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CaptRob at 7:40am 05.06.09
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Have a look.... http://heartofgold35s5.synthasite.com
garyc at 6:29am 05.06.09
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Just purchased a fish finder. looking for suggestions on where to mount display. I have wheel steeri
g1gaumond at 5:56am 05.06.09
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Calling on experience ports rebedders!!! Just started on our spring project of rebedding our C30 l
David Oberholtzer at 5:51am 05.06.09
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I was just getting my 260 with wheel steering put back together for launching soon and noticed that
ajay423 at 5:42am 05.06.09
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I'm thinking of purchasing a lightly used H-170, but am concerned about all the reports of cracking
mrickey at 5:22am 05.06.09
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I am shopping to replace my damaged delta anchor. I see on line a "delta style" anchor in 316 stain
Dave L at 3:46am 05.06.09
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The mast on my 23.5 above the spreader bends leeward in light/medium to medium winds and the lower s
dancurilla at 3:08am 05.06.09
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Just bought a 2006 hunter 31. I am interested in covering it over the winter. Does Hunter make a sta
CMBurnett at 12:20am 05.06.09
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I have been reunited with my boat in Kaneohe Bay and I managed to replace my ignition without orderi
sailormanbigd at 11:05pm 05.05.09
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hi, gonna launch my home made bolger nymph in two days. I am wonderring the proper ceremonial criste
robsuerogina at 9:42pm 05.05.09
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Interested in all 26S modifications.
Syversens at 9:12pm 05.05.09
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Hey all, I'm working on plumbing my head and next step is replacing the joker valve... its about 2 y
Joe Mullee at 9:01pm 05.05.09
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Why is it so important to place the transducer forward of the keel? Is it because placing the transd
ajay423 at 8:54pm 05.05.09
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I'm thinking of purchasing a lightly used H-170, but am concerned about all the reports of cracking
wnance at 8:03pm 05.05.09
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My father-in-law bought an 1977 O'day 25 that had been sitting for a couple years, so we are doing a
Lmarr at 7:52pm 05.05.09
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Has anyone tried installing an anchor windlass inside an anchor locker? We have a Beneteau First 38
panope at 7:39pm 05.05.09
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Hi am a newbie, sorta, have had "Panope" our 27foot bilge keeler sloop since 2002. Have since repair
Bad Obsession at 7:26pm 05.05.09
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So now that gas is getting to be reasonable again, I wonder how many sailors will end up returning t
lingarner at 7:07pm 05.05.09
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I bought a 26' in January. Never sailed in my life. I have it docked at Oriental,NC. I am going down
fleetswell at 6:36pm 05.05.09
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We've just finished replacing bunks etc on our trailer for a WING keel Hunter 23. I'm wondering wha

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Docking queries
higgs at 4:16pm 03.11.22
Further thoughts-you asked about dock line length. When pulling to a dock with someone on the dock
Docking queries
Terry Cox at 4:04pm 03.11.22
I have never been one for simply dropping the loop over a cleat as I have seen them come off even i
Docking queries
higgs at 3:58pm 03.11.22
Unless your dock experiences rough water 1/2" is plenty. Be sure to check prices on pre spliced lin
Sailboat donation
higgs at 3:43pm 03.11.22
Condition is everything. If the boat is dumpster ready nobody will want it. That said, check with
Great Lakes Charter wanted?
higgs at 3:38pm 03.11.22
I would strongly recommend searching in the North Channel, which is north of Lake Huron but part of
Here's something you don't see every day
higgs at 3:35pm 03.11.22
I would think the owner would not be liable unless negligence can be established. Boats are easy to
3m 4000
higgs at 3:29pm 03.11.22
I guess this is another reason to rely on proven products like Life Caulk.
3m 4000
higgs at 3:27pm 03.11.22
The problem seems to be related to moisture more than UV... so I would check on them. And use Sika
Decal Questions
sail sfbay at 3:13pm 03.11.22
I am considering giving my new boat a name and I believe the trip I'm going on this summer will requ
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Ralph Johnstone at 2:57pm 03.11.22
I always tend to go for the name on the bow. If you are handy with computer graphics, you mught enj
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Davidasailor26 at 2:57pm 03.11.22
What actually caused the fire was that his primary positive 4-O wire from the bank was up against t
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Hayden Watson at 2:35pm 03.11.22
Good article. Only part way through it but will finish it later. I just needed to comment on the 5
hunter 49 steering quadrant
sailcapt340 at 1:58pm 03.11.22
Is there any type of grease on the ball joints your showing? I had a friend who never thought to ap
Decal Questions
shemandr at 1:55pm 03.11.22
Just about any sign shop can make decals to your specification and they are digital ready. It's not
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Davidasailor26 at 1:36pm 03.11.22
I'm beginning to think the ideal LFP charger is just bulk, no absorption, and then regulate to the
Decal Questions
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Richard19068 at 1:23pm 03.11.22
It might depend on the state but I think unless you are coast guard registered you don't need to hav
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Davidasailor26 at 1:18pm 03.11.22
I am considering giving my new boat a name and I believe the trip I'm going on this summer will req
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