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I am interested in obtaining or swapping a long fin keel (6'-3") for a shallow keel (5'-3") on a Sab
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I am replacing the buzzer as it is intermittent. Sometimes will work at key on, sometimes when testi
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I am confused. If I go with the CDI furler do I need the F2 or the F4? Let me know what you guys are
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Where do I get a sail cover from?
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I left the lights on on the boat. When I return to the boat the battery read 7.1 volts. I turned
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I'm hoping to do my first haul out (since the short haul for the survey) in the next few weeks. Amo
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