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John T1594 at 11:39pm 10.19.06
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I have a puzzling and persistent leak around the companionway of my 2000 H340. After a heavy rain, I
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What's the advantage of a rigid vang, if any?
John T1594 at 11:52pm 10.19.06
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I just installed an engine temperature gauge to replace one of the idiot lights on my Yanmar 3GM30F.
Drew at 11:55pm 10.19.06
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I've a 2 1/2 year old Tohatsu 8HP 4-stroke that is running a little rough. It's got 100 or so hours
Mac at 12:07am 10.20.06
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I'm looking for a source to buy a dodger for my 1982 Mac 25. If anyone has one or where I can have
sailaway78 at 12:12am 10.20.06
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Have a major cold front coming through. Forecast is for 40 knots, and 3 to 5 foot seas. The baromete
alans at 12:31am 10.20.06
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hi does the hunter 310 require zincs on prop shaft. we sail in salt water and boat is in water for 8
Jim Seamans at 1:29am 10.20.06
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Due to some changes in our overall insurace we need to have all holding under one roof. This require
Phil at 1:43am 10.20.06
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I have a Universal M18 diesel in my 1984 Catalina 27. My exhaust manifold is lying flat and possibl
Bob Rogan at 2:00am 10.20.06
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Does anyone know where I can find a strut for my O'Day 35? Of particular intreset would be salvage
steimel at 1:43am 10.20.06
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My 84 Yanmar 2GM needs winterizing, but I'm concerned that the thermastat might cause trouble. I've
Joe5893 at 2:48am 10.20.06
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I own a 1974 22 ft Oday with a fixed keel (shoal draft) and I have never had it weighed. I am looki
PrincessoftheLake at 3:52am 10.20.06
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I have a question regarding the 1995 Hunter 40.5 my husband and I just purchased. On our test sail
Captain Tony at 4:37am 10.20.06
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I am the new owner of a 192 O'day. The outboard motor bracket needs to be replace. There are smoot
rami at 4:44am 10.20.06
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Looking for replacment reading lamp for hunter 340 model 1999 instead of one that melt. (to high wat
Brian M H23 at 5:26am 10.20.06
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Well, I think my hopes for some end-of-season sailing are gone. Boat's been down at Locust Pt Marin
Paul McGhee at 5:28am 10.20.06
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Hello, everyone. I've finally sold my boat... almost. I still owe money on the mortgage. The prospe
Scott at 5:33am 10.20.06
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Here is Lake Hopatcong in the fall, last Sunday, on a chilly day with nobody out but sailboats ... w
Paul Meyers at 5:48am 10.20.06
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I want to get a GPS chart plotter for my newly acquired H26, but I am a little uncertain about what
Dale at 5:45am 10.20.06
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Anyone going to be at the Ragatta on Sunday Oct 22 at Barren river?

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