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Chip Willis at 5:41am 11.22.04
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The last tow big rain storms we had here in San Diego each left an inch or two or rain water in my 1
JEFF at 5:26am 11.22.04
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LOOKING FOR SOME OF THE WHITE PORT HOLE NUTS USED TO TIGHTEN TO PORT WINDOWS, ALSO PORT WINDOW GASKE
pablo at 5:04am 11.22.04
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I know this has been posted before but I could not find it in the archives. I've got this residue fr
Greg at 4:45am 11.22.04
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I am in need of a new sail. I have a 1980 C22 with the original sails. I have price for a new main f
Matt at 2:35am 11.22.04
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I'm looking at 27 footers as a first boat, probably a late 70's model. Most have inboards, predomina
Chad at 1:54am 11.22.04
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How easy is it to step and unstep the mast on a 26D? Is it possible to step the mast singlehanded? H
Andy at 1:49am 11.22.04
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This summer I purchased a 426DS which has in-mast furling as well as the standard roller furling for
JULES ROBINSON at 1:04am 11.22.04
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is it true that the O'day 39 has a balsa cored hull, I'm getting conflicting reports. If so is it al
Kevin C 26S at 1:02am 11.22.04
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Hi, I've been asked a couple of times now by friends, "So have you winterized your boat yet?" My a
8/1846
ok,,,just starting to look for a larger boat than my santana 21. i want a versitile trailerable that
p323ms at 12:09am 11.22.04
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I've read a lot about low sulfur diesel fuel not giving enough lubrication. 2-cycle engine oil is ch
Jim Hudson at 12:04am 11.22.04
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I recently purchased a 1981 Catalina 30. The survey indicated no problems with the keel to hull bon
Bad Obsession at 11:38pm 11.21.04
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Does anyone have any thoughts to using space bags to store my lifejackets in? The bags are supposed
Paul at 11:36pm 11.21.04
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I've been reading all the posts on water makers but I'm wondering if its feasible to collect rain wa
Steve G at 8:55pm 11.21.04
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Does anyone know of a good source (website etc) to download nautical charts and info (NE region) ont
Bob Cowgill at 8:40pm 11.21.04
9/1358
Having just completed the ASA Basic Coastal Cruising course, I am now beginning to shop for our nex
Chris Wheddon at 8:04pm 11.21.04
7/1962
I have bought a Pearson 30 which has damage to its rudder, including its bearings. Does anyone have
cmorin at 7:41pm 11.21.04
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I am thinking about covering the sole of our Cat30 but do not know what is the best way to do this.
Bill O'Donovan at 7:36pm 11.21.04
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Someone once suggested adding a half-gallon of white distilled vinegar into the raw water intake to
Arnon Ben-Isaac at 4:39pm 11.21.04
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I own a beneteau oceanis 390 manunfactured 1998. the top windows have cracked and leak heavily. I re

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New guy questions
Cernicalo1 at 9:06pm 12.07.20
Hi everyone, I am new here, and to forums in general, please pardon me if this is not the correct si
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed
thinwater at 8:29pm 12.07.20
Did all of my lifelines in '16. Mis-measured the starboard gate splice so it sagged a bit. But on t
1994 37.5 Mast sliders
Windpilot at 8:18pm 12.07.20
Sailcote +2 Just try it.
Replacing shrouds and stays
mmlspace at 8:09pm 12.07.20
I replaced all of the standing rigging on my H27 in 2018. $685.62 including tax and shipping from
Have you bought a boat during cold off-season?
Mr. Dave at 7:57pm 12.07.20
There is an easy answer: buy it or don't buy it. Just don't complain if the engine smokes and the pr
Have you bought a boat during cold off-season?
Kings Gambit at 7:48pm 12.07.20
This very topic came up a couple of years ago with another member. I think the consensus was that it
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value
Mr. Dave at 7:41pm 12.07.20
I had a friend supervise the pumpout of the portajohn while I was attending to more urgent issues (n
Have you bought a boat during cold off-season?
Mr. Dave at 7:33pm 12.07.20
If you find someone willing to do a "must pass inspection" partial sale (good luck with that), no wa
Antenna whips
Bob S at 7:29pm 12.07.20
Have you bought a boat during cold off-season?
Project_Mayhem at 7:19pm 12.07.20
I was quite surprised at how much boat I could get right now for 10-12k. Keep on looking! You never
Have you bought a boat during cold off-season?
gusc at 7:14pm 12.07.20
I wouldn't expect to have all the maintenance done on it by April 1st unless it's at a full service
1900 containers lost at sea
Michael Davis at 7:02pm 12.07.20
Any way, there's more out there than just containers. I know there are a lot of loose logs up in th
Have you bought a boat during cold off-season?
Project_Mayhem at 6:57pm 12.07.20
I wouldn't expect to have all the maintenance done on it by April 1st unless it's at a full service
Oscillating Tool vs 5200
Project_Mayhem at 6:44pm 12.07.20
I totally expect to mark up the gelcoat under the fitting and am ok with this. The gelcoat has a tex
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value
gusc at 6:36pm 12.07.20
Nothing wrong with thinking it through,,..a few good points noted... 1) I prefer a traditional hea
Oscillating Tool vs 5200
Captain Larry-DH at 6:36pm 12.07.20
If cabin top is relatively smooth you could try a guitar string or high strength fish line attached
Head mirror replacement project
Timm R Oday25 at 6:34pm 12.07.20
Looks nice .Like it belongs there . The last thing I want to see first thing in the morning is my re

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