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CHET P at 7:25am 05.07.05
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WELL IT HAD TO HAPPEN *CRY .... LAST WEEKEND WHILE OUT SAILING I WENT BELOW TO USE THE HEAD AND GET
Quinton at 6:16am 05.07.05
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This is a description of a summer cruise that we made 2 summers ago in our old Venture 25. BTW, I'm
duality at 5:24am 05.07.05
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i am getting ready to mount new transducers thru the hull, raymarine directions state to apply seala
Quinton at 5:11am 05.07.05
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What is the difference between a 26S and a 26C? TIA
Tom at 3:40am 05.07.05
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There was a huge northeaster blowing...not sure why they would have thought about leaving port. TWO
Eric Rosentreter at 2:12am 05.07.05
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I'm a leader of a Boy Scout troop which has been given a MacGregor sailboat. The hull ID number is
Geoffrey at 2:00am 05.07.05
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We recently purchased our first O'day, which is also our first boat. The boat needs the cable repla
mortyd at 1:22am 05.07.05
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the folding door on the v-berth of my 91 c30 has gotten seedy looking after the years, and catalina
Levin at 12:54am 05.07.05
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alan at 12:46am 05.07.05
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The largest openings I've needed to make were done with a 1/2" drill bit. Putting in a pumpable 5 g
Jenny Minard at 12:35am 05.07.05
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Hello Hunter owners! I have just recently acquired a 1982 Hunter 22'. It is on stands at a marina
mark b/23.5 at 11:57pm 05.06.05
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The state of Indiana wants to know how much my 1993 hunter cost new. Tried Hunter however they dont
Dan Ladrigan at 11:12pm 05.06.05
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I need info on saildrive to outboard swap. Anyone that can help? Thanks, Dan
crazy dave condon at 11:11pm 05.06.05
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Sometimes we run into things that you folks should be aware of. ON the 26 under the V Berth, I stro
Swimmer at 10:29pm 05.06.05
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I've read here in the forum that this bottom paint will last for quite a few years in fresh water. I
Pat4334 at 9:49pm 05.06.05
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Do you need a long shaft motor for a Catalina 22 Swing Keel?
Aaron Norlund at 4:51pm 05.06.05
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Hi there all, We just purchased a 30' 1979 Hunter sailboat that needs a bit of work. On that list o
Joe at 2:34pm 05.06.05
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I recently purchased an O'Day 302 - have not sailed her yet. Anyway, I want to mount a Navman 5500 G
slipless at 2:18pm 05.06.05
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I bought my boat in February and spent weeks searching for a slip. I finally sub-let a slip and ove
kjmad at 1:27pm 05.06.05
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I am in the midst of refurbishing a 1976 Catalina 27...This refurb included rebuilding the A-4...The

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Glsawyer at 6:02pm 09.29.20
I wasn't buying into this the way it was first presented. But your post #38 is changing my view.
High winds
Daveinet at 5:55pm 09.29.20
I'm always surprised at boats that will sail on jib alone. Typically the keel is behind the main, so
New Furler
jmce1587 at 5:54pm 09.29.20
Hi Simon. Good to hear from you and glad all is well. For used RFs check out the links below. H
New sailer
shemandr at 5:52pm 09.29.20
I wasn't buying into this the way it was first presented. But your post #38 is changing my view.
Winter covers - full cover vs. cockpit cover
Jan11 at 5:47pm 09.29.20
To Jan11 regarding the benefit is snow: Have to strongly disagree. The temperature cycles that norma
New sailer
Glsawyer at 5:45pm 09.29.20
So, you want my two cents? A. You are not an experienced sailor B. You can get a free boat, but yo
New sailer
Glsawyer at 5:44pm 09.29.20
Err, sorry, I missed the experience part... Lol. Sorry should have maybe led with that. Granted b
New sailer
Mr. Dave at 5:41pm 09.29.20
Err, sorry, I missed the experience part...
What to do if you lose your rig.
Daveinet at 5:38pm 09.29.20
I always carry a Gerber. Its rare for me to work on any project without using it. BUT the most impor
High winds
rgranger at 5:31pm 09.29.20
Maiden sale went great, I actually reefed too much. Lots of heeling and fun to be had. Thank you f
Back-up Depth Sounders?
Michael Davis at 5:24pm 09.29.20
Different strokes ... In Peconic Bay 20 feet is relax time. In Florida, on the Indian River Lagoo
Back-up Depth Sounders?
shemandr at 5:19pm 09.29.20
Different strokes ... In Peconic Bay 20 feet is relax time. In Florida, on the Indian River Lagoo
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue
MitchM at 5:12pm 09.29.20
a great diagnosis and checklist for anyone w an onan gen ... thanks !
New sailer
Glsawyer at 5:09pm 09.29.20
So, you want my two cents? A. You are not an experienced sailor B. You can get a free boat, but yo
Back-up Depth Sounders?
Michael Davis at 5:09pm 09.29.20
That can be a little scary Charlie. We have tides here up to 25 feet. 12/15 feet would be OK at low
New sailer
Mr. Dave at 5:01pm 09.29.20
So, you want my two cents? A. You are not an experienced sailor B. You can get a free boat, but you
Perkins 4-108, any comments, opinions, or things to watch out for?
TimFromLI at 4:55pm 09.29.20
Mine runs fine, no problems around 2300 hours. The only think is it leaks oil, probably from the re
Back-up Depth Sounders?
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 4:55pm 09.29.20
I start to get a little nervous when the depth sounder gets down to 20 feet. Amazing how differentl
New sailer
Glsawyer at 4:51pm 09.29.20
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Glsawyer at 4:43pm 09.29.20

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