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Tom Brown at 11:55pm 01.18.07
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I have a '92 H33.5 and I would like to add air conditioning. I've tried the portable unit that sits
Frank P at 12:08am 01.19.07
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I am changing the name on my boat and when I removed the old vinyl letters the ghost of the old name
George at 12:51am 01.19.07
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I'm thinking of going to the Strictly Sail show in Chicago. I've never attended this boat show but I
csobalvarro at 2:04am 01.19.07
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I would like to replace the windows on my 26D. They've turned the characteristic "pink" of older Mac
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

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Rookies first outing, hunter 260
smokey73 at 6:19am 08.25.21
I don't know anything about the Ottawa River. but if it has even moderate currents I'd opt for the l
Help Identifying my Furler
dlochner at 6:16am 08.25.21
Great input. Thanks to all. I am going to run the line on the port side and make the suggested adju
Help Identifying my Furler
Tim Foolery at 6:13am 08.25.21
Great input. Thanks to all. I am going to run the line on the port side and make the suggested adjus
Sometimes you get lucky - a Meges M-20 that hasn't seen the light of day since 1998 and only light use before
jon hansen at 5:54am 08.25.21
i too have a Melges scow, i do so love the ride. i like the name
Help Identifying my Furler
jssailem at 5:48am 08.25.21
the line constantly comes off the barrel and fouls around the forestay. I am not sure of the manuf
H31 speed control cable   (1)
Flip Rutledge at 5:28am 08.25.21
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O'day 28 Access to FWD Shroud Padeyes & Stanchion Bolts   (1)
DeniseO30 at 5:25am 08.25.21
I had a Oday 30. when I saw a pad eyes it threw me then I realized you're referring to the chain p
Help Identifying my Furler
dlochner at 5:13am 08.25.21
It also looks to me like your furling line is wound the wrong way around the drum. It seems like it
Help Identifying my Furler
DougM at 5:04am 08.25.21
It also looks to me like your furling line is wound the wrong way around the drum. It seems like it
Sometimes you get lucky - a Meges M-20 that hasn't seen the light of day since 1998 and only light use before
kloudie1 at 4:29am 08.25.21
Welcome to the forum! That really is a fine looking boat!! Congratulations and enjoy!
O'day 28 Access to FWD Shroud Padeyes & Stanchion Bolts
Apex at 3:13am 08.25.21
I am replacing lifeline stanchions. Shrouds appear ok, so not digging that out. The lifelines have
Oceanis 37: stern tube/stuffing box vent or feed pipe?
Rob Heath at 3:12am 08.25.21
Beneteau must have changed their design, originally, they installed a dedicated thru Hull fitting
Oceanis 37: stern tube/stuffing box vent or feed pipe?
BigEasy at 3:09am 08.25.21
Thanks @sail sfbay I have an update on this..there is a second hose (of exactly the same type!) t
Raw water cooling system question
Mark Maulden at 10:35pm 08.24.21
I would think that between the thru hull to the water pump is a flexible hose. wire wound so it doe
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Battery Charging
Benny17441 at 10:22pm 08.24.21
In my humble opinion, this is a mistake. Batteries are heavy. If one battery won't keep up, I say g
Midship cleat on toe rail?
VT Fitz at 10:01pm 08.24.21
Truth be told, John, it's normally the Admiral who forgets, and I don't want to be sent to the brig
wing on wing sailing
VT Fitz at 9:54pm 08.24.21
Udi, I need to modify my comments somewhat, as when I reacquainted myself with a whisker pole setup
Midship cleat on toe rail?
jssailem at 9:33pm 08.24.21
except when I forget to fold one down and stub my toe anyway! There are some things that can not b
wing on wing sailing
Udi at 8:58pm 08.24.21
I'm not sure about the H45DS, but on our H27-3 -- and the H23.5 we had prior -- I installed a whisk

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