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Brian M H23 at 5:05am 09.25.08
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Hey Phil, Just browsing around, it seems like a lot of posts have had links / photos stripped from
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Well, after 2 seasons of getting Even Keel exactly the way I want her in preparation for cruising NE
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Phil Herring at 4:02am 09.25.08
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Maine Sail at 3:37am 09.25.08
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Hi All, It is stated by many companies, and correct using their lab testing methods, that inverte
SailboatOwners.com at 1:50am 09.25.08
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This has been a large project and there are many of you to thank for your help. But that will come i
Gregg9020 at 10:11pm 09.24.08
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I am looking to upgrade my fishfinder/depthfinder. If anyone is looking to get a good deal, I am wi
Mike8193 at 7:44pm 09.24.08
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I will be hauling my boat out in October. It has been on a can for the summer and will need a good
HelloOutThere at 6:42pm 09.24.08
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My 'ol reliable Yanmar conked out on me in heavy wind driven seas(6-8). We made it to port just fine
DaytonaMke at 6:36pm 09.24.08
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I would like to add an asymetrical spinnaker halyard to my Hunter Cherubini 36 (yr-1979) The mast h
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letterman at 4:39pm 09.24.08
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Olin J Stephens, born 13 April 1908, and one of the greatest yacht designers of all time, died this
Allan12498 at 2:16pm 09.24.08
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I'm sorry to bring up Ike, but as I just got power and computer to my office I need to ask a questio
Tim R. at 1:28pm 09.24.08
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I am getting ready to order my Rocna and see that WM has them on sale. No plug for Rocna or WM but
celt at 12:37pm 09.24.08
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im in the process of replacing the inhaul line. the main is down, the drum is unwound. How do i get
larry w at 11:13am 09.24.08
2/1703
Want to downsize from my Beneteau OC400 to a Hunter thirty-something. Are there any significant diff

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Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22
LakeShark at 10:02am 01.05.22
@John Marrone Look under the deck where the stanchion is for access. Often the liner from the inner
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Souellette at 9:54am 01.05.22
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sail sfbay at 9:44am 01.05.22
Great question!! A simple method is to go through the metal ring and then back to the cleat on the
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kappykaplan at 9:39am 01.05.22
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dlochner at 9:22am 01.05.22
@dlochner Thanks for the recommendation. I spoke with Rick and will be taking the tranny up to his
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markwbird at 8:37am 01.05.22
Great idea. I am on my way to my boat right now to do the same.
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BC Bernie at 8:35am 01.05.22
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dmax at 8:27am 01.05.22
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dmax at 8:22am 01.05.22
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Don S/V ILLusion at 8:11am 01.05.22
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sail sfbay at 7:51am 01.05.22
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RoyS at 7:24am 01.05.22
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