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Jim Seamans at 1:25am 01.24.05
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Next time you are watching TV and the commericals are running. Mostly medical pill selling type or
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Lately I've noticed that responses are being cut off in mid-sentence, in fact, I'm wondering how muc
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Oh My, Has anyone rigged their own jiffy reef system? If so, I would be interested in seeing how it
Bob at 12:14am 01.24.05
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Anyone ever try a non skid coating called rhino hide, I attached the appropriate link. I seems like
Bad Obsession at 11:38pm 01.23.05
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I have a 1982 Hunter 22. This will be my second cruising season on this boat. Last year I went int
Mystic51 at 11:10pm 01.23.05
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The round black rubber stops or bumpers (whatever they are called?) that screw under the seat hatche
Ed Carrillo at 11:03pm 01.23.05
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Hi, I am ready to replace the original port windows with the Lewmar Ocean series and upon removing t
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Rented the video "Visitors" this past weekend. It is half horror/ half suspense about a woman saili
Ryan Tuohy at 5:55pm 01.23.05
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I am thinking about sailing my First 405 from California to the east cost via the Panama Canal. Cou
Rob Morton at 2:17pm 01.23.05
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I have my boat in the our shop doing all the winter things and am considering adding doors to the fr
Wally at 2:05pm 01.23.05
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Can a fluxgate compass be installed below the cabin sole? This would place it below the waterline.
ex-admin at 12:20pm 01.23.05
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Does your dog go sailing with you? Does he enjoy a reach in 15 knots of breeze, or does he spend
Dennis Breen at 12:09pm 01.23.05
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I have a '79 Catalina 27 with an Atomic 4 gas engine. Recently I noticed no water was coming from th
Richard A at 11:59am 01.23.05
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being a IOR design intended for big headsails
Ray18680 at 11:35am 01.23.05
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I meant to ask what manufacturer would you choose, and why. I am interested in a 6-8 hp. motor. I
Don K. at 11:04am 01.23.05
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How safe is a 26' Chrysler with a 850# swing keel going offshore in the Gulf Of Mexico.
George Bush at 10:58am 01.23.05
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Hello Bill again, Thank you for your earlier suggestion regarding the back-winding of my main. I hav
Phil Herring at 10:40am 01.23.05
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Ted at 10:36am 01.23.05
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Is there a general formula for maximum headstay sag. I know that headstay sag should be increased wh
Herb Parsons at 10:21am 01.23.05
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OK, not one of those technical type questions, but I'm still curious. Why is it that, traditionally,

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Oberdorfer Pump Snap Ring - Official Answer
Richard19068 at 1:24pm 03.11.21
@jonelli : Tough crowd. Although I don't think the ring is necessary I appreciate your trying to get
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Richard19068 at 1:18pm 03.11.21
It might help others help you if you indicated what engine you have.
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at the merchant marine fire fighting school i went to they showed that and reviewed it so we could l
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from shot nu.2 i have had zero reaction. felt good the whole time afterwards. everyone is differe
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jibes138 at 1:04pm 03.11.21
You may have corroded connections. Check the connection at the base of the mast, that should be the
Removing a stuck on prop question
Rich Stidger at 12:25pm 03.11.21
<snip> And I'll continue looking for a true prop puller. Thanks all I have a puller that I made y
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Johnb at 12:20pm 03.11.21
G is the symbol also for the universal gravitational constant
Fix or toss
Jacktar at 11:58am 03.11.21
Its not a blue tab it is a smurf penis
Removing a stuck on prop question
Ward H at 11:54am 03.11.21
A lot of good suggestions. Picked up a MAP Torch. Borrowed a impact driver. Put more PB Baster
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rgranger at 11:51am 03.11.21
It's an old family guy joke. Brian mocking Stewie on his future prospects: "I'm a pompous little an
Not really a question, but a thanks!
NINEv2 at 11:39am 03.11.21
It's an old family guy joke. Brian mocking Stewie on his future prospects: "I'm a pompous little ant
Covid-19 Vaccination
sail sfbay at 11:23am 03.11.21
Not sure the value a publication that is showing such a strong political agenda. Sorry, I CEPR data
Removing a stuck on prop question
chip veres at 11:01am 03.11.21
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Kazimierz at 10:47am 03.11.21
That Mirage 24 is at the high end of the market... on boats the purchase price is of relatively li
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Caboteur at 10:44am 03.11.21
The bulkheads are in line with the beam supporting the mast. The fiberglass covering that beam on th
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dlochner at 10:39am 03.11.21
Not sure the value a publication that is showing such a strong political ajenda. Organizations su

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