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Bob at 6:47pm 03.17.05
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I am look at a new Beneteau 36.7. Many versions are offered and this one has the racing version with
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Ben, I am in the early spring cleaning or is it the winter soak of the winches and I was thinking.
Chuck at 2:01pm 03.17.05
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The tank indicator for my forward holding tank was always showing full. Apparently the element that'
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We're planning to replace the interior cushions for our Hunter 34. There used to be a company based
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Which do you find more functional, whisker pole or spinaker?
Bert Lams at 1:03pm 03.17.05
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I have a very nice 1982 Catalina 27 well cared for by its two preciou owners. The windows have begun
Don at 11:18am 03.17.05
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I have ordered a new oil pan gasket for my yanmar. Does anyone know what the recommendation is as f
Swimmer at 10:45am 03.17.05
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I am very likely going to replace my curent dilapidated port lights with Lewmars and would appreciat
Richardstj at 9:22am 03.17.05
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Ok need an opinion....What make/model of autopilot would you use on a 32ft. Sloop? Thanks
Bob at 9:16am 03.17.05
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Does anyone know of a website, which explains the proper way to align a shaft without buying a milli
Mark at 9:13am 03.17.05
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Wanting recommendations for an autopilot for a Cal 44. Been told to go with linear 2 but am curious
Member 66616 at 8:30am 03.17.05
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I am considering adding refrigeration to my boat and have gotten much advice. What I need is experie
rfrye1 at 8:27am 03.17.05
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After reading the posts in trying to solve Mr Marvel's overheating Yanmar. Is there some type of pre
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We are planning a cruise to the Abacos leaving Saturday May 28, 2005 and returning by Saturday June
Blue Magoo at 7:02am 03.17.05
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My husband and I just purchased a Hunter 25 and must move it from Sandy Point State Park to Middle R
Reudi Ross at 6:54am 03.17.05
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Does anyone know where I can download a manual for the Davis mark 25 sextant? I looked on the davis
Captain Bob at 6:49am 03.17.05
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I am fixing a ding on my rudder and I noticed that the two flat plastic or nylon bushings for the ti
kingprawn at 6:34am 03.17.05
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I went out to sand some rust off of my winch post to repaint it, and suddenly I could see right thro
BOB at 6:32am 03.17.05
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Does anyone have the conversion of a United States chart in miles or nautical miles? Example: 1/4"
BOB at 6:31am 03.17.05
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Does anyone have the conversion of a United States chart in miles or nautical miles? Example: 1/4"

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Servicing the Maxwell Winches
Bolander at 2:49pm 03.05.21
That is good plan. You might look on ebay for a used one as a friend just purchased one there. Yo
Cover pic? Really?   (1)
TomY at 2:41pm 03.05.21
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Cover pic? Really?
Rick486 at 2:41pm 03.05.21
I dont have a problem with the photo or the boat, and she is cruising Maine, which, as someone else
Cover pic? Really?
ifmdalvey at 2:38pm 03.05.21
I dont have a problem with the photo or the boat, and she is cruising Maine, which, as someone else
Aluminum water and fuel tanks - corrosion
David in Sandusky at 2:36pm 03.05.21
Our aluminum water and diesel tanks are leak free after 43 seasons on the Great Lakes, mostly Lake E
Gauges!
dmax at 2:33pm 03.05.21
From the manufacturer's specs, I bought mine from defender, they indicate which ones are appropriate
Cover pic? Really?
Rick486 at 2:32pm 03.05.21
Tons of things I don't like about that picture. Wanna know what I like the least? The woman is dr
Cover pic? Really?   (1)
dlochner at 2:30pm 03.05.21
Tons of things I don't like about that picture. Wanna know what I like the least? The woman is dr
Cover pic? Really?
shemandr at 2:23pm 03.05.21
Me too! Enlighten us. I think an image of a women driving a sailboat is alluring.
Gauges!   (1)
twodzusfittings at 2:21pm 03.05.21
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How long should a Mushroom mooring anchor last?
jssailem at 2:17pm 03.05.21
Great video on moorings.
Cover pic? Really?
Davidasailor26 at 2:16pm 03.05.21
Tons of things I don't like about that picture. Wanna know what I like the least? The woman is dr
Gauges!
twodzusfittings at 2:15pm 03.05.21
How can one tell if the rpm gauge is made for a diesel or a petrol motor?
Launching / Retrieving a Catalina 22 with a Prius....?
jeepbluetj at 2:13pm 03.05.21
Anybody say you can't do that with a Prius yet? :) Long ago, when I was young and dumb, I towed a s
Funny Friday!!!
Michael Davis at 2:05pm 03.05.21
because there's nowhere else to post this... I've been learning to weave hats out of palm fronds.
C&C 27 MKV chainplate rebed
MHauser at 1:46pm 03.05.21
Thanks guys, Yup, I knew about Butyl tape and have it on hand and, I have reviewed the process onli
Cover pic? Really?
Jackdaw at 1:46pm 03.05.21
Tons of things I don't like about that picture. Wanna know what I like the least? The woman is dri
C&C 27 MKV chainplate rebed
Roland5048 at 1:39pm 03.05.21
Chainplate Rebedding 101 - with Bed It with Butyl from Maine Sail :thumbup: Good stuff!
Funny Friday!!!
Roland5048 at 1:36pm 03.05.21
Just where do you find palm fronds in NH? Or did you stock up on them before you left Fl?
Mast Light   (1)
Chiriqui at 1:20pm 03.05.21
191155 Just went this...I will make it work but if the old one still attached can take an LED let

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