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Steve Ord at 10:05am 12.20.04
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I have been dissatisfied with the way my mainsheet is 'threaded' through the blocks on my traveler a
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Hi All, We're interested in reviewing the Catalina 250 for a future issue. If you own a Catalina 25
James at 9:46am 12.20.04
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Getting a bit sick of gelcoat touchups to the deck on my boat. Star cracks, dropped winch dings and
terry kelly at 7:29am 12.20.04
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need any info in regards to retrofitting a wheel to a 27'....any sources for used parts
Bob at 6:50am 12.20.04
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I think I need an RS-232 port in my cerebellum, so I can just download the archives to my brain.
mike at 6:37am 12.20.04
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i just received my 2005 slip invoice (35' stall) for chicago; $3849.00. $21.50 is for utilities from
Pete Davenport at 6:11am 12.20.04
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Anyone tried to repair or replace water tanks in an '82 36ft yet? Just starting a refit and I know
Geo at 6:04am 12.20.04
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I have seen mast floats that "attach" to the head of a mast to prevent the mast from sinking if one
Wally at 5:55am 12.20.04
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Hi All: I am about to install a Raymarine ST4000 on my boat. The instructions ask for a 12A fuse or
chad at 5:48am 12.20.04
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So I attempted to raise the mast on my 1993 26S for the first time. I hooked up the mast raising sys
tim at 5:21am 12.20.04
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Hi everybody, I was thinking of mounting an outboard bracket to my c22. I would like to do this so
Charlie at 4:58am 12.20.04
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I've just recieved my Christmas presant to myself, new sails! Being the owner (4 years)of an old boa
Chris Glander at 4:58am 12.20.04
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I will be moving from Newport to Washington DC this summer and would like a recommendation as to whe
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The other night as we were putting up our Christmas tree, which has to be taller then the mast on An
Gordon Brooks at 3:55am 12.20.04
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I am purchasing a 1991 Hunter 37.5 and wish to install a Panda generator. Has anyone installed a Pa
Greg Castleberry at 3:07am 12.20.04
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Hey List, I have been a long-time lurker and have gained much valuable info during that time. I no
slawomir at 2:35am 12.20.04
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Hi everybody. I live in Canada and I am shopping for a trailerable sail boat (approx 26'). There are
slawomir at 2:31am 12.20.04
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Hi everybody. I live in Canada and I am shopping for a trailerable sail boat (approx 26'). There are
jeff at 2:08am 12.20.04
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when installing a windex at the top of the mast , does the extension arm help??
Denise Caine at 2:07am 12.20.04
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Does anyone have a calculation you use to figure out the length of bridle for the chain while anchor

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Basic Fuse Rating Question
Interlude 2 at 5:07pm 02.22.21
Hi; If a fuse is rated at 40 Amps at 24 Volts, what would it's rating be at 12 volts? Do you simply
Marking anchor rode
PaulK at 5:06pm 02.22.21
We took short lengths of bright colored (NEON PINK!) dinghy line and sewed it into our rode at twent
Question about replacing one of the Marinco 30A shore power inlets
Interlude 2 at 4:58pm 02.22.21
On a 2004 Hunter 36, I plan to replace one of the shore power inlets. I noticed a black plastic pr
eye candy
Will Gilmore at 4:57pm 02.22.21
:plus: Just loved the s-shaped wake (not)! Story of my childhood. When I was at the helm, 65 foot
VHF antenna problem
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:46pm 02.22.21
Good news - I found the problem and have fixed it. The problem was the PL259 connector that attache
Bowsprit Advice Please
Jskosmo at 4:28pm 02.22.21
That's awesome Guus! Would you please send me those plans? Thank you so very much! Jack jskosmo@gma
Grounding plate porosity
dLj at 4:17pm 02.22.21
Question about replacing one of the Marinco 30A shore power inlets
Rick D at 4:12pm 02.22.21
Hummm. You lost me on this one Rick D. What is the additional female end going to be on the used
all rope windlass
Michael Davis at 4:06pm 02.22.21
My "Good" windlass doesn't offer a chain option gypsy and doesn't have a drum I could use to wrap a
all rope windlass
DanMaine at 3:57pm 02.22.21
My "Good" windlass doesn't offer a chain option gypsy and doesn't have a drum I could use to wrap an
all rope windlass
Ron20324 at 3:54pm 02.22.21
. Did they even make dual gypsies back then? I believe they still make what you are thnking. One gy
VHF antenna problem
Richard19068 at 3:50pm 02.22.21
Good news - I found the problem and have fixed it. The problem was the PL259 connector that attache
Modern Design Anchors
jssailem at 3:49pm 02.22.21
Check out this message posted today. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/sv-panope-100-anchor-
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit
CrispyCringle at 3:43pm 02.22.21
For symmetrical spinnaker rig- I have a 23.5. Very similar boats, except for the size, of course. My
VHF antenna problem
dleckenby at 3:41pm 02.22.21
You mentioned you checked the PL259 connector. How many do you have? On my C30 I have 4. One at n
Modern Design Anchors
TimFromLI at 3:41pm 02.22.21
I bought a Mantus after watching all of those videos and reading the reviews. I haven't tried it yet
VHF antenna problem
jssailem at 3:37pm 02.22.21
@dleckenby Do't beat yourself up too much. For most of us this is a learning experience. That is t
VHF antenna problem
dleckenby at 3:32pm 02.22.21
Good news - I found the problem and have fixed it. The problem was the PL259 connector that attaches
Plastic packing box
Art12050 at 3:21pm 02.22.21
Modern Design Anchors
senechals at 3:15pm 02.22.21
We have a 35 lb mantus and 100 ft of 5/16" chain on our 310. Love the mantus because it sets and ho

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