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Probably the last overnight of the season. Plenty of daysailing left though.

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Pacific Yachting Magazine - Complimentary
Hello Below at 4:21pm 01.29.22
The size of a Pacific Yachting digital magazine has been consistently between 250MB and 300MB over
After the storm blows thru
Roland5048 at 4:15pm 01.29.22
I dream of the day our boat is moored/slipped in waters that can be sailed year round. Well, from
Pacific Yachting Magazine - Complimentary
Ward H at 4:06pm 01.29.22
Can't help to wonder what else is being downloaded with that PDF file.
After the storm blows thru
Ward H at 4:05pm 01.29.22
I had a taste of winter sailing a few years ago and loved it. Unfortunately, our marina requires ha
After the storm blows thru
sail sfbay at 3:51pm 01.29.22
Brush the snow off, put on your foulies and go sailing!!
Pacific Yachting Magazine - Complimentary
Hello Below at 3:45pm 01.29.22
True, it is slow. Takes about a minute to load one issue but once it's there, no problem with spee
Combined solar and turbine controller
dlochner at 3:35pm 01.29.22
I doubt they exist as the systems are significantly different. A solar controller only needs to prot
LP Tank Certification
dlochner at 3:24pm 01.29.22
Aluminum or Steel tanks?
Heat exchanger anode   (2)
SV At Last at 2:51pm 01.29.22
I was able to loosen the straps on the heat exchanger and turn It just enough the change the anode.
LP Tank Certification
Tater at 2:47pm 01.29.22
10 lbs? I assumed it wasn't a 20, but had to ask.
LP Tank Certification
sunlover at 2:43pm 01.29.22
What size tank? 10 lbs?
LP Tank Certification
Tater at 2:39pm 01.29.22
What size tank?
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

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