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J R Norton at 5:47am 10.14.06
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I am considering adding a CDI furler with a new 135% furling genoa jib. Currently I have a 155% tha
Tom23442 at 12:03pm 10.14.06
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i am a new owner of 1981 30'. noticed a puddle in aft berth after a downpour. there is a fiberglas
BOB at 12:32pm 10.14.06
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Guys, I have been frustrated by the "anchor drag" alarm on Garmin chart plotter. The alarm menu asks
Brian D at 1:41pm 10.14.06
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Well, I did the sea trial of the '78 Y33. Backing out of the slip and moving toward the harbor entra
Dave Stellers at 1:51pm 10.14.06
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My 1984 C22 swing has been sitting outside while I'm getting ready to store it for the winter. It ha
Arturo DeVitalis at 2:35pm 10.14.06
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I'm considering installing this on my '93 Hunter 23.5 If you have any advice or comments I would lik
PrivateerTradin at 2:54pm 10.14.06
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Well, I have documented most of the problems with my '72 V2-24...on the website.(Click below) Got he
sailortonyb at 9:50pm 10.12.06
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This is why you shouldnt sail through Louisianna waters at night without RADAR. It seemed like we we
catsailor13190 at 10:29pm 10.12.06
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Has anyone used a Catalina 27 storm jib on a Catalina 22. If so, how did it shape?
Pierre at 1:08am 10.13.06
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I intend to buy a 26X in 2007, I would have about 700 lbs. of supplies. If I fill the tanks about 50
Sailor-man at 1:10am 10.13.06
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With winter fast approaching, I'm getting ready to haul-out and need some help with winterizing the
Jim Logan at 2:04am 10.13.06
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Ok, but you have to admit it will really "sail" when in the water...I've been active in Hunterowners
Broke sailor SV Marcell at 2:04am 10.13.06
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Can I use the Western Channel to get into Tangiers? The Criusing Guide doesn't say yea or nay, only
richard shelby at 3:57am 10.13.06
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I replaced the bimini on my H37c because the old one was getting a little, well, tired. The the old
Franklin at 3:53am 10.13.06
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As TonyB has said, radar is a must in the Gulf at night and I have that, but have been wondering if
Scott R21226 at 1:57am 10.13.06
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Don, I have a quick question. I do have your book but it is at the boat. I am new to sailing (abo
Stephen at 5:12am 10.13.06
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I have a new to me ST 4000. When the system is disengaged, my wheel makes a terrible squeeking noise
Peter Kolb at 5:13am 10.13.06
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David21125 at 6:08am 10.13.06
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I have a 1981 model 323 with a Volvo MD11C. Alternator looks orginal, but can't tell what it is, but
SweetTrade at 3:24am 10.13.06
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Hi I currently have a 6hp outboard engine that isnt very reliable. I was looking to get a new outboa

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VHF radio or antenna problem
JohnShannon at 7:48am 07.22.21
I have the impression that a marginal antenna will receive and fool you into thinking it is OK but i
handheld VHf?
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:47am 07.22.21
handheld VHf?
sail sfbay at 7:31am 07.22.21
You will get lots of recommendatons on this forums. Might read this first Selecting a VHF Handheld
handheld VHf?
dlochner at 6:55am 07.22.21
A Standard Horizon handheld is a good bet. SH has been in the business a long time and build quality
Help with identifying my boat?
rgouette at 6:54am 07.22.21
I see you are at Auburn. Are you going to sail Lake Martin? Still Water Marina is my go-to place
handheld VHf?
rgranger at 6:47am 07.22.21
So, what would you recommend? Get one that will float... :biggrin:
Sailing tours/resources for La Spezia, Italy
Pattmost20 at 6:46am 07.22.21
@JamesG161 Thank you for the tips! I will definitely reach out to my hotel soon to see if they hav
Help with identifying my boat?
rgranger at 6:45am 07.22.21
I see you are at Auburn. Are you going to sail Lake Martin? Still Water Marina is my go-to place t
Help with identifying my boat?
rgouette at 6:41am 07.22.21
I've gone through Good Old Boat twice! Not that I couldn't have missed it.. I'm going to go out now
Help with identifying my boat?
daryl.ramage at 6:39am 07.22.21
ok many thanks for trying... I looked for any kind of plate, but came up empty.. maybe I'll go out
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rgranger at 6:38am 07.22.21
Good Old Boat has a 25 pagre insignia guide. https://www.goodoldboat.com/pdfs/SailInsigniaGuide.pdf
Catalina Outboards Motor Flush
Joe at 6:37am 07.22.21
I used to flush my 27 year old tohatsu 9.9 after every single outing, using the ear muff method, cra
Sailing Hammock
YVRguy at 6:34am 07.22.21
If you go with this set up......lounge chair attached to and supported by a spare halyard with a la
Help with identifying my boat?
rgouette at 6:19am 07.22.21
I searched on sailboatdata.com for "Viking" and it didn't return anything that small. I search "Fi
Help with identifying my boat?
shemandr at 6:17am 07.22.21
I searched on sailboatdata.com for "Viking" and it didn't return anything that small. I search "Fin
Help with identifying my boat?
rgouette at 6:10am 07.22.21
I don't know what make your boat is . A teenager staring at their cellphone looks all too familiar
Help with identifying my boat?
Timm R Oday25 at 6:08am 07.22.21
I don't know what make your boat is . A teenager staring at their cellphone looks all too familiar
Companionway sliding hatch
Gene Neill at 6:01am 07.22.21
Mine hasn't screeched since I repaired it in 2014, but I'm still gonna try the sailkote idea. Easier
Pedestal parts 1984 Hunter 31
Flip Rutledge at 5:57am 07.22.21
The pressure bolt assembly for the throttle is handle is broken. I am looking for a replacemen
Confused on outhaul rigging
wdonovan at 5:34am 07.22.21
Accessed the block from the out board end of the boom with a long pole with a screw in it but the b

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