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Nimbus at 7:44am 09.24.07
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I just went to all chain road and discovered that a washdown pump would be required. I have plenty o
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Hi All, Long time Lapworth Cal fan (20 and 25) looking at an Islander 44. She is in reasonable condi
Doghouse at 6:13am 09.24.07
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I know this is not sailing related, but my wetsuit stinks from diving in fresh water. They sell wet
MARK FECTEAU at 6:12am 09.24.07
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I AM LOOKING AT PURCHASING A 2001 OR 1998 42 MK II 2 CABIN AND AM WONDERING IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANYTH
c hall at 10:06am 09.24.07
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I am thinking about up-sizing to a 27' O'day. How long should it take to set up a boat of that size?
Roger at 10:12am 09.24.07
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...seems to 'flood' too easy?? Any experiences/advise? I pull choke--prime 3 pumps--' pull...Usual
Roger at 10:21am 09.24.07
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How tight should they be in their pocket--for length? Particularly the angled (45*) for 'fat-top' sa
VT Fitz at 8:50am 09.24.07
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I did a search on this topic ' didn't find much, so I'm asking the collected wisdom for their experi
moiz at 9:35am 09.24.07
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My 25 is rigged with a half-line half-wire main halyard. Whats the advantage of this setup over all
agaliha at 11:05am 09.24.07
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While diving under my B361 to scrub the bottom, I found some "rust bumps" developing on the bottom o
chris henninger at 10:50am 09.24.07
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i just bought a 1985 hunter 23 im trying to find anything that would show me how to run the backstay
r.w.landau at 12:10pm 09.24.07
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what has happened to my info? Did I miss a new sign-up date or am I just missing? Am I outdated and
Michael G. Sullivan at 11:50am 09.24.07
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Requesting information on replacing a wing keel with a standard model.
Chet7135 at 12:29pm 09.24.07
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Ok, I need help figuring out what kind, size,etc. solar panel to buy? Not sure what all to list he
scwade at 1:14pm 09.24.07
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I'm thinking of adding to the 473 now that I've had some time to get used to it and hussle the dingh
sand sailor at 3:28pm 09.24.07
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I finished the sole of my boat and I thought I'd share it with you:)
Bernie at 8:58pm 09.22.07
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Dear Friends, I have a Catalina 27 that I bought July of this year. yesterday just as a test I trie
TimHayes at 10:17pm 09.22.07
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Yesterday we were out sailing and my five year old daughter asked if she could "drive" the boat. We
Sharon M Too at 10:47pm 09.22.07
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I am rebuilding a trailer for my boat. Does anyone know the correct position of the boat on the trai
Anthony Pogson at 8:20pm 09.22.07
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Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38)
sail sfbay at 10:42am 07.29.21
Agree, the helm sets is less than optimal but have not found many sailboats with optimal helm seat.
Hunter 45DS Hidden Bilge
seanmadian at 10:21am 07.29.21
Thank you Don. I'd be happier if they had a sump built into it!
Hunter 45DS Hidden Bilge
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:59am 07.29.21
I've worked through all of the documentation from Hunter-Marlow but cannot find anything that sp
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SkookumZac at 9:58am 07.29.21
I'm about to rebuild mine with new Plexi. Can provide dimensions. -Z
Help with identifying my boat?
rgouette at 9:52am 07.29.21
It was suggested of me, to write to Good Old Boat magazine...which I did. Here's the reply: Hi Rich
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31seahorse at 9:46am 07.29.21
I see @31seahorse already found it! Ahh, retirement! We need something to keep the mind active b
Rig Shimmy
Johnb at 9:34am 07.29.21
What you described sounds more like mast pumping. It can be scary. Suggest you google that
Beginner Questions
rgranger at 9:28am 07.29.21
Trailer able = 26 feet or less Requires vehicle with 10,000 lb hitch Mast raising requires 2 or mor
C&C resources
Apex at 9:17am 07.29.21
Here's a couple of cradles in Chicago. Both have been listed for many months so you could probably
What Starter Battery???
WasabiRush at 8:57am 07.29.21
Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm aware of the ideology on MarineHowTo.com regarding using deep
Using a trolling motor on small boat
Philly2DC2LBI at 8:48am 07.29.21
Wow..... well, lesson learned. I paid a lot more for a MinnKota plus battery plus charger. In term
Beginner Questions
sail sfbay at 8:41am 07.29.21
Wolfpack Six...........suggest reading as many articles and threads like these below (in addition to
Proposed changes to Broadcast Notice to Mariners
jssailem at 8:35am 07.29.21
I use the WX channel each morning while sipping coffee. Tells me the big picture as seen by the CG.
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App?
kloudie1 at 8:31am 07.29.21
I hope it is waterproof like the new iPhones.
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App?
La catboat at 8:26am 07.29.21
Waiting for this ------> Apple coming out with a new I-Pad mini (9" screen) this fall --- gonna wait
Beginner Questions
JoeWhite at 8:14am 07.29.21
Trailer able = 26 feet or less Requires vehicle with 10,000 lb hitch Mast raising requires 2 or more
H23.5 sliding hatch
sail sfbay at 8:09am 07.29.21
Do you have the existing one? Do you have the sliding hatch that you can dissemble and take measure
Proposed changes to Broadcast Notice to Mariners
rgranger at 7:46am 07.29.21
So, Stu, how do you know what time it is or what day it is? I guess you could rely on the pill bar.
Beginner Questions
rgranger at 7:43am 07.29.21
One more... The Rhodes 22 is a VERY LARGE boat for only 22' but is easy to trailer, launch and rais
Olympic Swimmers
Don Guillette at 7:42am 07.29.21
Oh, and Don, they also have very broad shoulders and teeny waists.... now... there's swimming.... a

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