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O2Addict at 5:35pm 09.25.08
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I just completed a repower of my '76 Hunter 30. I used a Vetus m2.06 and a 13x9 prop. At 3,000 rpm I
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Well - it's on it's way. One brand spanking new axle, 3 sets of spring hangers, equalizer bars, 4 n
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When I wen to the "edit your profile" page, I did not see an option for changing the user name. This
ironmonger at 4:56pm 09.25.08
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New owner of a 1983 Widgeon. I have read most of the posts about the centerboard and problems with i
Mulf at 4:51pm 09.25.08
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Phil: Love the new site so far, still wandering around. However, when I mouse over the FORUMS tab
Mookie at 3:25pm 09.25.08
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Good day, My wife and I are first time boat owners. We are closing in on 60 and decided to liter
Seattle Scott at 3:02pm 09.25.08
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I went to the "edit your profile" page, but I couldn't figure out how to change my user name. Seat
pahuac at 2:46pm 09.25.08
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Has anyone on this forum made this cruise on January? We are planning to leave St John just after Ne
CalebD at 2:34pm 09.25.08
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I really like the look and feel of the new SBO website so I want to try to help out. I found what
Tom Roberts at 2:16pm 09.25.08
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Please join me in remembering "Whiplash" my beloved 26D. Her life was tragically cut short last nig
CalebD at 1:30pm 09.25.08
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When I click on Classifieds then Gear Ads I get ... the forum selection list. Perhaps this feature h
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the headings on the main page, or any page, it brings me back to the Forums
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from the home, or any other page. Using Explorer 6 and Windows XP
I really am Recess at 1:24pm 09.25.08
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I try to enter my e-mail address to create a new password as it does not recognize my old one. This
LordNelson at 1:22pm 09.25.08
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I have been trying to figure out what the metal posts are in this picture next to the cam cleat. i a
bppleas@vereizon.net at 1:04pm 09.25.08
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My white rub rail has some creosote on it from a piling. Lacquer thinner has removed most of it but
Sid_Apollo at 12:51pm 09.25.08
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Hi. We're in the process of searching for a Catalina, and are interested in finding a used vessel be
Maine Sail at 12:23pm 09.25.08
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Hi All, Yesterday on the way to race on OPB's I realized I had forgotten my gloves so I made a trip
Justin_NSA at 11:47am 09.25.08
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I like the new layout. :dance: Now that it allows for stickies maybe we should identify some common
sailaway78 at 11:44am 09.25.08
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I am going to like this new format, however there is one thing I would like to see changed. Could y

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