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Mike8193 at 7:14pm 11.06.08
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Thanks to the advice here I ran messenger lines and removed my main and jib halyards. My boat is fo
Gorndorff at 6:53pm 11.06.08
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Unfortunately my boat was laid up for sometime and the interior stayed wet - and now the cushions ha
Gorndorff at 6:42pm 11.06.08
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I just purchased a Catalina 30 which had been laid up for some time and has water and mildew damage
rwblocker at 6:13pm 11.06.08
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I have a 14' Rendova inflatable. The hypolyn (I think that is how you spell it) is in very good cond
Greg2230 at 5:28pm 11.06.08
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Hey all! We're planning a trip cruising the middle Keys this January. The plan is to launch from
Greg2230 at 5:08pm 11.06.08
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Welcome to the new site! I think this is going to be lot of fun. For now, a lot of the "Com-Pac" co
seadaddler at 5:01pm 11.06.08
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Oct 19 2008 starting early sunday morning loading last of food and equipment with Capt Russ, fishin
Ariel at 4:27pm 11.06.08
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If you see a trickle of water from the limber hole above the shaft log on your 1986 thru 1990 Pearso
Wayne M at 1:23pm 11.06.08
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I have noticed lately in my posters reputation it says Wayne M hasnt generated any comments yet, mus
abutkus03@sbcglobal.net at 1:08pm 11.06.08
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I just bought a Hunter 23 with a wing keel. I put it in the water for the first time this weekend an
abutkus03@sbcglobal.net at 1:07pm 11.06.08
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I just bought a Hunter 23 with a wing keel. I put in in the water for the first time this weekend an
walden at 12:40pm 11.06.08
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Hi, I need to find a genoa for my Hunter 34, but I don't know the specifications for this sail.
Phil Herring at 12:16pm 11.06.08
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For those of you had trouble seeing the full-size photos in the owner album (IE 6 and some 7/PC user
PKFK at 11:15am 11.06.08
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Hi - I have checked the FAQ's searched on the word "archives" , and moused over all the pull-downs..
Nipsey at 10:39am 11.06.08
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It looks like I might need to replace my diesel engine. I currently have a Renault 8hp on my 1980 H
airnsail at 9:34am 11.06.08
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I am thinking of getting a folding prop for my 2002 Catalina 270. It currently has an 18 HP Yanmar
rardiH36 at 9:17am 11.06.08
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I've got a bit of time on my hands and thought to DIY install some volume behind the luff of my 135%
48dodge at 7:37am 11.06.08
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I ran across this bike online. Don't know anything about it and it's pretty funky looking but it mi
HAL at 7:27am 11.06.08
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Maine Sail at 6:12am 11.06.08
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For a long time I have been a proponent of boat owners, especially those in the buying process, owni

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Saloon or Salon...
PaulK at 9:17am 02.12.22
Apparently you don't know that single malt IS booze...scotch whiskey/whisky to be exact...And there
Saloon or Salon...
Ralph Johnstone at 9:06am 02.12.22
I never failed to "push her buttons" by referring to the flybridge as "upstairs" and the cabin as "
What Y valve do I have?
jssailem at 8:49am 02.12.22
DS. I feel you have made a wise compromise. I agree with @Ralph Johnstone's assessment of the existi
Tiller .vs. Wheel
BigEasy at 8:46am 02.12.22
I still have a feeling that a wheel is some how pretentious. Pat, those 32 footers with two wheel
Saloon or Salon...
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:39am 02.12.22
Most older (over 50) powerboat owners do use correct terminology. It was always easy to recognize a
Sirius 21 pulpit
jssailem at 8:34am 02.12.22
Welcome to the forum. Congrats on your boat discovery. From the looks of your Avatar, one might thi
Tiller .vs. Wheel
jssailem at 8:06am 02.12.22
Pat, I think I understand your interest in your dream boat a ://www.seawardadventures.com/2014/03/10
Tiller .vs. Wheel
D Swanson at 7:52am 02.12.22
I sail with a tiller and on the occasion when I helm on a wheel I sometimes catch myself turning the
Tow Vehicle Question.
Benny17441 at 7:34am 02.12.22
I could tow that with a Fiat, you will have no problems with any Bronco.
Tiller .vs. Wheel
Hayden Watson at 7:32am 02.12.22
I have never understood all of the anguish I hear over steering either with a wheel or a tiller. I
Raw water intake strainer
jviss at 7:17am 02.12.22
You should have both; an exterior thruhull strainer and a Groco interior type like the one on Dalli
Items to fix for insurance, Pearson 30
Rich Stidger at 6:28am 02.12.22
I read the link provided by Len above and with all of the comments trying to explain the situation,
Raw water intake strainer
RoyS at 6:15am 02.12.22
You should have both; an exterior thruhull strainer and a Groco interior type like the one on Dallia
Galley Stove Gimbals
jviss at 6:07am 02.12.22
Could also put a little level on the range somewhere, to make adjustments before you crack the egg!
Galley Stove Gimbals
jviss at 6:03am 02.12.22
Exactly! Height adjustment only needs to be on one side. Something that the gimbal attaches to and
Galley Stove Gimbals
RoyS at 5:57am 02.12.22
It would be cool to have a hand screw on one side of the stove to adjust the height of the stove in
Tiller .vs. Wheel
kappykaplan at 5:46am 02.12.22
stand in front of helm to back :plus:
Tiller .vs. Wheel
patbratton at 5:45am 02.12.22
My only issue with a tiller is the space it demands. A wheel takes up a lot of room but it doesn't r
Galley Stove Gimbals
RoyS at 5:42am 02.12.22
Greg, The fore and aft incline on any boat, including mine, is affected by the interior weight distr
To oil or varnish?!
shemandr at 5:35am 02.12.22
The rails in the OP don't look too bad to me. They are restorable without sanding that would compro

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