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Justin_NSA at 2:14am 04.08.08
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Can anyone give me the width of the 26S mast today? I need to install a bail but I don't know what s
Jim Seamans at 3:01am 04.08.08
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Well, finally got the boat into the water Saturday Apr5. Sure feels nice to be wet again. Joan and
CharlieCobra at 3:10am 04.08.08
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I yak at a lot of cool folks on various sailing forums including this one. I'm thinking of organizi
Peter Milne at 3:14am 04.08.08
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I have a haul-out scheduled to paint the bottom, but I am asking myself how do I know if I really ne
David Kuhn at 3:41am 04.08.08
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I own a 1978 Hunter 30 (Hull # HUN50806M78B-30). I recently had a bad day on Biscayne Bay and lost
carp12958 at 4:40am 04.08.08
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The port side upper shroud backing plate (aluminum) on the bulkhead inside the cabin is slowly eatin
Captn Carl at 4:14am 04.08.08
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My first commisioning of 1995 vision 36.6. does anyone know the aprox fuel consumption of the yanmar
Bad Obsession at 5:02am 04.08.08
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Thank God that we have sailboats. The diesel price in my area just went to $4.10 a gallon. I am ha
Warren Milberg at 6:25am 04.08.08
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The USCG Nav Center has posted this notice, which centers around the Pax River Naval Station and Sol
Doug J at 6:59am 04.08.08
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Has anyone tried the new CDI boom reefing system? Looks nice. I just wish it didn't cost so much!
Les at 8:45am 04.08.08
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The time has come to sell my Hunter 380. No, this is not a sales pitch but more of a summary or goo
Paul at 8:45am 04.08.08
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Does anyone know the length of the topping lift for a 79 Catalina 30 Standard rig?
daveinnj at 10:31am 04.08.08
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I just purchased a 1977 E25 Centerboard, #355, and want to work on sprucing up the interior. All the
Tom23400 at 11:11am 04.08.08
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I have a 27' 1984 Hunter that needs a cutless bearing replacement. I asked the yard to replace witho
Tattoo at 11:10am 04.08.08
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My boat was just hauled for bottom paint. turns out the rudder is cracked, pretty badly, at the shaf
Chuck at 11:27am 04.08.08
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We have a 1999 Macgregor X and need to replace one sidestay cable. West Marine says their cable is
dutch 6797 at 11:40am 04.08.08
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Hi I bought a Viking 33 and were going to put the mast up in a couple of weeks My question is,where
Jay B at 1:14pm 04.08.08
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Where can I get a complete 1978 Hunter 25 owners manual? I would prefer an electronic version, but w
ID this Boat   (1)
John S at 1:25pm 04.08.08
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I found this boat in a storage yard, hasn't moved for years.
Terry Cox at 2:20pm 04.08.08
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Has anyone done business with "The Sail Warehouse" in Monterey, CA? I just received a catalog from t

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self tacking jib
stephen covey at 5:38pm 12.05.21
thank you all for the thoughtful comments. Very helpful to hear different perspectives from an exper
Pearson 30
PaulK at 5:38pm 12.05.21
Sounds more like propane than alcohol. Greg This was back in the 60's far enough that everyone wa
Single handing
WI Rigger at 5:12pm 12.05.21
When you motor out of the marina, do you set the motor straight and use the rudder, or do you pull t
Any ODay 290 Owners Out There?
BKParks at 5:05pm 12.05.21
Thank you both for your replies. I did find out a little more about the 290, the sales person was u
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
jmczzz at 4:56pm 12.05.21
did not worry about what sellers said or did. Thanks, Pat yours is the best approach i have heard.
Alternative source for the center board bumper nut?   (2)
Benny17441 at 4:33pm 12.05.21
It is just a regular nut, covered by a rubber cushion. it is not likely you'll find other applicati
New Capri 18 Owner
kappykaplan at 4:30pm 12.05.21
Looks good!
SeaSprite 23.
ScottMac at 4:26pm 12.05.21
I tried to get a part from them for my O Day 34 they wanted over $400. I found it two years later at
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
dLj at 4:24pm 12.05.21
Just to add in here on this - I was just contacted by a seller that I'd contacted 2 years ago with n
SeaSprite 23.
dlochner at 4:23pm 12.05.21
Hello Dlochner I was looking for original parts Scott Try Rigrite.com.
SeaSprite 23.
ScottMac at 4:18pm 12.05.21
Hello Dlochner I was looking for original parts Scott
New Capri 18 Owner   (1)
thedude at 4:17pm 12.05.21
Quick refresh if the wood to try to help protect it over the winter. I plan to remove, sand and refi
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
patbratton at 4:12pm 12.05.21
When I was looking I found that I could not get people to call me back or text or answer messages th
What color for your Bimini?
patbratton at 4:06pm 12.05.21
I was dreading buying a jib sack and not being able to duplicate either the mainsail cover or the Bi
Christening the WET DOG
patbratton at 3:35pm 12.05.21
Finally done. Now sir, enjoy your boat. Thank you for sharing thanks for all your advise and help
Dink in davits
sail sfbay at 3:34pm 12.05.21
What dinghy and is the air floor removable? If the floor is removable, insert a couple of retractabl
A couple trailering questions
sail sfbay at 3:32pm 12.05.21
If I was towing a boat that length and weight a tandem axel trailer with electric or surge brakes wo
Its funny Friday!
BlowMeAway at 3:27pm 12.05.21
I just got Macgregor 19 and the water ballast floods and fills even when compartments are close.
Justin_NSA at 3:23pm 12.05.21
You need the valve gasket or the "finger hole" plug ?

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