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jjgizara at 12:05am 09.19.06
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Are there any hidden surprises waiting me that are common to the 1989 37.5 legend? Just bought the
Warren Milberg at 11:41pm 09.18.06
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I have Furlex 200 furler on my boat and just ending my second season with this unit. Every now and
outofcontrole at 1:05am 09.19.06
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Hi Dear O'Day owners, My 37 CC from 1978 has a slight problem due to her age . The Engine Indication
Columbus at 1:32am 09.19.06
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I'm not currently a racer but find myself interested in all aspects of sailing. I'm going to includ
Mike Graves at 1:39am 09.19.06
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the retractable keel cable has broke and the keel is stuck in the sand and mud. Can I remove the ke
al at 2:12am 09.19.06
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i am going to add a longer bow roller to our 1987 catalina 34 and was wondering if anyone knows if a
al16497 at 2:21am 09.19.06
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i am going to add a longer bow roller to our 1987 catalina 34 and was wondering if anyone knows if a
Mac at 2:45am 09.19.06
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I want to add a CD player to my 1982 Mac 25. Should I buy outdoor speakers and mount them in the co
Mac at 2:58am 09.19.06
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I need information on setting up my 25 Mac with new wiring. If I'm using a 2 stroke motor with no c
MABell at 2:56am 09.19.06
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The July issue of Seaworth magazine (BoatUS) ran an article about some of the older LifeSlings being
robert gallagher at 3:55am 09.19.06
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Today is Talk Like A Pirate Day. I am attaching a link to a great video that teaches you how to talk
Pat17338 at 3:58am 09.19.06
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I have a 1985 27' Catalina with a M-18 Universal engine.The engine has a oil leak that appears to be
Mark Matthias at 4:36am 09.19.06
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I need to replace some of the gaskets in some of my side windows on my 1995 Hunter 29.5. I was told
MikeWilkinson at 5:22am 09.19.06
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I would like to purchase a innerspring mattress. Has anyone purchased an innerspring mattress for my
John at 5:32am 09.19.06
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Recently I noticed that there is white smoke coming from my engine exhaust.
sand sailor at 6:11am 09.19.06
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i want to know if there is an upgrade to the mast foot for my 68 santana 27???
Annie Fury at 6:42am 09.19.06
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I would like to find a Catalina service yard in Nys/Conn to replace thr hanger for the keel on my 19
O'Dazed at 7:00am 09.19.06
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Once again the knot meter was fouled all season. On haul out it was a garden of sea vegtables again
john dewey at 7:31am 09.19.06
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I HAVE A SMALL COOLANT LEAK THAT I CANNOT SEEM TO LOCATE THE SOURCE. ANY HELPUL TIPS WOULD BE APPRE
Mac at 8:23am 09.19.06
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I am now the proud owner of an eleven foot Ranger II sailboat. As a brand new sailor, I am having a

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Transport Costs?
kloudie1 at 6:09am 07.24.21
Sail it ?
Aging Diesel Fuel
shank at 6:01am 07.24.21
Thanks everyone. I guess I'm just more used to gasoline and how it deteriorates and gums up an engin
Change the filter on a Beneteau 51.1 AC
Davidasailor26 at 5:54am 07.24.21
Do you know what kind and size the AC units are? Our Cruisair 16K unit has a thin screen that slide
Yanmar 2GM
visegrip at 5:53am 07.24.21
Hi Vicegrip. In the future be aware that you can simply make most of your own gaskets (except head g
Yanmar 2GM
garymalmgren at 5:51am 07.24.21
Hi Vicegrip. In the future be aware that you can simply make most of your own gaskets (except head g
Aging Diesel Fuel
DougM at 5:43am 07.24.21
I too am up North in Michigan and haul out annually for winter storage. I have been averaging 5 gall
Got the mast up!
kappykaplan at 5:37am 07.24.21
Good job!
Boom bolt rope slot size ?
Gene Neill at 5:31am 07.24.21
Thank you ! Nice info. Where did you find that ? I don't remember seeing that drawing before. Pa
Cat 22 OEM Rudder
Gene Neill at 5:28am 07.24.21
I sold mine on Craigslist for $400 including a new tiller. It was a kickup model in very good shape.
Transport Costs?
DougM at 5:25am 07.24.21
That seems to be high, but that may be because the hauler is restricted from traveling through Canad
Yanmar 2GM
visegrip at 5:02am 07.24.21
Could be air bubble keeping thermostat out of coolant. Burp. I burped it at all the hose connection
2004 Hunter 33 high temp alarm
Scott B at 4:53am 07.24.21
I have a 2005 Hunter and have the overheating issue at >3000 rpm. Checked with the mechanic who ser
Yanmar 2GM
RoyS at 4:18am 07.24.21
Could be air bubble keeping thermostat out of coolant. Burp.
San Juan 26 centreboard
Chales D at 3:32am 07.24.21
Charles here. 1975 san juan 26 center board. Picked mine up last year. The centerboard was stuck in
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
jssailem at 10:17pm 07.23.21
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Funny Friday!!!
Sailavie1 at 10:00pm 07.23.21
She probably does not have a belly button. Run!!
Any problems with sailing a 2.92 feet draft winged keel on the Great South Bay on Long Island NY
sailbears at 9:47pm 07.23.21
2.92 foot draft is perfectly fine on the Great South Bay. I've been sailing there for over 40 years
Sudden fresh water pumping issues
JamesG161 at 9:39pm 07.23.21
Jim, why an upside orientation? I looked at his picture and thought the strainer was pointed upwar
Engine Stalling 3GM30F
Guan at 8:35pm 07.23.21
I had same problem with engine stalling after three years of normal function following purchased of

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