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Bill10658 at 11:40am 09.20.06
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The guys in the boat yard and a surveyor can't agree on what to call the parts I need. I don't know
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Hello all, Wondered if anyone out there might have some insight on boat transport. I'm on the west
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I would like to install lazy jacks on my 1987 272LE. Any comments to share?
Dream Weaver at 11:29am 09.20.06
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My rudder has lots of play in it. I would like to tighten it up. It looks almost impossible to rea
Bill at 1:48pm 09.20.06
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Hi Has anyone ever replaced or repaired the floor on an Oday 22? The floor in my boat is very soft
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Hello everyone... So I have a question about boat sales tax and hope that someone here might hav
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I just bought a 1990 C30 and want to convert the icebox to a 12v/AC fridge. The icebox has an odd s
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We rebedded the stantions and moved on to the rub rail. When I pulled the rubber out of the stern en
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Could anyone provide some additional details regarding the swing keel cable and attachments on a 199
SweetTrade at 12:00am 09.18.06
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Ok I am trying to figure out the backstay adjuster on my hunter 23. I have the set up for it, but i
Bob8442 at 11:14pm 09.17.06
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I recently changed oil and all filters on our engine. Was not able to get all the air out of the sys
Justin_NSA at 11:11pm 09.17.06
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Anyone have experience with the Doyle Stack Pack? There are a handful on the docks. I sailed with so
T J Furstenau at 5:46am 09.18.06
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Okay, I felt that it was my responsibility to point this out to my friends here. It's that time aga
Cap'n Jack at 5:44am 09.18.06
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As sailors we all need to be aware that tomorrow, September 19, is International Talk Like a Pirate
Wicho at 5:36am 09.18.06
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HI guys, my Catalina was in the Marina for 3 months(Lake), now very dirty with dark hull, any experi
Brian D at 3:29am 09.18.06
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Time for me to replace my dock lines. I'll keep to old ones as spares. I tried to use WM Product Ass
stickman at 3:04am 09.18.06
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I just picked-up a trailer for my O'day 23 and know it needs some retrofitting to work. What kind o
Windrifter at 2:59am 09.18.06
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and smoking (white) at the top end. Motor ran fine two weeks ago. Took it out yesterday and it was
Heffy at 2:54am 09.18.06
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I have a cockpit mounted instrument panel that monitors an Atomic 4. Sunlight has deteriated the pa
bubbles at 2:48am 09.18.06
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Does anyone know the pros and cons for the HUNTER 41 and CATALINA 41 aft? Considering both. Thanks

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36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio
drm1 at 10:40am 07.25.21
Ok anchor held great in 18 knots gusting to 35. only issue was when it flipped and reset with the 1
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Parts and familiarity.. A Beta is a "marinized" Kubota so parts for the engine/block itself are easi
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Contact Lewmar and ask for tech support. They are really nice folk. T he ey should be able to give
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capseaquel at 9:42am 07.25.21
Take out one of the other ones and go to Fastenal. If it is a specially machined screw, then call
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Stu Jackson at 9:41am 07.25.21
The best engine is one where its common in area you're at and parts easy to come by. Parts yes, c
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Guan at 9:32am 07.25.21
no estimates he comes and you bow! all mechanics too busy here. booking till September!!!
Repowering the 2001 Beneteau 361
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Guan at 9:27am 07.25.21
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Georgedoyle at 9:13am 07.25.21
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The peace of mind that you get from solar is really valuable. I used to feel like I was on the clock
H212 Centerboard raising rope broken
sail sfbay at 8:56am 07.25.21
Interesting thread on how to replace the centerboard line: Centerboard Line Replacement Without Boat
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timjneedham at 8:51am 07.25.21
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