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Eric the Red at 2:38am 09.06.04
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I recently bought an O'Day 25 and would like to purchase a furling unit for the jib, but I'm unsure
molly at 1:06am 09.06.04
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I have sailed in the past but am currently rather rusty; I need to get my instincts back. We have tw
Bill P. at 12:25am 09.06.04
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I have continuing engine problems and my attempt to tow my boat to anchor out - well - didn't work t
OkieSailor at 12:23am 09.06.04
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Star Brite teak cleaner Has anyone here used it to clean their teak? I bought some, cleaned part of
capran at 12:21am 09.06.04
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Is anybody on line in Ft Pierce area???? Voyager is in Harbortown Marina, on the hard, in the stora
Ken at 12:16am 09.06.04
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I'm interested in the 37 Cutter. What material is the hull and deck made of? Thanks!
Richard at 11:42pm 09.05.04
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I finally purchased a Garmin 276C GPS and the accompanying BlueChart. The unit appears to be superb
Paul8753 at 8:10pm 09.05.04
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Will tighter sails allow me to point higher? Thanks
Doc at 1:57pm 09.05.04
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All my rigging is tight, yet my mast "pumps" (vibrarates/slaps the halyards) do I need to get used
Randall at 1:39pm 09.05.04
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We sail in south Texas, so we need SHADE! I want to install a fixed bimini with enough standing hea
douglas at 1:37pm 09.05.04
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I will be sailing lake Roosevelt this next weekend if anyone is interested. I'll launch from Keller
Bob at 1:09pm 09.05.04
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Hello...I have a Venture 21 that has a bracket attatched to the pulpit for stowing a danford anchor.
John at 12:33pm 09.05.04
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I have a 1977 Catalina 30. The main is quite old and has a few tears and pin holes. The material is
Sailguy at 10:20am 09.05.04
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Does anybody know what the factory cost (before markup) is for the new Catalina 350?
Bob Cunningham at 10:09am 09.05.04
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the throttle cable on my 1983 H34 snapped at the point where the cable slides inside a collar with a
Bill Saint at 7:23am 09.05.04
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I'm a lake sailor ready to move to the coast (Charleston SC). What is the best tool for trip/route p
Chris and Cynth at 7:20am 09.05.04
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Checking to see if anyone has experience with the installation of a Forespar "Motor Mate" on a 310.
Ben.B at 7:06am 09.05.04
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Hi, I am seriously looking for a MAC 26 but still undecided which one. I am hesitating between the
Paul at 6:36am 09.05.04
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I am considering altering the keel on a 34' Sabre from a 6' draft to a bulb/wing shoal draft keel.
blueplanet at 6:34am 09.05.04
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While this hasn't been the greatest summer in Vermont this year we have enjoyed some good winds to s

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Bimini Wind Effect
RoyS at 6:24am 01.14.21
Thank you all for your inputs. You have answered my question. The dog and I are excited about the sh
Looking for First 405 stanchion bases
Justin_NSA at 5:51am 01.14.21
Duh , I guess that would help. Sorrytra bracing that comes with most bases to do the job they are i
Looking for First 405 stanchion bases
CYQK at 5:42am 01.14.21
Available at Beneteau not to expensive
12 volt charging at marina
dlochner at 5:42am 01.14.21
If the batteries are 100% charged when I move to the mooring, is the 1-2 amp (25 or 50w) panel with
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26
SailingLoto at 5:41am 01.14.21
Looks good and there isn't even snow on the ground i think that comes this weekend...
Raymarine ST7000 auto pilot- integration with Raymarine Axiom question
artboas at 5:33am 01.14.21
i got a reply from Ray- i can see the auto piot on the Axiom, but have to use the ST7000 head/scree
Problems with Stepping the mast on my 1998 Hunter 240
kappykaplan at 5:28am 01.14.21
Hover your mouse over Crazy Dave's avatar, and you'll see Send a Private Message on the bottom of th
Problems with Stepping the mast on my 1998 Hunter 240
Melstrom at 5:17am 01.14.21
Thank you for the offers and advice. I'm a little hesitant to put my number out there. How does on
12 volt charging at marina
Captain Larry-DH at 4:48am 01.14.21
To keep your batteries healthy, you'll need to have a charging capacity of at least 10% of capacity
Dyneema lifelines
jssailem at 4:43am 01.14.21
12 volt charging at marina
jssailem at 4:32am 01.14.21
Rick, @dlochner has given you good advice on solar in the PacificNW. Your 20 watt system barely is a
Does anyone know of a tool sold to help re attaching "lift the dot" fittings on my dodger?
artboas at 2:54am 01.14.21
I have a tool that has a fork on one end, and a flat surface on the other end. Works great for the
Evaluating feathering Prop on 37 ft. Hunter
artboas at 2:51am 01.14.21
Has anyone recently jumped up to a feathering prop? I have a standard 3 blade one connected to my
Problems with Stepping the mast on my 1998 Hunter 240
Project_Mayhem at 11:52pm 01.13.21
Don't be afraid to call Dave. He's very knowledgeable and is guaranteed to give you a chuckle or at
12 volt charging at marina
Project_Mayhem at 11:37pm 01.13.21
Yep, for times when there is a high probability of the tool being sacrificed to Neptune. Such as w
Mast Raising on a Capri 25
Project_Mayhem at 11:21pm 01.13.21
Lowering and raising a mast without a crutch or gin pole may be very stressful on either you or your
12 volt charging at marina   (1)
ricksoth at 11:06pm 01.13.21
Now I'm thoroughly confused. I don't need to run the cold-plate system. I don't need to run anyt
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26
Project_Mayhem at 11:03pm 01.13.21
Looks good and there isn't even snow on the ground!
Wire Size to Bus Bar?
Project_Mayhem at 10:52pm 01.13.21
I have a main power panel, but I added a remote distribution panel off of it in my stern locker. Th

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