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SJO at 5:27am 03.27.08
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I am looking for a used 135% head sail for my standard rig 1978 H27. Have one or can you point me i
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I will be installing a lazy jack system (my own design) on a '84 27' Hunter. I will be installing ch
Gary Wyngarden at 5:50am 03.27.08
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Well we've been talking about doing this for years. Yesterday we finalized a deal (subject to survey
duality at 6:45am 03.27.08
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the boat is in cape coral right now and i am going to truck it north. i will take all the sails down
Rich Stidger at 6:53am 03.27.08
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I am about to install an Air-X wind generator on my 1997 h40.5. I also have Garhauser davits on the
Captain E at 8:15am 03.27.08
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Has anyone tried this minijacker motor mount. http://www.jmsonline.net/MINI-JACKER.htm ?? looks lik
DanoDano at 8:27am 03.27.08
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I recently purchased a 2002 Hunter 356 and I am just learning my way around all the "surprises" that
Larry Wilson at 11:03am 03.27.08
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Bob died suddenly on February 17, at home. His last post here, amazingly was on February 16th.
rad at 1:40pm 03.27.08
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I had the mast removed at the end of last season. The cabin top had depressed enough to warrant the
rad at 1:29pm 03.27.08
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I currently have the bilge pump hooked up to the fused switch panel. The float is hooked directly to
Bill at 11:52am 03.27.08
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Does anyone have any experience with servicing the through shaft clutch in the Whitlock bulkhead ste
HAL at 8:50pm 03.25.08
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lastbark at 11:12pm 03.25.08
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Thi below decks securing divice,structure.om my 10/4 has rusted out and needs replacing.I need plans
boblitbird at 12:04am 03.26.08
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my roller furling has become stiff and I don't know the proper lubrication to maintain it. Is there
Sailspro at 12:15am 03.26.08
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Recently, we have seen pictures of 387's and actually saw that the new C375 has teak cockpit table l
higgs at 12:08am 03.26.08
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Interesting article about new developments for oil tankers. http://www.news.com/8301-11128_3-989834
MoonSailer at 1:36am 03.26.08
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The chart collection offered on ebay seems like a great deal. Supposed to be all of the charts with
JIM HAMILTON at 1:28am 03.26.08
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I;M INTERESTED IN INSTALLING A BOW THRUSTER IN MY 460. HAS ANYONY ATTEMPTED THIS ON THEIR OWN? I W
Tom at 1:00am 03.26.08
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I'm new to sailing (not boating) and was wondering about the forward / reverse orientation on my boa
Serendipity at 7:51am 03.26.08
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When I turn on the macerator pump, which is working, and I have the sea cock valve open the holding

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colb218 at 7:51am 12.16.21
My technique is different from the one shown in the video. From a close hauled course, I tack the
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rgranger at 7:50am 12.16.21
From to OPs..."...wondering what these are ..." to tic tack etiquette.... I find drift so interesti
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Leeward Rail at 7:47am 12.16.21
fancy roaster market is a skam. Just get an old aluminum pot, put it on the side burner of your BBQ
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jssailem at 7:46am 12.16.21
My friend @LeslieTroyer uses a french press with what he calls a coffee condom. It captures most of
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colb218 at 7:46am 12.16.21
First response when someone falls overboard. You will nearly stop very close to the victim who shou
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rgranger at 7:45am 12.16.21
I heard from the Columbian Consulate many years ago, "It is the freshness of the roasted bean, ...
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Leeward Rail at 7:43am 12.16.21
tools I use on the boat. A burr grinder like that makes a difference. Consistent grind size. I u
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colb218 at 7:42am 12.16.21
Hi Colb The concept is that the jib/headsail wants to push the bow one way (either port to starboar
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jssailem at 7:29am 12.16.21
it is far and away the best first response to an MOB situation As my TV friend Mr Kotter, "Welcome
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Sailfanatic at 7:23am 12.16.21
My technique is different from the one shown in the video. From a close hauled course, I tack the
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Leeward Rail at 7:17am 12.16.21
There were grease fittings on the ball joints, various steering joints, and even the drive shafts
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jssailem at 6:50am 12.16.21
Roy S, Kloudie1, Rgranger, and Leeward Rail.... Those were the days my friends.. Boy, the way Glen
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I use the fender clips John shows when hanging fenders from horizontal railings. I use their life l
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Hayden Watson at 6:44am 12.16.21
mZdkcaHhMWw My technique is different from the one shown in the video. From a close hauled course
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Heave To is used when the Coast Guard hails you for inspection. Jim...
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jssailem at 6:39am 12.16.21
I like my women, hot, black and wet". Is this what you have in mind?
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Hayden Watson at 6:37am 12.16.21
I have heaved-to many hundreds of times in all wind conditions. In fact it is a rare day of sailing
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RoyS at 6:28am 12.16.21
First response when someone falls overboard. You will nearly stop very close to the victim who shoul
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