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Billyc13 at 10:05pm 08.13.08
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I am sailing the Beaufort area in Oct. and would appreciate any suggestions on sights to see,anchora
sand sailor at 10:01pm 08.13.08
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but what size is the shank on a winch handle
Netrick at 9:23pm 08.13.08
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I just wanted to let everyone know that you can watch the Olympic sailing competition on the Yellow
r.w.landau at 8:44pm 08.13.08
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I thought I would through this out as a question for all. r.w.landau
cyrilmartin at 6:33pm 08.13.08
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Would like very much to "talk " with an owner of the above to help me out on a problem I have. Than
cyrilmartin at 6:25pm 08.13.08
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How do I get in touch with NONSUCH manufacturer? Thanks
pupluv at 5:46pm 08.13.08
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Has anyone actually used one of these Sevylor Tenders? Can it be rowed? I'm looking for a tender
Ray1156 at 5:40pm 08.13.08
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Does anyone have a photo or diagram of the holding tank and plumbing located in the port locker in t
cyrilmartin at 4:49pm 08.13.08
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I am owner of a 36' nonsuch and I cannot regulate the shower temperature. The bathroom faucet can be
sailortonyb Allied Mis at 4:40pm 08.13.08
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Is there a good alternative to Teak for exterior marine woodwork? White oak will get black mold stai
Sanders at 2:15pm 08.13.08
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I am installing a new propane stove, replacing the old kerosene stove (Old Smokey), and am looking f
Burgee alert   (1)
Phil Herring at 1:59pm 08.13.08
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Our next shipment of SBO burgees will arrive Wednesday, 8/20. Much of it is already sold so if yo
Scott B at 1:54pm 08.13.08
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After many years of wishing to return to Killarney at the north end of Georgian Bay, ( I've canoed e
ARGO Hunter 27 EDGE Hull #3 at 1:51pm 08.13.08
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All, I just recently purchased the first Hunter 27 Edge hull #3. I had the opportunity to sail hull
ARGO Hunter 27 EDGE Hull #3 at 1:40pm 08.13.08
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Due to lack of valid IP address, this post has been tagged as Spam.
Kathleenkaty at 1:27pm 08.13.08
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Purchased a 1984 Lancer 27 PS based on photos and discussions with owners' rep. Haven't seen it. D
Brian D at 12:54pm 08.13.08
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Well, almost. All I have to do is move the boat. The new slip is still in San Diego Bay, but now it
APBY at 9:01am 08.13.08
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Looking into purchasing a Rhodes 19 vs Mariner (CB model). Mostly the O'Day years, not the Stewart
seadaddler at 7:48am 08.13.08
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Anyone know a source for renting a 6 man offshore raft for when we sail my boat down to florida
mommarce at 7:13am 08.13.08
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We are the proud new owners of a Pearson 28- the interior is still in its original vinyal like cover

Recent Replies

I still don't quite get rule #2...
Stu Jackson at 6:03pm 01.06.22
And yes Stu, I knew that burdened was archaic language, just connecting the dots between burdened a
Its funny Friday!   (1)
jssailem at 5:25pm 01.06.22
I talked to my doctor, and I am here ready to share a public health announcement.
Jibing The Mainsail
Calif. Ted at 5:25pm 01.06.22
Got a surprise once Don with 3 boat owning friends aboard my boat when we chanced upon a couple whal
I still don't quite get rule #2...   (1)
rgranger at 5:24pm 01.06.22
The red wine is on the left. Port is a red wine. Green has more letters than red. Starboard has mor
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Hayden Watson at 5:20pm 01.06.22
I understand the philosophical distinction you are making but it probably only comes into play (leg
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Hayden Watson at 5:17pm 01.06.22
The red wine is on the left. Port is a red wine. Green has more letters than red. Starboard has mor
I still don't quite get rule #2...
rgranger at 5:05pm 01.06.22
There is a not so subtle difference. The Give Way vessel is obligated to give way, however the stan
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Charles Erwin at 5:01pm 01.06.22
I am one and don't play one. The rules (see the link at #7 above) are both inland and general mariti
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Tom J at 4:58pm 01.06.22
A couple of rules of navigation I swear by are "common sense prevails", and "the big guy always wins
I still don't quite get rule #2...
dlochner at 4:34pm 01.06.22
Close - but relative fault gets quantified in Admiralty collisions. That means it is not a 'last c
I still don't quite get rule #2...
shemandr at 4:16pm 01.06.22
January? Crossing argument? Situation Normal!
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Charles Erwin at 4:03pm 01.06.22
As I understand the law, if there is an accident and the give way vessel did not give way and the s
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Stu Jackson at 3:28pm 01.06.22
I believe burdened and give way are used synonymously. Dave, IIRC the 1972 changes eliminated the
I still don't quite get rule #2...
kappykaplan at 3:18pm 01.06.22
The red wine is on the left. Port is a red wine. :huh:
I still don't quite get rule #2...
dlochner at 3:17pm 01.06.22
RULE 15: Crossing Situation; When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of co
What size fuse for automatic charging relay?
Stu Jackson at 3:14pm 01.06.22
Not indulgence, it's simply the way things are here with our merry band of brothers and sisters. :)
I still don't quite get rule #2...
Calif. Ted at 3:14pm 01.06.22
RULE 15: Crossing Situation; When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of col
I still don't quite get rule #2...
dlochner at 3:00pm 01.06.22
Quite right and good rule. Except during daylight and the operator of the vessel (me) can't rememb
What size fuse for automatic charging relay?
kjdoyle1 at 2:59pm 01.06.22
Although this third-year sailor can't repay you guys with equal knowledge, allow me to do so with gr
I still don't quite get rule #2...
dlochner at 2:59pm 01.06.22
You are correct of course but.... the "give way" boat has the obligation to allow the stand on boat

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