying.
niceshoes6 at 5:52am 05.15.25
Thanks that is helpful. I'm still unsure how to route that seemingly broken vent hose. Does it lay

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