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cvicek at 3:18am 09.24.07
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Need help - the last (from bow) keel bolt head tore off and the keel dropped by an inch causing a st
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I just went to all chain road and discovered that a washdown pump would be required. I have plenty o
dylan13668 at 8:25am 09.24.07
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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
4/1350
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
10/1853
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 Am I outdated and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
2/1397
Requesting information on replacing a wing keel with a standard model.
Chet7135 at 12:29pm 09.24.07
9/1644
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
1/2329
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
5/1596
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
6/1314
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

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Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
Stu Jackson at 9:59am 11.03.21
What do you recommend for disconnects instead of MC4s? Trailer light connectors. They came on/wit
Tall Rig or Standard
jssailem at 9:52am 11.03.21
So many options for "Measurephobia" challenged owners. The use of Geometry to identify a height pla
2007 41DS Water Heater Issue   (1)
Jake N Eggs at 9:46am 11.03.21
I have a Watts mixing valve and there is a plastic mesh screen at the union fitting where the hot wa
Tall Rig or Standard
Parsons at 9:21am 11.03.21
I think that the boom of a tall rig is 13 foot and the standard rig is only 12 foot - that's the E d
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)   (2)
rgranger at 9:19am 11.03.21
Also... if you opt to mount it on your mast crutch pole and run the line in the pole, I recommend ge
Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type
rgranger at 9:11am 11.03.21
I had the foil type... and the bracket was flexible enought to open and slide over the mast. A gent
Tall Rig or Standard
jon hansen at 9:00am 11.03.21
run a rope up the mast, mark it, bring it back down, measure on the ground
SAE 2-pin vs MC4?
Brian D at 8:57am 11.03.21
Understood, but you could still be held liable. Just saying.
Single handing
WI Rigger at 8:49am 11.03.21
Justin I am 73 and have been retired for 6 years. Sailing to me is something I enjoy, the wind
SAE 2-pin vs MC4?
chriscampbell at 8:46am 11.03.21
My concern is this, if the connectors are swapped out for non OEM connectors and there is a fire, a
SAE 2-pin vs MC4?
Brian D at 8:43am 11.03.21
My concern is this, if the connectors are swapped out for non OEM connectors and there is a fire, an
Saturated rudder
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:40am 11.03.21
As FastOlson said, the internal grid structure is either drilled or more likely welded to the rudder
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
dLj at 8:35am 11.03.21
Hearing stories like this ( there are a lot of them when you search) steered me in the direction of
Yanmar Reface
All U Get at 8:21am 11.03.21
A magnet might help.
Single handing
Justin_NSA at 8:20am 11.03.21
Hi Ric, I'm 66 and retiring next month. I wonder sometimes when I'll be too old to sail and maintain
Yanmar Reface
mjsb at 8:10am 11.03.21
When you say "showing their age", what does that mean? I don't know anyone who replaces hardware du
Single handing
WI Rigger at 8:09am 11.03.21
Justin This is my first cruiser, before this I sailed an MC Scow. I am getting to old to sail
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
BigEasy at 8:04am 11.03.21
Disappointment was that Raymarine redesigned the EV100 wheel pilot with a new course computer, compa
Saturated rudder
FastOlson at 7:37am 11.03.21
Your rudder interior is very likely hi-density foam. The SS post should have some sort of internal g

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