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Warren Milberg at 12:35pm 01.23.09
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Fearing my new dinghy might be underpowered, I plan to get a rig like this one: http://www.snopes.
Captain Jaz at 11:31am 01.23.09
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Firstly, I'd just like to say Hi to everyone, and that I'm glad to of found such a useful site. I li
walt at 10:59am 01.23.09
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Too much time on my hands??? Ive had a portable DVD player on the boat partly so that my kids will g
theland39 at 9:57am 01.23.09
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I'm looking to buy a 1971 Mac 22, good rigging, rough gelcoat. I'm not planning on winning beauty c
Merry Prankster at 9:03am 01.23.09
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CNN created a combined, 3d, multi-view, cool, web photo of the moment of inauguration. Does anyone
dancing bear at 8:56am 01.23.09
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It seems all Mac 25s have a set of fairleads and cleats on the deck. Does anyone use these? I supp
dancing bear at 8:12am 01.23.09
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I am thinking about taking some excess cabin weight out of the Mac 25, and wonder about others exper
nemo99 at 6:55am 01.23.09
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Hi; I have a yanmar 3gmf and change oil in the engine by inserting a small tube into the dipstick h
jaymenator at 8:28pm 01.22.09
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What is the best way to repair pitting? I have several areas topside with some pitting as shown belo
Shooter II at 8:27pm 01.22.09
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Looking to get a hand-held GPS for use on the Chesapeake. Anybody have any recommendations for brand
dperreault at 7:00pm 01.22.09
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Does anyone know where to get the low profile vent for the Hunter 34 , year 1983 -1984 ? It was onc
tanya09 at 5:28pm 01.22.09
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Just purchased a 85 Cat 22. I had the bottom painted last fall and had the swing keel and bolts che
Shoaldrafter at 5:04pm 01.22.09
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Thank you for your post on the plant visit. Question about use of roving guns to spray inside th
mschenk at 4:37pm 01.22.09
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Hi Sailors: I have a Standard Horizon Intrepid model GX1270S VHF radio and a Garmin GSMap 492 and I
NautiBuoy at 4:20pm 01.22.09
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The Tach/hour Meter and Volt Meter on my '87 272LE have both failed. Any suggestions for replacemen
Trinkka at 1:54pm 01.22.09
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The last Thread that I entered on cooking on a small boat has been languishing. So I offer a questio
John at 11:16am 01.22.09
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Maine Sail uses butyl tape instead of caulking for sealing deck penetrations. I have never worked wi
Rick2413 at 9:52am 01.22.09
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I presently have a xantrex 1750 watt inverter(1500 watt continuous) on my boat. It has two outlets.
luvitt at 9:45am 01.22.09
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hey all, Ive been working on restoring this 40' hunter legend for about a year now. Its a beautiful
Donalex at 8:15am 01.22.09
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Hi Phil, In the Halcyon days of HOW I think we used to have access to a table of Running Rigging siz

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360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise
jssailem at 6:38am 02.02.22
and watch the orca / whales play. Like in this story with video near Comox of a whale playing from
Yanmar impeller replacement
DougM at 6:36am 02.02.22
mast raising   (3)
MacBeane at 6:21am 02.02.22
I'm wondering where to attach the deck hardware and the bolt through the mast for the baby stays. T
To oil or varnish?!
AlastairLC at 6:09am 02.02.22
Oil above decks, varnish below. Varnish creates more of a greenhouse affect and cooks in the sun (pa
"Forum Search" is Dead
All U Get at 5:17am 02.02.22
Thanks Phil, Everything is back in working order. Yes, how very true. I had the attitude that
To oil or varnish?!
Growl at 5:04am 02.02.22
Fresh Water Hose Replacement Issues
Fleet at 4:58am 02.02.22
Got the frame out and replaced the hose from the tank. It was 7 screws and wiggling side to side th
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated
dlochner at 4:53am 02.02.22
That looks like the vertical hatch board for the companionway. Is it fiberglass or plastic? There
To oil or varnish?!   (2)
jon hansen at 4:29am 02.02.22
i love to varnish. love the look. BUT i know how, most don't tect the wood. i'm old school, grew
Screw clamp port lights
Capt Robbie at 3:51am 02.02.22
if you know the manufacturer you can probably get the from here. And a think the gasket material is
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated   (3)
garymalmgren at 10:31pm 02.01.22
Hi Thomas. You have a variety of options. 1. make a full size replacement from ply wood. (cheapest,
To oil or varnish?!   (1)
Tally Ho at 9:37pm 02.01.22
Screw clamp port lights
Tally Ho at 9:25pm 02.01.22
"Forum Search" is Dead   (2)
Tally Ho at 9:17pm 02.01.22
202236 Go to "Advanced Search Again" and: 202237 Every filter you can imagine and you're off to t
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated
twistedskipper at 9:13pm 02.01.22
That looks like the vertical hatch board for the companionway. Is it fiberglass or plastic?
Screw clamp port lights
Growl at 9:10pm 02.01.22
Screw clamp port lights
Tally Ho at 9:02pm 02.01.22
You can certainly try to clean the gasket/o-ring and add some super lube or equivalent. I try to c
To oil or varnish?!
Stu Jackson at 8:35pm 02.01.22
I wrote this five years ago: :) The "natural" progression of "dealing with exterior teak" usually
H26 Centerboard Play
Chiriqui at 8:19pm 02.01.22
beneteau spare parts
joker460 at 8:13pm 02.01.22
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