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havent sailed in almost 10 years just got a 91 M26s when hauling the main or jib where does everyo
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The sails on my 1998 Hunter 310 (UK sails) are looking a little worn. How long can sails be expecte
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Alan at 4:38pm 08.16.08
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Just got finished today with my first match racing a pair of Swedish Match 40's. We had five rotati
Ross at 4:04pm 08.16.08
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That I could post a question and walk away expecting that others would jump to my beck and call and
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Why is it that people will ask for advice, then ignore what you tell them. Just boggles my mind. H
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I have twice now had an engine (3GM30F) that starts well after vigorous sailing only to shut down a
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I have just purchased an S34. I am looking for someone who has somewhat of a wiring and plumbing di
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Hello Peggy, I have a Snake River tank monitor on an 8 gallon holding tank. The tank monitor d
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When we leave our cabin for extended periods of time, here is what we use: a five gallon pail with
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I will be heading down to west coast Florida in OCT depending on the water level in the Okeechobee
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I have a Hunter 28 that I sail up in Maine. When I am sailing dead down wind (or nearly) I use my b
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I have a Hunter 28 that I sail up in Maine. When I am sailing dead down wind (or nearly) I use my b
Steve A. at 5:38am 08.16.08
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I have a Hunter 28 that I sail up in Maine. When I am sailing dead down wind (or nearly) I use my b
Joe Shipley at 4:25am 08.16.08
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Can anyone recommend a good place to buy a mainsail for a Catalina 25 tall rig? Ours was damaged and
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We have a 2003 hunter 216 - a great boat but the cable on the centerboard keeps breaking. need to r
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Greetings I have recently purchased a mac 26-d. I must admit the rudder leaves a little to be
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Hi All, I just wanted to post a warning about doing business with Jack Rabbit Marine. In the past
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Does anyone have plans for a home made boom tent for a O'Day 22? I am looking for something sturdy e

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lubricating anemometer bearings
Tater at 7:02pm 01.18.22
I also think it is permanently lubricated and not designed for servicing. The bearings are likely wo
Filler for Hunter 40.5 factory solar panel
smokey73 at 6:50pm 01.18.22
I would just put in a piece of Starboard. Keep the trim ring. Probably just go that way.
Filler for Hunter 40.5 factory solar panel
Rich Stidger at 6:46pm 01.18.22
I would just put in a piece of Starboard. Keep the trim ring.
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
billder99 at 6:44pm 01.18.22
https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/we-have-completed-the-great-loop-in-a-260.93665 You're
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
billder99 at 6:40pm 01.18.22
I would be very hesitant to use a portable unvented propane heater on a boat, for a number of reaso
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
billder99 at 6:26pm 01.18.22
I've done the 27' boat thing with my wife and I can tell you it didn't work for us as soon as our d
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Mark Maulden at 6:23pm 01.18.22
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Crusty Ol Salt at 6:17pm 01.18.22
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billder99 at 6:15pm 01.18.22
You start with a very ambitious plan but then you make it sound all sketchy when you talk about DIY
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Crusty Ol Salt at 6:08pm 01.18.22
Crusty, I noticed you location. In October, my First Mate and I did a lighthouse tour from Maine to
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
dlochner at 6:07pm 01.18.22
Outstanding info on mast handling & costs... the DIY Pole sounds like my style! Regarding heat, thi
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Captain W at 6:01pm 01.18.22
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Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
billder99 at 5:52pm 01.18.22
A gin pole using your boom or spinaker pole may be the best idea. Holy Moly, thanks for the remin
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
billder99 at 5:48pm 01.18.22
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Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
billder99 at 5:40pm 01.18.22
At least for the Erie Canal sections, the marinas at either end have cranes... On the Hudson River
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billder99 at 5:30pm 01.18.22
... rafting his boat to two other sailboats... tied a loop with a retrieving line just under the sp
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Tater at 5:25pm 01.18.22
Crusty, I noticed you location. In October, my First Mate and I did a lighthouse tour from Maine to
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