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Jim Seamans at 1:33pm 04.08.09
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Purchased the #45 manson supreme this winter and was able to anchor this last weekend (apr 4th). Fi
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I have completed the work on a Ranger 32, hull number 59. There is almost nothing which I have not r
48dodge at 10:28am 04.08.09
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I was wondering what materials should I use for a backing plate for some new stanchions I have. The
BruceK at 9:54am 04.08.09
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Have 4 slightly bent stantions from my H30 '94 which can also fit same vintage 33.5 and 35.5, I thin
Neal Edward Albrektsen at 9:20am 04.08.09
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If there is anyone out there that knows Pat and Carole Mcintish on Espiritu please forward this mess
Don12480 at 9:11am 04.08.09
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I am preparing for my haulout and was looking for a post from Maine Sail on Hull Polishing which sho
Paul Olson at 8:37am 04.08.09
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We just purchased a 1994 42 P. After a full survey on this one owner boat it was indicated as a 9.5
Warren Milberg at 7:34am 04.08.09
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A good article, and timely reminder, by Chuck Husick about GPS and Chart variations on the Boat US w
rasselas at 7:21am 04.08.09
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Does anyone know where I can order a replacement shower drain cover? Mine is rusty (my wife the CAP
Alice A. at 7:18am 04.08.09
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There are apparently conflicting opinions about whether to lock the transmission in reverse while sa
simonsez22 at 7:13am 04.08.09
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Anyone, I'm thinking of buying a Catalina 34. The aft cabin sleeping arrangements are sideways, com
PatSul22 at 6:56am 04.08.09
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I have an oday 272 with a Westerbeke 10 hp in it. I need to drive the boat a long distance on then e
ghsmindy at 6:17am 04.08.09
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Does anyone know the height of the mast on a Hunter 376? I know that bridge clearance is supposed t
jdgrnt66 at 5:44am 04.08.09
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hello all. anyone have any thoughts or experience on anchoring (possibly overnigt) at fort desoto. i
DannyS at 5:29am 04.08.09
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Practical Sailor magazine always has a section called "Where credit is due" that allows readers to g
dennisv at 4:09am 04.08.09
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Catalina 27 owners, I'm about to become a owner of my first Catalina, a 1986 C27. The survey noted s
sinnettc at 10:35pm 04.07.09
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So, I put the BBQ mount on the boat and it looks good. I'm a bit concerned about the knobs for atta
FYoung at 8:25pm 04.07.09
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I have a combination chain rode spliced to nylon line for my anchor rode. It is about six years old
Pat T at 7:16pm 04.07.09
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I am going to fine tune (adjust) the pitch on my Kiwi prior to launch this spring. I currently can a
jwieneck at 5:02pm 04.07.09
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Peggy each year I put a couple of boxes of baking soda (in small plastic bowls) in many of the low s

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What are these...
Joe at 5:13am 03.10.22
That type of binding is really easy to make. Any fabric or upholstery supply will have it. Or you
Foresail pennant
Joe at 5:11am 03.10.22
Here's another heads up: West Marine has all the pieces, parts and small diameter wire to build you
Docking queries
Terry Cox at 4:56am 03.10.22
We prefer three strand nylon for our dock lines as opposed to double braid. Three strand absorbs sho
Hunter 240 rudder   (1)
patbratton at 4:50am 03.10.22
Here is the drawing
Docking queries
jssailem at 4:33am 03.10.22
Congrats Fred, on the new to you boat acquisition. This is going to be an exciting summer for you an
questions about a boat I am looking at, S2 92C
shemandr at 4:17am 03.10.22
Congratulations on the purchase of your new boat.
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landhort at 4:11am 03.10.22
I got a few pics of the interior when I was out cleaning her up today. Yes there is water in my bil
Cockpit Cushions
kappykaplan at 4:03am 03.10.22
Go for it!
Cockpit Cushions
patbratton at 3:55am 03.10.22
I can buy Seachoice Emergency Marine Foam Flotation cushions from Amazon for $19.99 each in white. F
Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV
jssailem at 3:52am 03.10.22
Certainly the dock to boat access path you use is a consideration. I suggest also consider the side
Cockpit Cushions
kappykaplan at 3:45am 03.10.22
57% increase - definitely outpacing inflation!
New Catalina 30 Owner
jssailem at 3:41am 03.10.22
That rag tied to the clean out is a nasty. Someone did do some good work on the Y valve install. The
New Catalina 30 Owner
jssailem at 3:32am 03.10.22
Great job of discovery and documentation. You are on your way to solving your plumbing challenge. Yo
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Apex at 3:25am 03.10.22
yes factory. It is trim to cover gaps. I had the same on my Catalina 25. You can create your own
Haitian refugee boat runs aground in FL
Will Gilmore at 2:36am 03.10.22
No, "feet dry" policy for Haitians. I've always wondered if it had to do with their color. For som
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pclarksurf at 11:03pm 03.09.22
Based on the painting..looks like you had a previous crew member too. :beer: Indeed-- 13.5 years,
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mikeracca at 9:43pm 03.09.22
So this is for @Peggie Hall HeadMistress Clean out going to the deck level. 203278 Vent hose exiti
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mikeracca at 9:17pm 03.09.22
Well today was a good day! I got more cleaned up inside and out on Luna. First off I took a scrap
In hull transducer and wax   (1)
Hayden Watson at 9:15pm 03.09.22
I am in the process of installing my third "In the hull" transducer. I have been using the techniqu
Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV
Hayden Watson at 9:00pm 03.09.22
Update: I spent some time yesterday evening trying the block and eyelet in nearly every position su

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