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synchronicity at 2:11pm 09.22.06
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83 Mac 21. Factory slider top. Can I make it pop?
Gary Bolis at 9:47pm 09.20.06
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Hi anyone, I'll be in S. Daytona Fla. the week of Sept 25th to Oct 1st. then Key West from Oct. 2nd.
Tony F at 9:36pm 09.20.06
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How do you replace the gaskets on hatches? I find gasket mtrl at west marine but don't you need a on
LordNelson at 9:19pm 09.20.06
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Looking for the sail dimensions for working jibs and jenny(s) for the oday 20.
Capt. Yanni at 8:21pm 09.20.06
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I am wondering if anyone has the specifications for a whisker pole for the Cornado 25. My boat came
John Lovas at 10:15pm 09.20.06
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1) Wondering how other Mariner owners rig your main sheet. Currently I have a single block with a b
heysteveh at 9:59pm 09.20.06
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We purchased our '93 Mac 26S (our first boat) this spring and are considering getting a Spinnaker.
Brian at 9:49pm 09.20.06
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Would anyone familiar with Swan Creek at Rock Hall please let me know conditions there for depth, an
Rik at 9:49pm 09.20.06
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We are looking to buy a new 22 MarkII and right now the factory is giving away to self furling syste
Joannes at 11:34pm 09.20.06
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Hello everybody, my Autohelm 5000 gave up this summer. It is not reparable, no prints available anym
John P at 11:42pm 09.20.06
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what agreat site. Quite the detailed breakdown of the projects, but still a great read. Just gets
Rik19504 at 11:52pm 09.20.06
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We are working on ordering a new 22 MK II and would like to purchase a portable garage for it (like
Rik19504 at 11:48pm 09.20.06
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After living and working in dry Arizona for many years we are back in the northwest and getting quot
John at 12:28am 09.21.06
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I recently noticed alot of white smoke coming from my engine exhaust. What could be the problem?
Doghouse at 1:25am 09.21.06
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Ok so I am looking at the packing gland and wondering if I am getting enough of a drip from there.
soling42 at 1:31am 09.21.06
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The shifter on my H260's Edison pedestal won't quite throw the attached Yamaha 9hp outboard into rev
Sine Nomine at 2:32am 09.21.06
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Anyone familiar with Aruba that may have a tip as to where I may rent a small sailboat (daysailer).
yngvepau at 3:57am 09.21.06
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During my research I found the MacGregor 26 planable sailboat. If you have a 50 hrs outboard it can
Capn Grumpy at 4:17am 09.21.06
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The Princess-of-the-Lake and I are looking at purchasing a 1995 h40.5. Overall, the boat has had ex
Lawrence Jean at 5:27am 09.21.06
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My question: The metal fitting at the top of the rudder post, to which the tiller is bolted, crack

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Need help identifying
capta at 11:44am 07.26.21
What a sweet little day sailer. Around 15 feet? Have you checked the sail for an insignia?
Compost toilet (custom) on 37c, Has anyone done it?
Andiamo 34 at 11:43am 07.26.21
We had allot of trepidation about doing it when we bought our Morgan 30 but went ahead and have neve
Suggestion for drain hole in anchor locker
rgranger at 11:42am 07.26.21
You could bore it out to fit the O.D. of a piece of black PVC pipe. Then (after treating the surfac
Need help identifying
rgranger at 11:39am 07.26.21
Sweet little boat!!! Congrats. The scuppers on the bow are a nice touch. I'd be trying to figure
Bilge water wont stay put!
Project_Mayhem at 11:38am 07.26.21
Four three inch vents have been installed to vent the storage areas to the cabin (two per side) and
Bilge water wont stay put!
Ken Cross at 11:33am 07.26.21
I think ideally ventilation is the key. I think closing things off may make mold and mildew worse. S
Bilge water wont stay put!
Project_Mayhem at 11:30am 07.26.21
Yes, access in an emergency. The cover for the bilge is in the middle of the cabin sole and will n
Bilge water wont stay put!
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:20am 07.26.21
Can anyone see a reason not to seal the bilge off from this area? Yes, access in an emergency. T
Adventures in anchoring
shemandr at 11:15am 07.26.21
How was the swim?
Adventures in anchoring
Stu Jackson at 11:03am 07.26.21
Here's a photo of connecting another line to your anchor rode and running it back to your jib sheet
Catalina 30 shoal draft for racing??
shemandr at 10:47am 07.26.21
I'd prefer the tall rig with the fin keel too. Or the shorter rig with the shoal keel. But this se
Catalina 30 shoal draft for racing??
cb32863 at 10:41am 07.26.21
You can look up your base PHRF value here, Boat Class Lookup - US Sailing. How well you will do mat
Still getting Oops message on topic of the week link
Ed Caldwell at 10:34am 07.26.21
And there it is! Proper Prop thread just popped into the Recent Activity list, but with no replies,
Adventures in anchoring
Bob S at 10:30am 07.26.21
I had a similar instance with my C30 but I didn't have a windlass. I had 4' rolling waves to boot. I
Still getting Oops message on topic of the week link
kappykaplan at 10:13am 07.26.21
I get the same message. Tks.
Boats at the lake
justsomeguy at 10:06am 07.26.21
When the spinnakers came out, the music just seemed to get better. I have yet to fly the chute on AO
1986 Fixed Keel Material
Gene Neill at 9:57am 07.26.21
Cool boat, very rare! Her draft is too deep for where we sail, but if anyone wants a C22 to keep in
Adventures in anchoring
BarryL at 9:57am 07.26.21
Hey, Were you able to pull the boat forward by hand? I know it's easier with someone driving the bo
2004 Hunter 33 high temp alarm
buddy0 at 9:57am 07.26.21
Ouch! In 2019 I paid $713, including tax, from Deatons in Oriental. I don't have the part number.
Adventures in anchoring
dlochner at 9:41am 07.26.21
Install a chain stopper. This will hold the chain while you are retrieving it and prevent the chain

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