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ManJoeGo at 11:40pm 06.01.09
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I purchased my E27 last year and now have noticed my achor rode is not attached to the boat. Any su
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I own a 1987 Pearson 36-2. On a recent trip to the Bahamas, the traveler began lifting the cabin tru
mcaswell at 8:26pm 06.01.09
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The in-mast furling main on our Hunter 310 that we bought about 6 months ago has never worked well f
Charisma at 8:23pm 06.01.09
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Hi all, Over the years I have seen posts about placing a dodger on a h26/260, this is what we came u
abk at 7:18pm 06.01.09
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This forum has been a valuable tool and I have shared my mishaps and triumphs here... well enough of
Jonny PIP at 6:51pm 06.01.09
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I have a 1980 t-2 hunter 30 foot.I am looking for a replacement filter for the primary filter .It is
ismjim46 at 6:05pm 06.01.09
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Hello, I learned to sail on a Morgan 41' Out Island Classic. I fell in love with her comfortable
nathan@needel.net at 6:03pm 06.01.09
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Hello, I am designing a Integrated Biminis, Dinghy Davits, Radar Tower for my S37. Here are the d
RECESS at 5:55pm 06.01.09
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The Joy Dropping the sails and getting ready for a deep water swim. http://i74.photobucket.com
sailormark45 at 5:38pm 06.01.09
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Hello all Pumped the tank out and rinsed over and over.. Now when I flush jabsco, after a few second
Pat at 4:34pm 06.01.09
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I believe it is possible I will need to replace the muffler in our boat. I know the exhaust h
lambert170 at 3:04pm 06.01.09
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First off, this site is great. I have already stumbled upon tons of useful information. My buddy
Bill Perry at 2:35pm 06.01.09
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Hello, I am contemplating adding a spinnaker to my boat. Is this something that a reasonably
kk23 at 2:31pm 06.01.09
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Hi, Quick question - the knotmeter has a three wire system...red, black, green. Just want to mak
Victoria28 at 1:39pm 06.01.09
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I have a 1992 Catalina 28 with single spreader mast that is 35'3" from mast step to masthead. The ma
cbinfl at 1:22pm 06.01.09
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My memory is not what it used to be, but I seem to remember there were rules of thumb for changing d
Nelsonhow at 12:44pm 06.01.09
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Both the dpth and knot meter on my old H-30 stopped working at the same time. I'm getting power to t
captjimholley at 12:25pm 06.01.09
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I've been on Macgregor owners for about 3 years now, but have never noticed this group. I just put m
John at 12:22pm 06.01.09
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I will be catching a plane to S. California to help a guy bring a boat up the coast. I'll be bringin
sand sailor at 12:21pm 06.01.09
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its a santana 27' its got a thicker hull (single layer not cored) than any I've seen,its got a bigge

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Bent Wing
JamesG161 at 11:14am 04.01.22
Anyway to know what the actual keel material is? Try a magnet for iron metal. Lead is non-magneti
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..
jon hansen at 11:12am 04.01.22
If you are thinking the wooden boat is the best for handling difficult sea conditions, I'll respect
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor
jviss at 11:11am 04.01.22
Yes, Look at your Private Messages for more information. Jim... Gee, Jim, why not share here?
Air conditioning
kloudie1 at 11:07am 04.01.22
I used a unit in the companionway for a couple of years then I got tired of humping the thing to the
Bent Wing
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:53am 04.01.22
MARS METALS BUILT THE KEEL. CALL THEM AS THEY CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. JF THE YARD BENT IT, thei
Bent Wing
dLj at 10:49am 04.01.22
Starboard side bent down? Looks to me like it's the port side bent up... But what do I know, I've ne
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..
dLj at 10:34am 04.01.22
How much fun would it be to hear people like me say my fiberglass hull is 61 years old and hasn't n
Boat Stripe Oxidation
Hardhead at 9:53am 04.01.22
How long has the PoliGlow been on? I ask because I used it several years ago on another boat. It
Bent Wing
JamesG161 at 9:45am 04.01.22
If your keel is lead, My H430 is Lead/Antimony and my hydrodynamic fins were recently bent. Jim...
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..
TomY at 9:44am 04.01.22
a wood boat is put together with screws and bolts. that second picture is an epoxy boat with some
Engine stalls when raising or lowering anchor
JamesG161 at 9:40am 04.01.22
Ideas ???????? Yes, Look at your Private Messages for more information. Jim...
Bent Wing
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:59am 04.01.22
Contact Mars Metals in Canada who fabricated your bent starboard keel with photo and ask their advic
Rescue? I must be missing something
leo310 at 8:55am 04.01.22
reminds me of a MAYDAY I heard a few years ago. A sailboat was heading for the rock as the motor sto
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot..
dLj at 8:41am 04.01.22
summer coasting in maine prolly would not teach you much about the differences. winter deliveries
Air conditioning
Scott T-Bird at 8:40am 04.01.22
Not a trick question - I told you it was naive! Sorry if I misunderstand the whole installation, bu
Worthwhile Courses by Nigel Calder
jviss at 8:24am 04.01.22
I would like to make a suggestion to Nigel, and his partners on this. I think it would be cool if he
Rescue? I must be missing something
Leeward Rail at 8:21am 04.01.22
Yeah. Not dismasted.. "lost both sails" Strange. Would love more info. Click like and subscribe..
Worthwhile Courses by Nigel Calder
Maine Sail at 8:20am 04.01.22
This looks really good, and I trust Maine Sail. Cost is high ($200), but that is less than the two
Standing rigging swaging .125 wire
Tater at 8:14am 04.01.22
Hi Dave, The boat came rigged tight. I questioned this and discussed it over on the Hunter side. The
What LED bulb
Leeward Rail at 8:08am 04.01.22
SBO now has a nice list for matching bulbs.. just need the length of that "festoon" bulb you have th

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