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Cate at 5:58am 06.07.05
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Does anyone have any recommendations for portable sound that I can use with an iPod? I am looking f
Dave at 5:56am 06.07.05
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Just has bow lights installed on m' boat. To do this, I had to have two stainless steel plates weld
Dave at 4:19am 06.07.05
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The centerboard cable on my 1984 Mac 25 is in need of replacement. I seem to recall someone said a
newbiesailor at 3:54am 06.07.05
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Can anyone tell me where I can get an emergency tiller for my 33?
RJ at 3:43am 06.07.05
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My wife and I plan on taking our first long cruise in a couple weeks. We've had the boat a few year
Don Guillette at 3:26am 06.07.05
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Mates: I just got off the phone with a skipper who was having trouble docking under sail. Since he h
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Jim Thomas at 3:15am 06.07.05
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I am a rookie sailor. Learned to sail while going to resorts in Mexico etc but only have used a sunf
Rob19612 at 2:52am 06.07.05
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I seem to have been smitten by the need to go sailing.I'm thinking of enroling on a sailing course
TFeller01 at 2:46am 06.07.05
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I just bought a used minifish and am looking to buy a cover for it to protect it from the sun since
John at 2:30am 06.07.05
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I have a '84 C22 with a manual head. It's my first season with the boat. The head's been used thre
Greg at 1:45am 06.07.05
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If you had any intention of ordering the 16W solar panel off harbor freight, and you need it immedia
tim dranttel at 12:53am 06.07.05
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Courtesy of hurrican Ivan I am looking at replacing my jenny. Looking for advice on what size to ge
DAREK PIATEK at 12:19am 06.07.05
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Hi i purchase 2 years agoe 1978 oday 30'.The boat has missing wireing for lightning protection. If a
Rob at 12:12am 06.07.05
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I have a 1973 O'day 22, almost ready for the water. I took the back toe rails (where the track scre
Brendan Gilbane at 12:02am 06.07.05
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I have a 1980 Catalina Swing Keel, and I need to add a Toe Zinc or Finger Zinc to the keel because I
bob at 11:59pm 06.06.05
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ahoy! - still adjusting to having a swing keel, in my mac25 -- i'm considering some fairly shallow a
Andre K. 1991 Hunter 30 at 11:44pm 06.06.05
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Hi Peggy! I have a question and I will try to be as precise as I can. I am on the process of install
sailorsue at 11:18pm 06.06.05
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Ok, so I'm new to boating... does everyone Check to see that the pin is in, even when you know it mu
Bruce at 11:09pm 06.06.05
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When I first bought my V21, the mainsheet handling system(if you could call it that) was built mostl

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Window films
dLj at 2:15pm 04.05.21
Are these films in current widespread use in applications like office buildings? Yes very much so.
Fan Belt/Impeller
dlochner at 2:13pm 04.05.21
Not that hard to do. Depends on the boat. The last required empty the sail locker, removing so
Polar for Hunter 44 ds
sail sfbay at 2:12pm 04.05.21
Welcome to the forum!! Marlow-Hunter Contact | Marlow-Hunter, LLC (marlow-hunter.com) might have th
Fan Belt/Impeller
higgs at 2:06pm 04.05.21
Impellers are not that expensive. Have a new one as a spare. It is a good idea to check the impell
Thinking about painting my hull
john6206 at 2:05pm 04.05.21
@SailingLoto beautiful boat, got a color picked out?
Small genset advice
Sky Cruiser at 1:55pm 04.05.21
Thank you - I will check out these threads!
New deck organizers H34
Mike Oldak at 1:52pm 04.05.21
I cut the hood back and will probably put in something to smooth the edge, but the main lines are st
New deck organizers H34
markwbird at 1:49pm 04.05.21
I considered this setup but the double stack deck organizer located the lines on the top too high to
Frozen seacocks,how to cure?
DAVA390 at 1:47pm 04.05.21
You really dodged a bullet John. I will investigate more closely and try to get photos.
Window films
shemandr at 1:45pm 04.05.21
Are these films in current widespread use in applications like office buildings?
Frozen seacocks,how to cure?
DAVA390 at 1:44pm 04.05.21
Are you on the hard or ................... ? Vales are stuck in the open or shut position ? Siz
Small genset advice
sail sfbay at 1:39pm 04.05.21
You might the threads below on this subject helpful. If the sailboats you are looking for has a mode
Engine block de-rusting question   (1)
dmax at 1:28pm 04.05.21
I did this to my engine, though the rust wasn't that bad. I raised the engine about 8 - 9 inches to
Catalina 315 - Any New Comments?
stephen_i_w at 1:26pm 04.05.21
@tikiavenger I can well understand the worry about reefing sails in high winds, we also get some hig
Catalina 315 - Any New Comments?
tikiavenger at 1:17pm 04.05.21
@stephen_i_w replace those batteries! lots of good resources online, make sure you've got a good dig
Question: Does anyone know how to match the 1984 light tan gelcoat on the decks?
loneshark64 at 1:14pm 04.05.21
I have tried the color matches including spectrum in my 1985 Oday 28 in the past and all failed due
Catalina 28 MKII Shore Power   (1)
Tsuru at 1:11pm 04.05.21
Good adivce, as usual from Stu. On our 91 Mk1 the shore power connected on the stern port side. V
Mystery Mastic   (1)
jdrutten at 1:04pm 04.05.21
Just a quick follow-up from this past weekend. I took a closer look at the starboard side (bottom) a
Compac 16 owner
Will Gilmore at 12:36pm 04.05.21
Congratulations, NotASailor. I am a fan of the Compac 16. My father owned a modified version that he

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