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Ctskip at 12:55am 10.08.07
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Ive got a 31 ft, 11,000 lb, 12' wide, 4 ft draft sailboat. I am wanting to do some work her, on land
John at 12:59am 10.08.07
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I am un-stepping and storing my mast this season. What does everyone do with their halyards?
Ken Prichard at 1:19am 10.08.07
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Two Questions: - If your vessel is equiped with radar must that radar be turned on when underway if
SailboatOwners.com at 1:35am 10.08.07
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You're enjoying a pleasant sail in 8-10 knots of breeze, beating to windward on a starboard tack.
tadd5181 at 1:44am 10.08.07
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One cell out 6 on my 12 volt house battery tests (with a hydrometer) "poor" while the other 5 test "
william24424 at 2:09am 10.08.07
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A day to all reflect on the accomplishments of a great sailor, navigator, and explorer. Sailing in
Bmcgoff@comcast.net at 2:07am 10.08.07
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I am restoring a 1971 Venture 222 and looking for tips on fixing or replacing the windows that are l
pbud at 2:09am 10.08.07
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I am planning on moving my genoa tracks doewn to the deck over the winter and would appreciate if an
Capt Jack at 2:09am 10.08.07
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I would like a recommendation a GOOD mast stepping rig for a 192 - thanks.
bob at 2:44am 10.08.07
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Interested in getting some thoughts on which way to go ?.
peek a booo   (1)
Justin_NSA at 1:56am 10.08.07
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Anyone ever use these in their Mac. Our portlites (windows) are pretty narrow but I think these can
Pointless at 4:01am 10.08.07
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My Hunter 23 main sail has a few patches and is probably near end of life. I'm thinking about getti
bmwbob at 4:13am 10.08.07
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I'm in the process of sprucing up the Javelin I just bought. The sails (Originals, by Hannah made fo
Duke3374 at 6:09am 10.08.07
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I plan on sailing down to Florida next year after I get some more experience under my belt. I'm taki
mike C16582 at 6:19am 10.08.07
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ok. Maybe some think I'm crazy(sometimes) some think it's waste of timein a 4ksb(not me) BUT do any
Jesse at 6:42am 10.08.07
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I'm purchasing a Hunter 25 for my young son to learn to sail. There is a local Hunter '80 that has
r. gallagher at 6:51am 10.08.07
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I just noticed while out motoring yesterday that the boat steers to port when I release the wheel. I
ronw at 7:58am 10.08.07
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i am still looking for a replacement mast foot for my hunter 23...they do not make these anymore and
STEPHANE RIHET at 8:41am 10.08.07
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I have to change the propeller shaft anode of my boat every 2-3 months: this is not the case for oth
Stevep at 9:14am 10.08.07
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Hi all -- I would appreciate your opinions regarding the best bilge pump float switch to purchase.

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Air conditioning condensation pump
sail sfbay at 8:17am 10.16.21
Consider a venturi instead of a pump as discussed in post #2 in this thread on the same subject Air
Broken Keel Bolts - Hunter
jssailem at 8:17am 10.16.21
shower sump hole clear of water automatically? Sure. Install an automatic pump switch. Then when t
Replacing Cabin Sole
jssailem at 8:13am 10.16.21
Sounds interesting Roy. I looked at the product. Sounded like they will do the install. Is the DIY o
More on Maine Sail
Sailm8 at 7:49am 10.16.21
I donated on his site. No problem
B & G Zeus 3 intermittently powering down
dkdoyle at 6:46am 10.16.21
Hey, Power TO the Zeus should be provided on the dedicated power port. The Zeus does not get power
Trucking a Yacht
sail sfbay at 6:10am 10.16.21
Depends...........are you shiiping east to west or west to east, what is the beam width? Ditto Sand
Replacing Cabin Sole
RoyS at 6:06am 10.16.21
Thank you everyone for your comments. First of all, the PlasDECK material is not the same as the ori
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?   (1)
Bob J. at 6:05am 10.16.21
I pull the life lines. Gives a nice slope for snow to slid off. 2 tarps, $50.00
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
DougM at 5:53am 10.16.21
I had a custom cover for the first 10-11 years I owned my 323. It was a single piece using the boom
Broken Keel Bolts - Hunter
fconmass at 5:46am 10.16.21
I have another question; After launching this boat, water began leaking from the last aft bolt on t
Broken Keel Bolts - Hunter
fconmass at 5:29am 10.16.21
Hinckley is a top quality yard so i d be interested to know the cost if op is comfortable disclosin
Trucking a Yacht
shemandr at 4:54am 10.16.21
Don't forget the expenses for hauling, de-rigging and prepping the boat for transport (Including shr
More on Maine Sail
njlarry at 4:29am 10.16.21
I was told go fund me takes a significant cut of the funds for themselves but there are other sites
Fall Maintenance - Universal Diesel
njlarry at 4:22am 10.16.21
Ditto whatever Stu says!
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
Len Ingalls at 3:26am 10.16.21
http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?203526-Anyone-Have-Stimson-Bow-Roof-Shed-Plans-Can-t-Reac
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
Hayden Watson at 9:07pm 10.15.21
The math geek in me cannot get past the "The 99% of the 50+ boats in our marina are stored mast up."
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
Tally Ho at 9:02pm 10.15.21
What supports in front of the mast ? Halyard ? There is a loop for a halyard and I usually put my
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing
Monheganlover at 8:53pm 10.15.21
Hope you don't mind, but it looks like one of the seacocks in your photos (maybe one in the hatch in

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