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fredsb at 5:22am 07.01.04
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Sellable Sails? My boat (84' 22') came with Roller Furling (Schaefer SnapFurl) when I bought it a y
deadringer at 4:48am 07.01.04
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i recently purchased a 1974 28 foot irwin sail boat i was wondering how big the main sail is and whe
fredsb at 4:42am 07.01.04
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For trailer experts: my trailer has a coupler in the brake line which is disengaged when the tongue
Jonathan Cushing at 4:25am 07.01.04
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I have an 1983 O 23 and am wondering how people determine shroud tension. I would prefer not to buy
scott k at 4:01am 07.01.04
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I am in my first year of racing a Hunter 23 (1986) in the PHRF fleet at Neenah, WI's Nodaway Yacht C
RedondoCat28 at 3:18am 07.01.04
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The wheel drive unit on my Autohelm 4000 is looking pretty shabby with about half of the dark grey(?
Frank15188 at 2:35am 07.01.04
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This is my first year with a furling main. Does anyone know where one can get information on the bes
ccesur at 1:07am 07.01.04
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Hi, I have recently bought a Hunter 29.5. Somebody told me that sailing with genoa only, without ho
Don1531 at 1:01am 07.01.04
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I am trying to locate a new mast for my 1990 Hunter 35.5. I have tried Isomat who made the original
Warren M at 12:48am 07.01.04
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I realized when I recently bought my 1986 Hunter 28.5 with the double spreader, swept back B
Robert 19994 at 12:32am 07.01.04
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Does anyone have the factory recommended maintenance and specs for a 1980 Yanmar 2 GM 13 HP diesel?
awalkernc at 12:26am 07.01.04
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My keel snapped off 2 years ago and I lost it in the intercoastal. How/where do I get another one?
Ralph18418 at 12:19am 07.01.04
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Does any one know where the batterys were located on a 1979 Catalina 25 for the outboard, running li
agolden at 11:10pm 06.30.04
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We're heading South in September/October and are looking for feedback on Florida marinas that allow
Tim22946 at 10:59pm 06.30.04
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My compression post is awefully squeeky. Has anyone found a cleaver idea to tame this noise?
dennis23749 at 9:54pm 06.30.04
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i would appreciate any info on how to raise the mast with a limited number of people. thanks,
ABM at 7:59pm 06.30.04
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Has anyone experienced taking on water between the cabin and the hull while healing? On a recent sai
bodyfat2 at 4:24pm 06.30.04
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Could someone post the dimensions of spinnakers that would fit a Mac 25 1984? thanks
algae at 3:58pm 06.30.04
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I understand less, the older I get. I would like to know the weight of my 1974 oday 22. The disp
Mike in Cape Cod at 2:35pm 06.30.04
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Mike please send your e-mail address to me at jburns@aol.com as I have a question regarding your aut

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Skill testing question
fred1diver at 4:07pm 01.24.21
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Trophée Jules Verne
jssailem at 4:06pm 01.24.21
It has got to be some trick to make this boats light enough to foil yet strong enough to withstand t
oxolic acid
Hunter216 at 3:37pm 01.24.21
hey everyone, spring is slowly coming about, that means getting the boat ready here in Ottawa Canad
oxolic acid
fred1diver at 3:34pm 01.24.21
I might have found some on Ebay, tried my local home depot but they don't carry it, I know in the st
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capta at 3:32pm 01.24.21
You should be able to get it at any hardware store. Unless you just can't afford it, I'd suggest Mar
oxolic acid
Justin_NSA at 3:20pm 01.24.21
I use toilet bowl cleaner for the brown waterline. It contains oxalic acid. Use the gel formula.
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar
Rick D at 3:15pm 01.24.21
A suggestion. I have seen two set up, one on a Hunter, the other on a Bene: Hydrovane Self Steering
oxolic acid
dlochner at 3:10pm 01.24.21
It occurs naturally in Rhubarb. BarKeepers Friend is a cleanser that contains Oxalic acid. Some
San Diego maintenance contractor recommendations wanted: rigging, plumbing, interior detail
Calif. Ted at 3:09pm 01.24.21
Based in Dana Point, I think he'll work in SD, best rigger around, he does plumbing and electronics
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar
Hunter216 at 2:35pm 01.24.21
Hayden Watson, Are rocker stoppers those anti-roll things that fishing boats hang vertically off ou
Yanmar 2GMF to 3GMD swap??
Claude L.-Auger at 2:30pm 01.24.21
Does not having the heat exchanger mean the water heater, if there is one onboard, will have to rel
Winter sailing (Or Summer if you're below the equator)
dLj at 2:22pm 01.24.21
Last Sunday. @Ken Cross note T-shirt and sunglasses. Our S2 8.0C following our friends Doug and Kat
Electric Panel Gizmos
dlochner at 2:01pm 01.24.21
I need a cheat sheet.... You can always use your phone to take a picture and blow it up. Unnecess
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jssailem at 1:57pm 01.24.21
Mine lights up and makes the numbers easy too read. The challenge is in knowing what the coded messa
Electric Panel Gizmos
dlochner at 1:48pm 01.24.21
I am not sure about the relevance of an Ammeter on a panel. Or for that matter even a volt meter. S
Repairing Aluminum winch drums?
Drinky Crow at 1:46pm 01.24.21
So how have those winches worked out? Have just been sold a pair and at least one person on these bo
Electric Panel Gizmos
jssailem at 1:45pm 01.24.21
I am not sure about the relevance of an Ammeter on a panel. Or for that matter even a volt meter. Su
Old Harken selftailers
Hydro Therapy at 1:39pm 01.24.21
I never inquired once I heard the price. I will say that there customer service was helpful and easy
Old Harken selftailers
Drinky Crow at 1:34pm 01.24.21
Well f*ck. Didn't want to hear that. Any recall as to name or # of the upgrade part?
Beneteau 411
CapitalistSailor at 12:43pm 01.24.21
Congratulations on your new boat! If your boat was just launched the yard will generally not put mor

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