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Keith, While other types of wood should have a UV resistant finish on boats, Teak is different. It
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We have a Hunter 36. We recently acquired a Doyle Power Sail. The sail rolls up and is attached in
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I bought a V222 and there is no mechanism for holding the pop top open. Does anyone know what was u
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My Mac 22 cable for the retractable keel just broke and I want to replace it...does anyone know the
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My husband and I are refurbishing an O'day 23, and are very new to sailing. We are looking for an ow
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Hello, I am glad to have finally found some activity around the Reliance 44's. We purchased hull #1
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My boat's pretty old! It has 1" t track installed for the jib cars, (not just on the mast for spinna
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Warren Milberg at 7:39am 07.02.09
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When moored or anchored? Could be a dumb question but I noticed when I lock my rudder amidships th
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Tater at 5:21pm 03.21.22
What were the wind speeds when first sailing? Hi Dave. I est. 5-10 with gusts to 15. The big one c
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What were the wind speeds when first sailing?
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Stu Jackson at 4:48pm 03.21.22
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dlochner at 2:45pm 03.21.22
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