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Calif. Ted at 9:34am 08.23.08
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I saw one for the first time at the guest dock Thursday, since then I've learned about 60 were built
Zaphro at 9:22am 08.23.08
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Just got back from the NAS Jacksonville Marina. It's been a rough couple of days waiting to get dow
bffatcat at 9:18am 08.23.08
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While hoisting a jib on my CDI furler I got fed up with holding the down haul line down taught with
24632 at 8:50am 08.23.08
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I have a 135% genoa furled on our 26S. I just came across a used Forespar 6-12' whisker pole. Fores
24632 at 8:45am 08.23.08
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I have a 135% genoa furled on our 26S. I just came across a used Forespar 6-12' whisker pole. Fores
Northern Sailor at 7:13am 08.23.08
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I need to add more room for sleeping on my 22, I have a family of 5. Does anyone out there have imag
paulj at 6:56am 08.23.08
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Really big.... paulj
Mac Bentley at 6:37am 08.23.08
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I've got a quart of Helmsman Spar Urethane that I bought and didn't use. Wondering if it would be OK
Nik at 10:05pm 08.22.08
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Back in the early 80's the Sea Scouts out of Chicago IL. sailed a 12 meter ex- Americas Cup vessel.
Raymond at 8:20pm 08.22.08
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Greetings! We've just purchased a Mac 25, and I am reupholstering the cabin seat cushions. The ori
rfrye1 at 3:09pm 08.22.08
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I am taking a little trip up the coast with my wife in a few weeks and will be spending 2 nites in t
Bob16937 at 2:05pm 08.22.08
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Am considering replacing the aluminum tank in my 1990 35.5 and realize I may be living on borrowed t
Warren Milberg at 12:40pm 08.22.08
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Friend of mine is thinking of buying a 42-ft steel hulled boat. I'd like to hear from anyone out th
Ross at 9:29am 08.22.08
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Noaa Chart number 1. http://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/mcd/chart1/chart1hr.htm
Wanderer at 7:07am 08.22.08
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Recently purchased a 27ft Oday { 1976} having trouble figuring out mainsheet rigging. Does anyone ha
Dean5735 at 7:03am 08.22.08
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I was wondering if you saw my post for the deer camp rat trap? The total description and picture is
Scott at 5:02am 08.22.08
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The telltale on my 3.5 hp outboard was dripping very slowly, so I cleaned the intake and it is now a
Dean5735 at 4:52am 08.22.08
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I posted a week or two ago with a smart alec comment about cal owners asking cat owners, it appears
caguy at 9:28pm 08.21.08
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shrouds of a Cat 25. The length, diameter and the pin hole sizes. Thanks, Frank
Doug Burton at 6:16pm 08.21.08
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OK I'm a mechanic of sorts but am installing a new sole and suprisingly enough the pieces I cut fit.

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proper grease for rudder bearings
DArcy at 7:34pm 11.21.21
I used a general purpose wheel bearing grease on mine for many years without problems. I refreshed i
proper grease for rudder bearings
Rich Stidger at 7:26pm 11.21.21
I wasn't aware that any grease was used.
deck stepped mast delamination concave repair
brian cc27mkiii at 6:44pm 11.21.21
yes thank you Don the top of the compression post and bulkhead appear to be solid as does the rest o
deck stepped mast delamination concave repair
DArcy at 6:11pm 11.21.21
You need to thoroughly inspect the bottom of the mast support Very good point Don. My boat did not
deck stepped mast delamination concave repair
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:55pm 11.21.21
The title implies the mast step has a concave depression from rotten core material. This may be only
Will this buff out?
Ralph Johnstone at 5:52pm 11.21.21
put in front of my house with a sign saying FREE. By the next day it will be gone. Put a sign say
deck stepped mast delamination concave repair
jssailem at 5:48pm 11.21.21
While not the fiberglass strength the Coosa product has some good properties. COOSA BLUEWATER 26 SER
Single handing   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 5:45pm 11.21.21
What's the biggest stripper you've caught, capt'n?
Pearson 30
David in Sandusky at 5:30pm 11.21.21
The Pearson 30 design is good for blue water cruising. Certainly, equipment and mods would be needed
H26 Hole in mast cap   (2)
CaptainRan at 5:06pm 11.21.21
The photo was of the aft mast carrier I think. You are correct the three inch hole was for the mas
deck stepped mast delamination concave repair
DArcy at 4:58pm 11.21.21
thank you all for your input my concern with solid glass is will it withstand the compression load
Single handing
WI Rigger at 4:48pm 11.21.21
Here I am again, with a seemingly trite question. Where do you store your boat hook so it is handy w
La Niņa   (2)
jssailem at 4:13pm 11.21.21
The onshore flow of moist air you are experiencing is the result of the High Pressure Cell out in th
Single handing
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:12pm 11.21.21
Good boy. Hope all is well. Anytime you come back this way. Plan on staying with us. Happy thanksg
H26 Hole in mast cap
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:07pm 11.21.21
The photo was of the aft mast carrier I think. You are correct the three inch hole was for the mast
Single handing   (1)
Will Gilmore at 4:02pm 11.21.21
200356 Get your wires stripped in a unit that weighs only 20 lbs. -Will
Single handing
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:02pm 11.21.21
Stripper in my books refers to stripping old varnish off teak. A stripper material takes off varnis
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jssailem at 3:59pm 11.21.21
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shemandr at 3:55pm 11.21.21
Weather gurus: What is the connection between our rainy day here and Nino/Nina? And looking at Joh
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jssailem at 3:49pm 11.21.21
Tom you have weather. You may have a window Tuesday the 23rd. when the winds shift and come out of t

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