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Zen at 1:42pm 11.24.04
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Need some info, Im new to sailing and I need to know an easy to boat to learn on around 23". I have
Stu Jackson at 12:27pm 11.24.04
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Like playing Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant" every Thanksgiving, I thought you might enjoy this
Gene Gruender at 12:23pm 11.24.04
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For some reason for the last week or more when I use the "recent post" button (24hrs, 2 days, etc) i
howard at 12:15pm 11.24.04
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Our boat was damaged by Hurricane Ivan. Mast broken at welded joint, rudder broken, port side of bo
Allan Lansche at 7:54am 11.24.04
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All, Can anyone give instructions as to how to extend the tongue of my trailer? I have an H260 an
Brian at 6:51am 11.24.04
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I purchased an O'Day 34 recently and it needs a new roller furling, I am current looking at Schafer
Rich18890 at 4:25am 11.24.04
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T J Furstenau at 4:18am 11.24.04
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Ok, in my never ending quest to prepare for racing next year, I am looking for some guidance in the
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I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! It is a time to reflect o
steve at 3:40am 11.24.04
13/2071
In June my brother and I were sailing and we hit bottom. In won't mention who was at the helm. Does
Mac666 at 3:29am 11.24.04
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Hey, ALL. I'm looking for a slip on lake Michigan near Chicago for next season for my Mac 22...if an
Rich Hall at 3:09am 11.24.04
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I am in process of buying 1987 Pearson 31, surveyor has turn up moisture on deck beneath teak toe ra
David Hoch at 3:02am 11.24.04
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Furling Headsail Size Folks, When I unpacked my new H260, the headsail was a hanked-on type and I
Bob at 2:45am 11.24.04
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If anyone has looked at the price of teak lately I know its enought to cause heart failure and maybe
Alan at 2:38am 11.24.04
10/3998
Looks like PHRF's days are numbered (thank goodness!!). The system that they have been using across
Hugh289 at 1:40am 11.24.04
2/1163
I'm checking to see if anyone has a better idea for installing a mooring bit, or cleat, just aft of
Andy at 1:04am 11.24.04
6/1008
We are looking at getting a used dingy, mostly for going ashore, but we may end up on a mooring. We
Phil Laucks at 12:55am 11.24.04
3/1278
I have read just one major concern about the 192. It is that the boat does not come with a traveler
Bush at 11:57pm 11.23.04
9/2002
I have just purchased a 1973 Morgan 30/2 that has been sitting since 1987. The Hull in in great shap
Rick at 11:53pm 11.23.04
1/895
I think I saw a replacement transparent hatch for the fwd hatch over the v-berth for the C30. I can'

Recent Replies

Broken Seacock Handle
DianaOfBurlington at 2:40pm 02.18.21
Does not look like anyone here suggested replacement seacock options. I would return that Groco one
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
leo310 at 2:38pm 02.18.21
190477
TV problem
Davidasailor26 at 2:36pm 02.18.21
Funny Friday!!!
jssailem at 2:36pm 02.18.21
ROTFLMFAO :plus: Now that I know what that means...
TV problem
jssailem at 2:31pm 02.18.21
An alternate solution.... Buy a condo by the water to watch TV and streaming movies. Use the boat t
Funny Friday!!!
Will Gilmore at 2:30pm 02.18.21
I was having a drink with a fellow sailor at the yacht club. I'd been away and was catching up on a
Broken Seacock Handle
jssailem at 2:26pm 02.18.21
Groco now manufactures thru hull fittings, inline valves, and tailpieces with BSPP threads so all o
all rope windlass
DanMaine at 2:23pm 02.18.21
But!, why would the designer install a rope only windlass?
TV problem
Joe at 2:23pm 02.18.21
You must have a device to play the media. Unless the TV has one built in, which you can determine b
dreaming
Capt Robbie at 2:15pm 02.18.21
only sailing to do this time of year is ice boating.??????
Thru hull question
Capt jgw at 2:13pm 02.18.21
You were going in this Saturday? We have 6 inches of ice on the water and a foot and a half of snow
Now I know why....
Capt jgw at 2:07pm 02.18.21
At least here on Lake Michigan we have to haul out every winter so this can't happen. We get snow on
solar
Captain Larry-DH at 2:05pm 02.18.21
ended getting a 24V panel and PWM controller to charge a 12V battery. It didn't work. The dramatic
solar
Capt jgw at 1:56pm 02.18.21
I have a 30W panel and a PWM controller and have no problem powering my autohelm and radio all day.
Broken Seacock Handle
BigEasy at 1:52pm 02.18.21
That happened to me years ago on a Hunter 33.5. Bad thing was that the valve started leaking thru t
Be Aware of Documentation web sites!
Capt jgw at 1:45pm 02.18.21
I don't know about a transfer, but on the page for renewal there's a link to pay.gov. The instructio
dried up lake bed/ rover II
jon hansen at 1:34pm 02.18.21
i think i saw big foot
TV problem
Goddard at 1:33pm 02.18.21
Hey, a fast search on internet shows that are a lot of adapters from HDMI to USB, you need this one
Beneteau 343 head rebuild question
BigEasy at 1:23pm 02.18.21
Replace the hoses and remove the holding tank and thoroughly clean it. Replace the pump, as Peggy me
dried up lake bed/ rover II   (1)
cb32863 at 1:21pm 02.18.21
190476 Perseverance had a successful landing.

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