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need a 135 jib for a 30 ft. 1990 catalina
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Has anyone used this product? It lookes like a small one or two person bimini, on an adjustable pol
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How warm does it have to be to use caulking? I've got a bunch of projects that require caulking. I
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Marcia at 11:13pm 02.21.07
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How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33)
Rabe at 1:04pm 08.27.21
Then tackle your alignment problem by adjusting your motor mounts as needed. Long winter no matter
Surveys are a waste of money
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:57pm 08.27.21
. I get the survey report back and it has the wrong hull ID, the wrong year, several items listed a
Racing Rules
Davidasailor26 at 12:14pm 08.27.21
Surveys are a waste of money
sail sfbay at 12:13pm 08.27.21
My experience with marine surveyors has been positive and helpful. Most are very cautious and report
Surveys are a waste of money
Rich Stidger at 12:07pm 08.27.21
I have had 3 surveys on 2 different sailboats. One was a pre-purchase, and the other two were C&V f
Surveys are a waste of money
joe28532 at 12:07pm 08.27.21
My surveyor had 22 incorrect points listed. Such obvious items as keel stepped was listed as deck s
forepole lenght
sail sfbay at 12:05pm 08.27.21
.........if you have a headsail larger than 100% you will need a longer whisker pole than the stand
Surveys are a waste of money
rgranger at 12:05pm 08.27.21
After I pointed out to them, they agreed to edit their report. But did they charge you less...:p
Surveys are a waste of money
Ralph Johnstone at 12:05pm 08.27.21
If you find a GOOD surveyor, they are well worth the money. I was FORCED to get a survey on my bo
Surveys are a waste of money
JoeWhite at 12:03pm 08.27.21
My surveyor had 22 incorrect points listed. Such obvious items as keel stepped was listed as deck st
Racing Rules
shemandr at 12:03pm 08.27.21
Surveys are a waste of money
rgranger at 12:01pm 08.27.21
I think home inspections are also a mixed bag. I know of one realtor who "has a guy" who will writ
New guy on the ocean worries / horrible radio comms!?!?!?
rgranger at 11:52am 08.27.21
However, they did go on to explain the proper use of an Urgent Message in a very polite and respec
Surveys are a waste of money
FastOlson at 11:43am 08.27.21
Totally disagree -- not with your personal facts as stated, but with your conclusions and tarring of
Surveys are a waste of money
dlochner at 11:43am 08.27.21
My experience with surveyors is mixed. I met with one surveyor and learned more about boats and boat
Mast mounting a whisker pole - sticker shock
Davidasailor26 at 11:35am 08.27.21
Can't you let a whisker pole be held up by the leech of the jib, since it's essentially attached to
Surveys are a waste of money
arf145 at 11:33am 08.27.21
I can't really agree, but it does sound like you had a sloppy surveyor--or at least one who is slopp
Racing Rules
PaulK at 11:33am 08.27.21

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