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Andrew Sands at 9:20am 11.11.03
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26' MACGREGOR SWING KEEL SAILBOAT, 1986 Sails needed. I need the measurements so I can go shopping o
Ron Anderson at 9:18am 11.11.03
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The deck mount casting for stepping my mast just snapped. It looks unrepairable --- maybe? Can anyo
Bill at 8:51am 11.11.03
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Any help or direction appreciated. Bill
Jim Seamans at 8:14am 11.11.03
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Tom at 8:10am 11.11.03
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Does anyone have a suggested source for roller furling on a 28.5 for a do it yourself type at a reso
Bob F at 8:03am 11.11.03
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I was pondering a question the other day while plugging in my TV/VCR on board to watch a movie. Whi
Vince Sullivan at 6:17am 11.11.03
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1987 C22 Sail number 13928 Retractable keel - "Fiona" I bought this boat in Aug 2003 and we sailed
Pat Vierra at 6:10am 11.11.03
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I've never sailed a boat without a backstay before. I'm having a little success using the vang to co
Steve Ullrich at 6:00am 11.11.03
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Hey folks, I need to recover a single damaged cushion out of my 1985 Hunter 23. Anyone know what ki
Frederick at 5:33am 11.11.03
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The refrigerator (Adler/Babour) of my P-42 1991 is leaking small amounts of freon close to the conne
Chris Wolschon at 5:10am 11.11.03
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I have a dilemma, and I want to ask you for your advice. I am in the market for a 25' trailerable sa
Tom FitzGibbon at 3:07am 11.11.03
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While I'm pestering y'all for info on instrument locations, where is your holding tank located in th
Tom FitzGibbon at 2:53am 11.11.03
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I recently purchased a set of Raymarine ST60 instruments with separate wind, depth and speed display
Matt Wolf at 2:14am 11.11.03
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I recently posted about my engine (Yanmar) problem. Thanks to all that responded. After draining 2
javier at 2:02am 11.11.03
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I want to buy a bimini for my Oday 27 does anyone has any recomendation? thanks
Tim Peoples at 1:55am 11.11.03
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I am considering purchasing a Hunter 260 WB. I just was on one at the Sail Expo in St. Petersburg.
scott wilson at 1:52am 11.11.03
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After changing the lube oil filter and the two fuel oil filters, for the first time, and with everyt
Glen Simonds at 1:38am 11.11.03
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I have just bought a 1990 Legend 35.5. When it was hauled for survey we noticed what appears to be t
David B at 1:33am 11.11.03
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I presently have a UK sail for my main and it needs replaceing so i was wondering what would be a go
john kivel at 12:31am 11.11.03
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Hi, I seem to be asking quite a few questions lately, this is the end of my first sailing season s

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Furling line stanchion blocks
Meriachee at 8:25pm 06.23.20
...and the upgrade kit increases that to 5:1, and moves all the parts into the same plane, on top of
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Richard19068 at 8:23pm 06.23.20
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Not everyone has the space for a trailer... and even fewer know how to properly tow
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Found the grounding bus bar under the nav seat today.
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Sanfelice at 7:11pm 06.23.20
I have the EV100 on my Catalina and it does OK in lighter winds but in stronger winds it struggles.
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Oceanis 45 Cockpit Lighting
SoSound at 6:51pm 06.23.20
Good for both of you, I have NO idea where our receiver is located! :confused:
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Hunter 41 - 41DS air conditioning install
Tim Mills at 6:45pm 06.23.20
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Captain Larry-DH at 6:45pm 06.23.20
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