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Doug J at 8:42am 06.07.05
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I've heard of washing the running rigging once a year to keep it all in good shape. Can someone tel
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I recently acquired a spinnaker for my boat. It's used and in pretty good shape other than the color
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I am looking for a rudder for my 1971 26MKII. I could use demnsions if nothing else
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I have an annoying fuel leak from around the fuel pump. I can't see exactly where it is leaking from
Rick D at 7:38am 06.07.05
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The prople at BoatLIFE will be our forum contributors starting next Tuesday. I have used their produ
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First time on this web site--any help is appreciated. Line to centerboard is frayed topside and mus
Gil at 6:56am 06.07.05
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The pivot hole on our 74 Mac 25 is out of round. I am considering having a bushing made by a machine
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We have a 2004 Nissan 4 hp outboard on our 216,which has a connection for an external fuel tank to
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I'm sure you all know Brion Toss from his books, seminars, or his recent expert forum on SailboatOwn
Ron at 6:15am 06.07.05
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Since the C320 has a split backstay, am I right in assuming that if you take a tension guage reading
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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?
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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
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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

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DC Distribution Re-wiring
Maine Sail at 3:13am 04.15.21
Brand & model of inverter?
Anchor chain for Catalina 440 (2005)
HansZelf at 12:54am 04.15.21
Perfect Stu, great help! Thanks from the Netherlands.
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JamesG161 at 11:47pm 04.14.21
Kind of a knee jerk reaction to their above normal losses. So far Progressive is paying my claim o
h49 propeller diameter?
JamesG161 at 11:42pm 04.14.21
we do need your hull number to be sure about the prop size I just ordered one from SBO. The price
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artboas at 11:37pm 04.14.21
Does anyone knows the diameter for the 3 blade propeller for the Hunter 49 with 110hp yanmar? Regar
Covid-19 Vaccination
Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 10:49pm 04.14.21
As a follow up, My wife and I had Covid in early January which I posted about on January 30.. We ha
Covid-19 Vaccination
jon hansen at 9:39pm 04.14.21
all my siblings and their families, all my kids and their spouses, all my friends and their people h
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Ralph Johnstone at 8:58pm 04.14.21
My H-310 has a Yanmar 2GM20F and it sit right on the line of being underpowered. An islander 36 i
Fischer Panda Mini 12 valve corrosion
Ralph Johnstone at 8:54pm 04.14.21
Sorry, but you're going to have to supply a lot more detail with measured lengths, elevations, and d
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ggrizzard at 8:51pm 04.14.21
I think the two pieces of teak are there on purpose. It allows you to replace them without removing
Rudder collar assembly
Jerdavis77 at 8:41pm 04.14.21
Any photos of your completed repair or details? I have a similar yet different issue on my 78 h27. t
Time for New Insurance
BigEasy at 8:38pm 04.14.21
Last year was a particularly active storm season, especially on the Gulf. I have seen this occur i
Marine Air Conditioner
Ralph Johnstone at 8:29pm 04.14.21
We have 9 below the WL Ouch ! That's one whole lot of holes. In a much bigger boat with more tha
Capsized transport in GOM.
BigEasy at 8:25pm 04.14.21
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H356 Polars
Genesis V at 7:36pm 04.14.21
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Where to next?
Terry Cox at 6:54pm 04.14.21
John, have you forgot our PNW narrative...it always rains, the sun never shines and the wind is alwa
Halyard wrap with Furlex
JoeWhite at 6:39pm 04.14.21
The jib must be raised reducing the length of the halyard at the top that causes the wrap. Adding a
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM
SycloneDriver at 6:33pm 04.14.21
Also make sure your ground is still grounded while the engine is running. It probably is but I woul

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