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Joyce13081 at 10:08pm 07.17.07
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I'd like to prop up the sliding lexan and fiberglass cover while we're at anchor for more headroom a
Capn Pete at 9:45pm 07.17.07
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As my wife used to say when (as a teenager) she got disciplined after staying out partying to late,
Bob Fox at 10:20pm 07.17.07
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Has anyone had their keel bolts checked. I have a 32 year old boat with a cast Iron keel. I have no
wfender at 10:53pm 07.17.07
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Hello, I am trying to identify my sailboat. The Hull plate reads Marscot Plastics Fall River Mass GD
Rob at 11:42pm 07.17.07
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Does anyone know why most retailers are not selling rubber/pvc spreader boots? Most of what I see a
stuart22320 at 11:55pm 07.17.07
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hi, i'm redoing the insid of my 85 mac. the previous owner had small screws holding up the plywood i
PrincessoftheLake at 1:03am 07.18.07
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Below is a link to a video I posted on You Tube. It's nothing fancy. No music, not titles, no fanc
PrincessoftheLake at 1:08am 07.18.07
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Below is a link to a video I posted on You Tube. It's nothing fancy. No music, no titles, no fancy t
Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 1:46am 07.18.07
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The plexi/lexan on the forward bomar hatch cover (over V-berth) has finally broken (there were numer
greg17887 at 2:02am 07.18.07
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I have a 1983 Catalina I live in the PNW when it rains water runs around the lazarette cover and to
greg17887 at 1:55am 07.18.07
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I have a 1983 Catalina I live in the PNW when it rains water runs around the lazarette cover and to
bobcat17801 at 1:52am 07.18.07
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I am presently replacing all halyards, sheets, and lines on my 1981 catalina 30 standard rig. My qu
Joe at 2:14am 07.18.07
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Consider a Hunter 260 trailer sailboat. We live on south long island, where some areas are very sha
Second Wind21298 at 2:20am 07.18.07
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I would like to install a helm seat onto my existing helm seat so that under power I can relax in a
caguy at 2:21am 07.18.07
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It appears to have been abandoned in the Estero Beach bay, Ensenada, Mx. Coordinates are at bottom o
Brian M H23 at 1:38am 07.18.07
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How "trailerable" is a J/24? I'm looking at one around here, and it doesnt seem like it could ever
theladyboat at 2:55am 07.18.07
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I am looking to get a GPS Chart Plotter. I am an old DR guy but a recent experience at night in new
JD20799 at 3:04am 07.18.07
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I am thinking of designing and building shelves in my 1988 Catalina 22. It seems that a long shelf c
Tom at 4:16am 07.18.07
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We are working to get a dodger installed on our H-38 and have questions about how far back and how h
Steve M at 4:10am 07.18.07
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Looking for assistance or references to a repair source for my OMC Sail Drive. It is in a Cal25 MKII

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Inavx Help
SoSound at 7:56pm 09.28.21
You might try contacting iNavX for support. From your location, it's not going to be a real time co
Fuel Filter Replacement
ontherocks83 at 7:53pm 09.28.21
I have always been of the annual filter replacement mindset, but that was on my old boat with no pri
Yanmar 3jh3e Winterize
Gary Ryan at 7:48pm 09.28.21
Yep...changed the antifreeze a couple weeks ago.
When is diesel fuel too old?
ontherocks83 at 7:27pm 09.28.21
@ontherocks83 - you miss my point. I agree with you that a completely empty tank (as Maine Sail) t
When is diesel fuel too old?
smokey73 at 7:19pm 09.28.21
@ontherocks83 - you miss my point. I agree with you that a completely empty tank (as Maine Sail) te
When is diesel fuel too old?
Davidasailor26 at 7:18pm 09.28.21
I see your point, but (and I could be wrong) what if you look at the amount of fuel in your tank as
When is diesel fuel too old?
ontherocks83 at 7:12pm 09.28.21
I believe that there is some "middle ground here" that has to be considered. If a tank is complete
Adding kayak to sailboat
SoSound at 7:12pm 09.28.21
Hoping weather improves. Want a sail across Juan D Fuca in the morning. ...Small Craft Advisory...
When is diesel fuel too old?
smokey73 at 7:05pm 09.28.21
The big point (I believe) is that the idea of topping off your tanks to prevent moisture build up i
When is diesel fuel too old?
MikeHoncho at 7:02pm 09.28.21
That seals it for me!;) To paraphrase an old financial commercial "When Maine Sail talks, people li
When is diesel fuel too old?
ontherocks83 at 6:53pm 09.28.21
Yea, I'll be sure to tell my buddy with the Grand Banks 43 Eastbay that he should pump out his 450
MODIFICATIONS TO MY B331 DUE TO HEALTH REASONS
Bluenose at 6:52pm 09.28.21
Thanks to you all for your kind comments. As to the Stack Pack, that's what he'll be doing - convert
Its funny Friday!   (1)
Captain W at 6:47pm 09.28.21
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Bringing dogs aboard
Captain W at 6:43pm 09.28.21
Love all the pictures - I can tell there are some great companions out there!
When is diesel fuel too old?
smokey73 at 6:41pm 09.28.21
We sail all year long down here in South Carolina so emptying the tank would be somewhat of an incon
When is diesel fuel too old?
jviss at 6:40pm 09.28.21
Yea, I'll be sure to tell my buddy with the Grand Banks 43 Eastbay that he should pump out his 450 g
When is diesel fuel too old?
ontherocks83 at 6:38pm 09.28.21
@Charles Erwin , please note that I deleted my post after reading the Maine Sail website discussion
When is diesel fuel too old?
Charles Erwin at 6:31pm 09.28.21
@Charles Erwin , please note that I deleted my post after reading the Maine Sail website discussion
When is diesel fuel too old?
smokey73 at 6:29pm 09.28.21
Pretty sure Dow is right. However, since you disagree, please explain the results of your experime

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