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Belle at 11:43am 07.03.04
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Where would you get 8 plaint nylon line spice to chain? We are buping a maxwell Freedom Windlas RC
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The shackle broke off my jib halyard line today while sailing. I pulled the sail down and I have a
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I recently purchased a 1980 Hunter 33. My problem is that the shower drain still has the antifreeze
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is there any reason i couldn't put a sail in one of those "industrial size" washers at a laundry-mat
Bryan22281 at 6:12am 07.03.04
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Ahoy all captains, I am in serious need of foot, leech and luff dimensions of 1978 O'Day 25, center
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Does anybody have any words of wisdom concerning plywood floor replacement inthe hatch of an 81 Jave
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i posted a question about my h23 sailing at anchor af ew weeks ago. i tried more scope and still sai
Fred Scott at 5:05am 07.03.04
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A fellow sailer with a 1998 Mac 26X in Turkey broke his centre board and the only way he can fix it
docmyers at 3:31am 07.03.04
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i have been learning to sail from a friend and have been looking to buy a boat for the last couple
Jeff M21319 at 3:15am 07.03.04
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On the Mac 26D, in the aft berth, under the cockpit seating area, there is a formed-in 'box' on eith
di at 3:11am 07.03.04
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This is the first year that we have taken the mast down on our 1982 30ft Catalina and need help with
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:58am 07.03.04
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Longfellow actually wrote "O Ship of State" following Lincoln's assassination. But it's as appropria
sinbad51 at 1:22am 07.03.04
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The Dinette table in my Oceanis 430 met an untimely demise when someone fell on it. Any idea where
jiml at 1:14am 07.03.04
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Manual does not show tension requirements for this boat. Any suggestions?
PrincessCat at 1:04am 07.03.04
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My diesel engine is a nightmare. It only starts when cold. When I motor out for a sail, then sail
PrincessCat at 1:03am 07.03.04
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My diesel engine is a nightmare. It only starts when cold. When I motor out for a sail, then sail
richrsd14 at 12:09am 07.03.04
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Dear Peggy, I never stop singing your praises to my shipmates - 4 years since I rebuilt my entire s
John D at 12:04am 07.03.04
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Question - just bought an O'Day 19. I am interested in finding a way to cradle the mast when trail
annieq at 10:48pm 07.02.04
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I have just acquired a 1983 Hunter 20. All in all, its in pretty good shape, but I need to replace t
cajunkraut at 1:31pm 07.02.04
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I am not using a navigational instrument on my boat very often and am attracted by the portability a

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H260 Centerboard Line Replacement Questions
rs1sensen at 4:00pm 11.09.20
Thanks for the help, everyone! I finally found a marina that would lift the boat and allow me to do
Catalina 355 holding tank blocked at thru hall
Stu Jackson at 4:00pm 11.09.20
Stu I have searched the 355 site to see if here is a resolve for this issue. Mike, the deficiencie
Pearson 33-2 engine removal
Scott T-Bird at 3:49pm 11.09.20
I would have to advocate for more HP as well. We have a 3GM30F in our Catalina 320 and I would say
2020 haul out.
Ward H at 3:48pm 11.09.20
Well @Scott T-Bird , got tied up with other things over the weekend and with the low wind forecasts
0.45 gallons per hour OK?
SFS at 3:46pm 11.09.20
With our 3YM20, we got 0.45 gallons per hour extremely consistently, and the vast majority of those
Found a 2003 C310
Ward H at 3:33pm 11.09.20
John, very cool! Especially since you and your daughter have enough experience to handle this much w
0.45 gallons per hour OK?
Hello Below at 3:25pm 11.09.20
The engine hour meter does not know if you are idling at the dock (burning very little fuel) or moto
2020 haul out.   (1)
Scott T-Bird at 3:25pm 11.09.20
Upon further review!!
In-Mast Furling Question - Beneteau Oceanis 400
Captaindave52 at 3:21pm 11.09.20
Hi.. I was having a problem with my in mast furling system on my 2002 411. I contacted US Spars .
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta
kappykaplan at 3:17pm 11.09.20
Sipping on a celebration Beer now!!!!:beer::beer: :thumbup:
2020 haul out.   (1)
Scott T-Bird at 3:16pm 11.09.20
Dammit Scott...no Green Flash pics? I waited for it! That's why I had the camera ready. But no l
0.45 gallons per hour OK?
SoSound at 3:16pm 11.09.20
I get the same usage rate as @Davidasailor26, also at about the same RPM.
Chock Screws Backing Out
kappykaplan at 3:16pm 11.09.20
Are they left handed screws? The Coriolis effect above the equator will do that. Really? :beer:
Repower 1978 Hunter 30 - Ysm12 to 2YM15
Woodrowbr at 3:13pm 11.09.20
I can get you pics of my set-up this week, which is similar to John T's description. As to the lag
2020 haul out.
Scott T-Bird at 3:11pm 11.09.20
Yes, Oyster Creek. The building & tower does not look that impressively tall when you are close to
Swing keel effectiveness   (1)
Hunter216 at 2:59pm 11.09.20
Steady tension on the steel line tells me it extends and retracts ok. I think I understand why you
Swing keel effectiveness
WayneH at 2:59pm 11.09.20
My Tartan has a keel/centerboard arrangement. Beating to windward with the centerboard up causes her
Repower 1978 Hunter 30 - Ysm12 to 2YM15
Woodrowbr at 2:58pm 11.09.20
It was a long time ago and I don't have a photo of the engine compartment. As I remember, the rails
H260 Centerboard Line Replacement Questions
gudiss at 2:45pm 11.09.20
However, in my case, the nut weld broke and spun freely and would not screw off of the bolt! I had
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta
smokey73 at 2:18pm 11.09.20
Glad to hear the good news among all the possible things that could have gone wrong. Keep the faith

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