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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
BIGUMs at 2:51pm 06.24.06
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I have 2003 260 and I have had to replace that damn Jib halyard pully like 4 times now. I cant seem
AndrewB at 4:46pm 06.24.06
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I am going to make a new (slightly larger)cockpit table for our 2000 H410 and want to make it out of
lparsons@brockport.edu at 10:41pm 06.24.06
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I must have clicked the wrong length. My O'Day is 25ft.
lparsons@brockport.edu at 10:39pm 06.24.06
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I bought a new c/b from Rudy last Fall. I'm ready to install it (I think) but I'd like to know what
Steve at 11:18pm 06.24.06
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I'm looking to rent purchase a trailer for my boat. Any replies will be appreciated. Steve
christopher bayer at 11:53pm 06.24.06
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good morning everyone: it's certainly been raining like mad in the metro new york area. unfortunate

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Water dripping from salon lights
SVFinally at 10:43am 07.07.21
Thank you! We re did our rigging season before last, hooped it up pretty good because yes, that did
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SVFinally at 10:33am 07.07.21
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Tohatsu sail pro 6 hp comes with a voltage regulator, you only detect charge rate across battery ter
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Scott T-Bird at 9:56am 07.07.21
Thanks for the feedback Scott. It looks like it's only about $30 more for blocks that will handle 7
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jjweiss56 at 9:56am 07.07.21
Good morning, Dave. I'm told I have a US Spars rig, but have been able to confirm that with any mar
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duck21 at 9:53am 07.07.21
A couple of updates: Apparently the "L" brackets are no longer available. I'm going with @jssailem
Water dripping from salon lights
duck21 at 9:38am 07.07.21
I believe the water is coming in through the hole in the mast-step for the mast wiring. We saw that
Shaft alignment
markwbird at 9:11am 07.07.21
The procedure for checking the alignment can be found on Youtube. Basically use a feeler gauge to c
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teneicm at 9:08am 07.07.21
I have a 2000 Beneteau 461. The door handle on the after head needs replacement. I found it on the
Door hardware- 90's era Beneteaus
PeterBreit at 9:00am 07.07.21
I have a 2000 Beneteau 461. The door handle on the after head needs replacement. I found it on the
1 month of sailing, update
jeepbluetj at 8:52am 07.07.21
My C-30 had "put the cringle over the horn" reefing and it was a major PITA. Made up a "Dog Bone"
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Davidasailor26 at 8:46am 07.07.21
Here is a picture of the water tank with the lines I figured out labeled. When I flip the pressure
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Maine Sail at 8:09am 07.07.21
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Just can't get no release!
Project_Mayhem at 7:51am 07.07.21
Thanks for the feedback Scott. It looks like it's only about $30 more for blocks that will handle 7/
New boat owner... need help... fresh water not working
cymeyer at 7:46am 07.07.21
i would drain the entire tank. might help. can't hurt. make sure you pump the bilge well after
1987 C22 SK Fuel to Outboard
Leeward Rail at 7:19am 07.07.21
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Question about Jib Furling System
Timm R Oday25 at 7:05am 07.07.21
Sunbird , I did indeed find the way you are describing on the CDI website . The main concern I have
1 month of sailing, update
Orbweaver at 6:43am 07.07.21
It's on my H265. photo will have to wait until this weekend when I'm back up at the lake
Just can't get no release!
Scott T-Bird at 6:41am 07.07.21
That should be a good one and a big improvement over an old fiddle block. Keep in mind that the max
Motor mount just not lifting any more
Leeward Rail at 6:31am 07.07.21
FYI: there is/was a rebuild kit available for the oem Garhauer mount. Can't remember who posted ab

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