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Phil Herring at 5:51pm 09.26.08
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With all the shiny new stuff this week we also have a very welcome change on the moderation front:
John Van Stone at 5:41pm 09.26.08
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I have a strange thing going on. When I empty the forward holding tank on my Hunter 2006 450cc it b
Clark at 4:54pm 09.26.08
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On most of the pages, there is a "Welcome Clark" which is fine; yet, on the Home page, it reads "Hi,
Mulf at 3:59pm 09.26.08
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I used the old "your Custom Forms" to select which forums I monitored. Am i not looking in the righ
set2sail at 3:55pm 09.26.08
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Hello, I need help. I need to remove the "old boats name which is painted onto the hull. Are th
kenkindy1 at 2:32pm 09.26.08
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Hi, Where do I add an avatar? I can't seem to find this in the user profile area. Thanks. Ken
GRIZ1000 at 2:21pm 09.26.08
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We own an early Javelin with wood floor boards with a trailer. Want to hoist hull in garage so we c
Brian D at 2:03pm 09.26.08
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This morning I am sitting at my desk getting ready for lunch. I get a call that a woman who owns a b
Ross at 1:56pm 09.26.08
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The roll call is not complete I think. Sometimes I am logged on and not shown in the list and someti
sailaway78 at 1:35pm 09.26.08
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The scenario. Was doing some engine compartment wiring this afternoon. No shore power to the boat.
papamills at 1:20pm 09.26.08
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Looking for suggestions for one person mast raising system for 1985 MacGregor 25....in water and on
sailcapt340 at 12:45pm 09.26.08
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When the boat is hauled for the sesaon, can it be light sanded now (Oct/Nov) and left to paint in th
Maine Sail at 11:52am 09.26.08
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It occurred to me, after seeing a guy at the boat yard destroy a $200.00 + NavPod, that some may be
ggreen at 11:31am 09.26.08
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I have a 1984, 23 ft. O'day with a stepped mast. The mast plate leaks, and needs to be rebedded, how
caguy at 11:22am 09.26.08
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Anyone else going to the Lats ' Att's party at 2 Harbors. Oct 10-12th? Promises to be a good time.F
Conrad at 8:52am 09.26.08
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I have just purchased a 1983 O'Day 19 and I need a diagram of how to rig the the mast, sails,etc.I a
Warren Milberg at 7:27am 09.26.08
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Phil: I still cannot find the Yanmar engine manuals that Jim Seamans had posted to the "Resource" s
igor at 6:51am 09.26.08
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Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has ordered vinyl goldleaf letters for the name of their boa
Warren Milberg at 6:35am 09.26.08
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FYI, for those of you who like and use "Sailcare," as I do, their 15 % discount period runs on sails
Rich Stidger at 6:35am 09.26.08
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On the old site a user could check off which forums in which they were interested and only those pos

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Occaisional Head Smell
Muttondressedaslamb at 8:43am 01.10.22
Hello all! I have a new 2021 Catalina 315. It has an electric head, fresh water flush, holding tank
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kloudie1 at 8:30am 01.10.22
If installed by PO, ya prolly want to make sure that it is through bolted with backing and not simpl
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Muttondressedaslamb at 8:28am 01.10.22
The 310 is on my short list of candidates for our next/last sailboat. Please let me know if you're
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting
Will Gilmore at 8:18am 01.10.22
Actually, the one purpose I wouldn't use it for is a tether attachment for a safety harness. Person
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Daryl V at 7:58am 01.10.22
Thank you so much guys... for all your help. Much appreciated Daryl
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting
dkinzer at 7:50am 01.10.22
Thanks for all of the ideas. Yes, there is one on the starboard side as well in the same approximate
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Muttondressedaslamb at 7:44am 01.10.22
Roy... Possible not necessarily re was both a fin and winged keel version. The rudders have differ
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting
sail sfbay at 7:35am 01.10.22
As pointed out above it is a padeye, an attachment point for any number of purposes stated above....
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Muttondressedaslamb at 7:33am 01.10.22
Would I be correct in saying that your rudder extends down deeper than your keel? I think there mi
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan   (1)
jssailem at 7:26am 01.10.22
Roy... Possible not necessarily
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jssailem at 7:18am 01.10.22
Plus 1 with Joe on the instruments switch.
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RoyS at 6:59am 01.10.22
Would I be correct in saying that your rudder extends down deeper than your keel?
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jssailem at 6:52am 01.10.22
It is identified as a PadEye. It is used as a strong attachment to the hull. It can be used for any
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sesmith at 6:49am 01.10.22
Assuming your boat is on the hard, here's what I did in a similar situation. 1" clearance is enough
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Scott T-Bird at 6:32am 01.10.22
Greg, are you still blaming this Progressive video for your lack of very basic knowledge? (how is it
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting
Parsons at 5:52am 01.10.22
Is this duplicated on the starboard side? I see that you clipped the end of a halyard to the lower s
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NoReverse at 5:10am 01.10.22
Need to read your manuals. If you have an oversized jib on my 37.5, you need to remove 1/3 of the
Best to lift a Core Sound 17 with large Davits   (1)
videorov at 4:53am 01.10.22
Im changing my plan and looks like I will put the Core Sound 17 on the boat lift once I get the bott
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justsomeguy at 3:48am 01.10.22
Bing Yeah, Bing sucks. ;)
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting
Nodak7 at 3:35am 01.10.22
All is good but the true reason for these pad eyes is to attach your jacklines and tethers for man o

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