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Has anyone used Island Girl system on a newer boat? Thanks for your info. I'm thinking of using it o
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I just switched out the batteries in the 37, and went from group 29's to four 6v golf cart batteries
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The generators at www.Boats.net beat the prices at the other sites I checked
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I need a masthead unit for my autohelm wind instrument. The Ray Marine units are not compatible. Any
Hogan at 9:30pm 04.01.08
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Reading the post about naming the boat after a visit to Austrailia got me to thinking. Might there b
Steve at 10:09pm 04.01.08
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Preparing to buy my first Mac, a 26X, late 90's. I think I am making a great choice for the things
George at 12:10am 04.02.08
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After a long cold winter, this video really got my blood pumping. The kite/camera thing is clever bu
Trailerable?   (1)
scolil at 1:07am 04.02.08
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I have seen boats sitting high on trailers and have wondered if this is realistic. I enjoy having m
venture rick at 1:32am 04.02.08
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Ok this is for my dad more then for me. he has a Venture Newport 23 im not sure on the year. we got
Ross in Tampa at 2:58am 04.02.08
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I have to send a shout out to Rudy and Debbie at D and R. I ordered two new stays for my Oday 25 on
barry966 at 2:31am 04.02.08
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i have a hunter 30 with the huge table. i don't even fit into the seat. but with the table out it is
Dakartimm at 9:55am 04.02.08
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Hi I've tried searching the archives to no avail . Sometime back there was a thread about a boat o
r3403j at 9:53am 04.02.08
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Need to have stern rails made for my Hunter 23. I've seen pics of 23's with them and need a good, r
George H260 at 4:24am 04.02.08
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Has anyone installed a manual bilge pump, Whale Gusher or similar, in a H 35.5? Trying to work out h
sailorman20826 at 10:45am 04.02.08
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Does any know where I can get me hands on Strut pro cutlass bearing tool. I would be willing to pay
Hakuna Matata at 1:25pm 04.02.08
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I'm planning my 'lines led aft' project and am debating whether to use halyard lift blocks, or get a
palacegrand at 1:09pm 04.02.08
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Hi Folks, So I'm thinking of adding a chartplotter/sounder this summer. Likely something in the 6" t
new oday owner at 1:38pm 04.02.08
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ok all oday wiseones, Have question concerning sanding the bottom of sailboat,do I have to take all
Brian at 1:53pm 04.02.08
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Hello folks, I have the profurl B35M furler and want to raise it out of the anchor locker. Is it a
lliversjr at 2:35pm 04.02.08
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Neophyte Sailer, Over the past weeks, I have taken a general boating course with the New Orleans P

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confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat
rgranger at 6:11am 11.18.21
Or what @shemandr and @dlochner said.... they posted while I was typing. ;)
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat
rgranger at 6:10am 11.18.21
I have read a version of this post may times...and I have always enjoyed the analysis. The conclusi
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat
shemandr at 6:09am 11.18.21
...Watch the YouTubers sailing around the world and you'll notice they spend far more time at ancho
Winter Jackstands and Blocking   (1)
Morgan donor at 6:07am 11.18.21
Here's a picture of a stand under the skeg/engine. (just behind the pallet, zoom in) This isn't a ra
Its funny Friday!
rgranger at 5:49am 11.18.21
Skunk in the Trunk. Yes, this post does have a slight nautical connection. I think I might
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat
dlochner at 5:23am 11.18.21
Bluewater sailing has more to do with the sailor than the boat. Matt Rutherford completed a non stop
Its funny Friday!   (1)
31seahorse at 4:58am 11.18.21
Skunk in the Trunk. Yes, this post does have a slight nautical connection.
Dinghy floor replacement
RoyS at 4:34am 11.18.21
You may find starboard is more flexible than the original plywood.
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 3:52am 11.18.21
kick addiction, you have to first recognize the problem. I don't see an addiction to sailing as a
recirculating ball bearing outhaul car rebuild
Mechone at 2:00am 11.18.21
You can do it no issues using a dab of grease then washing it out after as it will collect and hold
Swinomish Channel Closure
nightowle at 11:21pm 11.17.21
I vote Deception every time! ;)
Hull crash
nightowle at 11:18pm 11.17.21
Let me add that you want to make sure the yard you have chosen is using "in-house" workers. There a
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat
nightowle at 11:08pm 11.17.21
I could be facetious and say it's all about weight, and maybe a full keel. But I suggest you read o
pss dry shaft and vent line on H 41?
Sailor_Al at 11:07pm 11.17.21
My vent hose is directed forward 3 feet too the engine compartment then turns up behind a dresser 5
Removing v-berth bow wood panel on a Hunter 38   (3)
JamesG161 at 9:45pm 11.17.21
That is outside work, not Anchor locker work. It is the Bow area that has special structure to take
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat
jssailem at 9:31pm 11.17.21
Fred. I believe, that only you can answer this question. We all can share our ideas, and perhaps som
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question
Capt Robbie at 8:40pm 11.17.21
clear ridged tube into the tank until it bottomed out to pull a sample out from the bottom. Looks g
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question
Benny17441 at 8:36pm 11.17.21
Don't forget to check the fuel tank vent. A partially clogged vent can produce the same symptoms.

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