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Don Rice at 3:30am 04.15.04
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I happen to live in one of the most beautiful cruising grounds in the world, British Columbia. We ha
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I'm looking to purchase a small motor for a new 9'6" dinghy and am considering the Tohatsu 3 1/2 hp
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I have a Yanmar ignition panel on my 2gm that has 3 lites, (Water-Oil-Charge), and the oil and charg
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Can anyone tell me how I change the transmission oil? Is there a drain somewhere or do I suck it out
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For all of us chesapeake bay sailiors....When we sail we like to tow a trolling fishing line behind
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HELLO: NEED SOME HELP-------CAN I US A 12" FOULDING PROP ON A 1981 C-27 WITH THE 11HP UNIVERSAL DE
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I have owned a vintage DSI for the past several years. WHen I purchsed the boat the keel stepped ma
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Anyone who has taken their sailboat to the Bahamas and back, I'm confused about something. I've rea
Dale I at 10:18pm 04.14.04
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the somewhat heated exchange with Ed and others regarding check valves in the bilge line?...it still
Dan B at 10:11pm 04.14.04
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First I would like to thank all of the posters who helped me get rid of my anxiety about my first ch
Al at 10:01pm 04.14.04
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Are there any sailors in the Florida Upper Keys area (Key Largo / Islamorada) who would like the use
tom b at 4:51pm 04.14.04
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Need some info on the oil gas mixture for my little putt putt motor. Will be takin the boat out soo
Wayne Kelly at 2:28pm 04.14.04
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I have a 1979 Hunter 25 and I am thinking about replacing the original curtains. Has anyone found an
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I have a Hunter356 with a furling main, to improve performance I'm thinking about changing the sail
Larry Stewart at 1:22pm 04.14.04
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I have a 1998 Hunter 376 and I have just about finished installation of an ST5000+ rotary drive auto
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Has anybody ever heard of Bamford Marine in Toronto ON. or have any info on the voyager sailboat ?
Chuck Curtis at 1:06pm 04.14.04
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I am looking for a design for a bow roller for the H37-C that will accommodate a 45 lb. CQR as the p
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I have a 1999 26x with a 1999 single axle trailer. Does anyone know what size the front and back be
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I am considering the purchase of an inflatabe and based on research I am very intrigued with the Tin
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I am looking into trailering my sailboat up to Beaver Lake in Arkansas. Has anyone sailed up there?

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Replacement Toilet for a 2002 Wilcox Crittenden Headmate 1460 Marine Toilet.
dlochner at 7:17pm 10.18.20
I believe Raritan makes one that has the same bolt pattern with the same pump as the popular PH II.
Customs Decal Renewal Time
dlochner at 7:15pm 10.18.20
Oops! Irony alert. I own a boat that fills a hole in the water. I had that thought, however in th
New Tender
DArcy at 7:15pm 10.18.20
I have had a Walker Bay 8 for over 15 years and am very happy with it. It's a plastic boat, somewher
Gloucester 22 Owners
EdWhite at 7:14pm 10.18.20
I never could get my centerboard down. It is nice to see what it looks like. There shouldn't be an
Documentation versus State Registration
dlochner at 7:14pm 10.18.20
In the vast majority of states, it is not an either or decision. Most states require boats that are
Will Asymmetrical Spinnaker work?
Hamish_s at 7:10pm 10.18.20
@Hamish_s if you are racing, then base the length on SPL in your PHRF rating. If you are not racing
Neglected boats
Sailavie1 at 7:03pm 10.18.20
Mainsail for 36 Lancer
SFS at 7:02pm 10.18.20
Sending you a PM
Mainsail for 36 Lancer
S/V Honu at 7:01pm 10.18.20
Target departure is 2nd week in November; Priority Mail takes 10-14 days usually.
Will Asymmetrical Spinnaker work?
DArcy at 7:00pm 10.18.20
@Hamish_s if you are racing, then base the length on SPL in your PHRF rating. If you are not racing,
If you're familiar with a coffee roast named, Lobster Butter Love, odds are good that you're from Michigan or you've been to Frenchboro Maine lately.
PaulK at 6:45pm 10.18.20
When we went by Lunt's, we were the only people there. Must have been a Sunday, or something.
Sails to live for.   (1)
PaulK at 6:42pm 10.18.20
Too cold up there for a resting ground, but nice to explore when it's warm.
Drop-in Lithium batteries
Tim22 at 6:41pm 10.18.20
I have been considering upgrading to lithium but have been put off by the number of problems such as
New Tender
shemandr at 6:30pm 10.18.20
10 to 12' seems very big to me.
Will Asymmetrical Spinnaker work?
Hamish_s at 6:24pm 10.18.20
Thanks for the quick reply. My gennaker halyard is about 16 " above the forestay, and |I have a tac
Will Asymmetrical Spinnaker work?
Meriachee at 6:14pm 10.18.20
Sprit length will be limited by storage space. In our case, the available space in the front berth
Neglected boats
Alan Gomes at 6:11pm 10.18.20
This one on the west coast has moss growing on the north side. Now there is absolutely no excuse fo
Neglected boats
Michael Davis at 5:53pm 10.18.20
This one on the west coast has moss growing on the north side. Now there is absolutely no excuse fo
Sails to live for.
Scott T-Bird at 5:51pm 10.18.20
Scouting your final resting grounds? ;)
Starting Battery won't hold a charge
Scott T-Bird at 5:41pm 10.18.20
Study wiring diagrams that show the various charging sources. 3 of the most common are: Alternator

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