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Burleigh at 1:40am 01.22.08
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Hi all, Has anybody experience of fitting running backstays to a B ' R rig on a Hunter 376 ?. The m
RJ9757 at 1:52am 01.22.08
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Hello all. This week I'm unstepping the mast on my 1987 H31 to replace the lower spreaders and the
Sean deFuentes at 3:22am 01.22.08
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Help, anyone,I recently purchased and moved aboard my 1983 25 MacGregor. I need to apply for an anch
Warren Milberg at 3:37am 01.22.08
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In chatting about cruising with a few sailing pals of mine recently (what else is there to do, it's
skip lucas at 4:14am 01.22.08
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I own a 1991 Hunter 433 Mooring sailboat. I replaced the frigibot freezer/refrigerator compressor a
mykcoon at 4:20am 01.22.08
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Does anyone have a photo of the slide-out galley for a 22 mkII? Can't find any on Catalina's web pag
Terry at 6:07am 01.22.08
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I would like to talk to anyone who has replaced the keel bolts on thier 390 wing keel. I requested a
Inside shot   (1)
KevinMc at 6:08am 01.22.08
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Here is the shot from the inside. Does this help? Still don't see a bolt.Error: Error: expected , bu
Idratherbesailing at 7:43am 01.22.08
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a gasket material that would be suitable to use under the end
David Fleming at 7:42am 01.22.08
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I have recently bought a trailer for my 1987 O,Day 272 that has outboard motor. I need some help as
Roger Keele at 8:13am 01.22.08
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I have a 1979 28' Oday and am wanting to get a Bimini, a Hatch enclosure, and new Mainsail cover. Do
DJW at 11:13am 01.22.08
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Is anybody using the Kirkland 6 volt golf cart batteries from Costco? If so what is the rated AH's
Benny at 1:22pm 01.22.08
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We had some company over the holiday weekend and decide that Sunday was the day to go sailing. We k
Mikado55k at 2:12pm 01.22.08
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I was wondering if 110V dehumidifiers are used on board while at the marina, and if so, how effectiv
seadaddler at 9:52pm 01.22.08
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I am planning to move my 36 Hunter down to Charlotte Harbor the some time this year and looking for
Cjharles Boyle at 10:50pm 01.22.08
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Where can I get a list of steps to take in winterizing an 8.7 Columbia? We have our own procedure
jk kudera at 12:34am 01.23.08
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Anyone have a reccommendation as which 12 volt outboard works well on a 8.5' inflatable boat (has th
DJW at 1:29am 01.23.08
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Thinking about upgrading my house banks and using 2 banks (2 batteries each) of 6 volt golf batterie
Bruce at 1:32am 01.23.08
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We're chartering a Beneteau 473 out of Tortola next week. I understand that the winds are pretty co
sailaway78 at 3:18am 01.23.08
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Has anyone used the little sat. messenger that west marine is peddling for 150 bucks. Supposed to se

Recent Replies

Its funny Friday!
BlowMeAway at 3:39pm 12.01.21
Proper Course
shemandr at 3:34pm 12.01.21
Yeah, I understand the starting strategy. As far as passing a boat to leeward - no. Fastest way pa
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit
Plumbean at 3:28pm 12.01.21
Dutch Wharf in Branford CT has a good reputation. They refurbished a 1929 Elco that won a number of
Proper Course
dlochner at 3:24pm 12.01.21
My question is why a boat passing you would bother to take you up. It isn't in that boats interest
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit
Plumbean at 3:20pm 12.01.21
I hadn't thought about this being pretty much wood work... I was thinking "classic plastic"... The
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit
Plumbean at 3:19pm 12.01.21
There was a yard, which Mainsail highlighted, that did complete refurbishments of older designs - s
Checking cooling water flow
Tally Ho at 3:08pm 12.01.21
I can tell when I forget to open the cooling water thruhull, or when the impeller is not working, by
Rig Tension with 5/32" Rigging   (3)
LakeShark at 3:04pm 12.01.21
Be careful with advice on rig tuning from boats larger than the 22. They are a completely different
Comparing 30s
jeepbluetj at 2:52pm 12.01.21
Most likely is a chainplate. Cure is correct. For that difference in price, the newer boat is an e
leaky boat
capta at 2:52pm 12.01.21
Take heart. There is a wonderful book called "The Boat that wouldn't float". After reading it, nobod
Oday 34 Sliding companion way hatch removal   (2)
Tally Ho at 2:51pm 12.01.21
I think you are on the right track Scott. Heat and maybe the oscillating tool are good options to
Re-configuring lifelines on the MacGregor 26S   (2)
stickinthemud57 at 2:49pm 12.01.21
Another reason for relocating the back stanchion is illustrated in the attached photo. When closed h
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line
capta at 2:46pm 12.01.21
I should imagine any well built spinnaker sock would do the same thing, only from the top down. I've
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line
jssailem at 2:43pm 12.01.21
Mark it has been many years since I have seen a douser (that is what the skipper called it) for a sp
Its funny Friday!
Rjm st.petersburg at 2:43pm 12.01.21
It looks like the proud parent did write it on the car window
Mounted VHF Radio
F260SS at 2:38pm 12.01.21
If Catalina installed a VHF radio antenna cable could it be behind the galley close to where these
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit
shemandr at 2:17pm 12.01.21
There was a yard, which Mainsail highlighted, that did complete refurbishments of older designs - su
Reefing Rig Change
shemandr at 2:10pm 12.01.21
Personally I prefer two line reefing. They can both be led to the cockpit if desired. I have only

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