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DanoDano at 2:35pm 09.04.08
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Over the Labor Day weekend I was sailing close hauled in about 16 knots of wind and a somewhat loud
sPk at 2:22pm 09.04.08
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I have noticed that my O'Day 25 c/b tends to rock ' roll more than the other boats at anchorage. If
wlaschober at 2:08pm 09.04.08
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The forestay on my Catalina 27 broke recently. I replaced the forestay but what to buy a new furler
Ross at 11:40am 09.04.08
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http://www.landlpardey.com/Where/Where_Now.html Just a little very pleasant reading.
Ross at 11:40am 09.04.08
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http://www.landlpardey.com/Where/Where_Now.html Just a little very pleasant reading.
Dean5735 at 11:18am 09.04.08
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Just wondering if anyone has successfully used the rat trap I posted a week or so ago? Dean
Dean5735 at 11:13am 09.04.08
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My wife and I just installed the plank type vinyl in our kitchen and it is wonderfull. It is easy t
Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 11:01am 09.04.08
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I was looking at the "Quick Quiz" this week and was surprised at the number of sailors who purchased
Bare Aweigh at 10:46am 09.04.08
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According to the periodic maintenance section of my owners manual I need to grease the rudder on my
dlewis812 at 9:01am 09.04.08
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while waiting for new gudgeon left rudder in open cockpit. wont' be to boat for a week; should be c
weesail at 8:26am 09.04.08
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I need to know the length of the head stay on my Irwin 27. She is docked 50 miles away and would lik
GKuffner at 7:03am 09.04.08
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I have a new Catalina 309 and I've been having problems keeping my house batteries charged. Since I
LeRoy14449 at 3:24am 09.04.08
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Garelick motor bracket will not stay in "up" position when sailing with 5 hp - must be worn out afte
boudine at 3:00am 09.04.08
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I am new to this forum, and have a question about a boat that I am buying. She is a 1980 Hunter 30,
ron witmer at 9:26pm 09.03.08
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Beachhowes at 7:21pm 09.03.08
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I am curious if anyone has ever attached davits or an arch to the back side of the traveller arch on
Jim at 6:18pm 09.03.08
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I think these storm are going to hit us hard! I have to get the boat ready for something.
jviss at 6:12pm 09.03.08
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Regarding Dick's "Insurance Fraud" post in this forum; please review the following excerpt from Wiki
JoshGray at 5:27pm 09.03.08
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My Dad and I will be taking a combo 103/104 course out of Southport, NC next week. We're really look
Steve A. at 4:02pm 09.03.08
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I hate to ask a stupid question, but has anyone ever made a whisker pole for their 110% genoa out of

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Dufour 31, your thoughts
dlochner at 3:51pm 01.24.22
Starter or battery
shemandr at 3:51pm 01.24.22
... I put my money on it being the battery also... Well I put my money on the Parkers and ...
Cracking around mast struts, major issue or no?
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:50pm 01.24.22
The bolts are screwed into embedded aluminum plates encapsulated in fiberglass. When you raise the m
Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs
shemandr at 3:48pm 01.24.22
Lee helm? So less of a problem on multihulls? Also prolly a strictly an off wind rig?
Shore water supply inlet
Ralph Johnstone at 3:47pm 01.24.22
While my above posts were half written in jest on a drizzly, cold and foggy day here, I actually hit
Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs
shemandr at 3:40pm 01.24.22
Interesting question. I'll have to give it some thought. Which is a good thing since I don't need
Dufour 31, your thoughts
fred1diver at 3:38pm 01.24.22
Just took a look at the SailboatData.com info. German Frers is a well known yacht designer. He desi
Dufour 31, your thoughts
dlochner at 3:37pm 01.24.22
Just took a look at the SailboatData.com info. German Frers is a well known yacht designer. He desig
Cracking around mast struts, major issue or no?
shemandr at 3:36pm 01.24.22
These cracks aren't unusual or indicative of structural problems. They show that area of the deck h
Dufour 31, your thoughts
cb32863 at 3:32pm 01.24.22
Dufour for sure. Just do it.
Dufour 31, your thoughts
dlochner at 3:30pm 01.24.22
Dufours have a generally good reputation. Your experience with the Grampian has taught you a lot, pe
Shore water supply inlet   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 3:07pm 01.24.22
Hunter 26 mast fit on 260
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:06pm 01.24.22
@rgranger most RV DUMP STATIONS do not have outlets and secondly others waiting to pump out get an
Starter or battery
Light air at 3:04pm 01.24.22
Benny, the battery I used on Sunday was brand new. I put my money on it being the battery also, but
Starter or battery
Benny17441 at 2:58pm 01.24.22
Impossible to tell with certainty, but I would put my money on the battery being bad. A battery si
Looking at a 81 cherubini 30
rgranger at 2:46pm 01.24.22
Make sure the Hull ID# on the boat matches the number on the Title for that 81 Cherubini. Other th
Looking at a 81 cherubini 30
Benny17441 at 2:43pm 01.24.22
Make sure the Hull ID# on the boat matches the number on the Title for that 81 Cherubini. Other tha
Boom Van Line Replacement & Length
Joe at 2:36pm 01.24.22
Basically, it sounds like you're trying to save $20. :) If so, just reduce size to 5/16. Ease t

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