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BLUSH>>> just a quick nav question..........When refering to position via VHF as of stating your b
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Please describe how the winch cable on a Mac25 should ---properly--- be attached to the keel. I'm g
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I have a '92 Legend 43 and want to know what kind and size windlass to install and any helpful hints
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www.urifoundation.org, speak to George Cocoran, tell him Mark sent you (Hunter 25'). Disclaimer: T
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Take a look at this site, very good prices and reputable people running it. www.urifoundation.org
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I want to place a awning/sun shade on my 28' o'day. Don't want to be saddled with mounting hardware
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ipad for navigation
Head Sail at 10:10am 12.17.20
but for sure don't buy electronics that attach to your boat. That world is exploding at warp speed!
Shrink Wrap not done!
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:10am 12.17.20
Remove the snow before the ice does damage. Given their performance thus far, I wouldnt trust them t
Special Sale--Signed copy of my book available now!
rgranger at 10:03am 12.17.20
Peggy, I'd buy a copy but I already have one ;) I find this book to be a very good reference, well
Prop shaft zinc 321
Wesleymi at 10:00am 12.17.20
Plan on better shaft anode but a good tip Dragonfly. The simplest way is often missed (that's me).:f
An intro and a question
dlochner at 9:59am 12.17.20
ohhhh yes the triatic or king stay? All the stays for the main mast stay clear of our mizzen boom,
Special Sale--Signed copy of my book available now!
DArcy at 9:55am 12.17.20
Peggy, I'd buy a copy but I already have one ;) I find this book to be a very good reference, well w
Shrink Wrap not done!
thinwater at 9:54am 12.17.20
Not much point now, didn't really need it anyway. And what kind of a rush job would they doo now? Sk
Shrink Wrap not done!
Justin_NSA at 9:35am 12.17.20
The bigger question is did they do the winterization!? Stopping Money/payment is probably your only
Shrink Wrap not done!
Rich Stidger at 9:21am 12.17.20
Call or visit them and ask why the work was not completed. I hope you have not paid them anything f
Shrink Wrap not done!
dlochner at 9:16am 12.17.20
Did they give you a date by which the work would be completed?
ipad for navigation
holtjp at 9:05am 12.17.20
Thinking about picking up and ipad for navigation and chart plotting. mostly for causing waterways
Bulkhead replacement on Hunter 33.5
jssailem at 9:00am 12.17.20
Consideration for the vertical as well as lateral strength-stress management on the boat as the hull
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s
stickinthemud57 at 8:39am 12.17.20
The last time I slept aboard in November it was 37 in the morning. I was fine under the covers, it
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose
Jskosmo at 8:28am 12.17.20
Thanks guys - all this insight is truly helpful. Have been sailing an S2 8.0b for years (awesome boa
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat?
Meriachee at 8:24am 12.17.20
This whole tread is confusing. Yes it is. We bought a new Suzuki 2.5 for the dink last year, ran i
Finding Beneteau 473 / Documentation Number
Ron20324 at 8:14am 12.17.20
Not New Jersey, just Jersey.. probably not documented? Jersey - Wikipedia Isn't Jersey in England?
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s
George_NJ at 8:11am 12.17.20
The last time I slept aboard in November it was 37 in the morning. I was fine under the covers, it w
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s
stickinthemud57 at 8:10am 12.17.20
Thanks for the quick response. I should have done at least a little investigation before asking, be
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose
Ron20324 at 8:03am 12.17.20
Ron, I agree with you, But the stanchions just seem flimsy. I always have to be extra careful movin
Prop shaft zinc 321
Ron20324 at 7:58am 12.17.20
For Beneteau the only one that fits is Martyr anodes 25mm for your boat and it must be euro style

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