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V at 2:09am 08.21.04
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We have a new Catalina 350 with a furling main (mast, not boom). We have spent the summer getting c
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The specs for the Hunter 420 include a "capsize screen" of 2.03. Assuming it has to do with the cap
LeRoy Horn at 1:39am 08.21.04
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Do not like the mainsheet rigging on O'Day 19. It is on backstay behind tiller and difficult to adj
Toni23624 at 1:21am 08.21.04
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We recently pumped out our full holding tank. Then flushed some marine freshener with water through
Clint Hansen at 12:34am 08.21.04
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I have been looking at different sailboats to buy. I need a site/sites that gives me specs on the od
Derek Rowell at 12:00am 08.21.04
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I'm moving to Plan B on my windlass installation. The original plan was to have 200 ft of rope and
Matt Evans at 11:07pm 08.20.04
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Can anyone tell me where I can find a replacement for the blue stripe on the side of the hull of my
stan at 8:14pm 08.20.04
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The exhaust reciently rusted off the manifold of my catalina 30 at the flange on the manifold. I hav
Tim at 4:39pm 08.20.04
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Which sail boat would you buy first, given that all of them are in similar condition, 40 feet or so
OSU Lacrosse at 3:31pm 08.20.04
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When anchoring, you can never avoid the sound of the (internal) electrical lines running form the to
kingprawn at 2:34pm 08.20.04
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Does anyone have any documentation for a Hunter 22? I just purchased a 1981 H22, and the only owner
John S at 2:31pm 08.20.04
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Have you ever looked at that piece of trim around the outboard mount on the transom? Have you ever l
tommyg at 2:22pm 08.20.04
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I have an '89 Catalina 22 with a standard outboard bracket on the port side of the transom. I am co
chillers at 2:11pm 08.20.04
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i am thinking on buying a sail on e-bay he says that it has no hanks but bolt rope for the main?what
sailorfoot at 1:34pm 08.20.04
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Is there a device that I can buy (or make) that will prevent the mains'l slugs from falling out thro
Jim at 11:47am 08.20.04
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via doyle sails or air force sails. The boat selection should give you the measurements. Worth a t
pethia at 11:38am 08.20.04
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generic auto electric fuel pump? I have an SB8 Yanmar single lunger. If you have used an electric
K at 10:02am 08.20.04
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Anyone built their own radar arch?
Jack Spencer at 9:53am 08.20.04
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I want to add an autopilot to my 23. So far, I have been only able to find the Raymarine ST1000 and
davidm at 9:29am 08.20.04
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I want to install one large holding tank on my O'Day 37 to replace the two 15 gallon units attached

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Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo)   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:09am 02.03.21
Welcome to the site @Prairie Virgin Sailor . Nothing special about radio, just monitor channel 16 a
Stern Rub Rail on Beneteau 323
Sippingsister at 10:07am 02.03.21
Thanks for asking, Ron20324. I'm ready to do a commercial for it! Seriously, the stern rub rai remai
466 rudder stock/post play   (1)
Ed Caldwell at 9:57am 02.03.21
Terry, one last thing. What are the big bars for that form part of the mast support rigging? They p
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo)
Dave Groshong at 9:57am 02.03.21
Weather comes up fast in that Strait, get a good forecast
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo)
Tricia at 9:55am 02.03.21
No need. Just be aware of weather and watch for ships and tugs.
feathering prop Oday 39
Davidasailor26 at 9:50am 02.03.21
Reverse on the FOF is not quite as good as the fixed was, but still plenty of power in my experience
Cargo Ship snaps in half
shemandr at 9:38am 02.03.21
In the story about a USCG rescue off Chatham MA, The Finest Hours, there were 2 T-6 takers that brok
Help identifying passage 456 autohelm drive unit
smokey73 at 9:27am 02.03.21
Pic? Whatever you're looking at we aren't
Smallest boat with dedicated shower?
Jackdaw at 8:56am 02.03.21
Rarely does a story with the topics 'couple', 'live-aboard', 'Caribbean' and 'smallest boat' end wel
Cargo Ship snaps in half
Leeward Rail at 8:52am 02.03.21
It was a 40 year old ship. It would be great if they could examine the wreakage and see if the kee
Cargo Ship snaps in half
rgranger at 8:47am 02.03.21
Here is another video ... not as dramatic but maybe harder to watch. VCpoCspNxxg
Cargo Ship snaps in half
rgranger at 8:47am 02.03.21
It was a 40 year old ship. It would be great if they could examine the wreakage and see if the keel
Cargo Ship snaps in half
Leeward Rail at 8:42am 02.03.21
interesting use of the radio. Understandable panic initially. saw a ship to starboard at the beginn
Hunter 49 Staysail
tkwhalen at 8:15am 02.03.21
My 49 has the factory stay sail. Best times with it are in heavy air using it and a reefed main the
Davits and Solar Panels
BobH57 at 7:57am 02.03.21
You're welcome. I thought I should mention that the actual dimensions of the Starboard for the jerry
Davits and Solar Panels
islandhop at 7:12am 02.03.21
Many thanks Bob.
feathering prop Oday 39
henrykorous at 6:43am 02.03.21
How is the reverse with the FoF? I've gotten qoutes for FoF, Draglow. Daglow sell the FoF and the Fe
Anchor Locker 1979 Catalina 27
sail sfbay at 6:28am 02.03.21
Take a look at post #2 in the thread below for a suggestion on anchor and rode storage. https://fo
1984 Hunter 22   (1)
sail sfbay at 6:23am 02.03.21
Are you referring to the hatch below? If so, look on the undersize to see if there are any manufact
466 rudder stock/post play
Scallywagger at 6:05am 02.03.21
Wow!! That is nice and a lot like "Wings of Gold" My wife has always liked that colour. You've been

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