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tr23736 at 1:32am 08.24.04
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I have recently purchased a new H260 which I will be taking delivery of in about 8 weeks. I'd apprec
dan at 1:21am 08.24.04
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has anybody tried using any type of lubricant on the mainsail slides does it make a difference?
dan at 1:17am 08.24.04
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I need to run the lines aft for solo,thinking about adding two more winches on either side of the do
Scott at 12:55am 08.24.04
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I am looking to buy this boat (Santana 525, 1979 model). The only questionable area is the leading e
rose20532 at 12:44am 08.24.04
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I'm trying to remove some heavy scratches from some bronze, and I wondered if anyone knew how to bes
Steve Morris at 12:25am 08.24.04
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In the process of removing and replacing all the teak on my 1977 Oday 22, I had to pop the ceiling b
Paul at 11:32pm 08.23.04
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I have a 1978 C27, purchased last year. This past weekend, my portside winch started slipping. Whe
Steve Carpman11081 at 11:14pm 08.23.04
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I have read much of the discussion regarding downwind sailing with the B
Shawn at 11:03pm 08.23.04
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I'm looking to purchase a Sailboat around 25ft in length and have been looking at MacGregor 26X ads.
Paul8753 at 9:28pm 08.23.04
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My 36' sailboat already has a Danforth anchor. Looking for suggestions as to what choice for a secon
wass bay doug at 9:09pm 08.23.04
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I just aquired this boat and am about to attempt to step the mast. I am retired and on my own and I
KB at 8:58pm 08.23.04
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I have a 4-108 Westerbeke engine in my 1977 Pearson 365. This engine starts right up and runs good,
Diver Dan at 4:33pm 08.23.04
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I found all kinds of information on the internet from log books and stories of people sailing north
Chris at 3:13pm 08.23.04
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Can anyone recommend an inexpensive bottom paint (for my fiberglass fishing boat), and a good stain
John Blakely at 2:35pm 08.23.04
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Has anyone had any experience with the Beta marine diesel engines for their sailboat. I am thinking
Mario at 2:14pm 08.23.04
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I think my 21 has, probably, a modified keel lifting device. This system is basically a winch locate
Russell at 1:16pm 08.23.04
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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
Mario at 1:16pm 08.23.04
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I think my 21 has, probably, a modified keel lifting device. This system is basically a winch locate
Jr at 12:39pm 08.23.04
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Does anyone know if these boats are made to have a spinnaker on them? I got one from my yacht club t
Don s/v Tellico at 11:31am 08.23.04
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a table/spreadsheet of the various Hunter models by years manufactured. There used to be one here a

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Emergency Tools
MitchM at 4:50pm 02.02.21
i really like the idea of carrying my ryobi 18v angle grinder. if you've ever hacked
Ventilation for Catalina 25
LuckyDuck at 4:36pm 02.02.21
Previous owner installed a Marinco solar vent in the forward hatch over the V-berth. I set it for ex
Cat Tails?
CherylZZ at 4:12pm 02.02.21
I did read this article (now) and like most it is about sail trim of a two sails with a fore sail to
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SailingLoto at 4:00pm 02.02.21
Bottom is mostly scraped off. I started sanding and made it about 20% of the way this evening. Fo
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SailingLoto at 3:53pm 02.02.21
Never sailed one but have been aboard a couple. Very light construction, lots of stress cracks in th
Advice on Headsails - jib/genoa
Rob Benson at 3:44pm 02.02.21
Rob and Richard. There are several considerations to be reviewed in your quest. Priorities I use.
Sea Shanties   (2)
Kings Gambit at 3:41pm 02.02.21
Ummmm...I think y'all are referring to Sea CHANTY/CHANTIES...a shanty is a shack. More like this,
Catalina 22 canin cushions
Bowleys Quarters Catalina at 3:22pm 02.02.21
Thanks a million, sfbay. Very helpful. On their trails now...waiting to hear if they have any gear.
Where to purchase stern rub rail cover
sail sfbay at 3:20pm 02.02.21
Suggest the Beneteau Store OR Taco Marine for the rub rail. Also you might find the SBO thread below
Where to purchase stern rub rail cover
jssailem at 3:19pm 02.02.21
Try Taco Marine. They have a wide range of different options. Maybe they have one that matches your
Advice on Headsails - jib/genoa   (1)
Whatfiero1 at 2:41pm 02.02.21
Go big go carbon go fast beat other boats
Davits and Solar Panels
BobH57 at 2:39pm 02.02.21
I think Garhauer has a couple of standard sizes, with mine being the tallest at 66" with 42" arm len
Davits and Solar Panels
islandhop at 1:48pm 02.02.21
Davits and Solar Panels
islandhop at 1:16pm 02.02.21
Thanks Bob. So I guess the width between davots is going to be a result of deciding where best to a
Advice on Headsails - jib/genoa
jssailem at 12:59pm 02.02.21
Rob and Richard. There are several considerations to be reviewed in your quest. Priorities I use.
Teak slat replacement video on youtube
OWI at 12:57pm 02.02.21
Sorry about that. The channel name is Boatification. Try searching this. Should pop up first.
How Many Galvanic Isolators
sail sfbay at 12:56pm 02.02.21
I think I am good as my marine electrician advised "as per the installation manual of your ProMarine
luger 26
Capt jgw at 12:36pm 02.02.21
Never sailed one but have been aboard a couple. Very light construction, lots of stress cracks in th
Adding some bling to the cockpit. Have a question.
jssailem at 12:23pm 02.02.21
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