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If you are going to the show, stop by the Sailfest Area and say hello. Not trying to sell anything
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Hi folks, when you are trailering your boats with the shoal draft keels, what percentage of weight d
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Wondering what everybodys thoughts were on wooden masts, and how do they compare to Aluminum? than
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I'm getting ready to close on our new boat. The mortgage company wants to charge ~$500 for US Coast
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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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I have a 1998 Hunter 310. I'm looking to put A/C in the boat. I would like to know what size BTU's I
Tsehum Pete at 8:17am 02.09.06
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With Spring approaching, I am considering adding a weather station to the nav station on my Beneteau
MARK at 6:19am 02.09.06
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THINKING ABOUT INSTALLING A GENSET ABOARD MY CATALINA 400. CENTERLINE QUEEN AFT. HAS ANYONE DONE THI
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How difficult is it to add a back stay adjuster? I figured since the mast is down for the winter it
Traumaguard at 4:16am 02.09.06
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I just bought the Emma Jean, 1977 Catalina 30 out of Oak Harbour, LA (North of New Orleans). Is it r
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Does anybody have experience with the ITR WaterHeater with the optional heating module? Would it be
A Scott at 2:52am 02.09.06
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Ok, Does anyone know what the original composition of metals is for the through-hull fittings for a
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Does anyone know if Marsole (marsolve.com) is still doing business? thanks! -dennis
JTK at 11:02pm 02.08.06
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This will be my first sailboat. I want to purchase a 1975 25' ODAY. When does the age of the boat be
JTK at 11:00pm 02.08.06
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This will be my first sailboat. I want to purchase a 1975 25' ODAY. When does the age of the boat be
Ctskip at 10:57pm 02.08.06
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I have heard conflicting stories about their being no wind to great sailing . Whats the real story h
Capt. Droop at 10:03pm 02.08.06
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It appear that a large number of Catalina 36 appear to have a water leak along the bottom of the for

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New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit
Thaniel at 7:32am 05.26.21
The rod snaps on to a pin installed on the tiller. You can just press the red standby button and l
running aground on a sandbar!
Sailfanatic at 7:30am 05.26.21
I would have deployed the jib and then backed it against the wind, and the resulting heel would have
Inboard has been removed, replace with??
Sailfanatic at 7:21am 05.26.21
.... an outboard will be great for getting in and out of the marina. you bought the boat to go sail
running aground on a sandbar!
Justin_NSA at 7:15am 05.26.21
you don't want to be the subject of YouTube or a Meme :facepalm:
The Cruising Area near Blaine, WA
Terry Cox at 7:14am 05.26.21
I have wondered where it all has been sourced. Garrison Bay used to be much deeper than it is now
Vakaros Atlas   (1)
Jackdaw at 7:12am 05.26.21
Yesterday it was NUCLEAR in Wayzata... so 4 of us crazies jumped onto the J70 and went looking for b
running aground on a sandbar!
rgranger at 7:06am 05.26.21
Hope the skipper has towing insurance. Did you notice the Boca police had a heavy gun belt on and
Is Michigan open for cruising this summer
DayDreamer41 at 7:05am 05.26.21
Add Leland MI to your list of places to visit, this little fishing community is rather quaint with e
Yanmar 3GM excessive smoke on cold start
Jake N Eggs at 7:05am 05.26.21
It's definitely excess fuel being burnt off. This ONLY happens at cold start and once the engine t
After 35 years of sailing I fell in today
Justin_NSA at 7:03am 05.26.21
Hmmm. Wouldn't have to be every slip, but more safety ladders on the docks would be a good idea. Esp
Odd Discharge
DayDreamer41 at 6:52am 05.26.21
Looks like anti seize paste, but that sure is lot of it if it is
Is Michigan open for cruising this summer
duck21 at 6:42am 05.26.21
FWIW we are transporting our boat from Benton Harbor to Lake Superior in June. I've been pre-emptive
Sherwood Raw Water Pump Leak   (3)
shank at 6:37am 05.26.21
I ordered a new Oberdorfer from Depco Pump and decided not fix the Sherwood. They were very helpful
Furler Twists
justsomeguy at 6:33am 05.26.21
The furler is a Plastimo (France) 406. Forestay appears fine, however may be a little slack.... Is
Hunter 410 Air Con Seawater flow
DayDreamer41 at 6:29am 05.26.21
Interesting observation, perhaps a finer screen in the inlet seawater strainer, although that may be
Behavior of marine batteries
Kings Gambit at 6:22am 05.26.21
I struggled for several years keeping my batteries up at anchor if anchored for more than a few days
Odd Discharge
Alansails at 6:11am 05.26.21
The BLOB? :kick:
running aground on a sandbar!
jssailem at 6:11am 05.26.21
I like the way the guy on the bow looks like he hauls in the starboard tow line on the cleat over t
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase !
BrianH at 6:10am 05.26.21
I'm just going to throw a bit of caution out there about buying a 12 year old boat... Even though

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