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Kurt Myers at 7:30am 05.25.05
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I'm looking for a swim ladder for my 222. I saw one I liked on a Columbia 22, it folded in half and
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I have a 10' inflatable Maxxon dinghy with a 2.5hp outboard. My sloop is only 27' so I can't put it
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I am a new boat owner of a 27' sloop that doesn't have a working knotmeter (though the impeller twir
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I'm putting a new boot stripe on my boat and have been told several ways of preparing the hull for g
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I have heard there may be a commercially available compressed air system to blow water ballast out o
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The origiona cabin sole in my S2 8.5 was replaced before I acquired the boat with a hardwood compos
Brian Cassidy at 5:34am 05.25.05
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Any suggestions on how I would obtain a manual for an Oday Mariner?
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This weekend I am going to "attempt" to install CDI roller furling on my Catalina 27. I have severa
James Williams at 5:27am 05.25.05
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Jonesy asked about the Grenadines a couple of weeks ago. Just returned from a bareboat charter out
Mark at 4:14am 05.25.05
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Well, I need new sails. At least a new main for now. I guess they are the originals, 1986. Does
Rob at 4:02am 05.25.05
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I was just reading over a CNN report from NOAA about this upcoming hurricane season. Then I started
Ken Hershenson at 3:32am 05.25.05
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I'm considering puchasing a 1985 34' Hunter. the boat is a 1 owner in above average condition. But I
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We are now optimistic that the overheating problem on our engine has been resolved. The engine ran
Mitchel Cline at 2:35am 05.25.05
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I have a similar (perhaps identical) problem to the gentleman that wrote regarding a stuck centerboa
DCsailor at 2:29am 05.25.05
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I have been sailing my '86 Hunter 23 for a couple of summers (both in DC and Florida). Great boat l
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I have a 1985 Hunter 34 that came with a large gennaker. Since we don't have a cruising spinnaker y
Hubertt at 1:57am 05.25.05
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Just to say thanks to Lou, J.B.Dyer and Richard, for their responses to my post on this of May 11th.
sierradave at 1:56am 05.25.05
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Anyone had experience using a small electric outboard? We've got a 1974 O'Day 20 and I'm tired of m
James Tait at 1:54am 05.25.05
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My O'Day 20 has two through hull fittings-one for the cockpit drain and the other for a small sink.
guyssail at 1:54am 05.25.05
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The centerboard on my '73 o'day 23 appears to be stuck up. this is my first swing keel boat...looked

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Finally added diesel fuel level gauge - Classic 26 (Classic Yachts Chanute)   (1)
mspeters at 9:58am 03.26.21
How do you like your classic 26? I have a 36 Laguna. Same hull as yours. I haven't gotten mine o
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App?
jssailem at 9:49am 03.26.21
@SailorElliot being a new sailor means you need to consider the skill development to enable you to s
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App?
dLj at 9:39am 03.26.21
I like Predict Wind, they have various levels of service starting at Free. https://www.predictwind
Spring Cruise 2021   (1)
jssailem at 9:36am 03.26.21
When considering Long range (7Plus days in advance) forecasts of weather, there is always glimmers
Bow Water Ballast
PaulK at 9:36am 03.26.21
Lay awake last night worrying about this, but think I have figured it out. The owner is obviously p
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App?
sailme88 at 9:30am 03.26.21
The wind APPs are only as good as the assets. Just like weather radar, the reliability comes down t
If You Have an Aqua Signal Toronto Chart Table Light...
Kings Gambit at 9:11am 03.26.21
...and you see that the coiled power cord looks dusty, DO NOT pull it out and attempt to "clean" it
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App?
Ralph Johnstone at 9:09am 03.26.21
I was wondering what the best app for predicting the waves and wind is? Experience and the weathe
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leo310 at 8:54am 03.26.21
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VHF Range?
Richard19068 at 8:45am 03.26.21
Seems high I had a GX2150 I thought i paid 250 or so for it. I don't think the 2150 has a built
VHF Range?
JohnShannon at 8:33am 03.26.21
Seems high I had a GX2150 I thought i paid 250 or so for it.
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App?
Calif. Ted at 8:27am 03.26.21
I like to check the wind forecast and cams at Surfline, here's the link for the cam at MDR entrance.
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App?
dlochner at 8:12am 03.26.21
I like Predict Wind, they have various levels of service starting at Free. https://www.predictwind.
Ever Given
Michael Davis at 8:07am 03.26.21
planning to suck 760,000 cubic meters of sand from out under its bow.... .....wonder how long that
Ever Given
MitchM at 8:04am 03.26.21
latest news is 2 emergency dredging teams 1 dutch 1 japanese are on scene planning to
Kill switch required for all boats under 26'
MitchM at 8:02am 03.26.21
thanks to our government for publishing some confusing requirements. you have to laboriously
Ever Given
kappykaplan at 7:58am 03.26.21
I understand that there was two of them. :plus: Sad, sad thing. Clogging up a lot of maritime co
VHF Range?
SailorElliot at 7:45am 03.26.21
It's true, the other one is way too expensive. Although this one is still a lot ($400)! Thanks for t
VHF Range?
dlochner at 7:41am 03.26.21
That seems like a good idea, do you know anything about this VHF? Overpriced. Standard Horizon a

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