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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
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I have just posted additional upgrades to my boat on the photo and projects page. these may be usef
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
jleblanc31 at 8:33pm 08.26.08
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My window gaskets are shrunk and the seam where the piece meet is leaking. Does any one know where I
Little Gem at 8:05pm 08.26.08
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Just bought a 1983 Mac25. It needs alot of work. Anyone know where I can get an owner's manual and l
Paul Mermelstein at 7:02pm 08.26.08
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Hey All, Anyone have hands-on experience with Uniden VHF radios? New ones on the market have wire

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Low Profile mattress
Scott T-Bird at 11:19am 01.06.22
We liked the Froli setup we had on our first boat. Customizable softer/firmer anywhere on the surf
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twodzusfittings at 10:42am 01.06.22
@ Project_Mayhem. So tell me if I have the correct approach to this project. As in the picture you c
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Calif. Ted at 10:33am 01.06.22
Speaking of dangerous projectiles, have you seen the vid of a guy doing a "launching" gybe ? eQDt1X
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artboas at 10:27am 01.06.22
Just FYI, we've been using a Ryobi cordless "power cleaner" as an anchor washdown (RYOBI ONE+ 18V E
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Scott T-Bird at 9:31am 01.06.22
Hey guys, I can't thank you enough for your advice. The sailing community is amazing! Here is wher
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AndyL at 9:16am 01.06.22
Thinking how I might "shade tree" a washdown pump up there. Just FYI, we've been using a Ryobi co
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PaulK at 9:15am 01.06.22
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flightlead404 at 9:14am 01.06.22
The factory installation is connected directly to the battery bank? Are you having problems with a
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Marshall-Sevilla at 9:12am 01.06.22
Henry, this product does not have any available items at shop of sailboatowner Thanks
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WI Rigger at 8:38am 01.06.22
I am looking at running my main and jib halyards to the cockpit. My question is, are sheaves better
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Don Guillette at 8:23am 01.06.22
Stu/Joe from San Diego/Shemandr/Justsomeguy: That's the stuff I was looking for. The source of thi
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Henry Scurlock at 8:11am 01.06.22
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shemandr at 7:46am 01.06.22
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jssailem at 7:39am 01.06.22
This caught my eye.... An Oregon woods Joke...
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sail sfbay at 7:33am 01.06.22
Memory foam is your friend...............mattress or topper.
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Crazy Dave Condon at 7:32am 01.06.22
Hand turn lid off and you see fiberglass lid to tank top
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I have the factory installed 140TT 2.2kW unit on my 38, seems fine to me. Won't bring the bow up t
Beneteau Parts website
fullbore at 7:13am 01.06.22
That's the "Beneteau Shop" for this website, not official Beneteau parts. Just SBO's eCommerce shop

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