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HukilauMike at 6:43pm 08.17.08
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Arrgh! The centerboard on my Oday 23 stuck when I retracted it into the well. It hasn't happened f
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Hey everyone, I am new to these forums but I have an important question. I'm looking to purcha
Newby at 6:21pm 08.17.08
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We purchased a used Hunter 280 which did not have its original manual. We have tried to find one fro
Joe11688 at 5:34pm 08.17.08
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One of our club members sent me this neat chart site. Check it out. Smooth Sailing! Joe
Island Girl 34 at 5:26pm 08.17.08
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Hello all, I am new here. Have been lurking and reading for a while now. After 7 years in my Pe
Paul356 at 4:35pm 08.17.08
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A beautiful sailing day in Milwaukee today. Warm west wind, and warm flat water. Hope you all made
rookie at 3:51pm 08.17.08
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I have a Catalina 27 (1974) sloop with an outboard. The transom is cracked where the motor mount si
rumrunner at 12:32pm 08.17.08
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I've finally come to grips with selling my hunter 28.5. Since I moved away exactly 3 years now, my
Kim at 10:48am 08.17.08
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I'm looking for a manual for a Yanmar 2 gm 13 RWC. Can anyone advise? Thanks
Kim at 10:42am 08.17.08
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pdillon829@yahoo.com at 9:12am 08.17.08
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looking for polars for a beneteau first 456, standard draft and rig, frers design anybody cast any l
MoonSailer at 7:44am 08.17.08
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I have been night sailing a few times in the Gulf of Mexico sailing between Pensacola and Panama Cit
Jim Seamans at 6:38am 08.17.08
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Sent you an email via the SBO about a week ago. Did you get it? I've seen no answer. Jim
Landlocked at 6:37am 08.17.08
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I listed my 1986 Newport 30 for sale 8 months ago. Initial listing price was $19,999. I have lowered
Sailoff at 6:36am 08.17.08
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Last time I reefed the mainsail, I jammed the reefing line and had to take out the stopper knot to u
Sailoff at 5:04am 08.17.08
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Last time I reefed the mainsail, I jammed the reefing line and had to take out the stopper knot to u
nodrama at 8:59pm 08.16.08
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I am looking for a Y-37. Any info would be great
RNC725 at 8:32pm 08.16.08
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havent sailed in almost 10 years just got a 91 M26s when hauling the main or jib where does everyo
blackcloud at 6:47pm 08.16.08
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The sails on my 1998 Hunter 310 (UK sails) are looking a little worn. How long can sails be expecte
hakuna matata at 6:33pm 08.16.08
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Converting '73 Javelin to mid-boom rigging?
Dave Groshong at 10:38am 12.07.21
Can you show the cam on the centerboard trunk?
Single handing
patbratton at 10:38am 12.07.21
When you had the name of your boat put on, did you have it painted or stencil? I think I am thinking
SailCare vs Local Loft
Justin_NSA at 10:34am 12.07.21
The shipping has got to be a killer. If a local loft is anywhere near the quality, it would seem to
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Justin_NSA at 10:02am 12.07.21
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SailCare vs Local Loft
sail sfbay at 10:01am 12.07.21
I have used them....very happy with them. I have also used VacuWash with saillote treatment. Very ha
Etiquette pet peeves
rgranger at 9:55am 12.07.21
As I read this thread, it looks like most of my pet peeves have been addressed. ... like when som
Etiquette pet peeves
rgranger at 9:53am 12.07.21
Digital Volt Meter ? If it's something else I probably USED to know and just forgot. ... the ret
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Justin_NSA at 9:44am 12.07.21
One of the places I still need to visit someday - Semper Fi
Single handing
WI Rigger at 9:43am 12.07.21
When you had the name of your boat put on, did you have it painted or stencil? I think I am thinking
Securing anchor chain;
JoeWhite at 9:41am 12.07.21
I use 1/4" line tied to the end of the anchor then cleat it inside the chain locker. This will preve
Hunter 34 engine alignment
markwbird at 9:17am 12.07.21
You actually want to do any final shaft alignment with the boat in the water. The hull shape will c
Beneteau Parts website
mdibella at 9:16am 12.07.21
This is really disappointing. I know that some dealers are more responsive to knowledgeable owners
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck?
Project_Mayhem at 9:14am 12.07.21
Going from above sounds like a much more pleasant experience plus air bubbles will float to the top
Etiquette pet peeves
markwbird at 9:11am 12.07.21
Since we're here I have a couple: (1) Using the forum to sell something. (2) Super Lazy questions
Etiquette pet peeves
SFS at 9:07am 12.07.21
Digital Volt Meter ? If it's something else I probably USED to know and just forgot. Similar to s
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck?
PaulK at 9:03am 12.07.21
I forgot to mention that it's in heated storage. Being on the second floor, it's one of the warmest
Bronze casting too
PaulK at 8:45am 12.07.21
Gee, All U get, looks like it could be something from a Martec reject pile? Or maybe a preliminary s
Etiquette pet peeves
Siamese at 8:37am 12.07.21
As I read this thread, it looks like most of my pet peeves have been addressed. About all that's
jib highaspect
sail sfbay at 8:28am 12.07.21
Welcome to the forum!! Might find this article helpful to expain the benefit of a high aspect jib H
Masthead Repair
sail sfbay at 8:22am 12.07.21
An internet search indicates you may have a Kenyon mast so suggest contacting Rig Rite for a manual

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