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Alan Brown at 2:40am 03.17.05
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I have two questions. The first is, can I use the anchor rod bar on the bow that holds down the anch
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I am looking at a 1974 C
rob at 2:07am 03.17.05
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I recently received a very reasonable quote for new sail for my Catalina 36' from "Far East Sail".
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Ron Keller at 1:54am 03.17.05
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I am about to install an opening port in the aft cabin of our 34 Catalina. Has any done this? I am t
kingprawn at 1:50am 03.17.05
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I'm planning to replace my companionway hatch seat to eliminate a rain leak, but I'm not sure what w
patrick at 12:29am 03.17.05
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in sight of land, on your boat, at the dock, or on the shore, something like this happens. Yester
dressler at 12:28am 03.17.05
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Dear Peggy The previous owners of our boat had a kerosene lamp in the cabin and apparently used it q
Paul Akers at 11:42pm 03.16.05
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OK, I'm not nuts, but something is driving me nuts! I took my prop off yesterday (The weather is fi
steve21968 at 10:43pm 03.16.05
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My oil pressure warning light started "chirpping" about a month ago after an hour or so of use, now,
Kenneth Seace at 10:01pm 03.16.05
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We recently purchased an O-day 34. The boat was and still is dry docked and during the survey the en
Don12380 at 9:39pm 03.16.05
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What type of oil should I use for my 1983 Yanmar 3GMF engine. I live in South Louisiana, and sail in
Alan at 9:16pm 03.16.05
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As I atempt to add a pic to a post, it does not post. I then click 'Abort, do not post without pic',
John Melton at 8:10pm 03.16.05
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I have a 40.5 that had a hard grounding before I purchased her(you don't think I would admit to this
Geo8308 at 3:35pm 03.16.05
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Hi everyone, I'm trying to compile a list of Herreshoff Meadowlarks and their location for the purp
abe at 1:47pm 03.16.05
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going to San Diego (from Ventura, Avalon). We will be there for a week. Any thoughts of nice places
Rick A at 12:04pm 03.16.05
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I've got an Islander 30, Mark II and am going to upgrade to roller furling. What are your experience
PAUL M at 11:25am 03.16.05
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DOES ANYBODY KNOW OF A PRODUCT THAT BRINGS BACK THE SHINE ON THE BLACK GLOSS AROUND THE WINDOWS ON T
Jim at 11:22am 03.16.05
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In answer to Robin sailing his Newport 20 to Hawaii. Robin you should go to sailnet.com follow the l
casmith at 10:59am 03.16.05
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We are purchasing a Hunter 28 and one of the first things I notice is that the ports hold water. Whe

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Autopilot for Hunter 40.5
Rick D at 8:07am 03.20.21
Thx guys. Rick, the link to Rich did not work for me. Forum would not recognize him. Any email a
Looking for boat bike ideas?
dLj at 7:59am 03.20.21
What's in the front hub of that bike? Does this have some kind of electric assist? dj
Lithium Ion Replacement
JRT at 7:50am 03.20.21
If you are considering $1000 in batteries you should consider updating you charging system. This i
Thinning West CPP bottom paint.
Art12050 at 7:48am 03.20.21
+1 for the use of a foam roller. Very smooth, easy to use and applies a nice even coat with the righ
Autopilot for Hunter 40.5
kappykaplan at 7:20am 03.20.21
@Irek , be patient, the page took a while to come up. Another option for you to send @Rich Stidger
My New Trailer - Some Bad News
AWalker at 7:08am 03.20.21
Ditto scaffold jacks.
20 hour battery capacity test done
Davidasailor26 at 6:51am 03.20.21
So my question for you: Wouldn't it be better to only do this test, say, halfway? It you only ran i
cockpit table mounts   (1)
BlowMeAway at 6:37am 03.20.21
While the folding hinges do have some merit, I think they may produce more grief than pleasure. As s
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rustydusty at 6:37am 03.20.21
Back around the turn of the century, I was cruising extensively, and had a 26" 6 speed Dahon Mariner
20 hour battery capacity test done
Whatfiero1 at 6:22am 03.20.21
I do a real life test at dock every spring with my refrigeration and volt gauge 20 hr is about right
Hunter 34 cabin interior wood finish
sail sfbay at 6:11am 03.20.21
My 1987 Hunter 31 had a finish on the interior teak, similar to my newer Hunters.
Expedition Evans youtube
CYQK at 6:08am 03.20.21
OK...................... The admiral and myself have been having this cultural debate about the two
20 hour battery capacity test done
dLj at 5:33am 03.20.21
So my question for you: Wouldn't it be better to only do this test, say, halfway? It you only ran it
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shemandr at 5:30am 03.20.21
Geez, my i calendar doesn't even have that one.
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RoyS at 5:25am 03.20.21
I have the same setup as Claude has in a Kenyon boom. Both he and I have a steel wire connecting to
Thinning West CPP bottom paint.
RoyS at 5:03am 03.20.21
Use a chemical resistant foam roller for an adequate and thin coat. Been using foam rollers for over
Saloon Port Lights on O'Day 26
Castrilper55 at 4:25am 03.20.21
Thanks for the reply. I want the dimensions for the Large Plexiglass windows in the main saloon. D

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