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Attalia32 at 2:15pm 03.12.09
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Our boat came with a plow anchor (not sure of the weight-but it doesn't look heavy enough). However
Attalia32 at 1:44pm 03.12.09
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We have been advised to change our cutlass bearing-there is a tiny bit of vertical play. Fortunately
renom2 at 12:52pm 03.12.09
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Hello I have an ODay 25 1983 and need to recore around the mast 8 sq ft or so. Can anyone who has
Bogdang at 12:38pm 03.12.09
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Hi Im hoping to get some info please, well we are moving to Jacksonville FL. in 30 days, been lookin
beached79 at 12:33pm 03.12.09
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Coming back to the dock the other day, I noticed the engine wasn't pumping any water overboard and t
Bill C320, Papillon at 12:32pm 03.12.09
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This is almost as bad as asking is Catalina better than Hunter because it's mostly personal preferen
Roger Long at 12:23pm 03.12.09
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I am going to add battery fuses to my system. I was looking at the Blue Sea ANL fuses and blocks bu
yodagwb at 12:17pm 03.12.09
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Getting ready to pull the trigger with regards to a spinnaker. The question that I can't make up my
Dave Barber at 11:39am 03.12.09
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The Everware laminate in the cockpit of my Hunter 38 is stained. I have tried soap and water, but to
CMM at 10:28am 03.12.09
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I subscribe to several sailing magazines and love to read about the new designs that are "just launc
island time21 at 10:00am 03.12.09
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I'm trying to find a seat for my nav station that swings in and out. Anyone know where to get one.
Randy Burns at 9:52am 03.12.09
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This trully is a world recession. Boat builders from New Zealand to Maine are being hit hard. Even
Aldo at 9:47am 03.12.09
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I finally saved up enough money to replace my (very reliable) '79 Johnson 6 hp 2 stroke motor. I pl
tileguyrob at 8:34am 03.12.09
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Hello all. My name is Robert and I hail from California's central coast. I'm looking at purchasing
caguy at 8:22am 03.12.09
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I was in Costco's Tire store and noticed that they have a Deep Cell / Starter combination battery fo
thebigpulse at 8:02am 03.12.09
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A pop top would be wonderful on the macgregor 26x. It would turn it from a 5'9" graze to 6'4" + com
NYSail at 7:58am 03.12.09
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Hello all, My Uncle just gave me a danthford styled anchor that he had used on his boat. Not sure
Blake at 7:23am 03.12.09
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I am wondering what size of tire came on the original 26S or D trailers, and if anybody has weighed
Phil V25 at 6:58am 03.12.09
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I have been reading Don Casey's book "Sailboat Electrics Simplified" and he recommends using 6V golf
stewart kinsman at 3:35am 03.12.09
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My Beneteau 44cc was damaged in the storm which hit the Marmaris/Fethiye area of Turkey in mid-Janua

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pclarksurf at 10:12am 03.08.22
it's actually not all that intuitive to find-- dropped a couple of screen shots in case anyone is in
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Will Gilmore at 10:09am 03.08.22
Still, better than the alternative I say. :dancing: But... If it starts to stink too much, you've
Hunter Passage 42 Holding Tank Sending Unit
Bill Kahn at 10:06am 03.08.22
Hi Peggy...thanks for the info on the Scad Monitor, but unfortunately the tank is completely encased
So, an East Orient 32, Sabre 28, and Hunter 27 walk into a bar...
jssailem at 10:05am 03.08.22
If you are just wanting to buy and sail, then select the cleanest boat with a sound hull and sails i
Removing wall covering
Project_Mayhem at 10:01am 03.08.22
Thanks Timm! Let me know when you've launched. I'd love to check out your boat and MKE isn't too far
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price
Scott T-Bird at 9:52am 03.08.22
In 2015, I replaced 4 seacocks plus ball valves. Including haul-out, etc. it cost $986 b/f taxes--t
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Zinger88 at 9:46am 03.08.22
Right there with ya brotha!!!! :cool:
So, an East Orient 32, Sabre 28, and Hunter 27 walk into a bar...
Bob J. at 9:41am 03.08.22
As David L mentioned, the hull number of the Sabre will let you know the year it was made. Having a
Best anchor and chain
kloudie1 at 9:36am 03.08.22
Check out Practical Sailor.. Our member Thinwater is an outstanding contributor.. The Sarca Excel se
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price
Kings Gambit at 9:35am 03.08.22
Scott, it depends on how many are being replaced and what work must be done to remove and install t
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price
dlochner at 9:27am 03.08.22
Well, the asking and inspectors prices are 4,800.00 different. The asking is fair and the repairs a
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price
Kings Gambit at 9:25am 03.08.22
$2,000 to $3,000 for seacock replacement is ridiculous. Scott, it depends on how many are being r
H30 cutlass O.D
Ralph Johnstone at 9:12am 03.08.22
What you are looking for is a press. A hammer may destroy the bond of the strut to the hull. See h
Best anchor and chain
Tom J at 9:09am 03.08.22
Definitely check with the locals. When I cruised the intracoastal, I had three anchors and three se
Headliner cleaning treating
Ralph Johnstone at 9:06am 03.08.22
The best I have found for cleaning walls and headliner is Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. A slow job but pe
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price
Scott T-Bird at 9:05am 03.08.22
Thank you, and while I said inconsequential, there are a few item of serious consequence and a fail
Best anchor and chain
jssailem at 9:01am 03.08.22
Good to see your posting again Chief. Your answer depends on how you see yourself using the Anchor
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shemandr at 9:00am 03.08.22
Best anchor and chain
Ralph Johnstone at 8:57am 03.08.22
has a large heavy anchor with a very heavy chain, How can you say what "heavy" is until you suppl
New Catalina 30 Owner
mikeracca at 8:44am 03.08.22
It seems like this is an "Educated guess". the only way to be sure is to examine the sizes of the h

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