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While replacing the holding tank and hoses on our 1991 Legend 37.5, I found a "Y" on the hose betwee
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Hello everyone, I am interested in installing a dripless system for the stuffing box and was wonder
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In a recent response Mike C. wrote: "My suggestion, if you purchase this boat (which if in good cond
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Today's midday low tide for Seattle? Minus 4.1 feet, a record I believe. Good for digging clams.
Jeff Bacon at 12:34am 06.04.04
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Sam: Read your recent posts, and tried to send a response offline. However, the mail was returned d
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I'm re-powering my '78 Catalina 30 with a yanmar. The new engine is 28 hp at 3600 rpm with 2.6/1 red
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I have 2 speed, self-tailing Maxwell winches on my 1987 28.5. They havent been serviced in several
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I have a roller furler on my Oday 23 (not sure of make) and I think the line has been replaced with
Allen at 11:26pm 06.03.04
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Hey Guys, I promised some of you I'd post how the Figawi went on Falstaff, my C-30 ' how the runnin
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Hey Guys, I promised some of you I'd post how the Figawi went on Falstaff, my C-30 ' how the runnin
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Hey Guys, I promised some of you I'd post how the Figawi went on Falstaff, my C-30 ' how the runnin
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Hey Guys, I promised some of you I'd post how the Figawi went on Falstaff, my C-30 ' how the runnin
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The bulkhead securing the chainplate on the starboard side seems to have rot. I am looking for advis
Drogue at 8:52pm 06.03.04
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Every time I am on a port tack the cabinets below the sink/stove fill with dirty water. Does anyone
alan at 8:29pm 06.03.04
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I've been here for a number of years and have found the site to be one of the better. Not that I wi
D E Brown at 7:32pm 06.03.04
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Subject: Message: We thought about leaving San Diego and sailing south to Rosarita for the night
Douggy at 7:16pm 06.03.04
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I recently found out how far my o'day 22 would heel. I was sailing near Port Townsend, Washington,
John C6370 at 4:10pm 06.03.04
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Can anyone explain to me the difference between CNG and propane? I understand there are two systems
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NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K
shemandr at 5:16am 12.23.20
The NEMA 2000 standard is, I assume, 20 years old. Spurred by some post I don't remember, I was thi
NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K
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MBAs, working the masses to extract your cash. it's all slight of hand stuff. Going to Ethernet ac
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DougM at 5:09am 12.23.20
Merry Christmas Charlie, and all on the Forum as well
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Maine Sail at 5:01am 12.23.20
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Just to clarify a little, the liner is not part of the hull. It is essentially cabin furniture whic
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Thaniel at 4:26am 12.23.20
Thanks for the tips on sealing the companion way. I'll look at that. The boat came with a companio
NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K
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NMEA Releases OneNet Standard---Goodbye 0183 and N2K
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ct272 at 9:42pm 12.22.20
Thanks jssailem
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Will Gilmore at 8:29pm 12.22.20
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