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Kevin at 5:01am 01.25.04
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I have planned my first BVI bare boat charter in April with my family which includes three kids ages
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Fellow boaters, just recived my first Custom Printed Techncial shirts from a new website. They are
Bob at 4:10am 01.25.04
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Sometimes my wife and I just like to "chill out" on our Hunter 285, which sometimes does include wat
Steve Carpman at 3:53am 01.25.04
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We would like to bring a fifth line back to the cockpit on the starboard side of our 1991 Legend 37.
Jeff M21319 at 3:09am 01.25.04
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Lost my slip at the local marina (they won't let me transfer the lease from the boats previous owner
Ed Barker at 2:38am 01.25.04
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Recently bought a used DaySailor and am discovering that when it is at the dock, rigged, ready to go
Ricky P at 12:31am 01.25.04
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Phil, my system had detected the use of "bugs" by your site. Personally, I believe the use of these
Greg at 11:33pm 01.24.04
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I have a "new to me" '85 C-27. The mast has no winch on it and only 2 small cleats. I'd like to atta
John K Kudera at 10:21pm 01.24.04
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Whch is the best school to use to prepare for a "6 pack" license? Eastern PA, and NJ? Thanks.
George H260 at 9:27pm 01.24.04
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Crazy Dave has mentioned 2 + 2 Carburator cleaner several times. Can't find it here. Checked interne
Ken Palmer at 8:42pm 01.24.04
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I read in a recent newsletter from our local broker that the waiting period to obtain documentation
Jack Tyler at 8:00pm 01.24.04
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If you are shopping for a new boat, you'll find many of the more affordable models will incorporate
jimb23143 at 3:05pm 01.24.04
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My Oday 25 has the main halyard lead to the cockpit though the use of a mastbase lead block and a ch
henkmeuzelaar at 1:15pm 01.24.04
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You were kind enough to send us a photograph of a hard dodger on another Hunter and after seeing it
Ned Strain at 11:57am 01.24.04
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Attending Strictly Sail this week? Visit the Lake Michigan Hunter Sailing Association in the Hunter
Steve at 10:55am 01.24.04
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Has anyone had any experience with this type of anchor? They had a demo at the boat show, which, on
Calvin at 10:37am 01.24.04
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My new loose footed mainsail arrived earlier this week. It seems to fit perfectly with one glaring e
Jeff V. at 10:35am 01.24.04
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Good day everyone, Just a quick message to say this site is wonderful, the communications are very
joe davis at 9:13am 01.24.04
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I have recently purchassed a 94 macgregor. HOW DO I IDENTIFY IF IT IS A W,C, X OR WHAT? iT HAS A 9.9
JERRY MITCHELL at 8:55am 01.24.04
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I need a rebuild kit for a Whale Gusher 10 MK11 bilge pump that came off my 1977 Columbia boat...doe

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Rick Webb at 12:03pm 12.04.20
It'll be cheaper in the end to just have it trucked down to you. I understand it's not as sexy an a
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Hunter216 at 12:02pm 12.04.20
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Don't give up on the engine yet, it may be recoverable. A woman I follow on Instagram with an Island
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PaulK at 11:52am 12.04.20
I would even consider launching and anchoring out for free if a safe place exists? How far south yo
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DArcy at 11:48am 12.04.20
That is a beautiful boat. The picture shows a support for a cover over the boat. If you are going to
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sailormanbigd at 11:47am 12.04.20
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sailormanbigd at 11:46am 12.04.20
I would even consider launching and anchoring out for free if a safe place exists? How far south you
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sailormanbigd at 11:44am 12.04.20
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jssailem at 11:14am 12.04.20
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