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Robert Whiteside at 6:08pm 09.15.07
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Does anyone know the prop shaft bearing and seal type for a 1977 8.3 Columbia?
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How many 26x owners sail lake erie or other great lakes ? Was reading mac owner reviews and it seems
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Without opening up a discussion on the engine (SB8-Yanmar) being undersized, has anyone had any mark
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Hi Just wondering for those of you who have set up a down haul for your spin pole if you could pass
Mike at 1:33am 09.14.07
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Anyone know where I can purchase a reconditioned 3 blade max prop feathering propeller for a reasona
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colored water when draining the block for winterizing - the block is cooled by fresh water intake fr
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I need to replace my dodger and bimini canvas. Does anyone know of a good shop in the area of Waukeg
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I've got a quick question. I've searched the archives for information on getting a survey done. I'v
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I presume I have to have the mast removed to route cables into the boat? Anyone done this job? I can
Wanda at 8:31am 09.14.07
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Does anyone know the specs for the prop for a 37' Seidelmann. We currently have a three bladed prop
Tony Frohnhoefer at 9:34am 09.14.07
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I just took delivery of my Catalina 270 today. The person rigging the boat ran into trouble and coul
john kaltenbach at 10:45am 09.14.07
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i have to remove my swing keel on my catalina 25. does anyone have a diagram of a jig/form used to l
allen13458 at 11:05am 09.14.07
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Anyone have any experience with Island Planet Sails. I recieved a quote of 366.00 for a hunter 18.5
Ross at 12:14pm 09.14.07
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This has nothing to do with sailboats and everything to do with trying to use this forum. My mouse m
Bro Paul at 11:26am 09.14.07
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My buddy has been doing some work on my boat while I'm out of town and he said that the fridge was w
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I have an old Optimus stove that appear to have never been used. It is clearly marked kerosene. The
Claude L.-Auger at 12:34pm 09.14.07
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Hello all, Sacripant is leaving tomorrow from Lake of Two-Mountains near Montreal, headed for Flori
Mergatroid at 9:21pm 09.12.07
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Advice needed on what to do to a h26 for a winter lay up on the hard. Boat will sit in the driveway
captnfrenchy at 8:00pm 09.12.07
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I am looking at perhaps purchasing a 1984 Idyll 11.5 38' Any opinions, thoughts, or warnings I shoul
BobCzech at 10:37pm 09.12.07
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The rudder on my Mariner is wood and the bottom 26" was covered with fiberglass by a previous owner,

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DougM at 7:05am 10.31.21
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..........Does anyone have any recommendations as to where to best position the slings on a Beneteau
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