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Marianne at 3:02am 10.23.05
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We are considering the purchase of a 1998 Catalina 380. We plan to live aboard and our primary crui
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last year a sailor posted he bought a strut pro and was willing to rent it. i did an archive search
Bill Balme at 1:47am 10.23.05
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Hi, I have recently bought a Cutter rigged 1983 PS37 and have some rigging questions: Running Back
mhogan at 1:15am 10.23.05
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This past summer I purchased a 1990 30T Hunter. The boat is now sitting on it's cradle at the club a
letterman at 12:52am 10.23.05
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Problem. My centerboard wore out at the pivot pin hole. So I took it our and fixed it. In order t
Mark Osterman at 12:48am 10.23.05
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I'm considering the purchase of a P - 323. i would appreciate comments on performance, how well owne
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I am leaning towards kinda being a bit miffed by the 309. Catalina moves the 310 from the "Crusier"
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I am leaning towards kinda being a bit miffed by the 309. Catalina moves the 310 from the "Crusier"
SceptreSailor at 12:19am 10.23.05
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I am leaning towards kinda being a bit miffed by the 309. Catalina moves the 310 from the "Crusier"
RAD at 11:42pm 10.22.05
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I'm looking to add insulation between engine room and the forward cabin on my 32 centercockpit, it w
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Have any of you had a chance to see the 146 or 170 being made at the factory in CT?
Drambuie at 10:35pm 10.22.05
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I have changed my layout slightly to increase the size and function of the quarter berth. Has anyon
Pat H at 9:34pm 10.22.05
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Does anyone have recommended shroud tensions for a Beneteau Oceanis '351 with in mast furling? I em
Phil at 9:17pm 10.22.05
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After a winter on the cradle I notice some fine deck cracks in the gellcoat of my boat. My cradle wa
okiman at 8:10pm 10.22.05
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I have a Cherubini H33 (1978) which I am renovating. This particular boat has 3' long X 9" high po
BobW at 3:30pm 10.22.05
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My stuffing box decided to start leaking (2 drips per second) while I was warming up the engine to c
namaste at 3:03pm 10.22.05
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The previous owner of the 240 that I just bought, indicated that the boat was stern heavy and could
Larry Jordan at 1:26pm 10.22.05
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I was wondering if any one know the travel time between Annapolis and Oriental NC? I am making the
JR6548 at 1:18pm 10.22.05
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Hello: The other day I pulled out the floor boards over by where the mast sits on the keel of my Ci
TR2957 at 1:05pm 10.22.05
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Hello to all, I'm looking for any info on Laguna 30 sailboats, there doesn't seem to be much on the

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Hunter 19 or 19-2 Jib haylard wraps around CDI furler
Doug J at 2:35pm 04.21.21
Thank but my set up is different. The haylard serves no purpose except for raising the mast Pict
Beneteau Spare Parts Website
DPW at 2:23pm 04.21.21
Any new update on this?
Barnegate Bay Inlet?
Scott T-Bird at 2:19pm 04.21.21
I saw your new bottom and it looks very nice! I also saw American Lady in the water on Monday. If
Diesel shutoff question
ontherocks83 at 2:07pm 04.21.21
My old Universal 5411 used the throttle to kill the fuel, after a few accidental shut off's you lear
Keel is gone
dlochner at 2:01pm 04.21.21
There are some common failure points with swing keels and centerboards. Perhaps the most common is a
How do people mount their anchor on bow on smaller O'days (mine is a 19')
Brian S at 1:55pm 04.21.21
Ya don't. For smaller boats, you don't want unnecessary weight at the ends. Also, for smaller boats,
Diesel shutoff question
Wm. Gill at 1:40pm 04.21.21
Yes. He wasn't even aware the stop cable was frozen because he never used it in all the years he had
Stepping Mast Singlehanded
Brian S at 1:35pm 04.21.21
There are no rig tension specs for the average O'day in the manual. I like mine to be tight enough s
Lubricant for impeller
Maine Sail at 1:25pm 04.21.21
I tried auto and hardware stores and I haven't found glycerin. I do get some strange looks :huh: Wh
Keel is gone
berner73 at 1:25pm 04.21.21
Sincerely sorry for your loss. Tough entry into boat ownership. Be patient with hearing back from
Dock Tying Alternatives   (1)
jssailem at 1:22pm 04.21.21
I can the hop off line in hand and snug to a mid-dock cleat, holding the boat steady while I secure
Keel is gone
jssailem at 1:02pm 04.21.21
Keel thieves. Oh my. It seems that if it fell off while you were out cruising you would notice. Have
Dock Tying Alternatives
danm1 at 12:59pm 04.21.21
The PO of my 34 installed Genoa track cleats that work well for spring lines. Docking single handed
Dock Tying Alternatives
kbgunn at 12:59pm 04.21.21
I added a mid-ship cleat on the jib track. Now I can easily dock unless I miss the dock cleat. The
Hunter 19 or 19-2 Jib haylard wraps around CDI furler
tom flatley at 12:54pm 04.21.21
@twalker H260 I have asked for two photos to solve the issue to cover what I think is a too long e
Hunter 19 or 19-2 Jib haylard wraps around CDI furler
tom flatley at 12:51pm 04.21.21
On a CDI the line that hoists sail is internal and does not have an upper swivel like shown above a
Hunter 19 or 19-2 Jib haylard wraps around CDI furler
tom flatley at 12:50pm 04.21.21
I had the same issue. Install a Halyard Restrainer. s different. The haylard serves no purpose e
Dock Tying Alternatives
Serenity on Hudson at 12:31pm 04.21.21
I added a mid-ship cleat on the jib track. Now I can easily dock unless I miss the dock cleat. The d
Holding tank area uses after removal?
Justin_NSA at 12:28pm 04.21.21
"sink/shower " should go overboard, not stored. My sink drains exit thru hulls . Shower drain gets p

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