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Keith6660 at 1:44am 07.19.04
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My engine was overheating before I even got out of the marina yesterday (immediately returned to sli
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I sail my 1991 355 Hunter Legend in the Chesapeake Bay. This past weeekend, I was returning to port,
Rich at 1:12am 07.19.04
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Anybody out there tried to see how far you could put your boat over? I used to have a Catalina 22
bill20545 at 12:59am 07.19.04
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My h23 does not have the light and dark blue stripes that are on the upper part of the cabin. I was
Del *o at 12:58am 07.19.04
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On a broad to close reach in 6.5 knts of wind I can only achieve 1.5 knts under classic main alone.
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Has anyone had any experience with holding tank gauges/sensors? After doing very poorly estimating w
Geoff Hayton at 12:46am 07.19.04
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I am fitting a fridge unit to the cool box - where did Beneteau put compressor in models in which a
rose20532 at 12:23am 07.19.04
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I want to change my Johnson 9.9's prop to a lower pitched one to give more power in reverse. How di
jim johnson at 12:11am 07.19.04
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I need a good used 135 or 155 genoa for my 1987 hunter 31 with harken roller furling and with uv pro
Bill Watt at 11:40pm 07.18.04
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When the bilge light is on and the pump is off what is the significance.On my 393 i can get the ligh
John Melton at 11:27pm 07.18.04
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I would appreciate any advice and/or pictures of electric anchor windlass installation for the 40.5
Paul Aubrecht at 11:22pm 07.18.04
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When sailing in 12-15 kt winds yesterday,I noticed for the first time that the leeward side of some
connie at 11:03pm 07.18.04
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We have the M-25XP and have encountered slippage in the propeller shaft. The engine runs fine, but
John at 11:02pm 07.18.04
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New sailor and boat owner here, therefore the new sailor and boat owner question. Going to have ou
Richard4728 at 10:30pm 07.18.04
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Has anyone done improvements to the galley shelves(behind the stove). I removed the countertop to h
maccauley123 at 9:46pm 07.18.04
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I have a Venture 22 that I am very happy with. Only problem is how to reef the main. From what I c
Norton at 9:38pm 07.18.04
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My old Midland vhf started having problems transmitting. I started doing some research to buy a rep
Bill O'Donovan at 9:09pm 07.18.04
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You were right as to why the shaft was grinding so badly on ramping up. Two (not one but two!) nuts
ex-admin at 5:02pm 07.18.04
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Reading is one of life's greatest pleasures, and combined with life aboard, can't be beat. Many sai
Steve at 4:57pm 07.18.04
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Is this a good boat? How does it compare to the MacGregor 25?

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Sandblast kit.....
NYSail at 4:40am 01.23.21
Sandblast kit.....
sailme88 at 4:33am 01.23.21
Hello all I see these sandblast kits you can buy that work with a pressure washer. Cheap and look
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Five (5) years ago I listed a boat. After selling it in the first thirty (30) days, every effort wa
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kloudie1 at 3:37am 01.23.21
Sad to see that they broke a rudder/foil and had to abandon the effort..
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FBD at 3:31am 01.23.21
Hi Stu Thank you, I will need lots of help. My career consisted of pushing a pencil. I have the know
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Joe at 2:08am 01.23.21
Calling a West Marine store should give you the answer you seek.
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I would cut about 17ft off each one, giving you 2 jib sheets and 2 extra docklines. And a couple
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Windpilot at 9:42pm 01.22.21
Yep, my 99 410 squats there also. A lot depends if both aft tanks are full and if my portable genera
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I love how people claim these types are "explorers". The first men to the Poles were explorers...
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Drinky Crow at 9:24pm 01.22.21
They're 40's, two speed.
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Hi Franklin and let me add my welcome. If you need any electrical system help, we're here for you.
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dLj at 8:33pm 01.22.21
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Project_Mayhem at 8:31pm 01.22.21
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Buying a boat
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Hi Franklin. There is a man, I should say THE MAN, of whom I think you should be aware . Gary http

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