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Tim C350 April IV at 6:13pm 09.26.08
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Hi Phil - Great Job! I'm wondering if all posts transfered with the move? I can think of a couple
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

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Phil Herring at 9:03am 01.10.22
Hi Rodd, very very happy to hear from you! That's quite an image and it does seem like a miracle tha
More on Maine Sail
Scott B at 8:55am 01.10.22
Rodd, so great to hear from you. I think if anyone would pull off a miracle like that you'd be the
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Brian D at 8:53am 01.10.22
Since you mentioned selling your boat here on SBO, I will have to ban you . LOL J/K Forget the boat
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring...
Kings Gambit at 8:53am 01.10.22
Terry. You are dead right. I just uploaded the vid without watching it. gary Shame. Anyone can fin
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Rich Stidger at 8:48am 01.10.22
It is good to hear from you directly Rod. Our prayers are for a continued recovery.
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring...
Kings Gambit at 8:44am 01.10.22
Thank you so much guys... for all your help. Much appreciated Daryl Take a full turn (or two) arou
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
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting
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
interested in buying a 310
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
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring...
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
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan
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....
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan
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
Is compass light wired into stern running light on the 270?
jssailem at 7:18am 01.10.22
Plus 1 with Joe on the instruments switch.
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan
RoyS at 6:59am 01.10.22
Would I be correct in saying that your rudder extends down deeper than your keel?
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting
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
Hunter 356 2002-coupler replacement
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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