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Al - s/v Persephone at 3:44am 04.05.08
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With Persephone still on the hard, I tend to grasp at any sailing-related straw to occupy my mind. I
Retcoastie at 3:12am 04.05.08
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Mad Mariner has a deal with West Marine for a 12% discount on any order until 4/30, no minimum. Use
Tim R. at 4:41am 04.05.08
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I was looking at some photos last week of some of Bruce Kings larger custom designs and one of the t
sailaway78 at 8:34am 04.05.08
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All you Yanmar experts, here is a real and not theoretical question for you. Today I was going to b
Tom23400 at 1:03am 04.05.08
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I'm trying to replace the wheel brake on my '84 27' Hunter. I removed the compass but can't seem to
Duke13540 at 9:43am 04.05.08
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Has annyone used Pettit Bio Blast bottom paint remover. Any secrets in using it? I tried using it t
Duke13540 at 9:47am 04.05.08
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I have a leak where my wires from the radar go down the mast and into and thru a small like box on
John at 9:13am 04.05.08
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I have heard that this vintage has had problems with the drop keel housing ...what should I be watch
Dick Dixon at 9:10am 04.05.08
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Will someone please tell me the most economical place to purchase engine mounts for a Yanmar 3GMF?
John at 9:08am 04.05.08
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I am looking into getting a used liferaft for coastal cruising. I'm wondering if there are any reaso
KenHartfield at 9:00am 04.05.08
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Can anybody suggest a cleaner for a marine stainless steel Bar-B-Q? I have tried a variety of cleane
Wackman at 10:10am 04.05.08
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I have just become the proud (?) owner of a 1972 O'Day 22. As I basically know nothing about this bo
Craig at 10:01am 04.05.08
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Has anyone got a view on the pros and cons of these two models? Did anyone recently consider both a
Selena at 10:25am 04.05.08
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Any suggestions on how to remove black soot deposit on my ladder area from the exhaust. Next, how t
Jerry Ganshorn at 10:20am 04.05.08
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My centerboard sticks/jams when in up position. I know it is a composite material. I know there is a
jackhartjr at 11:51am 04.05.08
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Hi folks, I have a 75 Oday 22. Looking throught the D'R Marine site I saw a "Mast Step Casting". I
bob at 11:48am 04.05.08
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my H40 has Compressed natural gas stove which I am happy with. I want to extend the season a bit a
Doug/Karen at 1:00pm 04.05.08
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On the aft wall of our newly acquired H356, there is a removable panel held in place by two sliding
MafaldaII at 12:43pm 04.05.08
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Last year a bought a Catalina 30 84 with a m25 motor. The boat had been basically abandoned for a co
Popeye18296 at 5:38am 04.05.08
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Are the foam blocks(flotation?) actually useful? Have a 1976 V25.When I aquired her there were only

Recent Replies

New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
Alan Gomes at 12:55pm 08.26.21
Loose track of time so easily these days. Tell me about it!
Racing Rules
PaulK at 12:49pm 08.26.21
Leaving an anchor mounted on the bow roller while racing is not against the rules, but it might not
New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
Kings Gambit at 12:48pm 08.26.21
Lose track of time so easily these days.
New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
Kings Gambit at 12:44pm 08.26.21
I'm pretty sure that can't be right. I think it was a lot longer ago than that since a station lice
New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
Davidasailor26 at 12:37pm 08.26.21
I could see the value in that. However, it's clear from the cases I have heard the the CG is addres
New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
Maine Sail at 12:37pm 08.26.21
I know it helped Winnipesaukee although I can't quote the statistics, but I remember when I was you
New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
Alan Gomes at 12:34pm 08.26.21
Both CGs in the US and Canada seem to be guilty of this. However I believe it is intended to be a
Hunter 33, started some work
Rabe at 12:33pm 08.26.21
These are very easily installed with 5200 (use nothing else) I understand some people want to use
New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
Alan Gomes at 12:30pm 08.26.21
Perhaps they have a hand held and can hear the CG How would that possibly work? If they have their
Hunter 33 Traveler Stops
DianaOfBurlington at 12:24pm 08.26.21
Agree with RoyS on this - upgrade that. The X-section Nicro-Fico track was state-of-the-art in 1979
ELECTRIC HEAD SOLENOID LOCATION   (1)
sail sfbay at 12:24pm 08.26.21
Behind the removable panel behind the vanity sink faucet is where I found the solenoid valve on my H
New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
Kings Gambit at 12:21pm 08.26.21
Then you must have been surrounded by sailboats. Yeah, well, you might have a point there!
Solent Stay H36
DianaOfBurlington at 12:13pm 08.26.21
Thank you for the insight and pictures. Couldn't agree more about an inner forestay support option
New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
Ralph Johnstone at 12:03pm 08.26.21
"You know, Mrs. buckman, you need a license to buy a dog. You need a license to drive a car. Hell,
Hunter 33, started some work
DianaOfBurlington at 11:54am 08.26.21
As all those who know me on here know, I would recommend nothing else but Forespar Marelon for rep
Hunter 33, started some work
DianaOfBurlington at 11:37am 08.26.21
I'm sorry you had trouble selling your V17. I'd love to have one myself! Your problem core soun

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