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Ed at 3:38am 11.12.07
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I'm looking for an H450 to purchase. Furling main a must. Prefer east coast/Great Lakes. Thanks Ed
abe at 4:46am 11.12.07
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I just had my boat hauled out for replacement of vaulves and bottom paint. Nothing in the contract
higgs at 4:49am 11.12.07
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I have been on this board for a number years and I must say, that I find its present makeup to be th
Justin_NSA at 4:58am 11.12.07
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Ever heard of blasting bottom paint off with baking soda? There's a local guy here that has perfecte
Justin_NSA at 5:17am 11.12.07
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I'm writing my wish list to Santa. Has anyone used a WindScoop before? How do they work with the Mac
higgs at 5:28am 11.12.07
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Check this site out to find out about a nasty day in the Black Sea. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/
abk at 7:47am 11.12.07
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My 1984 Mac 25 (just purchased in Aug 07) has a bend in the mast just above the forstay. Since it is
Richard19068 at 7:40am 11.12.07
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This has probably been asked and answered somewhere but I can't find it. I know that a battery acc
The Geetah at 7:37am 11.12.07
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I'm not a Hunter owner, Yet. But I know what I want, a used Hunter Passage 42. I'm in Maryland but t
Mast rewire   (1)
rad at 6:50am 11.12.07
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I am about to start rewiring my mast. I figure there will be 2 wires plus an antenna. Of the 2 wires
Bob S at 6:45am 11.12.07
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I just purchased my first boat this fall a Catalina 30. I did sail a little with my father on his Gu
Richard Shelby at 6:35am 11.12.07
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I am considering this material to replace a 25 year-old Teak and holly veneer whic has given up the
chw at 8:36am 11.12.07
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The Selden in mast furler on my 2003 Hunter 386 seems to have developed cracks in the extrusions, mo
JC on Bainbridge at 10:02am 11.12.07
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I am planning to install an E series display on our boat. I am also thinking about getting the RNS
JC on Bainbridge at 10:07am 11.12.07
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I am intrigued with the vacu-flush toilets. Why do some boats use it instead of either a hand/elect
Fred Flores at 10:12am 11.12.07
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Im a new owner of a Catalina 27. I love the way it handles compared to the Catalina 22.. I see some
Alfonso Vega at 10:44am 11.12.07
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Hi, I have a 1980 Mac 25, which I sail in Chapala Lake in Mexico. It's been a month or two that I've
Peter Milne at 10:03am 11.12.07
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When I went down to check the boat this morning (It was blowing 50 Kts), several guys were staring f
T37 Phil at 11:47am 11.12.07
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Anyone out there have a Tartan 37 manual? If so, does it have specifications/dimensions for a stora
symmes1 at 12:00pm 11.12.07
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I bought a 1965 Bristol 27' that needs quite a bit of TLC. The ceiling has mold on it. I was wonder

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shemandr at 4:19am 04.04.21
Historically the AC competition has been more about design than sailing skill. There are a few inst
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Rick486 at 3:02am 04.04.21
So one design then? I have to say I really have enjoyed the Volvo Race more once it became one desi
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danstanford at 2:17am 04.04.21
Will,I would prefer Primary strategy: Be better sailors. Secondary strategy: Build the fastest bo
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot?
danstanford at 2:10am 04.04.21
You should be able to get more draft in the lower portion of the sail if it is loose footed for sure
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toscatara at 1:55am 04.04.21
Here are a few more photos. at is the deepest area. All of the other areas are far shallower, have
Beneteau 311 creative battery locations
toscatara at 1:52am 04.04.21
good morning with the air conditioning where is the compressor of the refrigerator? thank
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NYSail at 1:35am 04.04.21
You have a strainer right before the pump that needs to be cleaned. Turn on the pump and follow the
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jon hansen at 9:52pm 04.03.21
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Inverter recommendations
jssailem at 9:29pm 04.03.21
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LeeandRick at 9:12pm 04.03.21
I would rather watch a fleet of Aussie 18ft skiffs race any day of the week that a freaky looking,
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LeeandRick at 8:47pm 04.03.21
I've never liked connecting 2 different size batteries, or different age batteries, together. Look u
Custom font for boat lettering
WayneH at 7:51pm 04.03.21
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nightowle at 7:48pm 04.03.21
magnum. good product. U.S. company.
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ebsail at 7:32pm 04.03.21
Sorry, that posted before I was ready. I think the fuel estimate is way low. It's more like twice
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Davidasailor26 at 7:18pm 04.03.21
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mhancock3123 at 7:10pm 04.03.21
What primer are you using? I am using the TotalBoat 2-part Epoxy Primer and Sealer. This stuff is
Use of bimini
CaptainRan at 7:09pm 04.03.21
Look at the back of the Bimini and there should be a tag as to manufacture. Can you tell who it is
Sail Rigging Questions - I have never sailed - 24ft Laguna Windrose
Mr. Dave at 7:05pm 04.03.21
So, you have a. A sailboat and b. A good outboard and c. A bunch of education, sounds like you're al

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