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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
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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
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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
Richard at 6:09am 08.24.04
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I switched vehicles recently and when I went to put the boat in this season (late as ussual) I had t
coolsam at 6:00am 08.24.04
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I need to replace the 5 inch section of hose that connects the stuffing box to the stern tube in my
Don at 5:51am 08.24.04
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Hi, A friend and I just bought a (1975) 21' venture which is in ok condition but the sheets ar
Southerncross21574 at 5:17am 08.24.04
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I am interested in a rigid boom vang for my H29.5. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Chee
kamol at 3:15am 08.24.04
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Charlie3512 at 2:44am 08.24.04
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Recently bought a '73 Magregor 22 ft sailboat on trailer, and took it to a marina with limited facil

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mast clearance on 321
DougM at 6:11am 02.05.21
Instead of tying a piece of line to the halyard, use 100 foot measuring tape. Attach the end to the
Cat30 mast rewire -compression post
jerryf609 at 5:58am 02.05.21
Also Ward, was the barrel connector a plug and unplug type? I'm still looking for it at Imarine.
Cat30 mast rewire -compression post
jerryf609 at 5:51am 02.05.21
Yes it is And yes you can. Just use the existing wires to pull through the new wires. Your boat is
Sea Shanties
dlochner at 5:51am 02.05.21
Sailing by machine learning   (1)
jssailem at 5:48am 02.05.21
I feel more akin with the Neo-Luddism side of sailing. It was machinery that ship wrecked the great
Sea Shanties
Justin_NSA at 5:33am 02.05.21
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jssailem at 5:30am 02.05.21
Where install battery charger C25?
jssailem at 5:22am 02.05.21
@kjdoyle1 ehat ever happened with that Ocean sailing plan.
Sea Shanties
Justin_NSA at 5:20am 02.05.21
I watched Fisherman's Friends last night based on the approvals here. I really enjoyed it so thanks
mast clearance on 321
jssailem at 5:11am 02.05.21
I like the skill builder that has you on the boat measuring for yourself, as described by @Hello Bel
Yanmar 3GMF engine transmission information wanted
kloudie1 at 4:57am 02.05.21
My '85 model 3 GMF has a Kanzaki KM 3 A If the cone is what ya need, the part # is 177070-03070.. co
Standing rigging kits
jssailem at 4:55am 02.05.21
:plus: What Joe said.
Bike Rack
All U Get at 4:55am 02.05.21
We had two collapsing bikes aboard for one night. I tripped on them enough to take them off the nex
Standing rigging kits
Joe at 4:40am 02.05.21
I can't imagine there being anything Aussies aren't able to figure out or source. Since rigging, in
Hull question
kappykaplan at 3:41am 02.05.21
It's @DianaOfBurlington
Yanmar 3GMF engine transmission information wanted
Whatfiero1 at 3:23am 02.05.21
Had that problem with a cone clutch in a volvo and just switched to 40 weight oil. Then to 50 when
H34 transmission info
Apex at 3:05am 02.05.21
I think this has opportunity to become a looong thread. :O)
Cat30 mast rewire -compression post
Ward H at 2:39am 02.05.21
Is the teak compression post hollow? I am going to run new wires in the mast including cable for

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