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Sailor Tim at 3:37am 02.10.06
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I would like to add a teak floor grate in the head compartment to my 361. I think it would be a nice
Dave 1265 at 3:36am 02.10.06
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Going to trailer the boat from New Smyrna to Orlando. Going to float it onto the trailer - not worki
james bennett at 3:02am 02.10.06
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need to buy some toe rail damaged in Katrina
uploadjoe at 2:43am 02.10.06
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I am just wondering if anyone has one of the premade Bimini's from this site? We have a 25.5 and we
PY charlie at 2:05am 02.10.06
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As I was surfing the forums gathering information, I came across this statement--------- "glass hul
Rob at 1:41am 02.10.06
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I've been watching the Volvo Cup race coverage. I have one observation and question. These boats are
skipperbill at 12:27am 02.10.06
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I just purchased a 1974 27' Catalina. In the galley there is a 2burner Primus stove. I think it is
david schoonmaker at 12:01am 02.10.06
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Hey all, In the process of sanding my 20' Oday, it was painted(top) at least once, I am sanding into
Ragtime Joe at 11:41pm 02.09.06
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I have just bought an O'Day Ospray. (not a typo --that's Ospray spelled with an "a"). It measures
Mike F. at 11:14pm 02.09.06
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My 1983 Hunter 34 is a great boat. Over the years a few issues have crept up. One issue is that the
Morski Krastavac at 10:44pm 02.09.06
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Hi All, Where are the sailing-channels, who covers the America's Cup, the Hobart, Volvo Ocean Race
Rob R at 9:15pm 02.09.06
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Hi Folks - It's been a few years since I have posted here - hopefully a few of you old salts may r
Steve at 2:13pm 02.09.06
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On the verge of purchasing a 1985 Mason 33. Anyone feel like offering up positive and negative expe
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If you are going to the show, stop by the Sailfest Area and say hello. Not trying to sell anything
Jack Hart at 12:02pm 02.09.06
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Hi folks, when you are trailering your boats with the shoal draft keels, what percentage of weight d
jeepmark at 11:27am 02.09.06
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Wondering what everybodys thoughts were on wooden masts, and how do they compare to Aluminum? than
mjb at 10:59am 02.09.06
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I'm getting ready to close on our new boat. The mortgage company wants to charge ~$500 for US Coast
Capt. MARS at 10:39am 02.09.06
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Morganeers, I have heard from the Morgan Invasion committee that the initial invitations will be se
Chris at 10:12am 02.09.06
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After 20 - 30 minutes of power at 2000 - 2500 RPM (5.5 knots) the engine loses power; must be thrott
John at 10:02am 02.09.06
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I am thinking of setting up a single line jiffy reef for my 1977 Catalina 30 TR. I want to be able t

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1980's H22 Main Sheet Traveler Replacement Options?
FDL S2 at 4:53pm 05.27.21
Thanks FDL 32! Your input is greatly appreciated. I'll look into your option. BTW, Fond du Lac, WI
garmin NMEA 2000 backbone and Ray EV100 wheel pilot
Hayden Watson at 4:45pm 05.27.21
There is not much info on what data can be shared between the two systems. Can the pilot follow a r
garmin NMEA 2000 backbone and Ray EV100 wheel pilot
Hayden Watson at 4:44pm 05.27.21
I have Garmin 840sx with gwind & depth talking to the ray ev100, On the EV100 there's a connection
So, I built a marine air conditioner. Wanna see?
portajon at 4:12pm 05.27.21
:biggrin: Was watching your video as you replied. Necessity is the mother of invention. Look's like
Last straw
JRacer at 4:09pm 05.27.21
I forgot this, but we used to have a "Guest Forum" that would open for discussions of a product-rel
So, I built a marine air conditioner. Wanna see?
JRacer at 4:04pm 05.27.21
I didn't say where I got my training for this.... :biggrin: Was watching your video as you replied
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Tally Ho at 4:00pm 05.27.21
Well, as long as the overall width does not exceed 8.5' - driver doesn't need an oversize permit to
So, I built a marine air conditioner. Wanna see?
portajon at 3:59pm 05.27.21
In NC, don't they call that a "thump keg"? :laugh: I didn't say where I got my training for this..
So, I built a marine air conditioner. Wanna see?
portajon at 3:58pm 05.27.21
Also.... the 3 1/2 inch to 2" reducer will have little webbed sort of pockets where you drill the ho
Last straw
Tally Ho at 3:54pm 05.27.21
While that may be an effective way to segregate advertising, given how ubiquitous internet advertis
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Phil Herring at 3:54pm 05.27.21
I forgot this, but we used to have a "Guest Forum" that would open for discussions of a product-rela
So, I built a marine air conditioner. Wanna see?
JRacer at 3:54pm 05.27.21
And the answer is super simple. a three and a half inch section of PVC pipe with 20 feet of coppe
Last straw
jon hansen at 3:54pm 05.27.21
i think Clay is wonderful. i'm going to miss him. he always shared real knowledge of this wonderful
So, I built a marine air conditioner. Wanna see?
portajon at 3:48pm 05.27.21
I have a question about your condenser. I can imagine how you sealed the PVC end caps and connect
Yanmar 3GM excessive smoke on cold start
Calif. Ted at 3:43pm 05.27.21
When I first got mine (~450hrs) it smoked some on cold start, had a mechanic (long retired, unfortun
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Tally Ho at 3:35pm 05.27.21
So, I built a marine air conditioner. Wanna see?
garymalmgren at 3:34pm 05.27.21
Good job on the AC build, Portajon. You have pulled off a real winner. Your presentation could do w
Last straw
DArcy at 3:09pm 05.27.21
Its a bad look. but not entirely unexpected. Sorry, I was never a fan of his brash and, at times,
Any Flying Scot Sailors Out There?
shemandr at 3:08pm 05.27.21
I don't know a lot of folks who sail here who aren't up North now. Right now I'm content to sail on
Behavior of marine batteries
dlochner at 3:00pm 05.27.21
Our SOP when we encounter an anchor alarm is to fire the engine, pull the rode in and then reset th

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