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Richard Petranek at 5:08am 02.22.05
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The lining in the 322 I sail has water damage, evidently the previous owner had some leaky stanchion
Jeff Martin at 5:04am 02.22.05
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I have convinced myself to try the sound insulation project on my 88 Cat 30 this spring. I have rese
fredsb at 4:50am 02.22.05
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Thinking of upgrading from 22 to 25. I know the upper range of C-22 tow weight is around 3500lbs.
patrick at 3:19am 02.22.05
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Spring weather is opon us in the southeast, so are the bugs. The air on the dock this morning was bl
Will24320 at 3:03am 02.22.05
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I purchased a Cal 24 a couple of months ago. I am looking for any infomation on it. Specs, or where
susanw at 2:46am 02.22.05
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My husband and I are traveling to Ft. Lauderdale to inspect a Beneteau we hope to purchase. If we d
Jai at 2:31am 02.22.05
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Can anyone advise on whether or not to cut out area under deck step? Boatyard suspects the deck step
Franklin at 2:15am 02.22.05
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I'm in the process of buying a 1997 376 Hunter. The boat dealer told me that the boat can't be caps
Rich at 1:20am 02.22.05
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It's almost spring and a "young" person's fancy turns to dewinterizing and repairs before launch. ;D
Steve at 12:35am 02.22.05
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I have a bronze propeller shaft on my 1992 H28 that has a slight bend in it. This is causing an una
Sail Fast 356 at 12:14am 02.22.05
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When sailing to windward with a fractional rig and full batten Main, how much of a bubble should the
youngjr at 12:06am 02.22.05
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I have a Raritan PHEII head that seems to be easily clogged. Does anyone have any suggestions about
patrick at 12:00am 02.22.05
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I've got a dual voltage Norcold ice box conversion setup and it seems to be malfunctioning. It is ju
seathumper at 11:30pm 02.21.05
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Has anyone put dinghy davits on their Legend 43 and if so, what kind and how did you mount them. Ha
Bawgy at 11:14pm 02.21.05
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I have a venture 24 and it has a jib furler . I was wondering what type of foil the system had orig
bill at 11:13pm 02.21.05
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I sail on an inland lake. We usually have good 10 to 20 knot winds (though often gusty) but I would
sailor-921 at 10:52pm 02.21.05
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Has any one added any great equipement or inprovements to the 306 or found any likes or dislikes wit
Bill Hoisington at 10:49pm 02.21.05
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Looking at a 1977 O'Day 27 ft Sailboat, price is right, wonder what problem areas I need to be watch
rose20532 at 10:43pm 02.21.05
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I have developed a leak under the port genoa track. One of the holes for an attaching bolt is leaki
Vinny at 10:24pm 02.21.05
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Another priority project (in conjuction with the holding tank) is A/C. The good news is, there neve

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Justin_NSA at 9:04am 02.23.21
just like eBay :)
Hunter 460/466 Rudder Identification
sail sfbay at 9:01am 02.23.21
Congratulations on your new Hunter 460!! Suggesting contacting Foss Rudders for your spade rudder d
76 years ago today, on an island
Justin_NSA at 8:59am 02.23.21
That was actually the second flag that the Marines raised that day! Semper Fi Devil Dogs!
Plastic packing box
Rick D at 8:58am 02.23.21
Hunter 33 Windless Chain Size
Hello Below at 8:56am 02.23.21
Whatever that size, I would select G4 over BBB. Stronger and more corrosion resistant. :plus:And u
Headstay too short?
Capt Robbie at 8:53am 02.23.21
something is obviously wrong! Show you rigger the installation manual showing this is incorrect. No
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom
Justin_NSA at 8:47am 02.23.21
We may be overthinking this but laying static in a bed of mud isn't the same as the OP's description
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom   (1)
dLj at 8:44am 02.23.21
190676 Normal in Normandy.... I used to have friends sailing there that were liveaboards. They bui
Plastic packing box
Justin_NSA at 8:42am 02.23.21
I really appreciate all the comments I have received. Very helpful. I now have another questions:
VHF antenna problem
Ken Cross at 8:36am 02.23.21
Richard, This might be a tool like you volt meter that would give you an indication of the coax ant
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom   (1)
tfox2069 at 8:32am 02.23.21
190675 Just be sure to put your fenders out! ;)
76 years ago today, on an island
Mikem at 8:12am 02.23.21
Semper Fi
76 years ago today, on an island
sailme88 at 8:04am 02.23.21
Six Marines raised a flag on Japanese homeland territory for the first time during World War II. Th
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta   (3)
JamesG161 at 8:03am 02.23.21
The Inverter/Charger... Figure 5 Item 16 Brand, Freedom 20, 100 Amp DC with remote control panel.
76 years ago today, on an island
kappykaplan at 8:01am 02.23.21
@Brian D , thanks for the reminder and thanks for sharing.:beer:
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom
dLj at 8:00am 02.23.21
I would say no one here has sailed much in Normandy.... There they have like 15 meter tides. Boats
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom
Michael Davis at 7:55am 02.23.21
Could solve your problem the European way. Get a boat with bilge keels. Not sure if Catalina builds
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom
tfox2069 at 7:37am 02.23.21
I'm in agreement with the arguments regarding potential lateral stresses on keel bolts when heeled o
Prop choice
uncledom at 7:27am 02.23.21
I have a 2006 Hunter 41AC with a Brunton's Autoprop. It cost a bundle but it works spectacularly, e
Spring Clearance Auction Coming Soon
uncledom at 7:19am 02.23.21
You're setting up an auction for sailors, a group of the most frugal people on the planet, and allow

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