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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
rardiH36 at 4:08am 07.18.07
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Hi: I recently purchased a 1980 Hunter 36'. Overall its in very good condition for its age, but st
Marilyn Boettger at 3:52am 07.18.07
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I have "lost" a piece of the main sail track that was about 3 inches long. I haven't been able to f
Jack Dodge at 3:37am 07.18.07
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Where can I purchase a used or new trailer for 27 ft island packet?
Nereussailor at 5:04am 07.18.07
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A friend has a Catalina 25 with some line hooks mounted just outside the cabin entry, for holding th
Harry at 5:23am 07.18.07
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I installed a new PSS shaft seal last year before launch (April 06). It's been great...no problems.
Hugh4753 at 5:39am 07.18.07
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Have a Garmin 492 GPS, last weekend it was working fine for most of the sail but then it got bumped
Jeremy at 6:48am 07.18.07
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We have the beginnings of quite severe-looking corrosion around some of the joints of the alluminium

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Indoor/Outdoor marine speakers
FDL S2 at 8:29pm 09.27.21
I put exciter speakers in each corner of the cockpit of my boat: Dayton Audio - DAEX19QLP-4 Quad Fee
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ricksoth at 8:10pm 09.27.21
Help remembering small cruiser name
Murgatroid at 8:07pm 09.27.21
There certainly are some interesting stories about the Flicka, but that wasn't the one I was thinki
I left the lights on   (6)
patrickfarley at 7:59pm 09.27.21
Simple setup. I just need to remember to turn off the lights and not kill another battery. Just goo
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Tally Ho at 7:42pm 09.27.21
Sounds a little loud, but then again, so did the water running in the sink. good news is that it ap
Furling main replacement
leo310 at 7:33pm 09.27.21
Had both sails replaced by North Sails an found the performace increase by 0.5-1 kt in 10 kt winds
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US?
DArcy at 7:31pm 09.27.21
I'd bet you are seeing a lot of European charter boats from the Med for sale at cheaper than US mar
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AaronD at 7:28pm 09.27.21
Does anyone have issues with Navionics (Boating app) active tracking - specifically speed (kts) mea
Water system hoses and connectors
jviss at 7:24pm 09.27.21
I really like having an accumulator. I like that the pump doesn't have to run if someone rinses han
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SoSound at 7:18pm 09.27.21
We have the same carriers and have used them with the Pelican kayaks that we got from Costco, and no
Adding kayak to sailboat   (1)
DArcy at 7:16pm 09.27.21
Looks good, let us know how it works out John, I may get a set of holders like that. I currently hav
I left the lights on
jviss at 7:12pm 09.27.21
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Winterizing the Head Holding Tank
sesmith at 7:02pm 09.27.21
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DArcy at 7:02pm 09.27.21
A flakey connection might cause the diodes to fail. If There was current flowing and then the cable
I left the lights on
patrickfarley at 7:00pm 09.27.21
This is the McGregor 25. I powered the boat lights bilge pump fans and interior LED lights. I also
Winterizing the Head Holding Tank
Tally Ho at 7:00pm 09.27.21
From a non-engineer, and a Raritan manual PHII user in fresh Lake Michigan water, I replace my joker
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App?   (1)
Two Sails at 6:41pm 09.27.21
Does anyone have issues with Navionics (Boating app) active tracking - specifically speed (kts) meas
Adding kayak to sailboat
Hello Below at 6:25pm 09.27.21
Nicely colour coordinated John. :) I frequently see those racks used on both motor vessels and sail
1994 Hunter 40.5 price new
Rick D at 6:25pm 09.27.21
Does anyone know what the 40.5 Legend sold for new, back in 1994? I'm trying to identify the depre

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