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bill@tahoe at 4:20pm 08.27.08
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What is the normal conditions in late oct. to mid nov. in the MDR to Catalina area ?
CharlieCobra at 3:32pm 08.27.08
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We went to push her over with the dinghy but ended up sailing her into the haulout slip. Here's a vi
CharlieCobra at 3:15pm 08.27.08
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We went to push her over with the dinghy but the motor died. Good thing there was a breeze to sail
CharlieCobra at 2:29pm 08.27.08
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We went to push her over with the dinghy and the motor died so we had to sail her into the haulout s
Slipin Away at 2:08pm 08.27.08
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I have just posted additional upgrades to my boat on the photo and projects page. these may be usef
il grido at 1:46pm 08.27.08
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Wondering if anyone has encountered issues with skeg/strut bend? and any recommendations for sourcin
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:52pm 08.27.08
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Anyone with a Maxprop that sometimes "chatters" when switching fwd ot reverse? Or, do I have a trans
Kevin at 12:42pm 08.27.08
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I'm finally back in business after getting a kick up rudder from Idasailer. I'm in the process
sailormanbigd at 11:55am 08.27.08
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i removed starter and loosenned the v-belt so there is no external drag on the engine and it still w
Smiley at 11:30am 08.27.08
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Hi everyone! I've been seeking information on the Hunter 20 sailboats. Can anyone help? Beyond the
Brian M H23 at 9:24am 08.27.08
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So, I was thinking the other day about Uv protection for my sails. I converted my furling sail to h
cscott at 8:41am 08.27.08
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Hi, My wife and I just came back from a four week trip in the San Juan Islands and lower Vancover I
Seadogg at 8:22am 08.27.08
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Quick question: When using an artificial horizon do you need to re-do your sextant's vertical and
RickS at 6:45am 08.27.08
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Our West Marine Fuel Filter Funnel will not allow diesel fuel to flow past the filter element. The
Jim Seamans at 6:01am 08.27.08
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Joan and I are taking Friday off and headed to Solomons's Island for Sat ' Sun. Having dinner at Dry
Ft Lauderdale Sailing at 5:28am 08.27.08
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I have tried to glue the vinyl back above the cushions and it keeps falling down. I have decided to
Hermit Scott at 11:51pm 08.26.08
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I have read and studied Mainsails gelcoat restoration thread. These maybe sound like stupid question
dhawantari at 11:36pm 08.26.08
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I have a Neco windlass model NM872 with a brake friction problem. I need the manual or a technical s
gemini_4u2 at 10:47pm 08.26.08
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Hello, My uncle and I are close to buying a pretty nice 1980 30' O'Day but we have a brand new sa
gemini_4u2 at 10:43pm 08.26.08
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Hello, My Uncle and I are very interested in a pretty nice 1980 30' O'Day, but we have a beautifu

Recent Replies

I still don't quite get rule #2...
rgranger at 1:59pm 01.06.22
Quite right and good rule. Except during daylight and the operator of the vessel (me) can't rememb
I still don't quite get rule #2...
rgranger at 1:59pm 01.06.22
If you can see the other boat's red light, you are the give way vessel. If you can see the other bo
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Charles Erwin at 1:58pm 01.06.22
Quite right and good rule. Except during daylight and the operator of the vessel (me) can't remembe
I still don't quite get rule #2...
rgranger at 1:57pm 01.06.22
Just to point out - this "right of way" concept is not a boating concept. Boating it is stand on an
Just committed to an 82 C22.
pclarksurf at 1:43pm 01.06.22
no doubt I'll enrage a hunter owner (guilty).... good choice :)
I still don't quite get rule #2...
kappykaplan at 1:31pm 01.06.22
If you can see the other boat's red light, you are the give way vessel. If you can see the other bo
Just committed to an 82 C22.
kappykaplan at 1:29pm 01.06.22
Congratulations on your new-to-you boat! :beer:
I still don't quite get rule #2...
dlochner at 1:25pm 01.06.22
If you can see the other boat's red light, you are the give way vessel. If you can see the other boa
Late to the party - Raspberry Pi & OpenPlotter (Moitessier Hat)
casensky at 1:24pm 01.06.22
Might be a little late, but I have one. Never used in the boat. I sell it, if you are still interest
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for?
Ingram at 1:23pm 01.06.22
It's just too cold, 21 deg at noon maybe Sat.
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Benny17441 at 1:20pm 01.06.22
#2 is a simplified rule for owners of power vessels to follow when approaching another oncoming powe
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Charles Erwin at 12:57pm 01.06.22
There is no 'right of way' in the Colregs. And that is deliberate because the regs are about what i
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Roland5048 at 12:30pm 01.06.22
Just tell the rookie to memorize the COLREGS like any competent motorboater would. /s The operativ
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Roland5048 at 12:23pm 01.06.22
Just to point out - this "right of way" concept is not a boating concept. Boating it is stand on an
I still don't quite get rule #2...
jdrutten at 12:19pm 01.06.22
Just tell the rookie to memorize the COLREGS like any competent motorboater would. /s
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Roland5048 at 12:15pm 01.06.22
In a passing situation, the boat, sail or power, that is passing has the duty to stay out of the way
I still don't quite get rule #2...
dLj at 12:14pm 01.06.22
The clip didn't specifically mention two sailboats crossing paths. It can be a bit different rule
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Roland5048 at 12:08pm 01.06.22
The clip didn't specifically mention two sailboats crossing paths. It can be a bit different rule t
What size fuse for automatic charging relay?
Stu Jackson at 12:02pm 01.06.22
Those of us who advocate this switch do so because we want to isolate the start bank and the house

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