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Ken Honeycutt at 5:35am 02.01.09
8/1943
Some of you Northern sailors may have seen these at the boat shows but I thought I would post this a
Roger Long at 4:56am 02.01.09
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The thread on building a dinghy reminded me that I have a nearly finished set of plans for a 3 sheet
Levin at 2:52am 02.01.09
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Hello everyone... Ok, so I have a question and hope that someone here has experienced something sim
tweitz at 7:38pm 01.31.09
1/1997
Phil - i have been having trouble using the search function. I entered something really simple -- t
sailaway78 at 7:27pm 01.31.09
3/1385
Hey Mainesail, On ScottB's post about alternator sizing, you had a short video showing the actual am
jsgonz at 5:54pm 01.31.09
9/4154
I have bought a new VHF radio and antenna. I have downstepped my mast. Is it necessary to place th
Capt John at 5:50pm 01.31.09
1/2086
Hello to all, I'm looking for a Hunter H260 '03-'05 to purchase. I live in MI but I am willing to
Roger Long at 4:05pm 01.31.09
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I saw an article today about the launching of a new model by one of Maine's top builders. This quot
paphman at 3:24pm 01.31.09
7/1815
We have been sailing the east end of Lake Ontario for the past three summers, docking the boat in He
blue noser at 2:35pm 01.31.09
3/1428
hi all, this will be my second season sailing and the thing i have learned the most is i have alot
BrianW at 2:50pm 01.31.09
6/2305
I am replacing my headstay on my Hunter 26 that was installed by the previous owner. The stay has a
EBrown at 1:50pm 01.31.09
S2
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Does anyone out there know the specs of the swing keel on the 6.8m Exciter? Mine abandoned ship rece
ericorion at 1:24pm 01.31.09
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I would like to update the hoses on my 1982 22' Hunter. Any suggestions on hose type and method of j
Florida sail at 1:18pm 01.31.09
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Has anyone any experience or any information on using the re-e-power.com unit for propulsion? They
Ken Honeycutt at 12:56pm 01.31.09
2/1273
Was at the Chicago Sailboat show today and they have a 15% off special on dripless shaft seals. Can'
Kirie at 11:41am 01.31.09
2/2824
I just wanted to introduce my self and start figuring out how this thing works. I am a 34 year old a
Catalina 310   (3)
paulj at 11:35am 01.31.09
6/2959
Hi Peggie This is my macerator set up on my 2002 Catalina 310. I believe it came that way from the f
slarkin at 10:47am 01.31.09
4/4170
I have a good condition solid(30" below waterline) rudder for my O'Day 20 but want to convert it a k
ITMaster at 9:43am 01.31.09
2/1830
IN fact for anyone that knows an answer. The fact sheet for my 387 indicated the fuel tank capaci
Roger Long at 9:42am 01.31.09
11/1926
The storm cover project is finished and it is a reassuring feeling just to look at them. http://ww

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Catalina 27 keel
Tom J at 10:26am 02.22.22
The owner said they think the scuppers are leaking. By "scuppers", do you mean the cockpit drains?
Bosun's chair
mikeracca at 10:22am 02.22.22
There was an incident in a mooring field in Key West when a sailboat heeled over 90 degrees and dun
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase !
Bluesmoods at 10:16am 02.22.22
My Hunter 50 is a tall rig, non furling main. I have owned the boat for over 5 years. It is a wonde
Battery options
mikeracca at 10:15am 02.22.22
My current setup is 2 6v house batteries in the chart table, and a starting battery right next to th
New Catalina 30 Owner
mikeracca at 10:10am 02.22.22
Barient 8P winch jamming, pawl problem?
jssailem at 10:03am 02.22.22
Came across this sale on Pawl Springs. They have both large and small. https://ca.binnacle.com/p143
Battery options
Ward H at 10:00am 02.22.22
Mike, sounds like you know what you are getting into with regards to battery banks. Great! For an a
Leaky Windows
jeepbluetj at 9:52am 02.22.22
I found a few leaks in the chain plates, and I am well versed in the repair of those from my MacGre
Leaky Windows
mikeracca at 9:48am 02.22.22
I found a few leaks in the chain plates, and I am well versed in the repair of those from my MacGreg
Potential Buyer of DS1
itsmeken at 9:40am 02.22.22
Forgive my ignorance - what's a DS1? DS1 is the first version of the 17' O'day Day Sailer. DS for
Battery options
mikeracca at 9:37am 02.22.22
Stove Dimensions
jeepbluetj at 9:29am 02.22.22
That sounds interesting. As I thought about it, would having drawers underneath a cooktop turn them
New Catalina 30 Owner
jeepbluetj at 9:16am 02.22.22
Sewing is easy. For small stuff the ~$120 singer 4xxx heavy duty series is a decent machine. For can
Potential Buyer of DS1
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:12am 02.22.22
Forgive my ignorance - what's a DS1?
Leaky Windows
jeepbluetj at 9:06am 02.22.22
'79 right? So aluminum framed windows. Are they leaking where they're sealed or between the aluminu
Battery options
jeepbluetj at 8:53am 02.22.22
I'd say two GC-2 6v batteries are by far the best FLA house bank you can have in a C-30. IIRC for 12
Battery options
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:52am 02.22.22
BRASS THRUHULL VALVES CORROSION
twodzusfittings at 8:47am 02.22.22
Does it look similar to the well known green patina that copper develops? yes.
Tillerarm radius for linear drive autopilot installation   (1)
Len Ingalls at 8:47am 02.22.22
The Raymarine Type 1 Linear Drive (M81130) has a 12" stroke. The mid stroke point (rudder centered)
Catalina 27 keel
dmax at 8:30am 02.22.22
A 1984 Catalina will have plywood in the keel stub, a known weakness as the plywood can get wet and

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