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Mike Holibar at 2:53am 07.03.09
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Hi All, Please accept my best wishes for 4th July and my thanks for the wealth of knowledge you have
MrMikey64 at 11:09pm 07.02.09
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I'm working on repairs of the rudder and tiller for my Mac25. I had to sand down the surfaces, as I
windward54 at 9:25pm 07.02.09
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Hi everyone! Summer is in full swing and we are all in the middle of boating season. Hopefully, ev
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
Pocahontas at 7:39pm 07.02.09
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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

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Starting fluid
MikeHoncho at 2:30pm 04.06.22
This made me chuckle. How does a hair dryer have any affect on an engine that's a couple of hundre
Re-Bedding a replacement through haul transducer
LakeShark at 12:54pm 04.06.22
This article may help with the bedding procedure. https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/Installi
Ensign Halyard on the Wrong Side?
Rick D at 12:35pm 04.06.22
FWIW, we just came back from a month in Mexico. The protocol is to fly the (Mexican) courtesy flag f
SWINOMISH CHANNEL BNSF SWING BRIIDGE to be closed in APRIL
jssailem at 11:59am 04.06.22
Though the Crystal Ball is still fuzzy, I saw this message from Rufus in his Monday prognostication.
Steering quadrant
fred1diver at 11:37am 04.06.22
boat prices
Scott T-Bird at 11:34am 04.06.22
I know a couple who bought a catamaran from a charter fleet. They got it at a substantial discount
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price
Scott T-Bird at 11:30am 04.06.22
Pleasing the eye is usually the highest need. No? :cool:
Steering quadrant
Timm R Oday25 at 11:28am 04.06.22
What is the purpose of the horizontal bar with vertical pipe welded ? Is it to keep the rudder from
New Catalina 30 Owner
Stu Jackson at 11:25am 04.06.22
If the current was never above the rated capacity these plugs would never have an issue. They are v
autopilot install on an H280
matts997 at 10:38am 04.06.22
Sorry, I totally missed your question from last June about images/videos of my install. I really
boat prices
tfox2069 at 10:31am 04.06.22
...What most cruising couples really want is fewer than half the bunks and heads, and lots more co
front window cover
jeepbluetj at 10:24am 04.06.22
My forward hatch cover has elastic sewn around the edge. The fit is nice and snug, and still good
front window cover
Tom J at 10:03am 04.06.22
My forward hatch cover has elastic sewn around the edge. The fit is nice and snug, and still good a
Bridge clearance info
BigEasy at 9:56am 04.06.22
I would inquire at local government department of public works or state department of transportation
Bridge clearance info
jssailem at 9:46am 04.06.22
I did a "Look See", and even the Army Corps Engineers site did not have any detail on water to bridg
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price
capta at 9:46am 04.06.22
I am finding this market to be highly inflated and there are more buyers than boats for sale, theref
front window cover
BigEasy at 9:37am 04.06.22
I used "YKK SNAD" fasteners from Sailrite.com instead of drilling holes for snap sockets. My hatch
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

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