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pmbuck at 2:02pm 01.17.21
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We are refitting a 1973 C'C 39. Our traveler appears to have serious metal corrosion on the large me
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Due to a "Practical Sailor" article, I reread my Geico boat insurance policy. The insurance does not
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The curtain rod in my 72 Catalina (the one separating the head 'compartment') has about had it. The
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We have a 1985 43ft Center Cockpit Morgan and are looking for an owners manual for it. Any suggestio
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I have a 1989 O'day and would like a way to keep my anchor where it should be, on the bow of the boa
Pagan Baby at 6:46am 01.17.21
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Or fittings on top of the mast. I have my mast down this winter for reworking and am trying to figu
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Looking to replace pss dripless on my 1987 catalina 30 tr, need to know stern shaft log dia. I tried
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Hi all, Does anyone know the bulb size / type for the deck light . Probably go led if there's one th
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Greetings, I am struggling to find the exact location of the battery charger, Actually I think I hav
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I have an old autohelm st50 speed display, which has the speed sensor/transducer connected to it. It
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I plan to replace the, likely original, hose when hauled out this spring. Samurai is the forward (un
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Hello to all and thanks in advance for any help y'all might be able to give. I had also placed this
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Hello to all and thanks in advance for any help y'all might be able to give. I have to replace one o
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I did a little testing with my generators today. I ran each out of fuel and then added 10oz of fuel
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I just acquired a '74 O'Day that has been converted to a SolidNav electric motor. Can anyone please
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I just acquired a 1974 O'Day 27 and would like to know more about it. The HIN is XDYM02280974. Is

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ggrizzard at 12:57pm 05.14.24
Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding. We have a winner. Kappy Kaplan, Come on Down. You're the winner of the "Sol
looking to buy a new (to me) boat
shemandr at 12:49pm 05.14.24
I don't know if a mooring is an option, but if is make sure the boat you buy has a self bailing cock
looking to buy a new (to me) boat
Timm R Oday25 at 12:05pm 05.14.24
I would look at a ComPac Cat boat . They are exactly what you are looking for . No other sailboat ha
Condensed for your inconvenience
Hayden Watson at 11:49am 05.14.24
I have no problem with condensation anytime in the year here in the Pacific NW. When on the boat, I
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model)
anelso29 at 11:29am 05.14.24
it looks like you have the shaft seal well under control. I would be concerned about getting the sh
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model)
TimFromLI at 11:28am 05.14.24
it looks like you have the shaft seal well under control. I would be concerned about getting the sha
looking to buy a new (to me) boat
SteveinTC at 11:28am 05.14.24
Thanks, rgranger. I hadn't come across that boat before, I'll check it out.
looking to buy a new (to me) boat
SteveinTC at 11:26am 05.14.24
That's a good suggestion. I already looked into dry slips and for some reason there aren't any offer
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rgranger at 11:23am 05.14.24
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay)
rgranger at 11:11am 05.14.24
@Tally Ho On my 18 footer, a 30 mile sail is a damn good day. 100 miles seems like an endurance te
Connecting bilge areas
kwbones at 10:38am 05.14.24
jssailem - I will definitely check out what you've referenced about a pan. I does appear that the lo
Insurance
Windpilot at 10:19am 05.14.24
Delivering a transpac boat (dufour 52) back to California from Honolulu with crew in July also.
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Windpilot at 10:15am 05.14.24
On 4th boat since 1983, started with Coronado 25, Ericson 27, Hunter 34 and for 11 years now my Hunt
Beneteau 323 missing mid-ship cleat for spring lines
jssailem at 9:49am 05.14.24
Sure... https://www.acconmarine.com/collections/cleats
Hot water tank
Ralph Johnstone at 9:31am 05.14.24
Our thru hull is the opposite side from the tank so should not be an issue Mentally planning our
Beneteau 323 missing mid-ship cleat for spring lines
nitrogenase at 9:07am 05.14.24
Thanks! Do you have a link for where to find these?
Beneteau 323 missing mid-ship cleat for spring lines   (1)
jssailem at 9:03am 05.14.24
If you really want a secure mid cleat that has minimal impact on your boat try a pair of these. th
Insurance
JoeWhite at 8:57am 05.14.24
Windpilot, what is your sailing experience
Northern Light Show - Possible
jssailem at 8:53am 05.14.24
Don't feel bad Greg... There is likely still time. I have been to Fairbanks AK in search of the ligh

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