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Ed Schenck at 3:17pm 10.27.08
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Here is a copy of a recent post to a thread that I made: "Some time ago Phil mentioned that a lot
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This boating stuff takes way to much time... I need to speed things up after my second season. I nee
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I did want to update and Thank ALL responders to my recent Posts/Questions/Frustartions regarding t
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I currently own a Zodiac 310 RIB and have a Merc 4 HP outboard. It is fine for my purposes and fair
walt at 11:49am 10.27.08
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This summer there was a discussion on raising the genoa for better visibiility. I played with my gen
Slacker at 7:08am 10.27.08
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Hi I'm considering a catalina 18 that has come up for sale but one of my concerns is the capacity an
Rick at 11:14am 10.27.08
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Hey gang Came across this site and thought I would share. Just call it a ship tracker! For us west
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My 1979 MD17C engine has a "Noise" and two different mechanics, one a long time Volvo dealer, sugges
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My dad and I went in together on a '86 Macgregor 25 this past summer. It's the first sailboat for ei
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Hello, I am a newbie here, so I apoligize if this has been covered before. I am looking to buy m
Sol Perros at 9:33am 10.27.08
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We were out in San Diego bay this weekend and needed to use the Yanmar 27hp fresh water cooled engin
Syversens at 8:50am 10.27.08
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Hey all, starting my "racing" season this saturday and been struggling with the trim on my genoa....
keith bremner at 8:33am 10.27.08
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I own an Islander 36 ('83) and had a small leak combined with a battery problem which led to 4 inche
Ed Schenck at 8:27am 10.27.08
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Friday I sailed my Highlander for the final time in 2008. It was about 55 degrees with winds of 12-
Coyote at 7:48am 10.27.08
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as a follow up to several posts I have placed on this board, I am OVERJOYED to FINALLY Report that
Justin_NSA at 7:09am 10.27.08
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I hauled Cuivienen out of her slip yesterday and into her yard space. :cry: Snow is falling in parts
sailingdog at 6:43am 10.27.08
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I asked the moderators to create this forum for people interested in finding out more about the Tels
Doug/Karen at 6:08am 10.27.08
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As the first season with an in-mast furling main comes to an end, we are questioning if removal and
Delphis at 5:44am 10.27.08
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This winter I'd like to keep the outboard on a small zodiac and use it on the mild days. Because the
wcaime at 5:40am 10.27.08
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I need a new sounder. Any recommendations, i.e. Datamarine, Raymarine, Humminbird, etc? Thanks for t

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CENTERBOARD HELP   (2)
twodzusfittings at 11:53am 01.22.22
201969 This is a picture of my bilge with the up haul tube for the centerboard, after the rule bilg
Steering Wheel Replacement 1986 C30 TR
Calif. Ted at 11:45am 01.22.22
Pull the wheel and look, just don't let the keyway fall out and bounce between your feet out the ope
Looking at a 81 cherubini 30   (1)
Boomer2it at 11:33am 01.22.22
This is what my 1981 Hunter 30 tall rig Cherubini looks like, as far as what to look for? Like menti
Oil shortage
dlochner at 11:18am 01.22.22
When the term "organic" first came out as a synonym for "chemical free"... I about had an aneurysm
Oil shortage
rgranger at 11:14am 01.22.22
When the term "organic" first came out as a synonym for "chemical free"... I about had an aneurysm.
What is it?
justsomeguy at 11:09am 01.22.22
Thanks for the ideas, all. Will check these possibilities.
New Capri 18 Owner
thedude at 10:54am 01.22.22
Your boom vang is pretty slack there. Haha, never said I actually know what I'm doing.
Second Battery
F260SS at 10:52am 01.22.22
Also, since Catalina installed the largest battery switch known to man, you will need a filler panel
Steering Wheel Replacement 1986 C30 TR
CaptainRed at 10:51am 01.22.22
Your point about being able to sit on the combing to steer is very valid but I almost never sit on
Second Battery
Tom J at 10:51am 01.22.22
Unlike Cody, I'm looking to add just a single dual switch so I can use either battery to run off or
Fixing cracks
Papafuego at 10:43am 01.22.22
You need to talk with me on the 140 repairs. Former dealer now retired. Send a private message t
Steering Wheel Replacement 1986 C30 TR
CaptainRed at 10:43am 01.22.22
My '89 C30 had a 1" straight shaft (some are tapered), which is the most common size I believe. 20
Second Battery   (2)
F260SS at 10:35am 01.22.22
For my situation, day sailor, small lake, dual battery charger plugged in at the slip, I thought the
Trying to identify this boat
LloydB at 10:27am 01.22.22
Choosing a happy life or free boat is a no brainer in my mind.
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22
Jacktar at 10:27am 01.22.22
caution could mean a veneer on teak or a teak veneer on other wood, or maybe just many coats of poly
New Capri 18 Owner
ErikVR at 10:11am 01.22.22
Good news, she floats and sails. Went out today and sailed for about three hours while figuring the
New Capri 18 Owner
ErikVR at 10:09am 01.22.22
It's a topping lift wire, minus the adjusting tackle that connects it to the end of the boom. Yea
Time out Furuno
rgranger at 10:04am 01.22.22
Oil shortage
rgranger at 10:03am 01.22.22
The chemists here can weigh in more specifically on the chemistry. Oh yeah! what @dlochner said!!

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