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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
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Anyone ever try a non skid coating called rhino hide, I attached the appropriate link. I seems like
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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
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The round black rubber stops or bumpers (whatever they are called?) that screw under the seat hatche
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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
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I am thinking about sailing my First 405 from California to the east cost via the Panama Canal. Cou
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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
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Can a fluxgate compass be installed below the cabin sole? This would place it below the waterline.
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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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Mirage 24 - Looking to buy
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Hi Guys, I'm also in Mt. Sinai. Like NYSAIL I also use OldMans. I've had the same mooring anchor s
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All U Get at 9:54am 03.11.21
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sail sfbay at 9:42am 03.11.21
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Mike Mc at 9:23am 03.11.21
Will do , thank you
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Project_Mayhem at 9:13am 03.11.21
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Thanks SFBay, I'll find a used kite now I have specs and I saw that now cover made but didnt want to
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