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Rolly at 6:35pm 07.25.08
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I would like to tow a tube with my MacGregor but have no idea where to hook up the tow rope. Do I ne
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glue it outside of the existing box? 1" is R5 so I figure 4" would give R20 There's noo insulatio
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Watched the DC fireworks in the Potomac River from the deck of "Coco Loco" our Starwind 223. It rain
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Do any of you H37C owners have hurricane experience? Specifically I worry about the strength of the
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Sailing around the Islands and Passes of the Pacific Northwest we frequently are in a position where
Jim Booth at 11:54am 07.25.08
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Is anyone out there having difficulty with the freezer on their Beneteau? I have a 411, year 2000. T
Maine Sail at 11:47am 07.25.08
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Just read this in the local press. Are ALL boaters getting dumber and dumber? Three rescues in 36 ho
BD at 11:41am 07.25.08
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I just realized that all last year I sailed without releasing the topping lift. I just sailed along
reserche at 11:29am 07.25.08
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Okay - I went to the boat and lifted the little "step" in the aft part of the stern - as I had been
Firefly at 11:05am 07.25.08
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The transom shower head on our 2001 Bavaria 34 broke off. I ordered a replacement from our local Ba
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Hello All, I am having trouble locating a manual for my Shipmate 3 burner/ oven that is in need o
Kevin at 10:38am 07.25.08
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I'm drove by the lake today to get a good look at my rudder problem from last weekend. I was wron
Lindsay at 10:32am 07.25.08
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Does anyone have any info on a good replacement for the Gray molded portlights on a Hunter 260 (2001
GJ at 10:24am 07.25.08
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I have a 45cc and have noticed the shower sump never empties. Does anyone think I should add a check
John New at 10:14am 07.25.08
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Hi Do any Chicago sailors have any advice on where to watch the Venetian Night boat parade amd f
rfrye1 at 9:39am 07.25.08
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Its about time for me to repack my OEM stuffing box on my 1998 H376. It will my first time doing thi
Northern Sailor at 7:56am 07.25.08
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I want to install a railing around the cockpit on my 22, what is the easiest/best way to attach it o
JACK HALEY at 7:56am 07.25.08
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WE ARE MOVING TO THE ST PETERSBURG AREA AND ARE CONSIDERING BUYING A SEAWARD 26RK. CAN ANYONE TELL M
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Hi. I was out yesterday in my 2005 Hunter 33 on a beam reach in 7 knot winds. The Main was out alm
BobB at 6:15am 07.25.08
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I am thinking of installing a backstay to my 216. Also thinking about putting on a traveler. Any c

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Point to ponder: furling the jib
thinwater at 4:48pm 01.08.22
Yup, I've furled sails for strangers. They forget.
Charging acceptance
Tom J at 4:42pm 01.08.22
It can get very confusing when you have different types of batteries being charge by multiple chargi
Just committed to an 82 C22.
Light air at 4:42pm 01.08.22
LOL, when it gets a little warmer - in the 50's at least ... so March.
Charging acceptance
dlochner at 4:36pm 01.08.22
Just committed to an 82 C22.
Grotto at 4:33pm 01.08.22
Ok NOW we require pictures of the maiden voyage ;)
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel   (2)
pclarksurf at 4:30pm 01.08.22
What actually holds up the piece of wood you added that then in turn holds up the keel winch? From
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace
Tom J at 4:28pm 01.08.22
I'll also call HDI Marine but their website only talks about cast pieces. I wouldn't dismiss the i
Just committed to an 82 C22.
Light air at 4:27pm 01.08.22
I took possession of the boat today. It took all afternoon to step the mast and tune the rigging bu
Just committed to an 82 C22.
Light air at 4:23pm 01.08.22
Plans are to just cruise and play around. If I find the right deal on a trailer, I"ll consider it b
Point to ponder: furling the jib
Tom J at 4:20pm 01.08.22
Why would one even do that? :facepalm: I have wondered that, too. When they furl the jib, the fu
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace
Ward H at 4:20pm 01.08.22
Replace it I will. My research shows one of the larger Catalinas came with a SS riser so I'll ca
Point to ponder: furling the jib
Tom J at 4:11pm 01.08.22
Maybe I should clarify that. Glad I'm not dealing with snow. Otherwise, I do miss New England. :)
Point to ponder: furling the jib
Roland5048 at 3:46pm 01.08.22
BTW, grew up in Scituate. Glad I'm in Fl. now. Maybe I should clarify that. Glad I'm not dealing
Traditionally made boat fenders
All U Get at 3:34pm 01.08.22
Watch it again. It flashes on the screen near the start. Four meters Metric? Just when I was i
Point to ponder: furling the jib
Crusty Ol Salt at 3:11pm 01.08.22
As I am looking at the shredded jib laying in my backyard, I am thinking it was an issue of the prev
Point to ponder: furling the jib
Roland5048 at 2:53pm 01.08.22
Does leaving that handkerchief of jib sticking out lead to shredding, or more likely, did some sail

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