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David at 1:05am 06.24.06
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As of today, Ontario has some of the strictist anti-drunk boating rules in the world. US boaters in
bcwave at 1:45am 06.24.06
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The metal fitting that bolts onto the rudder post (and into which the tiller itself is bolted) has s
Voyager24012 at 2:17am 06.24.06
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Just a question - if the choice was between a 1989 Pearson 36 and a Beneteau 361 do you have any wor
dmattlin at 3:03am 06.24.06
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I own a 25ft Cat. tall rig. My travler is on the transom and seems to work well, however I would muc
Marc14857 at 12:04am 06.24.06
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This post is not intended to solicit any sympathy however it is a warning/reminder for each of us. T
Dennis at 11:57pm 06.23.06
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Not to badger the subject, but on the Ferro boat page, there are a lot of these boats for sale and t
Ken Palmer at 11:51pm 06.23.06
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The LOHSA 2006 Rendezvous is less than 2 weeks away. *yks It is not too late to get your application
DClark at 11:42pm 06.23.06
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I have a Oceanis 351 with teak seats and it appears that the port side teak is not fully glued down.
Karen at 3:03am 06.24.06
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Hi all! I have a 25ft O'Day (1977) ' a 2002 Honda 8hp-4stroke motor. I would like to install a rem
cdrduke@aol.com at 3:00am 06.24.06
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What a great site! I have rescued a Macgregor. Here is the model number from port side aft, MACB22
huther19 at 5:32am 06.24.06
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I'm new to boating, and for me to get out on the water I need a rudder, but I'm not sure where to pu
Scott Smith at 6:58am 06.24.06
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This is a great photo log! Similar to SVPrana about 4 years ago. This is the 3rd in the series. I d
Gary at 6:58am 06.24.06
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I called during business hours on Friday to order a part and was, abruptly, told by a gentleman that
Mark at 7:55am 06.24.06
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I was wondering if anybody has raised the boom up the mast a little bit. I just purchased a bimini f
Don at 7:14am 06.24.06
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This has likely been asked previously so apologies if this is redundant. I've tried 3 times thus far
Joe M at 10:21am 06.24.06
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I'm thinking about buying a 26X. I have an opportunity to keep it on a canal which has one bridge b
Ted at 9:49am 06.24.06
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I would like to install a windlass on my 1078 33 foot. Does anyone have one on their boat because I
Broke sailor SV Marcell at 5:00am 06.24.06
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I want to cover the companionway entrance to keep the cold air in when the AC is running while tied
willow24470 at 8:51am 06.24.06
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i'm looking for speck's on 1985 catalina capri 30'
Fred Ficarra at 3:55pm 06.24.06
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Here are some shots of our new Crane that arrived yesterday. We installed it today. Of course it isn

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Stern light   (1)
rgranger at 5:16am 06.23.21
It has been my experience that time spent dealing with nav light function (running down a short, bur
What parts should I replace while my Hunter 240 is on slings for center board maintenance?
rgranger at 5:07am 06.23.21
These come to mine: Inspect.... shaft, cutlass bearing and strut, ... The 240 does not have these
Boat leaning to port
All U Get at 5:07am 06.23.21
Could I pose a possibility that the mast rigging may be longer on the starboard side. If you measur
What parts should I replace while my Hunter 240 is on slings for center board maintenance?
CrispyCringle at 4:52am 06.23.21
How about checking/replacing the gasket for the ballast tank valve.
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water.
Joe at 4:38am 06.23.21
Just tie them to the life lines when you need them. Keep them in a cockpit locker when you don't. U
Spinnaker set-up on C22
Joe at 4:30am 06.23.21
Don't waste your money on a sock or a tacker. You don't need it on a 22 ft boat. You can launch an
H410 Start Battery
Maine Sail at 3:47am 06.23.21
The ACR is the Isolator. The propose is to allow your engine/genset alternators to charge your Hous
Catalina 380 engine 1999 to 2000
herbwitt at 3:40am 06.23.21
Thanks for the input. The specs are pretty easy to show some minor differences but I was looking for
Boat leaning to port
kappykaplan at 2:45am 06.23.21
:) She'll quickly let you know what she likes.;) :plus:
Summer in the Salish Sea
Meriachee at 1:04am 06.23.21
Excellent work. Take the rest of the day off! :beer:
Summer in the Salish Sea
Michael Davis at 11:06pm 06.22.21
Fish on 5th. The best on the island and a Sidney legendary destination. . Dinner there tonight. A
tachometer not accurate
Hayden Watson at 9:27pm 06.22.21
I have an optical tach but we are not talking about small variation. we are talking about swings fr
H410 Start Battery
JamesG161 at 9:07pm 06.22.21
It has an ACR instead of the isolator. The ACR is the Isolator. The propose is to allow your engin
What parts should I replace while my Hunter 240 is on slings for center board maintenance?
Dolphin55 at 8:51pm 06.22.21
I'd order and replace all the small parts you listed that are likely to wear. Maybe order roller,
Stern light
Stu Jackson at 8:46pm 06.22.21
I think people would see me with the sails up but just to be safer and legal. Not at night. Googl
Catalina 310 line drawing appeal?
KmPoq0731 at 8:40pm 06.22.21
We used this one...... https://marleyinthemiddle.com Very pleased with the result. When I get ho
Wind Generator Shopping   (1)
John Nantz at 8:38pm 06.22.21
We've had a wind generator for over two decades and it has been very useful. This is in combination
Help with diagnosing engine failing to start
FastOlson at 8:15pm 06.22.21
Despite all the well meaning help from owners of other brands of diesel.... Replace those old "trail

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