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Ross at 10:19am 03.19.06
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Today we have had two good threads concerning line handling and treatment. I think that this is a go
desert sailor1489 at 10:53am 03.19.06
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I would like to install an automotive type battery charger on my Mac 25 to keep both of my batteries
Jib21855 at 11:40am 03.19.06
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Want to have my 26X bottom painted this spring. Anyone know who has experience doing this? Want t
hightower at 11:54am 03.19.06
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How reliable is the Autohelm 3000 belt drive unit and how does it behave? The boat I'm in the proces
ex-admin at 12:10pm 03.19.06
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Depending on the size of your boat and the state it is operated in, you may be required to have a so
jtopping at 12:04pm 03.19.06
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Own DaySailer, '78--daughter wants to race it(!?)--fun only--decent shape, old sails, old running ri
Gary at 12:40pm 03.19.06
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I broke the waste fill cap. Has any one replaced one? Are they available. open to all ideas.
Glenn Soderstrom aka Painted Pony at 12:59pm 03.19.06
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Is there a company that anyone knows of that carries, or will build from patterns they already have,
Ray at 1:45pm 03.19.06
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Don; I am planning on buying a new fully battened mainsail for my Catalina 22. I have all the optio
Dave Goldsmith at 4:17pm 03.19.06
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I am contemplating using Poli Glow to restore the lustre and a protective finish on my 30 year old h
Aurora at 11:21pm 03.17.06
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HELP!!! I can't locate the HIN on my 1983 C-22. I've looked in ALL the obvious places including the
Smitty at 11:40pm 03.17.06
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Whenever I pick up a book or article about bedding stuff, it says that polysulfide type sealants are
00723723 at 10:57pm 03.17.06
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Ready to reinstall my rc8d renault into my h27. The diagram of connections I made are not around an
Curran at 1:24am 03.18.06
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Anybody know why the store has a premade bimini for a H23 but not a H22? I'm trying to stay out of t
Scott A. at 1:24am 03.18.06
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I am unable to access our boat to measure the engine compartment and I need to purchase an automatic
Tsehum Pete at 2:24am 03.18.06
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My current navigation setup on Tula my 39 foot Beneteau is: 1. Dell D505 Laptop at the nav station
Larry at 2:25am 03.18.06
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While on the mooring or at anchor, the wires inside the Oday 23 mast slap around making alot of nois
Jeff Prideaux at 8:39am 03.18.06
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I'm about ready to buy a handheld GPS for my daysailor and am researching the Garmin product line.
abe at 10:06am 03.18.06
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for a pleasant trip during the summer. Stay close to shore or far away? Stop every other day at a
Neil at 6:24am 03.18.06
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I've seen several larger sailboats with outboards on the stern. Is this effective? Can it be removed

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Cutless bearing
Tally Ho at 3:42pm 04.01.21
You probably could, but it would require proper tooling, removing the propeller, and scuba gear. You
Beneteau Spare Parts Website
Davidasailor26 at 3:21pm 04.01.21
I love the site from the standpoint of providing access to all those custom parts, but it never real
do you think his insurance will cover it
All U Get at 3:13pm 04.01.21
Probably one of the toys of that yacht, not surprised to see a variety of slides, pools, and boating
Hunter 33.5 1994 - purchase decision
DSqr at 3:06pm 04.01.21
I owned a 33.5 and loved it. The only problem that I had was one that Calvin mentioned; the wooden
C Map or Navionics
dlochner at 2:39pm 04.01.21
I like Navionics myself , i thought Garmin had bought it a couple of years ago and integrates it wi
H44 AC Shaft size.
Rick486 at 2:32pm 04.01.21
1-1/4 inch on my 44DS
C Map or Navionics
ifmdalvey at 2:07pm 04.01.21
I like Navionics myself , i thought Garmin had bought it a couple of years ago and integrates it wit
do you think his insurance will cover it
ifmdalvey at 2:04pm 04.01.21
I dont think he had a clue, should have used the engine a lot sooner, how many concealed hatches has
Cutless bearing
Rich Stidger at 1:57pm 04.01.21
I don't think a cutlass bearing could be replaced in the water. Usually a mechanical or hydraulic t
Ceramic coatings
jssailem at 1:56pm 04.01.21
We saw a guy at the Canadian Boat Show (2019) promoting the material.
Transporting a Hunter 340 in Ontario Canada
wyctoronto at 1:50pm 04.01.21
Had to do this on my 356. Not overly difficult just very awkward accessing the nuts from the inside
Electric Head Recommendation
Jtacqua at 1:08pm 04.01.21
Thank you all. Headed to the boat this weekend with tape measure in one hand and credit card in the
Facebook Data Sharing
Johnb at 1:04pm 04.01.21
Gah, we had a FB "share" button enabled. That's now shut off. Facebook sucks. :huh: We appreciate
Beneteau Spare Parts Website
bmiley at 12:39pm 04.01.21
Seems that 6 weeks would have been ample time to get things sorted out and have the parts store bac
Facebook Data Sharing
shemandr at 12:27pm 04.01.21
Me neither. No Instagram, Twitter or other anti-social media.
Ceramic coatings
Don Crowther at 12:21pm 04.01.21
And if it says for Marine use does that triple the price ;)
Facebook Data Sharing
kappykaplan at 12:18pm 04.01.21
Facebook sucks. :huh: Exactly! That's why I don't have an account. :beer:
Launching / Retrieving a Catalina 22 with a Prius....?
DayDreamer41 at 12:18pm 04.01.21
You could do it no problem, if the Priass was connected to a F150 (Boat, Priass, F150)........
Ceramic coatings
Captain Larry-DH at 12:06pm 04.01.21
@Rick D that's what I was thinking about.
P 36-2 cb keel bolts.   (1)
sail sfbay at 11:51am 04.01.21
Could that have been the result of a grounding? Is there water in the bilge? Probably not a big is

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