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HAL at 11:35pm 12.15.07
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Rich Stidger at 12:32am 12.16.07
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We had 8" here in western Massachusetts last Friday, and 6 more last night. It's blowin' like crazy
TJ11525 at 12:18am 12.16.07
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I appreciate all of the input. I went to look at an older P-23 yesterday and I really like the boa
Rick D at 1:30am 12.16.07
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I have been using my AIS when at the boat to get familiar with it and I'm pretty impressed. My slip
Syversens at 1:51am 12.16.07
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Hi All, I would like to get an opinion on using a 3.5 inch spinnaker pole as bowsprit instead. I got
LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 3:33am 12.16.07
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I really like the looks and concept of the Seaward RK32. Does anyone here have first hand knowlege
Floyd Jones at 3:38am 12.16.07
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My boat has a right hand prop 13dia 12 pitch 2 blade I run out of engine rpm well before I can get
john_sail@hotmail.com at 4:23am 12.16.07
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Hans 33s are one of the best affordable sailboats out there for offshore cruising. We traveled 2 yea
Monk at 4:35am 12.16.07
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Hello, I'm out of the country and a friend has arranged the sale of my boat. I'm going to send him
letterman at 4:51am 12.16.07
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Went to a party last night. Funny how the truth emerges after you pull two or three teeth. A frien
Trevor23800 at 2:51am 12.16.07
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No one told me you had to be rich to own a yacht, but here's a little humor I stumbled upon this mor
professor bills at 5:28am 12.16.07
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I have recently fixed up an old (81) 27' Hunter and launched it in Tampa Bay. Looking for some seaso
LPScott62 at 5:54am 12.16.07
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I am in need of a new or used (in good condition) tilt-down keel for my Catalina 22. The original wa
Brad at 6:10am 12.16.07
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I just recieved a quote for $ 5,800.00 to install Air Conditioning in my 2000 Hunter 310. My questi
CaptHawk at 6:33am 12.16.07
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Any 34 Owners; I continue to have some water into my bilge from the mast???I have isolated this are
brobins75 at 7:34am 12.16.07
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Hi, I am a new hunter owner. I bought a '86 40' Legend that had taken on water. It is a beautiful
sailormanbigd at 10:04am 12.16.07
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Hi again all. What is the best wind dirrection for a grossly underpowered sailboat. My course will b
Dana at 10:19am 12.16.07
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I am thinking about buying a 1978 OD23. I have owned larger boats. Just want to hear any feedback on
pokey at 11:55pm 12.14.07
19/1535
Hello, Could anybody Tell me where I could find the Main sail demension LUFF, LEECH ' FOOT for my 19
Don Rose at 12:17am 12.15.07
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There is a problem with our head. There appears to be a vacum leak along the lines somewhere. At lea

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Any P-39-1 Owners out there?
Rick486 at 1:05pm 11.16.21
Hi All, I'm writing a review on a 1975 P39 for Good Old Boat magazine and am looking for owners inp
Irwin Citation 34 Manual
Viktor Partyshev at 12:49pm 11.16.21
Was somebody able to buy from them? On my request for citation 34 manual they do not answer in any m
Surfing Cat
Justin_NSA at 12:35pm 11.16.21
"Hold my beer...!"
1981 H22 Forestay Chainplate replacement/roller furler   (1)
DianaOfBurlington at 12:24pm 11.16.21
That fitting shown in the first set of pics appears to be the same fitting used on first-gen H25. A
Winter Season & Project Plans
Rich Stidger at 11:58am 11.16.21
Timing belt change on my aux Volvo MD22L-B. Install electronic thermostats for my AB refrigerator an
Blister on Rudder
dmax at 11:55am 11.16.21
Drain now as everyone says - you'll also want to find out how the water is getting in the rudder and
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question
DeniseO30 at 11:52am 11.16.21
38 year old fuel tank! Almost guaranteed you have an inch of sludge in the bottom, clogged fuel pic
US SPARS Question   (1)
joker460 at 11:37am 11.16.21
Beneteau parts site doesen't have it? No, it's a part specifically for UsSpars.
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question
DayDreamer41 at 11:27am 11.16.21
You should check the fuel pickup tube for pinholes as well, the old pickup tubes were made of copper
Worth the Cutter Rig?
Boomer2it at 11:20am 11.16.21
I have been thinking of installing a temporary forestay for more options in heavy weather for better
Maryland Macgregor 26 trial?
sail sfbay at 11:18am 11.16.21
Rent a MacGregor 26 for $125 for 4 hours here: Rent a MacGregor Yachts Macgregor 26 in Harpswell, ME
Blister on Rudder
sail sfbay at 11:12am 11.16.21
Water in the rudder is only a problem if you get hard freezes. Drill and drain solves that one. Fill
Blister on Rudder
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:11am 11.16.21
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question
Capt Robbie at 11:10am 11.16.21
Yard tech suggest to change both fuel filters again, even though they only have less then 20 hours
Worth the Cutter Rig?
sail sfbay at 10:58am 11.16.21
Blister on Rudder
Justin_NSA at 10:53am 11.16.21
I'm no expert but I would open it now. Then you have all that time for it to dry out before you repa
Winter Jackstands and Blocking
Morgan donor at 10:49am 11.16.21
Yards typically charge for each stand used. But it would be wise (in my opinion) to add more stands
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15
Dalliance at 10:42am 11.16.21
There are two drain valves on the 2QM15 that you can use if you still have raw water cooling. The o
US SPARS Question
cymeyer at 10:23am 11.16.21
Finally they got back to me. Looks like I'm on my own. I'll have to make the part. Beneteau parts
Add a battery
jssailem at 10:04am 11.16.21
I agree with @Scott T-Bird the Balmar SG200 is a great monitor. They are a bit expensive, but a goo

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