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Kevin Brown at 10:57pm 02.20.05
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I have looked in the bilde and don't see any exposed keel bolts. How were the keels attached in the
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I have a 1975 Columbia 26 which I bought with the Motor-Well glassed over. I am installing a Wind-P
Shep at 9:11pm 02.20.05
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A question for the cat 30 owners. I am considering replacing my worn 150 with a new 135. With the
Andrew Harvilla at 3:33pm 02.20.05
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I seem to be having a problem with Compression of thr Mast Support Post. Has any experinced this pro
Rob 1981 Cat 3019642 at 3:09pm 02.20.05
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Someone suggested that I could route the breather tube (Universal 5411) into the air intake. Can th
The Saint at 2:56pm 02.20.05
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Rather than use my trailer for launching my swing keel 22, I'd like to use the hoist that is availab
ex-admin at 2:06pm 02.20.05
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Over time, most of us fall in love with our current boat. Sometimes this affair of the heart occur
shawn at 1:33pm 02.20.05
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can anyone tell me the forestay length on a 38 first?
Jim Dort at 12:57pm 02.20.05
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Is the county/state property tax in CA deductible under US tax laws?
Roger (Ninette, Manitoba) at 12:08pm 02.20.05
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This may be an overly simple question, but I am new to boat wiring. I have a 17 footer with a small
flyingdiva at 9:26am 02.20.05
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I have a silly question. My husband and I are buying a sailboat. We have heard it is bad luck to cha
messingaboutinboats at 9:09am 02.20.05
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We just bought a 1995 MacGregor 26S. There are no travelers like our previous boat had. We would l
willy44 at 8:00am 02.20.05
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I know that this question is very basic, but I am very new to sailing. I have a 1980 Oday 28. How bi
Bruce at 7:52am 02.20.05
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Hi, I was thinking of joining Boats U.S.-- sort of a AAA club for boats. My question is: Has anyon
Donald6441 at 7:15am 02.20.05
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I was at the Sail boat show today at Miami, and noticed the harbor patrol was all over the place. Th
AlanAnt at 6:19am 02.20.05
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Those who've been following John's plight with water in his Fuel Tank and the position of his fuel v
Before the Bell at 6:17am 02.20.05
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Anyone have an opinion on the aforementioned boat. I have a leaded keel boat but I can't find a pla
Guest at 6:13am 02.20.05
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Does anyone know the mast height on a Columbia 26?
Don Guillette at 5:17am 02.20.05
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Shipmates: Some sailors feel there is a racing way to trim sails and a cruising way to trim sails. T
Ryan Tuohy at 5:16am 02.20.05
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I have a 50hp Perkins 4-108. Someone recently told me that it will run forever at 2200 rpm, but tha

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Covid-19 Vaccination
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:16pm 03.07.21
But social deprivation. Denying individuals the opportunity to buy food. Denying individuals the
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26
kappykaplan at 4:09pm 03.07.21
Looks great! :beer:
Finishing sole - top only or top and bottom?
Ralph Johnstone at 4:08pm 03.07.21
I have to replace with NEW teak and holly veneered marine plywood on at least one large section.
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26   (3)
SailingLoto at 4:00pm 03.07.21
A little varnish work for a change of pace.
Neck deep in the Dark Side
bawlmer at 3:46pm 03.07.21
Don't get me started. I don't want to be put in time out.
Neck deep in the Dark Side
DAVA390 at 3:39pm 03.07.21
Looking forward to $100.00 hamburgers this summer.
Neck deep in the Dark Side
DAVA390 at 3:37pm 03.07.21
Yeah, used to look forward to them as they kept everyone t our speed.:)
Mooring in GA/SC?
rgranger at 3:32pm 03.07.21
@shaun12345 I am also in Charleston as of August and have been researching this same topic ... PM m
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless
bawlmer at 3:32pm 03.07.21
This all started when LightSquared (who went bankrupt and emerged as Ligado) bought a frequency lic
Covid-19 Vaccination
dlochner at 3:18pm 03.07.21
But social deprivation. Denying individuals the opportunity to buy food. Denying individuals the op
Neck deep in the Dark Side
bawlmer at 3:18pm 03.07.21
The no wake zones do become frustrating though.
Covid-19 Vaccination
smokey73 at 3:17pm 03.07.21
i'm vaccinated now, the non vaccinated person poses no threat, he can now sit next to me and i do n
Neck deep in the Dark Side
bawlmer at 3:16pm 03.07.21
Haha. From my experiences in Florida, the weather you hated as a sailor (flat calm with little wind)
Covid-19 Vaccination   (1)
dlochner at 3:14pm 03.07.21
True Dave. That is when you wanted to travel between foreign countries. The country you visited req
Exhaust elbow rust
bawlmer at 3:12pm 03.07.21
Yes. And it always rusts out from the inside. It made a disgusting mess in my engine compartment fro
Covid-19 Vaccination
jssailem at 3:10pm 03.07.21
This is not an easy consideration for anyone. Ask for the vaccine. Ask for it but not be permitted t
Finishing sole - top only or top and bottom?
smokey73 at 3:07pm 03.07.21
No idea what varnish they used but mine was very adherant when I varnished over it. At least you'
Covid-19 Vaccination
jon hansen at 3:07pm 03.07.21
i'm vaccinated now, the non vaccinated person poses no threat, he can now sit next to me and i do no
Finishing sole - top only or top and bottom?
Ralph Johnstone at 3:03pm 03.07.21
Any idea what varnish Hunter used for the sole. I think thy used Seafin for the cabinetry but proba

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