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buzzzsaw at 3:35pm 05.10.07
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Does the boom vang connect to the boom and mast with the jam clete next to the boom or near the mast
buzzzsaw at 3:30pm 05.10.07
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Have a horn clete screwed to the rudder. What is that for ? On a 84 Mac 25.
buzzzsaw at 3:16pm 05.10.07
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Need some help with the line for the main boom control. Got a double pulley big one above little one
Andy at 1:22pm 05.10.07
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I have been trying for two days to post a series of pics about halyard retrieval. Everything load l
Donald L. Hendrix at 1:15pm 05.10.07
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I am considering changing from a two-bladed to a three-bladed prop on my I 28 equipped with the orig
Joe Mullee at 12:35pm 05.10.07
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I recently changed the engine and transmission oil in my Yanmar 3GMF with a Mobil Oil diesel grade p
John M at 12:31pm 05.10.07
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Has anyone tried to clean the fuel tank ON a 322? There is a lot of gunk in mine and I'm thinking i
paulj at 12:14pm 05.10.07
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New item discovered. I do not know what it is for. paulj
frank balcer at 8:15pm 05.08.07
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Okay folks, I changed my diesel filters last night. When i bought the boat 6 months ago the previous
Tim Dalton at 10:03pm 05.08.07
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Has anyone mounted a radar/gps screen on a swivel mount in the space above the nav station that can
maccauley123 at 9:48pm 05.08.07
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I need some suggestions on getting my stinky old bilge clean. I bought my 1971 Ericson 29 3 years a
Hurley at 10:34pm 05.08.07
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I recently purchased a 1994 Catalina 22 that had been sitting in dry storage for approximately 1 1/2
achue at 11:15pm 05.08.07
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I am moving my Oday 26 to Brookings,OR and plan on doing some coastal sailing. Any advice, comments
Mike at 10:53pm 05.08.07
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I'm just wondering if anyone performs a renaming ceremony anymore. I can understand the desire to h
Ralph18414 at 11:47pm 05.08.07
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Sailing on Joe Wheeler Lake in northwest AL would be grander if I could explore the many creeks that
DC1417 at 12:01am 05.09.07
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Last year I bought T-track w/ jib leads for my '72 O'Day 22. Previously the boat only used the work
Lots-a-Knots at 12:32am 05.09.07
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Just purchased '93H 23.5, water ballast, but unable to drop down swing keel. Do you think it's just
jb20731 at 12:41am 05.09.07
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I'll be the first to admit I'm mechanically challanged. I am install new mixing and exhaust elbows o
Steve A. at 2:10am 05.09.07
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The Lexan "skylight" on my 1992 H28 is developing what appears to be salt deposits or water spots.
Mike at 12:02am 05.09.07
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We are headed to Mackinaw Island at the straights of Mackinaw this summer for the first time. I have

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Last follow up on "Pulling my hair out"
rpell1@msn.com at 5:57pm 09.04.21
Did you ask the Io Group? Yes. Suggested I measure mine.
CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT THE BALLAST IS MADE OF
Justin_NSA at 5:20pm 09.04.21
A magnet would tell you. Cast iron is a PITA to try to stop rust. Lots of threads here about it.
Last follow up on "Pulling my hair out"
Stu Jackson at 5:13pm 09.04.21
Incidentally, I am still unable to find the length of the exhaust hose for my '97 MKIII. Did you a
Windows for Niagara 26
sail sfbay at 4:55pm 09.04.21
You might find this article might be helpful: DIY: Replacing Fixed Portlights - Sail Magazine . Good
M-25XP Raw Water Blocked
Stu Jackson at 4:35pm 09.04.21
Are you sure your thru hull is clear? Have you blown back through it? Looks like you're approachin
Windows for Niagara 26
George Jarvis at 4:23pm 09.04.21
Thanks for all your help. I think I will try removing and replacing the lens.
Invest 99L
jmce1587 at 4:22pm 09.04.21
Crazy times! Completed 30 hour evac (not by boat) approximately 150 miles East of home. Retuned h
Windows for Niagara 26
sail sfbay at 4:09pm 09.04.21
Looks like a custom window so replacement will be expensive. Lowest cost is to replace the lens only
Another Anchorage Gone
shemandr at 3:55pm 09.04.21
In the Peconic Bays there has been a lot said about the eelgrass and its disappearance especially af
Windows for Niagara 26
sail sfbay at 3:24pm 09.04.21
Looks like a fixed window with an aluminum frame. Do you want to replace the frame and window lens
Marinco Solar Vent Installation
SycloneDriver at 3:09pm 09.04.21
Here is my advice and my opinion. Don't do it. Do a little research, note all the failed units. M
Windows for Niagara 26   (1)
George Jarvis at 2:40pm 09.04.21
Here is a photo of the current window.
Near Miss in Port Huron
dlochner at 2:29pm 09.04.21
Scary when a ship is bearing down on you and is blowing his horn five times! I was sailing up the
Windows for Niagara 26   (1)
sail sfbay at 2:20pm 09.04.21
Welcome the forum!! Please post a photo of the wiindows you want to replace. Is it like the one in
Near Miss in Port Huron
Tom J at 2:13pm 09.04.21
When a ships captain sounds the ships horn it not random. They are complying with COLREGS. If they
Another Follow up on "Running out of hair to pull out", Raw water leak.
rpell1@msn.com at 1:39pm 09.04.21
Look on the bright side - it makes it harder to pull any more hair out :) Get well soon. Sure.. ma
Near Miss in Port Huron
dlochner at 1:08pm 09.04.21
When a ships captain sounds the ships horn it not random. They are complying with COLREGS. If they f
Another Anchorage Gone
thinwater at 12:53pm 09.04.21
Sad but true about Boston Harbor and the raw sewage. The government during those years of deliberat

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