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sailorKevan at 6:07pm 07.30.08
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As some of you may know, i'm hopefully about to buy my first sailboat! I was wondering if someone co
Rick Sylvester at 6:06pm 07.30.08
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after busting butt for eight days. After the dirt and stains set in Anthem goes back to looking norm
Joe R. at 5:50pm 07.30.08
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seeking advice on how others may be single handling their C30's. I have had problems getting around
Dennis at 4:55pm 07.30.08
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Can anyone tell what the fuel usage is for 75Hp yanmar on 45CC boat? At 2,600 rpm.
blueangel at 4:15pm 07.30.08
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After sailing on 26m models with Hondas and Suzukis, I got the Yamaha 60 high thrust, and find it to
Brian D at 3:37pm 07.30.08
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Anyone ever replace the drapery in your boat? I am looking to add some lost drapes but am having a p
Cesar at 3:32pm 07.30.08
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thanks to Rick Dinon L 40.5 for the clear answer in reference to vibrations over 1600 rpm
Dave at 12:44pm 07.30.08
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I have recently bought a 1983 Macgregor 25 with swing keel. The keel winch handle, when turned to l
Larry Jackel at 12:37pm 07.30.08
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After 3 1/2 seasons and about 700 hours the factory installed Balmar 90-100 alternator (high output
phdoc at 12:22pm 07.30.08
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I am new to sailing, in fact I am taking my first lesson this Saturday. I am very interested in owni
Jim at 12:13pm 07.30.08
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I just bought a used 9,9 2 cycle outboard for my MAC26S. The old motor charged the battery but was
Rick Sylvester at 12:02pm 07.30.08
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after 8 solid days of big-time work to get the topsides and bottom looking good. Then dirt and stain
danp at 11:01am 07.30.08
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My wife is hearbroken. We (had) a 68 Coronado 25 ft and another sailboat T-boned her last week whil
Keith at 10:14am 07.30.08
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Ladies ' Gentlemen, I have a Horizon Sails (http://www.horizonsails.com) 1.9oz Mylar Reacher-Drif
John anderson at 9:59am 07.30.08
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The small fan between the freezer and fridge on my 376 has stopped working. The compressor on teh A
sailorKevan at 9:58am 07.30.08
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ok guys that thread was a way out of hand! So here it is part #3. So this is whats going on so far:
Gary at 9:34am 07.30.08
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I know this topic has been discussed be for but I can't find it in the archives. A guest used sunsc
Ralph18414 at 9:12am 07.30.08
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While reading about preparing spars for stepping in the manual to my newly acquired Morgan 41 I real
Dave Bakony at 8:21am 07.30.08
Cal
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sailorKevan at 8:15am 07.30.08
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Hey guys, i'm posting this message to see if its just me, or are other members having this problem?

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