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johnb15 at 10:31am 01.13.09
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Right now my Macgregor 22 is the only boat I have. There are small lakes close buy that have good f
RanAweigh at 9:58am 01.13.09
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Took a while to discover that we are now a "Forum" rather than a message board. We seem to have stru
bluerider40 at 9:25am 01.13.09
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Hello, after much searching on the internet, I have not been able to find a west coast Triton. Spec
Scott T-Bird at 8:03am 01.13.09
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Last summer I noticed oil in my bilge water (we always had bilgewater because the packing gland was
Witzend at 6:14am 01.13.09
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Anyone ever replace the pathetic main sheet deck cleat, what hardware did you use, screwed into what
Cappn Mark at 5:22am 01.13.09
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The Denver area Redneck Yacht is planning 2009 activities. email Mark@mrmasonhandyman.com to join in
Ken Palmer at 4:48am 01.13.09
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LOHSA needs your help! To make the 2009 Hunter Rendezvous the best ever, we need people like you to
johnb15 at 4:46am 01.13.09
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I have a macgregor 22 and we are considering puting a bimini top on. Has anyone done this and what
Phil Herring at 4:07am 01.13.09
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Thanks to a request from the Ham/SSB group, I found a forum mod that will add, at your option, a rea
Rick B at 12:00am 01.13.09
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I had an earlier post which must now be archived concerning a replacement diaphram for my manual bil
rockp2 at 7:53pm 01.12.09
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I could really use some help with some comprehensive pics of the Magic Tilt trailer that came out wi
bppleas@vereizon.net at 6:19pm 01.12.09
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I have a 1980 cat 25 that has a noticeable lean to port. It's had it since purchased about a year ag
Benny at 6:00pm 01.12.09
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A friend of mine recently had the warning buzzer fail. Over the years the little horn had been loos
mikenovit at 4:32pm 01.12.09
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I recently decided to replace my starter battery on my Oday 322. I looked at various web sites and
Wayneoh at 3:28pm 01.12.09
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I searched the archives but came up empty... My '88d has been stored on the hard since late Septem
dok at 2:45pm 01.12.09
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I am going to be in Seattle for a conference the first week of May. Two sailing friends and I would
sailingdog at 2:34pm 01.12.09
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I just found out from a friend of mine that Rocna now makes a stowable version of their anchor. H
rpwillia at 10:40am 01.12.09
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Does anyone know the name/type of lead acid batteries on the 310. Also is there any information out
Trinkka at 10:38am 01.12.09
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For those of you who tire of eating sandwiches on your boat every time you go cruising, it doesn't h
rfrye1 at 10:10am 01.12.09
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Yep, it was a blockage (gunk) at exhaust elbow. The guy that was helping me from a marine shop sugge

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1974 Alden Dolphin 47
kj4fec at 2:02pm 01.29.22
Well she looks like she's a beauty who's makeup has run, time for a cleanup and a fresh face. Good
1974 Alden Dolphin 47
DayDreamer41 at 1:56pm 01.29.22
Well she looks like she's a beauty who's makeup has run, time for a cleanup and a fresh face. Good L
Time to replace lifelines?
JohnShannon at 1:50pm 01.29.22
Bare stainless is easily inspectable. Dyneema is super cool but it would seem needs more attention
LP Tank Certification
sail sfbay at 1:50pm 01.29.22
Get them recertified at Amerigas in Fort Lauderdale Local AmeriGas Propane Office in Fort Lauderdale
1974 Alden Dolphin 47
kj4fec at 1:43pm 01.29.22
we love pictures :) Pictures posted on the Facebook page. Check it out and SVFreeSpirit.project
1974 Alden Dolphin 47
jon hansen at 1:18pm 01.29.22
we love pictures :)
B&R deck stepped mast needs new lower shives.   (1)
rgranger at 12:24pm 01.29.22
I've replace mine on the H26. The pin is held in with 3M 4200. For me this was the right tool gri
Checking Rigging
Stu Jackson at 12:20pm 01.29.22
Water evaporates. Oil and lanocote may not. Read up on SS crevice corrosion first. Please. You c
Time to replace lifelines?
PaulK at 12:19pm 01.29.22
OP's question is case in point why plastic covers on lifelines are no longer allowed on racing boats
Hunter 38 - Dinghy Size
Stu Jackson at 11:56am 01.29.22
but really not sure what size will be best. "Best" for what? The WM Advisors have a How to Choose
Cable tv?
rgranger at 11:52am 01.29.22
I like that cockpit table. It doesn't take up the whole cockpit. It looks like it is original?
Checking Rigging
dmax at 11:51am 01.29.22
I like the heat/lanacote idea, I'm going to try that - WD-40 (Water Displacement formula #40) might
Funny Friday!!!
Will Gilmore at 11:36am 01.29.22
Obviously not a real sailor ;) I was thinking, being stranded on a deserted island for ten years m
New Capri 18 Owner   (3)
thedude at 11:18am 01.29.22
looking for a T120 wind instrument
sail sfbay at 11:18am 01.29.22
Need to replace the transmitter only? $684 from Raymarine T120 Wireless Wind Transducer?Solar Power
Checking Rigging
Tom J at 10:47am 01.29.22
Tom, wouldn't the oil float over the water and not sink down? I used a heat gun and evaporated any
Legend 40.5 - Anchor chain stowage
Rich Stidger at 10:34am 01.29.22
How about a wedge-shaped piece of PTFE that is high under the gypsy and tapers to zero at the edge o
Checking Rigging
JoeWhite at 10:12am 01.29.22
Tom, wouldn't the oil float over the water and not sink down? I used a heat gun and evaporated any
Time to replace lifelines?
thinwater at 10:10am 01.29.22
Yes, I have had lines like that go suddenly. It is an unknowable quantity. But I'm not gettin' into

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