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Kimmo at 4:01am 10.29.05
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Hi; I'm looking at possibly buying a 1969 Islander 33. Any feedback on the overall quality and seawo
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Hi folks, does anyone know of the innner, riveted, mastrack on a Freedom 25. There is an outer, for
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I want to replace some of the ports on my '83 H30. I am measuring flange size of 15 1/2 x 7 3/4 but
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i have what i believe are 6 nicro white snatch blocks. the only identification i have is an n on one
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I am looking for used trailor sailor for use in Jamaica (that is, saltwater, ocean waves etc). For u
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Would a 8 or 9.9 hp outboard be to much for my cat 22 I hade a 4hp and it was not quite enough to br
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Folks, for a bit more control of my M26X during low speed maneuvers in a wind, I'm considering tryin
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I am looking to replace the curtains on my C-30. Looking for any suggestions or ideas on different
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My 350 was pulled for the winter yesterday. The boat has been sitting deeper in the water at her st
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Mast Pipe Insulation Install: I had an idea for installing the pipe insulation. I bought it yester
John D3181 at 10:43pm 10.28.05
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We keep our 26 ft "trailer sailer" in a slip on a landlocked lake 35 minutes from home and haul it o
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Check out and peruse the Royal Ocean Racing Club website for fascinating stuff.One requirement I do
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I have acquired an Ensenada 20 that needs a lot of work. I am trying to find any info and specs on t
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We would like to go farther on a load of ice in the icebox on our '77 h27. Most of the power will co
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I have a 1984 cat.22 and the mast and boom are showing their age. Is there anything that I can do t
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On my Yanmar 2GM20 diesel engine, I need to replace the crush washer for the bleed screw to stop it
rbuchen at 10:10am 10.28.05
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I have heat damaage to my salon table from hot food on a paper plate. The table turned white under
JC on Bainbridge at 9:43am 10.28.05
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About a month or so ago, someone posted some info on the free NOAA charts. Well, I got my copy of O
Tim C350 April IV at 9:40am 10.28.05
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I know that a number of us participate in e-mail lists related to our boats - in particular I pay at
Bob14122 at 8:15am 10.28.05
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Alright...This is probaly simple but I am completing a restoration and have yet to mast my boat. Wha

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hunter 22 swing keel
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:16am 05.14.21
Ask for bob walker at foss foam. Doubt they made it. I believe it was cast by Mars Metals in Cana
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Looks like a conversion from a hanked on jib to a jib with a luff rope, but no furling mechanism.
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Photos and specific questions will help us help you
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Congratulations Bill Hello Dan, long time no hear. its costing a little extra to get the gel coat on
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All U Get at 10:37pm 05.13.21
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All U Get at 10:26pm 05.13.21
I used a metal blade with my miter saw for cutting tubing for my solar panels. The tubing wants to
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All U Get at 10:06pm 05.13.21
If I were on a little remote island and discovered some wearing on the shaft, I would beach the boat
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rgranger at 10:05pm 05.13.21
Ah, give him a break. It's his first post! :wink: All right:rolleyes:
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SoSound at 9:28pm 05.13.21
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JimSails at 8:50pm 05.13.21
Where is the hole for the motor wires on your boat? Not sure if this is different on each boat. I
Anyone have any idea what these are??
Tom J at 8:07pm 05.13.21
Looks like a conversion from a hanked on jib to a jib with a luff rope, but no furling mechanism.
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Must have been one helluva big bucket Nope it was small one. 1 pound of Steam weighed more for su
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NotASailor at 7:50pm 05.13.21
Looks good. An easy way to replace carpet is to use the new carpet tiles they now sell. https:

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