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Franklin at 11:36pm 02.05.07
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Interesting...I wonder what they didn't like about it. Maybe it was the noise the engine made?
Don Chesley at 11:57pm 02.05.07
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Hello folks I am new at this forum and I have a question. What is the difference between the Macgrea
Joe11688 at 10:58pm 02.05.07
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 Years ago, my wife and I trailered our 222 O'Day behind our old Delta 88 oldsmobile to Matapois
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:21am 02.06.07
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My old doors delaminated - first poor attempt at a DIY set of companionway doors to replace the std
Bwana The Iguana at 11:24pm 02.05.07
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I am ready to order a backup rudder for my 260. Planning a couple of big trips this summer (FL Keys
gabrielnqn at 1:09am 02.06.07
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Hi: I am buying a Hunter 34 which is in treasure island, FL (isle of capri)and need to bring to mia
huntermdus at 6:59am 02.06.07
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I have received several replies to posts where the person refers to the attached photo. I can never
RBDUFFER at 3:45am 02.06.07
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Hey Gang I am looking to buy a 1981 or older 37'cutter here on the west coast. If you are selling o
Ray Loth at 2:41am 02.06.07
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Need to get my hands on a blade for my kick-up rudder assembly. I have the tiller and assembly and
AXEL at 2:06am 02.06.07
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I'm concidering attaching ladder step pads on my C30 stern ladder. The pads are plastic, sold by Cat
Mike16400 at 1:32am 02.06.07
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I have a new Hunter 25 and the furler sail has no uv protection sewn into it. It does say on the sa
ComeMondayBoston at 7:17am 02.06.07
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I'am trying to find a Companionway for my boat. I'm pretty sure it was made out of wood. Any info wo
Scott at 7:18am 02.06.07
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I'm working on the mast for our Starwind 27 this winter and intend to replace the lights. We have t
Jeff Bacon at 8:21am 02.06.07
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Hi All: Once or twice a month I run across, or get an email about buying my own slip. Usually it's
awol at 8:24am 02.06.07
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I recently purchased a 26X and would like to do some overnights in it, but there is no place to stor
Pat at 7:57am 02.06.07
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I heard of one instance where someone said the engine stopped ocassionally after shifting into rever
JerryA at 8:53am 02.06.07
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Hi all, Anyone have a slip at Seven Seas Marina in Port Orange, Florida? I'm interested in a sailbo
Matthew Elder at 11:57am 02.06.07
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Where can I get new seals for my windows? I have a 1984 newport sailboat, 28 feet.
Charles Francis Triana at 8:37am 02.06.07
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Searching for stock parts for my newly aquired 1986 Catalina 22 boat. Looking for a new or used part
Tom Farner at 11:19am 02.06.07
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Any comments on the powerdrive, edge(cable) endura or vector models advantages and disadvantages T

Recent Replies

I just bought a C30 yesterday!!
jssailem at 6:30am 08.30.21
I agree with @Ward H. If those are the only issues on the hull, they have been there for a while. Th
Another Anchorage Gone
RoyS at 6:09am 08.30.21
No mention of anchoring to cause degradation, at least as a primary source mentioned in that articl
Surveys are a waste of money
Kings Gambit at 6:03am 08.30.21
What do you care if he got the brand of spars right in the written report? One would hope for a su
Surveys are a waste of money
CarlN at 5:52am 08.30.21
What do you care if he got the brand of spars right in the written report? I tell them to leave all
is it hard to tip a sail boat? mcgregor 26s
dlochner at 4:48am 08.30.21
First off, a McGregor classic which includes the 26D and the 26S sails fastest at about 10 to 15 de
is it hard to tip a sail boat? mcgregor 26s
Tedd at 3:59am 08.30.21
What @Ken Cross said. I would also add that I found that my Mac 26S liked to be reefed at anything a
Near Miss in Port Huron
dLj at 3:54am 08.30.21
I don't really think it is all that new. Captain Hazelwood of the Exxon Valdez was tried, convicte
H260 Price Trends
Tedd at 3:53am 08.30.21
Ya got data on H26s? Sorry, no. I decided a while ago that I wanted a 260 and I've gathered very l
So we did it...
NLPete at 3:53am 08.30.21
Haha! Just wanted spare belts for the yanmar before we set off into deep water!
I just bought a C30 yesterday!!   (1)
Mooseman at 3:16am 08.30.21
Check out these spots that appear to have been weeping water. I'm hours away from splashing her and
Galled stanchion removal
Apex at 3:10am 08.30.21
Looks like the bases are still bent a bit. short of a work bench mounted vise, try adjustable plier
Furling Main Winter Storage
artboas at 1:01am 08.30.21
Pat: The only mildew that I have experienced is around and under the spreader patches. This all h
Alternator shutoff switch?
artboas at 12:45am 08.30.21
Catalina 315 Instruments
Skipper John at 12:08am 08.30.21
Thanks, Stephen, for the information.
is it hard to tip a sail boat? mcgregor 26s
Will Gilmore at 9:33pm 08.29.21
Welcome to the best sailing forums to be found in the Web, @stricklandmma. It's great to have you j
Galled stanchion removal
DArcy at 8:43pm 08.29.21
If the trouble is the holes don't quite line up then just drill them slightly over sized.
propeller selection, and shifting
Ken Cross at 8:03pm 08.29.21
Our 1989 Hunter 30G with an Edison pedestal has down for reverse and up for forward. You get used to
Galled stanchion removal
Ken Cross at 7:57pm 08.29.21
The stanchion bases vary a bit but the one that I replaced, I had to bend it to make it fit the boat

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