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Abby Normal at 1:35am 11.30.07
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Well, I swore I wouldn't get biggerboatitis, but it's happened. I've put Abby on the market in some
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What are the pros and cons to removing the floatation foam from the boat? I do not remeber other sa
TLC at 2:53am 11.30.07
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I am wanting to install a roller furling on my 89 Hunter 26.5. Does anyone have recommendations? I
Jim Seamans at 3:41am 11.30.07
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I'm interested in the "Little Wicomico River" at Sandy Point located at Potomac River and Chesapeake
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Remember this discussion? Here is the narative. AB88 For you sailors that want to travel the ICW w
Banooma at 12:02am 11.30.07
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My new pride and joy is a 28 mkII I rescued (bought) this week from an owner who loved her, but some
Gary Wyngarden at 3:48am 11.30.07
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One of my winter projects is to install a parallel primary fuel filter with an either/or switch so m
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I own a 1987 Pacific Seacraft 31 and want to replace my portlights. I have been told that the origi
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You know you have a true boat babe when you and wife agree to spend extra year end bonus money to up
PaulM at 5:25am 11.30.07
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I have the Isomat NB-26 boom on my P303 with internal reefing and outhaul. I'm trying to determine t
sailaway78 at 6:58am 11.30.07
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There are several posters on this board who are on the Gulf Coast. From New Orleans over as far as F
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The holding tank on my Legend 35.5 is not holding. After reading dozens of posts I'm interested in t
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Hi all, I need some help. I'm 34 and seriously would love to learn to build a sailboat. It's somethi
Richard at 11:13pm 11.28.07
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When I start my engine I get a vibration for about 40 seconds then the engine purs like a kitten. A
pokey at 11:59pm 11.28.07
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Could anybody tell me what size whisker pole would work onmy 1980 Mac 25.. Thanks , Mike.
Paul H at 12:26am 11.29.07
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I'm planning (like alot of you) to have my boat hauled in a few weeks to get some maintenence done,
Tim R. at 1:36am 11.29.07
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I bought an Optronics(QR-2001) rechargable, 2mil candlepower spot for the boat this summer. Charges
Dave O. at 2:18am 11.29.07
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Has anyone ever checked into seeing how hard it is to install and how much it costs to convert a 260
Some Wind   (1)
higgs at 2:07am 11.29.07
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Last Tuesday we had gusts up to 54 kts. I went to check on Trav'ler and found two damaged stanchion

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Hunter 49 Variprop
Georgedoyle at 12:03pm 10.31.21
Looks like I have a Michigan DJ355. Speed is fine under power. Easy to achieve 8 knots at about 2400
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Ralph Johnstone at 11:58am 10.31.21
What would you suggest for a paste sealant that would work in a damp condition? The big boys use
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sail sfbay at 11:50am 10.31.21
..........I have had 2 different designs. One was slow the other is not. Both under power and sail
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sail sfbay at 11:49am 10.31.21
Ditto Terry Cox.............I also like my fixed three blade propeller (photo below) on my Hunter 46
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Ralph Johnstone at 11:25am 10.31.21
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Ralph Johnstone at 11:15am 10.31.21
A 50/50 mixture of AF and water is a better heat transfer fluid than straight water, Maybe you mi
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Hayden Watson at 11:06am 10.31.21
Hayden, you mentioned you used G Flex epoxy externally, one of the reasons given was it stuck to pl
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kappykaplan at 10:54am 10.31.21
Slow and steady. You'll be ready to go next spring, Jim.
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Terry Cox at 10:54am 10.31.21
A lot of money for a half knot. I really like our three blade fixed. Plenty of speed, highly maneuve
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Terry Cox at 10:50am 10.31.21
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After a "Gentle" Push on the Yard, we finally started moving forward on the Fiberglass work again.
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Georgedoyle at 10:32am 10.31.21
I have a 21 R 18, which works well under power.
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There was a filter container from the 70's, that let you put a roll of toilet paper in the containe
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jssailem at 9:05am 10.31.21
Currently running the three blade fixed What type of "Fixed Blade" prop do you have? I have had 2
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capta at 8:57am 10.31.21
When we got to Auckland, NZ we knew no one and had no idea of where to find a slip as we were told (
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I'm going to add a small solar panel system to keep my battery charged. I want it to be small and m

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