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Jim Dalton at 5:24am 12.21.03
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Has anyone out there installed a wash down system in the anchor locker of the 473? I want to see if
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Paul at 4:22am 12.21.03
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Does anyone have suggestions as to where I can purchase new interior cushions for a Catalina 27? I'
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Please advise what would be the transmissin ratio of Kanzaki gearbox of Yanmar 2QM20 1981 of the Hun
Moebetta at 4:17am 12.21.03
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Aloha I need to cut the mast and rig my 1974 Catalina 27.I have Norseman fittings on now. I dont kn
john withrow at 4:06am 12.21.03
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My boat is on the trailor in the driveway for the winter. I have left my battery in place with a au
Ron at 3:43am 12.21.03
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Need some advice. I own a 1993 Hunter 28. Engine mounts for the Yanmar 20GMF are the originals. Ha
John at 3:43am 12.21.03
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Has anyone here made, or seen, 2 pc companionway hatch boards? And what did you think of them? I've
Esteban Diaz at 11:51pm 12.20.03
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Ladies et Gents, Thanks for those that replied to my request on advise in the outboard placement b
bill piwowarski at 11:18pm 12.20.03
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I have a used 28 1991, I have an area on the rudder of about 1 sq ft that has some delamination. Any
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I have just bought an inflatable boat to use as a tender for my sailboat and am debating on what kin
chris at 1:49pm 12.20.03
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we bought a 1984 31 hunter last fall, it has 4 maxxwel winches. They were all in need of cleaning an
Jerry at 1:16pm 12.20.03
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I would like to add a wheel to my 27 Catalina. Is it difficult? What would be the approximate cost?
Joseph at 11:16am 12.20.03
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When I purchased my 1985 Hunter 34 it came equiped with a 3.5kw diesel generator. It is located on t
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Does any one Know the size of the working head sail need luff, foot ect. Thanks Need it ASAP RT
Nils Anderson at 6:39am 12.20.03
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In response to the towing question in the safety issue on roller furling, I thought it better to sta
Barry at 4:08am 12.20.03
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I am in the process of changing boats this winter. Going from a 27 footer to a new 33. The 27 had a
Monty K. VanderMay at 3:44am 12.20.03
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I am having a mooring ball installed for my boat in a bay on one of the san juan islands. the insta
Ken Johnson at 1:14am 12.20.03
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Can anyone please tell me what the rudder on a 1974 Cal 2-29 is made of? Or what in general would a
Phil Herring at 1:13am 12.20.03
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Very simple, quick, but not quite as flexible. I did group the models together where that makes sen

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3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why
David in Sandusky at 6:06pm 11.14.20
When I was buying my first set of sails in Cleveland, the situation was similar. I went with the sai
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta
nightowle at 5:57pm 11.14.20
When time, money, and opportunity present themselves I highly recommend you visit Saba in the Nether
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top   (2)
kloudie1 at 5:33pm 11.14.20
As M. Auger, my spin block is on the port side.. I have two jib halyards and a spin halyard.. The sp
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why
Kings Gambit at 5:12pm 11.14.20
Of those you mentioned, North has the best customer service plan. I have a 3-yr-old Quantum mainsail
Autopilot for 30T
stephen_i_w at 5:00pm 11.14.20
I installed an Ev100 on my previous boat and my current one came with one. They work OK steering to
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector
Gary Ryan at 5:00pm 11.14.20
I had asked Selden if they had any information. They came back and said that our furling system is
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top
Joe at 4:55pm 11.14.20
Clip the halyard shackle to your spinnaker pole's mast ring. If you don't have one of those, then a
Cracked liner after keel strike
nightowle at 4:54pm 11.14.20
From experience, I'd say you'll be fine with these repairs now that you've found a reliable yard. I
Newport 27 Through hull replacement
sbcwolff at 4:40pm 11.14.20
The linked article says "All through-hulls are bronze, but they're fitted with PVC gate valves." "
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top
Hunter216 at 4:10pm 11.14.20
I recently rigged up my Hunter 34 with a spinnaker and it's boatloads of fun. I absolutely agree!
Autopilot for 30T
Rxsail at 4:06pm 11.14.20
Where did you find the the above mentioned deal?
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
leo310 at 4:06pm 11.14.20
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Wiring
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:06pm 11.14.20
What is the model and manufacturer? Ate the wires color coded? Do you have AC as well as DC?
Wiring
Project_Mayhem at 3:49pm 11.14.20
Sometimes its easier to start over and sometimes its easier just to tap off of an existing line (gra
Newport 27 Through hull replacement
Richard19068 at 3:41pm 11.14.20
We just got a Newport 27 this year, and reading the Newport 27 article, it has me wondering about u
I need a starter for an OMC Zephyr 1982 a sail drive on a 1982 S-2
Project_Mayhem at 3:31pm 11.14.20
This was posted on the Saildrive mailing list a couple of months ago Amazon.com: DB Electrical SAB01
black marks
Project_Mayhem at 3:27pm 11.14.20
I haven't tried acetone, but the PO warned me against using it for a reason I don't really remember
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights
Ron20324 at 2:51pm 11.14.20
and only needed one breaker postion!
Cracked liner after keel strike
Mechone at 2:50pm 11.14.20
Hi. Yes. The repair is well underway. One of the big worries was removing the keel without doing fu
Wiring
Don S/V ILLusion at 2:48pm 11.14.20

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