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John Kessler at 9:08am 01.18.05
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My Jib always seems to hang up on the safety rails on my Catalina 250. Any suggestions? Thanks! Jo
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Bill, my Seaward carries a full batten mainsail which supports quite a large roach. I read the previ
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What does your boat look like? C'mon, let's see it. Jack "Friendship" C350, #80
Pete at 8:00am 01.18.05
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Among things that I need to replace on my first sailboat (H22) is the rigging for my centerboard. I
Michel at 7:57am 01.18.05
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Can someone tell me what is the purpose of the two switches (labeled 1 and 2) on the top left hand s
JohnEh at 7:48am 01.18.05
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My problem seems to be water again from the Hunter tank which is mixing with the fuel while the boat
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Just bought a 1996 430. Can someone tell me what are the purposes of the 2 two small breaker on the
Michael at 7:30am 01.18.05
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I contacted 3M about removing 5200. Thought it might help others too. Thank you for contacting 3M M
Bob Todd at 6:57am 01.18.05
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I requested a quote from four sailmakers (Doyle included) and for the same material, same specs, sam
john withrow at 6:33am 01.18.05
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Would like to work on my 94 9.9 honda ob. Looking for a good service manual and an online source of
Dave Sturdy at 6:10am 01.18.05
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I recently purchased a 1975 O'Day 25. It has a Doyle genoa (I think about 135 or 150). There is no
Bob7963 at 5:50am 01.18.05
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Our new old boat (1976 30') is getting there, most of the interior is in the cellar in various stage
Andre K. at 5:47am 01.18.05
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My boat (91' Hunter 30) suffered some hull damage during the hurricane. The starboard hull in two sp
Mike16345 at 5:46am 01.18.05
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What are your thoughts on modifying my standard H260 main by adding full battens? If I send my main
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I have a 1985 Hunter 31 which has a 15 hp Yanmar diesel engine. I would like to upgrade to either a
Dan at 4:56am 01.18.05
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I have never rafted up at anchor with another boat. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Nereussailor at 4:52am 01.18.05
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Does anyone Have any info on an Allmand 31? I'm looking for any info on Quality of construction, Pro
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Help???????????????????????????? I'm looking for info on an Allmand 31 can any one help? How are the
Cliff at 4:35am 01.18.05
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I have a nephew who has sailed with me a few time's and he is a little bit of a lost soul. He does
Mike4116 at 4:18am 01.18.05
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I have a 28 O'day with an OMC Zephyr Saildrive. While I have no problem with the saildrive: power, b

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jon hansen at 6:18pm 03.07.21
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Summer in the Salish Sea
jssailem at 6:14pm 03.07.21
Meriachee I think you would be in for some HARD water sailing.
Exhaust elbow rust
HandsOnTech at 6:06pm 03.07.21
When I had to do this years ago, I used fiberglass elbows. So far, so good. No rust. Making the bl
Maine is open to visiting sailors in 2021.
chuckwayne at 6:00pm 03.07.21
we'll be cruising Maine this summer - as usual! Escape lives in Falmouth, 45 minutes from our home i
Cover pic? Really?
Scott T-Bird at 6:00pm 03.07.21
Every action has an effect. That picture was an opportunity to show woman's sailing as it really i
Onan 8K Gen losing coolant   (1)
HandsOnTech at 6:00pm 03.07.21
Yes, Terry. The blue circles are the bracket and the bolt holding it. It is still unclear how you ar
Summer in the Salish Sea
Michael Davis at 5:58pm 03.07.21
Went to check today. I dont think we are quite there yet. ps and the almond tree in bloom but I
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Meriachee at 5:50pm 03.07.21
Went to check today. I dont think we are quite there yet.
Mast stepping/raising (H26.5)
Joe at 5:47pm 03.07.21
You're correct about the issue with swept back shrouds. My Nacra beach cat was like that... If you
Furler Line Size and Type for 170???
Dave Groshong at 5:36pm 03.07.21
The Harken site indicates 5/32 max, which means you really need gloves on to handle it comfortably
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Ed Caldwell at 5:36pm 03.07.21
Pictures? Did you mean the swim ladder?
Hunter 456 cutlass bearing
LawsonL at 5:24pm 03.07.21
I had time to work on it today so I was hoping for an answer before tomorrow.
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@rgranger: Sorry I didn't remember you are in Charleston. We might have gathered for a beer at Salt
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My question is solely about what type of rope to use for a lazy Jack that is also used as a topping
Maine is open to visiting sailors in 2021.
Ward H at 4:54pm 03.07.21
Might have a chance to crew on a trip to Maine this summer. Excited about the possibility!
Furler Line Size and Type for 170???
kappykaplan at 4:32pm 03.07.21
You can remove the core from the line closest to the drum to prevent the drum from over filling.
Water Heater Install in O'Day 34
Tally Ho at 4:27pm 03.07.21
Not too difficult to install one from scratch, but certainly easier if there was one in there previo
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But social deprivation. Denying individuals the opportunity to buy food. Denying individuals the
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kappykaplan at 4:09pm 03.07.21
Looks great! :beer:

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