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Joe Mullee at 2:24am 01.01.06
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Reading John Vigors "Twenty Small Sailboats To Take You Anywhere" I was drawn to the Bristol 27. One
Scott at 1:56am 01.01.06
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Our 1984 Starwind 27 is documented and did not come with state registration numbers on the bow when
mike16337 at 12:27am 01.01.06
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i have found a catalina 22 for sale and would like any advice any one is willing to share.the owner
David Egleston at 12:15am 01.01.06
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need specifications for the centerboard for 25'ericson keel/centerboard---lost the original one in S
prtmike at 4:43am 02.08.06
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Any info on iron made during 1932 in GERMANY? Brittle poor quality etc?
AndyK at 4:18am 02.08.06
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About two months ago there was a good discussion going about installing the Cruz Pro T30 digital tem
Emily at 3:40am 02.08.06
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Has any one ever been to the Strictly Sail Pacific boat show in Oakland, CA? Or for that matter to a
Marcia at 3:39am 02.08.06
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Our 30yo Cal 34 has pretty lousy looking countertops in the galley. There are only a few square fee
Chris at 3:38am 02.08.06
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I am in the process of bulding a anchor holder for a Delta 14 so that it will be kept on the bow of
Bob F. at 2:33am 02.08.06
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I'm considering a bareboat charter in Maine. What are the best areas? Time of year? I'm thinking fir
Pat T at 11:47pm 02.07.06
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I just bought a 1995 Catalina wing keel, tall rig, with cradle. After Spring launch I have to either
tom at 10:43pm 02.07.06
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we are thinking of moving our sailboat up the tombigbee waterway to Wheeler lake on the tennessee ri
mjb at 9:06pm 02.07.06
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I'm considering buying a nesting dinghy and storing the dinghy on the coachroof underneath the boom
TomH at 8:31pm 02.07.06
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I am going to purchase a new outboard for the inflatable, it's rated to 8 hp., any thoughts on relia
Gerry Bogert at 12:45pm 02.07.06
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I need to repair a soft cockpit floor and would like to put a grate floor over the new fiberglass wh
gr8_2_av8 at 12:10pm 02.07.06
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Just wondering about different option for bow rollers on the Hunter 31. Does it have to be welded or
Jack2438 at 11:22am 02.07.06
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The post the other day asked about anchoring, several people talked about the claw type anchor and
dracoed at 10:50am 02.07.06
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I am interested in hearing about any chainplate failures in Irwin 68,s and from anyone who has inspe
Mac at 10:13am 02.07.06
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Anyone change their trailer axle, leaf spring, hub, and fender? If so, any ideas on the best route
Jgood1223 at 10:02am 02.07.06
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Does anyone know where I can find out how/where to run wires in my 2004 Hunter 44DS? Is that inform

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Best genoa for Catalina 30
Sanfelice at 3:45pm 05.26.21
I would suggest a 135 for a Catalina 30. Given that the lower forward shrouds are so far forward, ta
Catalina 38 chainplate failure
sail sfbay at 3:30pm 05.26.21
Welcome to the forum!! Very sorry to hear about the chain plate failure. Can you supply photos? I
Replacing frameless acrylic fixed ports
Hayden Watson at 3:25pm 05.26.21
What a nice looking job! Looks very good and thanks for sharing - something I'd like to tackle on
Newbie - Just brought a 1986 Hunter 23 home   (7)
Roughsawn at 3:24pm 05.26.21
Update yet again! Finally got the rudder squared away and on the boat. That thing looks kinda HUG
Best genoa for Catalina 30
shemandr at 3:17pm 05.26.21
I had a raw water cooled A4 engine. I'll have to include the boat spent most of its days in fresh w
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced?
Tom J at 3:04pm 05.26.21
Great info. If you have any tips for where to find and how to install the mechanical guage, that wo
Last straw
Rick486 at 2:42pm 05.26.21
Meh....
Odd Discharge
Rick486 at 2:38pm 05.26.21
From what I was told, that was the sort of thing a shot from the flight surgeon would take care of.
Best genoa for Catalina 30   (1)
JRR at 2:23pm 05.26.21
i am aware of instances of fuel spills on docks. It makes sense that it isn't permitted in some plac
running aground on a sandbar!
shemandr at 2:18pm 05.26.21
I would have deployed the jib and then backed it against the wind, and the resulting heel would ha
Odd Discharge
AwwShucks at 2:13pm 05.26.21
I'm not sure if you checked the underside of the stairs, as JRT and I suggested. In any case, I se
After 35 years of sailing I fell in today
DayDreamer41 at 2:09pm 05.26.21
Sorry to hear you went for an unintentional swim, the complete surprise to me is the water temperatu
Alternator Mounting Failure
Stu Jackson at 2:08pm 05.26.21
You used the wrong size bolt. Alternator Pivot Bolts for M25 Bracket Upgrades: https://c34.org/bbs
Alternator Mounting Failure
DayDreamer41 at 2:06pm 05.26.21
Thanks for posting, I guess a closer inspection is required
Any Flying Scot Sailors Out There?
shemandr at 1:53pm 05.26.21
I was out about 2 hours today. Feeling more confident and I'm looking more at details. For most of
Last straw
thinwater at 1:42pm 05.26.21
I don't know the specifics, and don't really want to, but... It's just a forum. A watercooler conve
After 35 years of sailing I fell in today   (1)
thinwater at 1:37pm 05.26.21
ABYC now requires that a safety ladder be accessible from the water, and that the ladder have at lea
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced?
Monheganlover at 1:04pm 05.26.21
Great info. If you have any tips for where to find and how to install the mechanical guage, that wou
Hunter 410 Air Con Seawater flow
Don Lucas at 1:02pm 05.26.21
2 years ago i had a problem with the aft and hooked up dock water to the system and shut the forward
Last straw
Phil Herring at 12:58pm 05.26.21
Fair comments, @Marmalade . The thread did not get locked due to the reply made today. It was report

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