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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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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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Anyone who has taken their sailboat to the Bahamas and back, I'm confused about something. I've rea
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the somewhat heated exchange with Ed and others regarding check valves in the bilge line?...it still
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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
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Are there any sailors in the Florida Upper Keys area (Key Largo / Islamorada) who would like the use
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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
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I have a Hunter356 with a furling main, to improve performance I'm thinking about changing the sail
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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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Sail wrinkles
Hunter216 at 8:13am 11.20.20
I'm gathering quotes for new sails from several companies Have you contacted @Dave Groshong here o
8 Bells for the passing of Frank Butler
Jacktar at 8:07am 11.20.20
Safe harbor, Frank
The Lesson
John T1594 at 7:58am 11.20.20
This forum has offically gone off the deep end!
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san
twistedskipper at 7:48am 11.20.20
IDK, but it seems to me that ANY horizontal surface big enough that somebody COULD step on it should
'88 Legend 35 transom question
CarmenK at 7:32am 11.20.20
It does look like there was caulk in the gap at some point. Black is an interesting idea. I have h
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini
RoyS at 7:21am 11.20.20
Have a current quote for a 3 bow bimini, 80" long, including frame, for $4,500.00. Cost is mostly la
New Sails - advice?
tkwhalen at 7:18am 11.20.20
New sails will positively improve your boat and increase your joy of sailing. So I vote yes; get new
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san
dlochner at 7:14am 11.20.20
I was thinking belt sander. Curious as to why nobody else suggested that? Too aggressive and it's
Sail wrinkles
CraigFlowers at 6:49am 11.20.20
Thanks for all the thoughtful replies. its very helpful. I just received my quote from Doyle whic
Long or short shaft
Rick Webb at 6:48am 11.20.20
Extra long (25") shaft is what I went with have not regretted it even once. Long shaft (20") is the
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini
shemandr at 6:46am 11.20.20
I was waiting for that. $1,800 to $2,600 seems like a lot for a bikini but it could be worth it.
Bulkheads
Gene Neill at 6:46am 11.20.20
+1. I wouldn't hesitate to do it on the water, one shroud at a time. If there is moisture in the d
Purchasing a Trailer - Cat 22 Retractable Keel   (1)
LakeShark at 6:42am 11.20.20
Just looking at the pictures that looks to be a bit bigger than what you will want. Dual axle is ni
Pricing new Dodger & Bimini
Justin_NSA at 6:28am 11.20.20
:biggrin::biggrin: advice. I don't know what bikinis cost.:biggrin:
Long or short shaft
rgranger at 6:15am 11.20.20
I can also get to hull speed at 3/4 throttle so I still have a little reserve for those days when I'
Long or short shaft
rgranger at 6:15am 11.20.20
Yes and it has a 6 Amp alternator. Starts on the first pull almost every time. Maybe two pulls i
Which long shaft OB would you choose for the 26S or D? The 20" or 25"?   (2)
AndyVS at 6:14am 11.20.20
I've attached a couple of images so you can see the location of the motor mount. and the relative de
Sail wrinkles
shemandr at 6:01am 11.20.20
Most of the pics in that gallery show sails that are set without wrinkles. But a few depict sails w

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