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Jon Golliher at 2:02pm 02.22.06
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Hi Folks, I recently received an EZ Jack system that can be deployed from the cockpit. I'm wonderin
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Am purchasing a 320 next month and was wondering what size sheets would fit the rear berth. Thanks,
Rob at 10:56pm 02.20.06
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I was curious, seeing all the posts on generators lately, Does anyone have info on the tow behind ge
Darren9582 at 9:59pm 02.20.06
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I went out this weekend to clean up the boat. We decided to go out for the day (78 degrees, 10 MPH
Jim at 11:52pm 02.20.06
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Hi - I sail year round with family and friends and find that the manual jabsco head (29090) is not r
Keith at 11:23pm 02.20.06
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Just got into the sailing thing. We love it. been practicing quite a bit. We are planning to sail fr
Bill O'Donovan at 12:26am 02.21.06
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Has anyone had success restoring a faded blue bootstripe, short of repainting? Thanks.
Voyager24012 at 2:35am 02.21.06
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I currently sail a C22 on a Pennsylvania lake but am getting itchy to sail on larger boats on larger
SEADOG at 2:34am 02.21.06
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lOOKING FOR A TRAILER FOR THAT FITS A COLUMBIA 22- RENT, BUY? SFO TO PDX THANK YOU
csobalvarro at 2:09am 02.21.06
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I'm getting ready mount the transducer of my fishfinder and have been considering placement options.
feejer at 3:05am 02.21.06
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I have never seen the 216 other than in photo's. To me its one ugly boat. I guess this was a replace
Brian D at 2:54am 02.21.06
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Some time ago I ran across a web site that listed the P, E, I ,and J for many boats. I am sure it wa
novelman17128 at 4:02am 02.21.06
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I have a 1971 22' Venture, While single handing offshore I have nearly slipped overboard due to lack
novelman17128 at 3:57am 02.21.06
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I have purchased a heavy duty traveler and would like to hear from others as to where they have plac
Brad Artman at 3:54am 02.21.06
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I want to install a saltwater handpump at the sink in the kitchen. I also don't want to install anot
Steve at 3:53am 02.21.06
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Don, I have a 1992 H28 and the bottom of the main sail slides into the boom which keeps it very str
soling42 at 4:45am 02.21.06
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Had some good input from the forum considering our H240 for a cruising chute but the thread hit the
muised at 7:01am 02.21.06
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I'm sitting here in the dead of winter thinking of when I launch my boat this spring, and am contemp
nick maggio at 6:56am 02.21.06
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I want to have two battery banks,I have two 12 volt deep cycle batteries now and want to add a 2nd b
Bill L at 6:04am 02.21.06
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Anyone have knowledge of what the riveted block on the boom of a 1981 Spindrift Mariner is for? It i

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Might be buying a Catalina 36
sailme88 at 1:54pm 03.28.21
There ain't no place to stop between Oahu and Kauai. ;) I didn't bother to consult a chart... How
Bottom Paint
sailme88 at 1:49pm 03.28.21
Never heard of brown barrier coats. It looks like tannic acid stains. Barrier coats are usually app
Might be buying a Catalina 36
dlochner at 1:46pm 03.28.21
Either one long day or two short ones. There ain't no place to stop between Oahu and Kauai. ;)
Kitchen faucet
kappykaplan at 1:45pm 03.28.21
So we are enjoying a brand new tap Pictures? :beer:
AC / Heat repair assistance
JamesG161 at 1:42pm 03.28.21
What is the model and size of your AC unit? I had similar issue on my 16k BTU. The Older Units use a
Kitchen faucet
Stouthard at 1:41pm 03.28.21
Dear all, you have been extremely helpful! The faucet wrench finally did the trick, and a nice fine
Might be buying a Catalina 36
sailme88 at 1:40pm 03.28.21
95 miles to travel... If that is NM's with a boat that should motor at least at 6kts, you should be
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28.
sailme88 at 1:28pm 03.28.21
You may want to contact Rudy at D & R Marine in Assonet, MA.. He may actually have a replacement.
Any suggestions on how to fix this? Seen a bunch of YouTube videos, a bit nervous as to specifics. Appreciate any specific advice. 1980 o'day 28.
2weelz4me at 1:21pm 03.28.21
Buying an inexpensive boat is never cheap. If you choose the path you are like the guy who buys th
Covid 19 travel
dlochner at 1:06pm 03.28.21
Noonsite.com is probably the best source of current information for cruisers, covid, and countries.
Catalina 385 / Golf Cart Batteries?
Richard19068 at 12:50pm 03.28.21
If you have any extra width in the box you might be able to fit a DIN 6 volt like a Trojan TE35 or U
Hunter 456 and replacement compass
FBD at 12:32pm 03.28.21
I will do it. Thank you.
Great Lakes Navigation
DArcy at 12:29pm 03.28.21
I disagree with the sweeping generalizations made. Hi @Stu Jackson - Hey, it's just one man's opin
Bottom Paint
Davidasailor26 at 12:19pm 03.28.21
An epoxy barrier coat should be waterproof and not subject to the same type of blistering as polyest
Emergency tiller inspection port replacement   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:12pm 03.28.21
I don't think there's anything wrong with your existing 4-1/4" deck cut out. The entire plate sits
Painting around the trailer
Rick Webb at 12:08pm 03.28.21
My plan was #4 I found it easier to paint what I could load the boat at a bit of a kilter paint what
Emergency tiller inspection port replacement
Benjammin at 12:05pm 03.28.21
If its not cracked, then a decent cleaning in hot soapy water, (don't bleach it) followed by a good
Hunter 456 and replacement compass
jssailem at 12:01pm 03.28.21
Check out Ritchie Compasses. It would depend on the hardware you have on you boat. Ritchie makes a l
Bottom Paint
jssailem at 11:56am 03.28.21
One of the best documents I read when dealing with blistering on my boat was this work by David Pasc

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