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Cpt. Jon at 8:09pm 07.02.09
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Hi all, I just rebuilt our winches last week and today while sailing I noticed with two wraps aro
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Hi, I've been reading this Forum for a while but until now I haven't contributed at all:redface: I'm
Starfish at 7:30pm 07.02.09
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Was considering a Raymarine X-5 tiller pilot with a remote head to safely control my S299 under sail
RAD at 7:08pm 07.02.09
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Help! I tried to use the 4 hp Evinrude with the dink early in the season B-4 the stinking rain and t
jerryf609 at 5:25pm 07.02.09
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Hi Peggie, I have ordered your book but I know it will take several days to get it. I am the new
captcraig1 at 5:16pm 07.02.09
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Does anyone know how to set up the jib sheets on a 1977 Mirage 24? I noticed there are no tracks so
All U Get at 4:50pm 07.02.09
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Hi Gang, Didn't know if anyone saw this study, I thought it might be of interest. http://www.techn
pxcataol at 4:36pm 07.02.09
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In looking at my post I am sure few if any people understood what I waa asking for. Here is a be
Barry14722 at 3:10pm 07.02.09
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Elevating Hunter 25 Cam Cleats I want to elevate my cam cleats since they are too low for the jib s
sailer at 2:25pm 07.02.09
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I am looking to replace a broken window on a sirius 22 sail boat. Any ideas? can i order new parts f
Shoaldrafter at 2:19pm 07.02.09
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Keith, While other types of wood should have a UV resistant finish on boats, Teak is different. It
daave at 1:30pm 07.02.09
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Have 1989 Catalina 30 recently inherited with CNG tank for the stove/oven. Pls help with details on
Bob 04 H260 at 1:03pm 07.02.09
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I have a Hunter 260 with a plastic bow tank. I would like to add a clear port to the top of the tank
Bob 04 H260 at 12:57pm 07.02.09
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With all the rain the past few days I have had quite a bit of water coming in the hatch. I was just
JohnEh at 12:25pm 07.02.09
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We have a Hunter 36. We recently acquired a Doyle Power Sail. The sail rolls up and is attached in
peptobysmol at 12:16pm 07.02.09
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Anyone know where to get them?
Terry102 at 11:45am 07.02.09
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I'm in the process of moving from a fixed keel to either a shoal draft/ centerboard or swing keel du
Nereussailor at 11:43am 07.02.09
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Has anyone used a company called Island Compass South out of South Carolina? I'm beginning to wond
MT V222 at 11:16am 07.02.09
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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
Gail R at 10:50am 07.02.09
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Hello all and happly almost Fourth of July! I write a boating column for the local paper and so

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Bridge clearance info
thinwater at 9:32am 04.06.22
No COE, no chart data. There are regulations for power lines re. voltage, but they are often not fol
Any experience with Viper line from New England ropes?
LakeShark at 9:28am 04.06.22
@Scott T-Bird that's great information thanks. I wound up going with the Endura braid as I found it
Ensign Halyard on the Wrong Side?
Scott T-Bird at 8:55am 04.06.22
Just to be clear, there is no issue with the USCG documentation. Although it took several months, w
Wash down pump orientation
Captain Mateo at 8:41am 04.06.22
I have one of those pumps and it is mounted vertically with the pump head facing down. I mounted i
front window cover
waterman30 at 8:40am 04.06.22
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I like the looks of the Sailrite things. I forgot about those.
boat prices
Will Gilmore at 8:38am 04.06.22
Ensign Halyard on the Wrong Side?
BarryL at 8:35am 04.06.22
Hey, Minor point - those flag halyards don't last forever. They chafe and wear and, at least on my
New Catalina 30 Owner
mikeracca at 8:33am 04.06.22
Ensign Halyard on the Wrong Side?
dkinzer at 8:07am 04.06.22
Just to be clear, there is no issue with the USCG documentation. Although it took several months, we
boat prices
Will Gilmore at 8:04am 04.06.22
Starting fluid
jon hansen at 8:04am 04.06.22
john is 100% correct. my engine is very old. i have had fuel line air leaks a few times over th
Ensign Halyard on the Wrong Side?
FastOlson at 7:58am 04.06.22
The boat is USCG documented but I don't know if the previous Oregon owner did that or the original
Bridge clearance info
rgranger at 7:55am 04.06.22
Normally you can find this on your charts. I was going to point you to the Navionics Web App Same
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
rgranger at 7:48am 04.06.22
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captcoho at 7:39am 04.06.22
. Sailed from Just Noth of Chicago up to Marquette on Lake Superior. LOL .... and thanks for your
Wash down pump orientation
Rich Stidger at 7:25am 04.06.22
I have one of those pumps and it is mounted vertically with the pump head facing down. I mounted it
Ensign Halyard on the Wrong Side?
Scott T-Bird at 7:19am 04.06.22
I know that it was documented when I bought it but it could have been any of the previous owners th
boat prices
Kermit at 7:18am 04.06.22
Kermie. Your alive. You have been missed. Who knew all we had to do was talk about women and you wo
Ensign Halyard on the Wrong Side?
jviss at 7:15am 04.06.22
I think they are called flag halyards (the ensign is flown at the transom). Typically you'd have th
Ensign Halyard on the Wrong Side?
dkinzer at 7:15am 04.06.22
I'm still stuck on this ... how do you not know? I know that it was documented when I bought it but

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