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bob buker at 11:14pm 12.18.06
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we are planning a sail trip on 2005 40' beneteau, from pensacola, fl. to turks and caicos islands
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I just bought a 1981 Macgregor 25 and the previous owner installed a hommade Keel that he said was b
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Any thoughts on best way to convert my '78 Venture 25 to wheel steering? Is there off the shelf gear
Terry Cox at 1:58am 12.19.06
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June 23 was a gorgeous warm sunny day with a light breeze and a 2.5 foot minus tide forecast. I depa
Abby Normal at 2:05am 12.19.06
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Well, I sent out request for quotes on a new main sail yesterday. So far North (Cruising Direct) an
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Yet another stupid question... I need to install a deck organizer and rope clutch on the port side o
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John5961 at 3:51am 12.19.06
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Anyone have experiance with an "in-hull" depth transducer vs a thru hull?
RICK57 at 3:59am 12.19.06
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When I bought my Hunter 26.5 three years ago it had a fresh coat of VC-17 on it (the survey said so)
Alan at 4:26am 12.19.06
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The Coast Guard was seeking to establish 34 safety zones in the Great Lakes where it would conduct w
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I really need some help figuring this one out. I have cut out sole out of my O'Day 22 (actually onl
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I am getting ready to paint the non-skid area of my top deck, and am wondering if anyone has a reall
RayM at 6:27am 12.19.06
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I recently purchased a 1996 Catalina 320. It has a pretty complete set of Raymarine ST50 electronic
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I pulled my rudder yesterday since I discovered some delamination and water inside, so I decided som
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I have just purchased a 1972 Catalina and need a copy of the owner's manual. Please let me know a s
Dan at 8:12am 12.19.06
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There is a threaded plug in the top of my tank. It sits up so high that the locker lid hits it. I wa
sea_casper at 8:07am 12.19.06
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I have made a simple inexpensive PVC based frame that mounts simply on the stanchions, and supports
Carr at 9:25am 12.19.06
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Question: Was stern rail seats stock on 1993 Hunter 28's? Thanks
DAVID S at 12:56pm 12.19.06
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I have a galvanized tilt boat trailer my O'day 22 is setting on, the frame and cross members are all
DAVID S at 12:03pm 12.19.06
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I plan on replaceing my broken ctrbrd by making one w/ 2 pieces of treated 2x8 cut to size, 12"x48"

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running aground on a sandbar!
rgranger at 7:06am 05.26.21
Hope the skipper has towing insurance. Did you notice the Boca police had a heavy gun belt on and
Is Michigan open for cruising this summer
DayDreamer41 at 7:05am 05.26.21
Add Leland MI to your list of places to visit, this little fishing community is rather quaint with e
Yanmar 3GM excessive smoke on cold start
Jake N Eggs at 7:05am 05.26.21
It's definitely excess fuel being burnt off. This ONLY happens at cold start and once the engine t
After 35 years of sailing I fell in today
Justin_NSA at 7:03am 05.26.21
Hmmm. Wouldn't have to be every slip, but more safety ladders on the docks would be a good idea. Esp
Odd Discharge
DayDreamer41 at 6:52am 05.26.21
Looks like anti seize paste, but that sure is lot of it if it is
Is Michigan open for cruising this summer
duck21 at 6:42am 05.26.21
FWIW we are transporting our boat from Benton Harbor to Lake Superior in June. I've been pre-emptive
Sherwood Raw Water Pump Leak   (3)
shank at 6:37am 05.26.21
I ordered a new Oberdorfer from Depco Pump and decided not fix the Sherwood. They were very helpful
Furler Twists
justsomeguy at 6:33am 05.26.21
The furler is a Plastimo (France) 406. Forestay appears fine, however may be a little slack.... Is
Hunter 410 Air Con Seawater flow
DayDreamer41 at 6:29am 05.26.21
Interesting observation, perhaps a finer screen in the inlet seawater strainer, although that may be
Behavior of marine batteries
Kings Gambit at 6:22am 05.26.21
I struggled for several years keeping my batteries up at anchor if anchored for more than a few days
Odd Discharge
Alansails at 6:11am 05.26.21
The BLOB? :kick:
running aground on a sandbar!
jssailem at 6:11am 05.26.21
I like the way the guy on the bow looks like he hauls in the starboard tow line on the cleat over t
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BrianH at 6:10am 05.26.21
I'm just going to throw a bit of caution out there about buying a 12 year old boat... Even though
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LloydB at 6:02am 05.26.21
It seems to me that you might want to change your search to looking for a cream puff Mac that someon
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Doug J at 5:53am 05.26.21
Thanks. That looks like a great installation. Question it appears to take control of the boat the
Mast sheave box - Compatible Ronstan part?
jssailem at 5:35am 05.26.21
Ben, here is a link to an Ullman sail rigging guide. May be of help. https://ullmansails.com/wp-cont
Mast sheave box - Compatible Ronstan part?
jssailem at 5:31am 05.26.21
Just looked at the added pictures. It is a standard in mast box sheave. Typical for a jib halyard on
Hunter 410 Air Con Seawater flow
Don Lucas at 5:26am 05.26.21
Appears you fixed part of the problem. Do you suppose there is a deep dip in the hose somewhere tha

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