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jeff21211 at 11:08am 10.13.04
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hi peggie, thanks for the reply and advice. i ordered a copy of your book. i was reading an article
jhugener at 10:52am 10.13.04
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I lost my boat in Ivan. So I am look for a new boat. There is an O Day 34 1984. I need info on the
Shocker at 7:58am 10.13.04
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I bought a Lancer that had hull damage. the cradle pad had slowly but surely over a year or so crea
Scott at 6:53am 10.13.04
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Our 1984 Starwind is new for us so we are just getting to know her ... last weekend I got to the boa
Frank Christman at 5:57am 10.13.04
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I am thinking of buying a GPS system without the chart plotter and then buying a Laptop to act as my
Jerry21743 at 5:50am 10.13.04
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I am looking @ buying a 1978 Irwin 30, When walking around on the deck I feel a soft spot around the
Howler at 5:28am 10.13.04
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After running my Yanmar 27hp for a while, there's a little liquid residue on the floor of the engine
Gordon Myers at 5:27am 10.13.04
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The standard fuel filter is a Yanmar #129574-55711 ' on the bottom to fill the hole ' sense for wate
John Dorsett at 5:20am 10.13.04
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I was planning on doing the Harvest moon Regatta next week, any fellow sailors out there planning on
Bob at 5:19am 10.13.04
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When I bought my 1988 C-30 I noticed that the raw water intake strainer for my M-18 engine was simpl
R Kolb at 5:04am 10.13.04
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I have little (1/8" - 1/4") blisters on the bottom of my C22. They are spread around the bottom and
Seattle Scott at 4:51am 10.13.04
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which appears to have had prior repair on the underside. I get some flex in the floor when I step do
Penelope at 2:52am 10.13.04
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I've just taken ownership of a 26 ft, 1972 Columbia Mark II and need to find a mainsail. Any sugges
Rod at 2:07am 10.13.04
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What are the primary differences between the 22MKII and the Capri 22? Rod
Dave at 1:56am 10.13.04
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Has anyone converted their Mac 25 to a split backstay? If so how did you do it and what parts did y
Tim2853 at 1:50am 10.13.04
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We're planning to shrik wrap our 260 for the winter. Would you recommend putting the mast down or l
Steve at 1:26am 10.13.04
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Does anyone know the cabin headroom for a 36 Vision. We are looking to purchase a '92 36 Vision, an
Bob Early at 1:01am 10.13.04
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My boat ( Hunter 27 '1978) has several hardware issue, involving screws and bolts. I am very new to
john12527 at 12:56am 10.13.04
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Sadly, today I pulled my 170 out of the water for probably the last time this season. Right now the
bob shultz at 12:05am 10.13.04
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Just pulled the boat and have a huge harvest of barnicles ob the prop and shaft. Has anyone come up

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Making a mast for a sabot
Project_Mayhem at 3:05pm 11.28.20
I made one for a Force 5 out of aluminum conduit. The original tapered so the last three feet was ma
south coast 22 rudder
Project_Mayhem at 3:01pm 11.28.20
I had the same issue with my Starwind 19. It had a foam rudder which I found out will crush and crac
Expedition Evans youtube
Tally Ho at 2:51pm 11.28.20
They are certainly not the perfectionist that Madds on Sail Life is, but I hope they get their boat
Expedition Evans youtube
Mechone at 2:27pm 11.28.20
Yep, they have a lot to learn and seem very much caught up in the dream. I hope it works out for th
Moving on!
justsomeguy at 2:17pm 11.28.20
It's a 60 yr old color wheel from when people had aluminum Christmas trees.. Ah, tradition! ;)
which winch cable to use
johnCartelli at 2:08pm 11.28.20
anyone?....does it matter which type of ss? Always surprises me when someone posts a question and
New Extended Catalina 310 Spinnaker Crane
KZW at 1:46pm 11.28.20
Beware that the Charleston Spar in-mast furling cross section at the top is different that that of t
New Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 Owner
DArcy at 1:38pm 11.28.20
Thanks for posting that John, I've never seen the stern bridle before but now I really want to try i
Moving on!
sailme88 at 1:38pm 11.28.20
Ok Give up... It just looks dark to me. you need to play the video
Moving on!
sailme88 at 1:37pm 11.28.20
Disco lights? It's a 60 yr old color wheel from when people had aluminum Christmas trees..
New Extended Catalina 310 Spinnaker Crane
2 OLD PIRATES at 1:27pm 11.28.20
Hi Whittem Hoping all is well ? This is a really late request. Any chance of getting the measurement
Expedition Evans youtube
dlochner at 1:07pm 11.28.20
I seem to remember an earlier video in which they offered that they were not really experienced in
New Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 Owner
jssailem at 1:06pm 11.28.20
Docking anything over 25 ft can be tricky. Certainly bow thruster are a gift. Solo sailing teaches y
starting batteries charged but no power to panel
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:00pm 11.28.20
Use voltmeter to trace where the voltage stops DING, DING,DING....WE HAVE A WINNER
Expedition Evans youtube
Mechone at 12:49pm 11.28.20
Many opinions here, my boat was done by a master ship builder and there is a guy on this form having
New Owner
hunter34austin at 12:46pm 11.28.20
In strong winds a 110 of a 90 can be a sail that keeps the boat moving and is easier to manage. I
starting batteries charged but no power to panel
JoeWhite at 12:29pm 11.28.20
Use voltmeter to trace where the voltage stops
New Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 Owner
SSO at 12:29pm 11.28.20
Welcome aboard, SSO. It sounds like you anchored out or took a mooring ball for the two overnights.
Sending Unit Leaking
JoeWhite at 12:27pm 11.28.20
My leaky primary filter turned out to be missing paint at the bottom where the rubber gasket ring te

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