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phdoc at 6:01am 08.28.08
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I just bought a 1983 MacGregor 25' with a poptop, but the previous owner did not have the enclosure
John at 4:15am 08.28.08
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I am combining my two present batteries into one house bank (by connecting the positives). If I conn
r.w.landau at 6:54pm 08.27.08
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Labor Day, I hope everyone has the day off and that they use it to connect with the people they love
Arby at 5:43pm 08.27.08
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I bought a 1979 Catalina 27 this year and have been enjoying the added comfort and accomodations as
RussB at 4:47pm 08.27.08
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ITMaster at 4:29pm 08.27.08
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I am wondering if anyone has been in The Great Dismal Swamp Canal and gone through the locks. I hav
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
6/1160
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
28/2046
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
4/1858
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
3/1205
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
3/1182
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
11/2078
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

Recent Replies

I still don't quite get rule #2...
Davidasailor26 at 9:27am 01.07.22
I am mostly interested in the sailboat on sailboat, non-racing rules. So I think I can remember tha
11.0a
Halvern at 9:26am 01.07.22
Getting a 1979 11A next week. My wifes first comment, "son-of-a-b.. it has a shower". It used to be
I still don't quite get rule #2...
kappykaplan at 9:12am 01.07.22
So I think I can remember that if the other guy is on my right (and I would see his red nav lights
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Tally Ho at 9:08am 01.07.22
Yes, except during a sailboat race and then wind and tack do make a difference for crossing situati
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Charles Erwin at 9:04am 01.07.22
As to some comments above about always giving way even when standon, as a tactic to avoid close qua
NOT buying H34
DeniseO30 at 8:46am 01.07.22
Like many people in the Middle Atlantic area not much going on with my boat. I did stop down to che
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Tom J at 8:39am 01.07.22
That's really an interesting comment. The ICW is a place where it takes two to tango, most of the t
Convoluted
markwbird at 8:32am 01.07.22
Bummer. You probably should walk. I doubt you're getting the whole truth and nothing but the truth
I still don't quite get rule #2...
sailme88 at 8:18am 01.07.22
Boats under sail DO NOT have priority nor are they STAND ON when encountering vessels involved in
I still don't quite get rule #2...
RoyS at 7:05am 01.07.22
A few years ago I offered to help a new sailor move his sailboat to a new marina a few miles away. H
Convoluted
jssailem at 7:03am 01.07.22
Sounds like you were saved by disorganization. Who knew. Moving on will prove to be a fortunate eve
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin)
jssailem at 6:56am 01.07.22
Milk jugs are made to self destruct (biodegrade) over time. I suspect you are looking for a long ter
Converting '73 Javelin to mid-boom rigging?
Seaswood at 6:52am 01.07.22
Once you mess with that unless you are sure how it is attached, I assume it works as shown?
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin)
Seaswood at 6:46am 01.07.22
All the manufacturer installed flotation has been removed by the coon cat. I have a collection of ga
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:42am 01.07.22
On the build up of fill , make sure it is compacted. to keep boat from tilting backwards, Simply pu
Late to the party - Raspberry Pi & OpenPlotter (Moitessier Hat)
Ward H at 5:47am 01.07.22
My favorite is Blueberry Pie.
Single handing
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:44am 01.07.22
Post a photo so I can refresh my cotton pickin brain. Tanks.
Just committed to an 82 C22.
Grotto at 5:43am 01.07.22
Congrats!!! Great boat, and even better community!
Shroud Protector Installation
LloydB at 5:38am 01.07.22
I have put similar protectors made of PVC on 3/8 down guy strand and and seem to recall that the to

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