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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
PrincessoftheLake at 2:30pm 04.02.08
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One of the fixed port lights on our 1995 Hunter 40.5 has a slight leak. Is the only fix to re-bed i
Hakuna Matata at 2:42pm 04.02.08
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The jib/genoa fairlead on the Mac 25 is a fixed bullseye fairlead. Does anyone know if it is positi
Hakuna Matata at 2:46pm 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
Gregg9020 at 3:13pm 04.02.08
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We ... I am planning a weekend at Clear Lake, Ca for Memorial Day weekend. I guess it is kind of a
Gregg9020 at 3:25pm 04.02.08
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We ... I am planning a weekend at ClearLake, Ca for Memorial Day weekend. I guess it is kind of a c
BaySailerBill at 9:12am 04.02.08
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Hi All, I am trying to repair a jammed keel in a steel housing. I know - I know, this is a common p

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Reefing Rig Change
Sailfanatic at 7:04am 12.02.21
Personally I prefer two line reefing. They can both be led to the cockpit if desired. I have only
Score of the day!
PaulK at 6:59am 12.02.21
I like the courses from UCONN that provide college credits to smart High Schoolers.
Outboard interna fue tank
justsomeguy at 6:53am 12.02.21
If I'm not mistaken, the small Mercury outboards are identical to Tohatsu outboards, so you could tr
Proper Course
PaulK at 6:53am 12.02.21
The relevant rule is 17 - ON THE SAME TACK; PROPER COURSE If a boat clear astern becomes overlapped
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
jmczzz at 6:42am 12.02.21
I just sold my boat privately. I had it listed on SBO and one other reputable site. I had numerous
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
DougM at 6:20am 12.02.21
I just sold my boat privately. I had it listed on SBO and one other reputable site. I had numerous i
Roller Furling Main Issue
leo310 at 6:18am 12.02.21
had the same problem, found the mast rake was wrong got a rigger to ajust the mast and boom angle.
Roller Furling Main Issue
DayDreamer41 at 5:51am 12.02.21
Have a look at this, I know its says Hunter but its for a Charleston Spar furling main system https:
Outboard interna fue tank
sail sfbay at 5:49am 12.02.21
How much capacity do you want? Might look for a Moeller Marine Portable Fuel Tanks | Moeller Marine
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
Captain Larry-DH at 5:30am 12.02.21
Most people today are quite wary of scammers, and would expect the buyer to ask detailed questions a
Roller Furling Main Issue   (1)
sail sfbay at 5:23am 12.02.21
Good start...........I understand you have a Charleston Spar in-mast. Refer to pages 16- for mainten
WHICH SIDE DOES THE FUEL TANK COME OUT   (3)
RoyS at 4:57am 12.02.21
Exterior sweating can happen. Also, with an original propeller shaft packing assembly, water can be
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
ifmdalvey at 4:53am 12.02.21
I don't think any of us were suggesting you were a scammer. Scams often start with "I really like
Reefing Rig Change
Joe at 4:41am 12.02.21
I think you'd have better luck by simply doing a google search for mainsail reefing systems. You ca
Proper Course
dlochner at 4:36am 12.02.21
My head's spinning. :banghead: Clarity. Please. @Stu Jackson, Clarity? We're talking racing ru
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit
dlochner at 4:35am 12.02.21
Heading in a little different direction, consider Cayuga Wooden Boatwork in Ithaca NY. They restored
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
dlochner at 4:28am 12.02.21
thanks, Dave, how is this? "I was on the sailboat owners forum and saw your ad. I am very intereste
Score of the day!
SailingLoto at 4:03am 12.02.21
Meanwhile... our school district participates in an Aquaculture Magnet School Bridgeport Regional A
Proper Course
danstanford at 3:05am 12.02.21
Were you within 3 boat lengths of the mark?

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