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Don s/v Tellico at 12:11am 06.20.05
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I have yet to set sail on my "new to me" 87, H23. There are two holes drilled through the wooden han
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Hi all, Made it out on the lake for a rousing (and frankly picture-perfect) sail on the 170 yesterd
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Does KO have a shelf life? I ask because I have faithfully used it since I purchased my sail boat
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Does anyone know how to remove a Merriman Yacht Specialties wheel? I have a 1984 Hunter 34 with a M
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I think my Y-Valve is the source of my smelly head based on my nose test... I have tried all of th
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Can anyone recommend a good, sturdy swim ladder for a 22' sailboat with gunwales. It already has Shu
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I am looking to trailer the inflatable tender and motor. The purpose of this is not so much transpo
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I'm looking for information relative to how the plate that covers the top of the mast is attached to
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Hi Everyone, I am making a sailboat purchase to be sailed on Lake Ontario and am doing the extensive
Mike Misko at 2:46pm 06.19.05
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As we prepared to sail this afternoon, we decided to put in a reef while at the dock. That's where
abe at 2:32pm 06.19.05
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I like to place strips of teak on the stern steps where the S/S ladder is at...less slipery and hide
David at 1:43pm 06.19.05
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What is a good replacement engine for the Atomic 4?
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Whether you have a small trailerable boat or a large blue water cruiser, chances are you have one or
Bert18049 at 12:54pm 06.19.05
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Hi all, my fuel gage needle is moving all over the meter even when waters are dead calm. Does anybod
Mike4049 at 12:41pm 06.19.05
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It is a 1998 boat.
Jeff Prideaux at 12:32pm 06.19.05
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I have a 4 HP motor with my Hunter 216. Is it recommended to trailer the boat with the motor attach
Jim Bessinger at 11:57am 06.19.05
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I have been toying around adding air condition to my 1990 H30 for two years now and have had some gr
Bob at 11:40am 06.19.05
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Does anyone use the wheel brake when steering the boat like on long tacks or to do something quickly

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