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John at 9:30am 09.07.08
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I am planning out the wiring for the Link 1000 I bought. The schematic shows one wire running from t
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I have an interest in making the crossing to the Bahamas at Bimini for a monthlong sail...hopefully
Brennan at 7:43am 09.07.08
Cal
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Greetings-- I'm a new user here, and look forward to reading with interest. I've started the sear
Bob S at 7:14am 09.07.08
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I've been reading the post on the potential dangers of propane and the safety concerns on proper sto
sailaway78 at 10:05pm 09.06.08
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For those of you who are battening down the hatches for upcoming storm or storms, here are a couple
Hermit Scott at 9:40pm 09.06.08
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I read in the linoleum square post that you have black walnut laid over oak beams? IF one were so in
sailexa at 3:36pm 09.06.08
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Has anyone ever serviced a Barbarossa block? I have them on my Beneteau 38 - a double foot block on
Chris Coombs at 2:32pm 09.06.08
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Does anyone have a spec and BoM for a home made bimini for the Catalina 22?
Chris Coombs at 2:23pm 09.06.08
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Looking for a little advice on how to set up my Cat 22 Main and Jib Halyard so that I can raise and
San Juan Sailor at 1:37pm 09.06.08
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I recently purchased a 26S that has an older 15 hp Johnson. The motor is actually lighter than curre
Bad Obsession at 1:19pm 09.06.08
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Well, I had decided to riade Hanna out aboard my Catalina 30 at the dock to make sure things went ok
Scott On Eagles Wings at 11:45am 09.06.08
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Hello Mike C. are you out there? I know this is hard to belive but we are booking our vacation for
dlewis812 at 10:58am 09.06.08
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just replaced bottom gudgeon; would like to replace top. cant' find access to back plate on the top
Kelly at 10:19am 09.06.08
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I know there's been some discussion here about movies but wanted to pass along one that I just saw t
BaySailerBill at 8:46am 09.06.08
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Hi Guys, I know I don't own an Oday anymore, but I've learned tp rely on your knowledge to help m
rfrye1 at 8:40am 09.06.08
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I saw this in my latest Lats ' Atts magazine. Kinda fun and unique. ThoughtnI'd share it with the cr
Rob McClain at 7:25am 09.06.08
2/2060
Does anyone have experience with the "Scully-Fin" sail kit for use on an inflatable dinghy? It was
regor-123 at 7:04am 09.06.08
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After removing the teak and refinishing, what kind, if any adhesive/sealant is used between the wood
Cap'n Ron at 8:17pm 09.05.08
10/1205
The wooden motor mount on my 22' Macgregor snapped in two this weekend, (Motor running at full throt
Capn Grumpy at 7:14pm 09.05.08
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We NEED a main hatch screen in northern Wisconsin. Am currently using a weighted soft screen. It i

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Combined solar and turbine controller
SimonNZ at 4:40pm 01.30.22
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MacBeane at 4:37pm 01.30.22
Curious as to what, exactly, you are having problems with. Were you able to raise the mast to its
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SV Maverick at 3:45pm 01.30.22
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V.Carter at 3:26pm 01.30.22
On the other hand... are you sure you would want to buy a jackstand that a boatyard would be willin
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Ralph Johnstone at 3:12pm 01.30.22
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SimonNZ at 2:20pm 01.30.22
Good tip, thanks.
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jssailem at 1:49pm 01.30.22
You go. Nice to know you found an answer. Who puts a sink in the companion way next to a ladder? I w
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jssailem at 1:40pm 01.30.22
Hello. Welcome to the forum. Congrats on your new to you boat. I see you have a lot of sailing expe
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