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Yoda at 6:55pm 07.21.08
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I've posted a similar message on sailnet dot com. After using my 1988 Catalina 30 on July 4 weekend
Rep54947 at 6:35pm 07.21.08
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I have recently purchased 1990 26D Macgregor Sail Boat. It did not have a battery I have
Rep54947 at 6:32pm 07.21.08
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I have recently purchased 1990 26D Macgregor Sail Boat. It did not have a battery I have
carothersjw at 6:28pm 07.21.08
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the counter weight for our cabin table seems to be stuck at the top of the stainless steel tube. Th
Rae at 6:22pm 07.21.08
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I have a 18 hp volvo engine in my Beneteau 285 ,and I'm loosing antifreeze , can't find where it's g
CharlieCobra at 6:14pm 07.21.08
6/1117
Turns out, Oh Joy's season is over after the old Perkins threw a rod. We started out on a nice hull
Bob F at 6:02pm 07.21.08
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I usually go to Catalina in June/July. This year Im considering the second/third week in Sept. But I
Mike D at 5:17pm 07.21.08
3/2263
we frequently drain 2 to 4 gallons of water from the inner hull drain, but we cannot find any eviden
Paul at 3:11pm 07.21.08
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Hi I'm thinking of moving up in size to a hunter 23.5 with water ballast and i'm not familiar wit
Northern Sailor at 2:19pm 07.21.08
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Any advice on anchoring to a rock bottom lake? I have two traditional anchors available.
Jay at 12:06pm 07.21.08
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I am looking for a JIB ' Main Sail for MG 21. Does anyone has a set or either one for sale? If not w
BreakAway at 11:33am 07.21.08
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1992 First 310: When I flip the toggle switch to bring battery power to the cockpit panel to start
Breaking wind at 10:47am 07.21.08
3/957
gives new meaning to the term "junk"
All U Get at 10:41am 07.21.08
6/1829
While tying up to a mooring ball for the night, the boat responded to the wind while the tide change
Tony at 10:37am 07.21.08
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Got a Garmin 76cx as a birthday present and this wekend I installed the Chesapeake Bay Blue Chart( a
Max Godde at 10:26am 07.21.08
10/1162
I am considering purchasing a aftermarket rudder. Do they increase performance? Also how do I know
Michael Brennan at 9:34am 07.21.08
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Our very nice S has got to go for lack of time to use it. Given the trailer is excellent and the bo
Don at 9:24am 07.21.08
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After motoring for a couple of hours the engine loses RPM's all on it's own. I throttle right back a
Bob F at 9:13am 07.21.08
9/1311
I am considering a new inflatable floor dinghy vs. a RIB. Its lighter, stowable. But the RIB has it
Jim at 8:31am 07.21.08
3/1062
For some reason I am having trouble locally finding a 6 gallon fuel tank that will fit into the exis

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Well done. Work those sails to your advantage. Spill that wind when you need to. Keep that boat upri
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Congratulations! Keep learning from your mistakes. Experience is a great teacher. :beer:
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