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Larry K at 3:55am 04.03.04
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While under survey on what may become my new boat, we found what looked like a puddle of diesel oil
Larry K at 3:50am 04.03.04
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We just completed sea trials for what will likely become our new boat. One of the items that the su
Turp at 2:53am 04.03.04
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I took my Hunter212 to a dealer to have a furler installed. When I picked the boat up 'someone' had
winston at 2:19am 04.03.04
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The cockpit floor of my '77 Hunter feels spongy and I do not know if the fiberglass has delaminated.
Rich Resnikoff at 1:08am 04.03.04
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I'm having my boat pulled on a track and the shipyard requires a diagram of the hull to know how to
Frank at 1:04am 04.03.04
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I am considering purchasing a 2003 Tohatsu 9.9hp 4 stroke motor for use on a mac 25. How do you dete
T J Furstenau at 12:53am 04.03.04
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I currently have a Hunter 26 and am looking to move up. I was looking at a couple of 290's, but the
jbaker at 12:48am 04.03.04
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Hi all Well I have tried two different couplers from parts company. May be The coupler was changed o
Ray Heath at 12:36am 04.03.04
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I have a 2000 26X that is kept in fresh water for about 4 months out of the year. About a year ago I
cajunjohn at 12:23am 04.03.04
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Has anyone replaced the older drum steering box with a rack and pinion system?
Mark Crociati at 12:05am 04.03.04
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Anyone in the S.E./Cape Cod Massachusetts area know of a good marine lumber supplier. Very difficul
Steve at 9:59pm 04.02.04
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I am trying to figure out what this blue tube/cylinder is on my Universal 5411 in my 80 Catalina 27.
Claude L.-Auger at 8:58pm 04.02.04
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Good morning everyone, Just thought I'd check to see if anyone in the Corpus Christi area would be
dave19301 at 6:16pm 04.02.04
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I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE THE WATER COMES FROM. HAD THE BOAT PULLED AND BOTTOMPAINTED AND NO WATER LEAKED
larry at 3:25pm 04.02.04
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book or any of the specs for this boat . This is our first so we have no idea what we are in for i i
David Guthridge at 2:22pm 04.02.04
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I have a Pearson 26 with an 8 hp pull start OMC Yachtwin outboard. It has 2 wires coming from the al
stan at 10:35am 04.02.04
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Possibility that I may have to relocate to Rhode Island. I have sailed lakes for years, and have do
Roberta at 10:04am 04.02.04
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Can anyone tell me where to find a basic diagram of how to properly rig a Gennaker? Or at least a p
Zeke at 9:37am 04.02.04
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I am thinking about buying a 1985 Macgregor 25 that lost its keel in the LI sound ( I guess the pivo
Richard Marble at 9:24am 04.02.04
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Anybody know of a good book or map of world cruising routes that shows all the traditional trade rou

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Funny Friday!!!
Will Gilmore at 2:00pm 12.10.20
Dinghy option...   (1)
Michael Davis at 1:41pm 12.10.20
running your reverse- cycle heat pump below 40 degrees?
All U Get at 1:20pm 12.10.20
Electric heating pad for the bed, my last chance for a smoking hot body.
Dinghy option...
Hardhead at 1:15pm 12.10.20
If you're getting any hang-ups with the jib sheet - you could probably run a line from the built-in
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking
pipedream at 1:14pm 12.10.20
HI Brian, Sure Marine in Ballard is the wesbasto dealer, maybe they would have some insight.
Redoing 1984 H34 reefing system
Sailfanatic at 1:10pm 12.10.20
Here's a video that explains the single line reefing system as implemented by a number of builders,
Dinghy option...
MikeJB at 1:06pm 12.10.20
Looks like a good set-up, to my eye at least. I'd watch how the kayak handles a strong wind acros
White Plastic Pieces Fixed to Boarding Ladder
Jake N Eggs at 1:01pm 12.10.20
I assume that you have the long 1 piece ladder. Maybe this will help. https://www.homedepot.com/b/F
Dinghy option...
Hardhead at 12:48pm 12.10.20
Looks like a good set-up, to my eye at least. I'd watch how the kayak handles a strong wind across
The Proper Prop
SFS at 12:41pm 12.10.20
41.4 mph. 940 feet at the waterline.
Ventilation for Catalina 25
ebsail at 12:38pm 12.10.20
Had an Oday 25 with no vents of any kind for 9 years and no mildew. However, I tracked down every l
running your reverse- cycle heat pump below 40 degrees?
Scott T-Bird at 12:35pm 12.10.20
I used our R/C quite a bit in November on nights that went into the 40's. Water temp never dropped
Boat cover for an O'Day 22?
ebsail at 12:26pm 12.10.20
Also- I don't tie down my winter tarp. I just hang used plastic gallon bottles, half filled with w
running your reverse- cycle heat pump below 40 degrees?
kloudie1 at 12:22pm 12.10.20
Boundary layers exist in both flow regimes.
sailboat transport company MA to FL recommendation
sailormanbigd at 12:21pm 12.10.20
thanks Dmax, called, they do not go to Florida but he gave me a number of someone who does. Left voi
Anyone have pics of mast lowering Bridle attachment?
Hunter216 at 11:59am 12.10.20
In all seriousness... you could use an 12V airpump for an air mattress with an addapter to your bal
sailboat transport company MA to FL recommendation
dmax at 11:52am 12.10.20
Talk to Bayline Boatyard & Transport, New Bedford, MA, 508-994-2944 - they move 500 boats a year, ha
Quarantine Sailing, Someone has to do it!
capta at 11:31am 12.10.20
There have also cases of names being the same but the phone number is for the wrong person.
The Proper Prop
Daveinet at 11:24am 12.10.20
do you sail in the fog?
MikeHoncho at 11:24am 12.10.20
Alcohol in the hand and girl on the arm?

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