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Maine Sail at 2:25am 01.19.07
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I just downloaded the new Internet Explorer 7 and in one word it STINKS! First off I use my bookmark
angus phillips at 2:42am 01.19.07
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I have a 74 Monsun 31. Mast is stepped on deck and is hinged on a pin. Looks like it wants to go fo
Rick9619 at 3:34am 01.19.07
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Hey Fred, et all. I need a simple explanation if that is possible. I have done plenty of reading o
Panama Anna at 3:33am 01.19.07
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jA month ago in Panama we had an unusual storm. Our boat slipped her moooring and was washed almost
Al at 4:13am 01.19.07
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Has anyone gone to the show yet? We're going up tomorrow for the day, hope to buy some new toys for
Panama Anna at 5:04am 01.19.07
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jA month ago in Panama we had an unusual storm. Our boat slipped her moooring and was washed almost
Lou 14643 at 6:08am 01.19.07
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I just got back from the boat after a call from the yard manager telling me that my companionway was
Bones774 at 6:30am 01.19.07
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Hi, I'm a newbie here and hope to get some questions answered if ne1 can help. I'm looking at a 198
essman at 6:45am 01.19.07
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Hi, we are comtemplating cruising for an extented period in the carribean but I cannot find any good
Gary Wyngarden at 8:46am 01.19.07
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I received my annual renewal from my insurance broker today. It contained a bit of a surprise in tha
Joyce at 9:07am 01.19.07
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I'm looking for a marina in south Florida for a 46' boat with 5.5' draft. Contrary to what many peo
Don at 9:35am 01.19.07
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has anyone modified, replaced or removed the table in a Hunter 306? It takes up way much salon space
Roger at 9:32am 01.19.07
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Very quick question: Is this discussion board for the Gary Mull designed Rangers or those other Ran
Joe Pircher at 9:57am 01.19.07
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Does anyone have a pin out for the Garmin 230 Data cable for the serial connector? I tried Garmin bu
JoeR at 11:33am 01.19.07
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I am refurbishing my Oday 28 and have just received from Rig Rite two halves of a plastic ball and t
Dick Dixon at 12:03pm 01.19.07
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With winter's cold and wet grip on most of our sailing activities, here's a video that may warm your
Mark Major at 12:35pm 01.19.07
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It's been some time since I've been here, and I must say ya'll are looking good, though it will take
JC at 3:03pm 01.19.07
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Here is a tricky one that has me stumped. I have a H 40 with a Link 2000R regulator/charger/inverter
Tim McCarty at 8:06pm 01.17.07
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They've got a Sabre 38 on display...wow, this is a nice boat (REALLY nice brightwork in the cabin).
Alan at 10:44pm 01.17.07
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Only sometimes, the 4 character's in the image box are not visible just a little red 'x'. Without be

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Midship cleat on toe rail?   (1)
Joe at 11:34pm 08.21.21
I added these mid ship cleats for 1" track to my boat a few years ago. $52 per at garhauer marine.
NEW SAILS
Joe at 11:08pm 08.21.21
Note: even with an attached foot or shelf foot mainsail, most or the load will be on the corners. T
HELP Current on ground wire when on Generator
JamesG161 at 10:26pm 08.21.21
One way to verify your Galvanic Isolator, per Charles's thought. Disconnect your shore power, then
TS Henri   (2)
JamesG161 at 10:19pm 08.21.21
Hurricane Henri was called by the Hurricane Hunters at 75 mph sustained winds. s, but used the Gulf
SELF TAILING WINCH ARM DIRECTION   (1)
jssailem at 10:19pm 08.21.21
I, have found the Andersen winch install orientation page helpful in showing how the winch should si
HELP Current on ground wire when on Generator
Charles Erwin at 10:12pm 08.21.21
Just a thought - if there is a fault in one of the on board electrical devices and if the galvanic
Alternator problems
pa391as at 9:40pm 08.21.21
sounds like a busted regulator. call Balmar, I have found their tech support to be excellent
26D windows.....
kendyoozed at 8:20pm 08.21.21
I will work up some leads for that... Thanks.
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?
fstbttms at 8:15pm 08.21.21
@fstbttms , this is not just a claim, it's right in front of your eyes with photographic evidence,
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?
Ralph Johnstone at 8:14pm 08.21.21
Where are all the sailors in the Pacific Northwest ............................. ? Obviously out s
NOT buying H34
mnmpizza at 7:36pm 08.21.21
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?   (3)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:11pm 08.21.21
Is your permanent moorage influenced by any fresh water source? Does your boat go to dry storage in
SELF TAILING WINCH ARM DIRECTION   (1)
Davidasailor26 at 7:10pm 08.21.21
This is an interesting comment, but a bit puzzling, what is your source for this idea? I took a qu
Going ashore
shemandr at 7:00pm 08.21.21
All right I'm not a lake sailor. But there were certainly tides on Lake Erie when I used to sail th
SELF TAILING WINCH ARM DIRECTION
Tally Ho at 6:56pm 08.21.21
This is an interesting comment, but a bit puzzling, what is your source for this idea? I took a qu
Going ashore
john6206 at 6:33pm 08.21.21
No tides in the Great Lakes, but northern Lake Michigan can get cold in October.
SELF TAILING WINCH ARM DIRECTION
Sailfanatic at 6:31pm 08.21.21
... The orientation of the winch itself does matter more - the gears need to be oriented a certain
Going ashore
shemandr at 6:21pm 08.21.21
Dink. That can take in a lot of options. Wading from just deep enough could work in a lake with sm
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?
thinwater at 6:16pm 08.21.21
Micron CSC is very common on the Chesapeake Bay, as a two year paint (several coats). Three years, m
Wooden
shemandr at 6:03pm 08.21.21
Mike Rowe has been yelling this from the rooftops for years now. I don't want to get into it too m

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