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Brian M H23 at 3:09am 07.12.07
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We all know how dangerous an uncontrolled jibe can be! the other night I was out for a 2 hour 11p-1
sailortonyb Allied Mis at 3:48am 07.12.07
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I'm at work now and wont be home for another week. I am completely retarded when it comes to engines
Rick at 4:24am 07.12.07
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We are currently looking to install a windlass in the anchor locker of our 2001 Hunter 320 and are w
scottish at 4:45am 07.12.07
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Sailors.... Problem: i think i have barnikles growing on my shaft inside my stuffing box.
Pitman at 5:10am 07.12.07
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I am moving to Austin and would like to take my boat with me. Is Lake Travis a good sailing lake an
ADHunter23 at 6:17am 07.12.07
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I purchased my Hunter used and I am sorry to say that the previous owner lost the OEM companionway h
Ben16737 at 6:32am 07.12.07
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Somebody posted a funny story here the other day about the WRONG way to drop anchor under sail, as o
Nevermind530 at 6:39am 07.12.07
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I have a 17' Vagabond Day sailor, There is no power on the boat currently. I want to wire an old car
Sam at 6:46am 07.12.07
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It appears that there is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deck compression underneath my mast (the fore and aft
jim at 6:58am 07.12.07
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and then sailing up the coast to charleston. I am planning a new adventure...I have never been down
Alan at 9:37am 07.12.07
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Learning basic sailing skills is not enough. Skills must be practiced and weather conditions challe
Falcon14980 at 8:02am 07.12.07
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I recently anchored a 36 ft. sailboat on a mooring ball. It's on a Texas lake that can get pretty w
Rigging   (1)
ACR42 at 7:56am 07.12.07
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Greetings, Just Last week I acquired a 1960 Ospray Hull #5724, Class #310 Condition fair to good. No
Dan2296 at 10:10am 07.12.07
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1987 Legend 45 I inherited a huge symetrical spinnaker and pole with my Legend 45 - no sock. I'll
tomc23570 at 10:42am 07.12.07
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I am going to look at 3 27" Catalinas next week. Can anyone give me any advise about what problems I
JCT at 10:31am 07.12.07
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I would like to run the main sail halyrad back to the cockpit but the sail batons are catching on th
NYSail at 10:15am 07.12.07
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Hello all, I am new to tuning my rig on my 1986 Pearson P36-2 and have a basic question (for now...
tomc23570 at 10:13am 07.12.07
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I am thinking about buying a 27' Catalina. I would like to use it on the coast and on a small inland
jim at 10:57am 07.12.07
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and then sailing up the coast to charleston on a mac 26s. I am planning a new adventure...I have ne
jaydog5000 at 10:59am 07.12.07
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I am taking a survey to see what boats you all would purchase to use in open waters under the size o

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Replacement AC Unit / Reverse Cycle
Two Sails at 6:53am 09.22.21
Yes, mine was fairly easy. But it was not "Plug and Play" for my MarineAire 16kBTU. I had to do s
Replacement AC Unit / Reverse Cycle
Two Sails at 6:53am 09.22.21
Thank you all for insights! I think now I am trending towards the Dometic ECD for more of a direct
Yanmar 3jh3e seawater pump - impeller   (2)
sail sfbay at 6:51am 09.22.21
Gear driven seawater pump. See diagrams below of the side of the engine aft and below the alternator
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known
Will Gilmore at 6:36am 09.22.21
I try to get a sail in on his birthday each year in his honor of what he taught. I love that idea.
Yanmar 3jh3e seawater pump - impeller
kloudie1 at 6:33am 09.22.21
That engine is notorious for the crappy access to the water pump. The pump is crammed back in there
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jssailem at 6:05am 09.22.21
Will, I feel pain in the mourning that envelops you and your family. At the same time I feel the jo
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known
Pagan Baby at 6:04am 09.22.21
A touching tribute Will. My condolences on your loss.
I plan to upgrade my plumbing to add pressurized and heated water! Who can help me choose a heater?   (1)
sailme88 at 5:56am 09.22.21
I installed the KUUMA as well. In the attached pic you can see the winterization manifold. When all
I plan to upgrade my plumbing to add pressurized and heated water! Who can help me choose a heater?
Admiral at 5:45am 09.22.21
Have you considered on of the small 110volt instant hot water? I am not sure how well they would wo
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known
rgranger at 5:43am 09.22.21
Will, I don't have any words. You are in my thoughts today. Best!
Selden Furler - jib jam
pbeckett at 5:25am 09.22.21
Correction - Selden Furlex 200, not 100, I hit the wrong key and didn't catch until posted
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Joe23455 at 4:47am 09.22.21
Will, I am sorry for your loss of your dad, he lived a full life and inspired you greatly ! I know y
trailer extension
Grotto at 4:41am 09.22.21
Don't have a good shot of it during deployment-- but if you have stock original trailer the main
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known
SFS at 4:38am 09.22.21
Will, I am so sorry. I'll be sending you a PM, and I will let my Dad know later this morning. I'm
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known
Joe at 3:42am 09.22.21
A beautiful testament to your dad. Thanks for sharing it with us. Losing your parents is confusing.
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known
danstanford at 2:30am 09.22.21
Your tribute is warm and wonderful, thanks for sharing and please accept my condolences.
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known
garymalmgren at 2:04am 09.22.21
Thank you, Will. I feel privileged to have been told his and your story. Gary

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