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Stan Chapman at 12:35pm 11.07.04
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I would like to replace the bow eye but access can only be had by possibly cutting out the cockpit t
ex-admin at 11:31am 11.07.04
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So just how long have you two been together? Of course, we're asking about you and your boat. Is
russ at 11:13am 11.07.04
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what is the cost in coverting the 260s 12volt to shore power?
Phil Decker at 9:59am 11.07.04
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I have had my first boat, a Catalina 27, for four seasons, and we have been informed that we will no
Bluebird at 9:01am 11.07.04
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Can someone please clear some things up for me? What is the dry weight of the Hunter 19. From the
Stephen OBrien at 8:38am 11.07.04
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The muffler on my boat is corroded and leaking. I'd be grateful to anyone who can tell me if there
David Dobbins at 8:38am 11.07.04
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Would anyone suggest what a torc-wrench value should be in adjusting/tightening the 1) inner shrouds
jhxyz at 8:21am 11.07.04
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I am looking to purchase my second sailboat(I am giving up my small dingy, ready for family sailing)
Joe at 8:01am 11.07.04
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I have two batteries onboard. One is the starting battery and the other is the house battery. There
Paul at 8:00am 11.07.04
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Any info on "Varifold" props? Thanks
Big Windy at 5:51am 11.07.04
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Does anybody know how to remove the ends of the water lines from their fittings, the ones that do no
CHET at 4:46am 11.07.04
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well now i've done it, after surviving Hurricane Charlie i was getting ready to move the boat for th
dave at 2:20am 11.07.04
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I'm making a piece of teak to cover 4 old instrument holes, fashioned like the cardboard in the atta
bill van at 1:23am 11.07.04
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Here is a really dumb question and I have been putting off asking it. Can you use the motor with t
Mary15473 at 12:26am 11.07.04
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Twice I submitted a question about deck hardware on our Hunter 290. I attached a photo of the hardw
John at 10:53pm 11.06.04
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Hello, Anyone ever used the dripless packing from Fort Lauderdale, I heard this stuff keeps the bil
Royce at 10:28pm 11.06.04
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Bob, Congratulations on your boat purchase. I've had a 76 h30 for the last 12 years. I too was fac
judy at 7:21pm 11.06.04
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so we sailed lake erie and now have the boat on a trailor,of course we new we would have to replace
Bud at 6:12pm 11.06.04
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Can anyone point me to where I might obtain a 1981 Atomic 4 cluth cable for a C30. Or a suitable rep
Tip Thienes at 5:49pm 11.06.04
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In order to get to the Intercostal I have cross the shallow Laguna Madre just West of the bridge to

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Stu Jackson at 3:23pm 02.19.21
Looks like the furling line running against the guard may have deflected the guard upward into the
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Davidasailor26 at 2:54pm 02.19.21
Yes, but the OP was complaining about the guard rubbing against the furler drum. Looks like the fu
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Justin_NSA at 2:51pm 02.19.21
Yes, but the OP was complaining about the guard rubbing against the furler drum. Hmmm. I don't eve
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Don S/V ILLusion at 2:44pm 02.19.21
My suggestions are: 1. Move the drum, or 2. Move the guard. Pick one
Roller Furler Rubbing on Metal Guide - Any ideas?
dmax at 2:41pm 02.19.21
Yes, but the OP was complaining about the guard rubbing against the furler drum.
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Justin_NSA at 2:26pm 02.19.21
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Our marina provides the sander and vacuum to borrow for free; just requiring that you pay them for t
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