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sully22356 at 2:36am 02.12.07
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Anyone know where I might locate an original C30 sales brochure. Mine is a 1990 model but I would be
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This chandlery site offers stanchions but I can't tell from the figures which stanchion and base to
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Today a new lister called me about a sail trim problem, which we handled. He then told me some of my
Michel at 5:52am 02.12.07
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Hi folk's I am from Belgium, mostly sailing in the Netherlands and looking for an automatic wheel st
Roger 20226 at 6:04am 02.12.07
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On a recent survey on my 1969 Mistal 33, the marine surveyor insist that shut off valves be installe
Phil Herring at 6:55am 02.12.07
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We were having a discussion here (read: argument) about when "commissioning" takes place in various
Grizz at 5:27am 02.12.07
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Don, this question/situation surfaced as a group of the crew coped w/ 7 degrees ambient in the froze
TomR11803 at 6:46am 02.12.07
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My 1980 main sheeting car on my Sabre 28 was furnished by an English company, EYE, and the plastic r
Don at 7:13am 02.12.07
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I have owned my 1997 H-26 for six years, and until last year had no leaks. Now I am dealing with a
Jason at 7:37am 02.12.07
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There is a 1993 Beneteau 265 for sale locally, and I cannot seem to find any information about these
SeacretSailor at 8:59am 02.12.07
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Does anybody sail and overnight at Lake Winnipesaukee in NH? I'll put in at the southern part and s
Chuck711 at 9:07am 02.12.07
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What are some suggestions on removing a Depth Sounder Thru Hull Transducer? Its been in for 20 years
New Sailor   (1)
Joltnjoe at 10:47am 02.12.07
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I just purchased a 76 22' Seafearer She seems to be in good condition. I have a break in the lower r
PalmVilla at 11:34am 02.12.07
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Winds here tend often to be too high for the full sails on this over-power boat, and the original ji
r.w.landau at 11:17am 02.12.07
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There is alot of good advice here. One of the things that makes your advice real and believable is w
You Yours at 11:46am 02.12.07
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Bro Paul at 11:53am 02.12.07
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Just thinking about a change from a 31 to a 38. I found one that I like, but I need to get the full
AZExpedition at 1:20pm 02.12.07
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I epoxied a block of varnished wood to the cockpit floor for the pin end and mounted the angle brack
AZExpedition at 12:59pm 02.12.07
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I don't know who else races thease dogs, but here is a picture of the traveller I installed trying t
Jim Seamans at 10:06pm 02.10.07
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I have one for sale over in the classified section. Jim S/V Java

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1999 H410 Forward Shower Sump Replacement Issues
RoyS at 5:19am 09.01.21
Centrifugal pumps have great difficulty overcoming any check valves in the expel line. IMHO these sh
Help with a fresh water system issue
RoyS at 5:15am 09.01.21
Not sure exactly what you have for a freshwater tank. On my forty year old boat I have an aluminum f
NOT buying H34   (1)
Phil McCall at 5:13am 09.01.21
I made my own . I also made a second set that I would be willing to sell for $200. They are 1/4 acry
Tongue weight question.   (1)
rgranger at 5:06am 09.01.21
Guess there is no way around it, going to have to slide the tandem axle back a few inches, no room
Overheating issues, it can't be this hard!
RoyS at 4:56am 09.01.21
Remember to open that bleed device when you next drain your coolant. If you drain your coolant witho
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33)
RoyS at 4:49am 09.01.21
With regard to sealant: I recommend 3M 5200 Fast Cure for this project. Fast Cure will fully cure in
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TomY at 4:12am 09.01.21
Our boats awning gets increasing use every season. Even on the coast of Maine, many mid-days would b
Galveston Sailing?
A6C5O7 at 4:08am 09.01.21
HMT2, Thank you for your response! I was going to head out of Freeport and get a taste of the l
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33)
Jim Legere at 4:06am 09.01.21
I removed and rebedded the strut on my H37C years ago. I think you might have success getting the nu
Galveston Sailing?
HMT2 at 4:04am 09.01.21
This time of year we always have scattered storms. You pays your money and takes your chances. Keep
Tongue weight question.
Hayden Watson at 1:09am 09.01.21
When I got my C25 it was also a bear to tow due to little tongue weight. I built a motor mount onto
Keeping A Sailboat Cool Without Shore Power
Benny17441 at 9:20pm 08.31.21
The problem with boats is that the sun will heat the deck which has poor insulation and the interior
Keeping A Sailboat Cool Without Shore Power
garymalmgren at 9:11pm 08.31.21
I cruised SE Asia for 3 years. There is nothing you an do about humidity. A fan will move air acro
Tongue weight question.
Benny17441 at 8:55pm 08.31.21
You are correct, by raising or lowering the ball you can make small adjustments to the tongue weight
Stantion bases
Benny17441 at 8:02pm 08.31.21
I think you have your answer about an imbedded aluminum plate. I would use plenty of of penetratin
Galveston Sailing?
A6C5O7 at 7:55pm 08.31.21
Good evening! Planning on heading out this Friday. How are you guys feeling about the weather? Sca
Tongue weight question.
Murgatroid at 7:40pm 08.31.21
Guess there is no way around it, going to have to slide the tandem axle back a few inches, no room t
installing hatch vent w/out damaging acrylic   (1)
Caspurr at 7:33pm 08.31.21
I purchased this hole saw from ebay (~$13). Practiced on a spare piece of plexiglass. Took me 2 days
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Roadking Larry at 7:22pm 08.31.21
My 1st boat was a Mac 26S.I made my share of mistakes with it and had more than a few pucker moments

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