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Georges Patrick Savaria at 11:13pm 08.24.04
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Hello, I have bought a craddle that I must modify for my Hunter 30 1979. I was wondering if anyone
Paul at 8:34pm 08.24.04
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Shocked by the cost of a basic glass/gelcoat repair. Was wondering how hard it is to learn do do my
Bryon Thomas at 7:56pm 08.24.04
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Has anyone had any experiences with staining teak? I bought this boat flooded(with rain water) and
Dustin at 4:09pm 08.24.04
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Alright I dunno if anyone does this or not so I thought I might ask. Me and my girlfriend are wantin
Diver Dan at 1:59pm 08.24.04
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Hello all,I may have to hang out in Miami waiting for hurricane season to end. Does anyone know If t
Bob at 11:58am 08.24.04
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Hello....I'm a new Mac-Ven 21 (year 1976) owner, just brought her home today. The wheel in the block
Lawrence Brenneman at 11:13am 08.24.04
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The old Gray opening ports on my 1986 Hunter 25.5 have seen better days, and I am hoping to replace
jim levitt at 10:44am 08.24.04
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Well, 3 of 'em are still good, but the steel channel backing plate is pretty well gone. I suspect
D McAvoy at 10:07am 08.24.04
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The stuffing box is badly in need of repacking, but how do you get to the thing? Has anyone out the
Sea Wolf at 10:05am 08.24.04
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Ahoy, I'm looking at buying my first boat. Even though it's my first boat and I am not planning on
Tim5706 at 9:40am 08.24.04
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Where would I find out the value of my 1994 H26 in terms of setting a sale price ?
Jehu Dodge at 9:00am 08.24.04
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I recently purchased a yacht that has damage to the rub railing and am looking for a supplier either
Frank at 8:48am 08.24.04
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I am curious to find out how the sailboats at Burnt Store Marina faired during the hurricane this pa
rfrye1 at 8:33am 08.24.04
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I'm bareboating in San Juans (Washington) next month with 2 other boats. I'd like to raft up while a
Bob Cowgill at 8:11am 08.24.04
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West Marine is having a sale on travelers for about 5 more days. It looks like I could piece one tog
Russell at 8:00am 08.24.04
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I tow my 235 with a 2002 Chevy 1500. I think this is enough truck. The problem I have is when I hit
snw56x at 7:34am 08.24.04
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I just found out that my boat started taking on water at the dock. The club that manages my boat for
yeto at 7:18am 08.24.04
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Hi to all, I am looking to purchase a Beneteau First 235 and have heard that this boat could have p
Rick at 7:08am 08.24.04
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I've never owned a boat, but I travel Monday through Thursday for my job. I'm really getting tired
JT6554 at 6:50am 08.24.04
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I noticed my fresh water tank leaking around the seals a while back and I've decided to pull the lid

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Video Blogs - which do you watch and why?
Scott T-Bird at 9:23am 01.28.21
We're not Patreons for any that we watch, although I think that maybe we should do that for a few th
C350 in mast wiring re & re
Bob&Cherie&CM at 9:22am 01.28.21
Good wisdom, thank you. Our "Cheeky Monkey" is a 2005 so a thorough inspection of the standing riggi
Yanmar Glow Plug Issue   (1)
CatamaranLover at 9:20am 01.28.21
Furlex 304S problem?   (1)
sail sfbay at 9:03am 01.28.21
Mine was a screw 1 that backed out.
Furlex 304S problem?   (1)
smokey73 at 8:50am 01.28.21
@nightowle and @sail sfbay Are you referring to the screw that goes into Part 7 ORthe pin and clev
C350 in mast wiring re & re
jssailem at 8:46am 01.28.21
You have reached a wise conclusion. Welcome Bob & Cherie. Congrats on the new to you Catalina 350.
Video Blogs - which do you watch and why?
Joe Blizzard at 8:30am 01.28.21
Only one I follow regularly is White Spot Pirates which I've been on board with, so to speak, from t
American Magic
cb32863 at 8:26am 01.28.21
Back on the water; REkCZf2oPQQ
C350 in mast wiring re & re
Bob&Cherie&CM at 8:10am 01.28.21
Thanks Guys. I have come to the same realization for all of these good reasons. Very much a do it m
New O'Day 20 owner with no sailing experience and a project boat I didn't need
Noodat Lady at 8:09am 01.28.21
The key word to me in the original post is "overwhelmed". I was overwhelmed by sailing's apparent
37C Spreader Tip Replacement
Justin_NSA at 8:06am 01.28.21
Practical Sailor must monitor this site. I just got an offer for a book on inspecting standing riggi
A good first sailboat?
JRT at 8:02am 01.28.21
So since it is a trailer boat, looking at it in water should be good, but maybe ask about them doin
37C Spreader Tip Replacement   (1)
Bolander at 7:43am 01.28.21
Hi tmjb, We purchased our boat last summer and pulled it for Winter storage at Willis Marine Center
Are you Bi?
rgranger at 7:31am 01.28.21
Then, there are those of us who are "Bi" with a single boat...:banghead: @Jim26m As I have though
New O'Day 20 owner with no sailing experience and a project boat I didn't need
JRT at 7:31am 01.28.21
I have to be honest, knowing how bad dealing with a poorly maintained old furlers, I'd pull it off e
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats
sesmith at 7:23am 01.28.21
I really like "classic" boats (sail or power) owned by others who have the money and time to maintai
Replacing The centerboard line on a Hunter 19-2   (1)
rgranger at 7:20am 01.28.21
I've posted this a few times. It sounds like the 19 is set up similar to the H26. Do you mind look
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats   (1)
DArcy at 7:12am 01.28.21
suspect that like anything in life, many people learn to be happy with what they have. I'm happy w
Are you Bi?
Scott T-Bird at 7:09am 01.28.21
I can't say that I was ever a moboater, but for a long time in my youth & early adult years, I did a
Mast Height and Rigging
jssailem at 6:58am 01.28.21
Letta. In case you have not found this sight, here is the data on the rig for the 21. https://sailb

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