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John Dodge at 12:14pm 12.18.03
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What is sailing like on the West River? I might have an opportunity to relocate there.
Mike at 10:39am 12.18.03
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Does anybody know of anyone with OMC zephyr parts for sale? If so could you let me know...I need a
Don K. at 10:33am 12.18.03
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Which is best. Clairborne Young and his book of charts or the guide by Tom Lenfestey and purchase s
Pat Hertz at 8:36am 12.18.03
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We need to replace the holding tank on our 28' O'day sailboat ('84 model). The spec sheet in the ma
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I am about to attempt to rerig my topping lift and would like some other ideas on how you did it. I
Tom Monroe at 5:43am 12.18.03
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Anyone know a good source to rent a small keelboat (22-25 ft.) around Panama City? I'll be down that
Larry at 5:06am 12.18.03
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I am searching for an oil filter for a 1978 Hunter 30 with a Renault RC16D deisel engine. I simply
David Foster at 4:51am 12.18.03
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The Admiral and I have arranged to charter a 37 footer from Stenungsund on the West Coast of Sweden
GARY DOBBINS at 4:34am 12.18.03
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TO ANYONE KNOWLEDGEABLE, I HAVE TO HAUL AN ODAY TEMPEST OUT OF LONG ISLAND SOUND AND TRAILER IT TO
Andrew North at 3:15am 12.18.03
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I have a 1983 Catalina 30 that I am replacing the salon table. The owner is wanting a hydraulic pist
Jack Spencer at 2:15am 12.18.03
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I'm considering a 6 ft bimini top for my 23. However, with the mainsheet arrangement, I must place
Marcus at 1:21am 12.18.03
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Hello Fred- Got any advice for purchasing and installing an arch on my 34? I need somewhere to mou
newly anonymous at 1:02am 12.18.03
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Mike Harker's 466, Wanderlust, lost its rudder while offshore. Full story at link below.
tom at 12:56am 12.18.03
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We need a place to mount solar panels so a rigid bimini. Then while we are welding a frame together
Lou Potente at 11:34pm 12.17.03
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Gel cote has been treated with a Starbrite product .."Instant Glass Cote". I believe this is a clear
Steve Lawrence at 10:53pm 12.17.03
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I'm looking for a source for a new toe rail (port) for my 1987 Hunter 34. Would appreciate any lead
John Richard at 9:38pm 12.17.03
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Santa (First Mate) gave me the go-ahead to get one of these little buggers. However, I quickly foun
Dave at 1:06pm 12.17.03
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Can anyone tell me if there is an easy and inexpensive way to equip a diesel engine with a meter tha
Morgan at 11:04am 12.17.03
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I have vacillated between a Catalina 320 and a Hunter 310. My wife is most taken with the Hunter(you
Bill Ogilvie at 10:41am 12.17.03
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My new boat, a Cheoy Lee Offshore 27, has a Volvo MD1 diesel engine in it. Soon after I bought the

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Repower 1978 Hunter 30 - Ysm12 to 2YM15   (2)
ggrizzard at 10:38am 11.14.20
Here are a couple of pics of my 2GM20 install showing the rails I mentioned .
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why
capta at 10:12am 11.14.20
If they measure for the sail, then they are responsible if it doesn't fit.
Wiring
dlochner at 10:11am 11.14.20
Charlie Wing's. Boatowners Illustrated Electrical Handbook. (Amazon Link). Clear, concise, easy to f
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why
dlochner at 10:08am 11.14.20
Look around for a local non-affiliated loft, i.e., one that is not paying franchise fees to the bran
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector
jssailem at 9:55am 11.14.20
I think the furler was installed really badly and with serious shortcomings. :plus: Seeing the ins
I need a starter for an OMC Zephyr 1982 a sail drive on a 1982 S-2
twalker H260 at 9:54am 11.14.20
Looks to be discontinued. Could likely have it rebuilt at an automotive electrical shop that deals
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector
DrJudyB at 9:53am 11.14.20
Gary You have a problem. The furler extrusion should rotate around the forestay. There should be a
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why
jssailem at 9:50am 11.14.20
I have a dog in the fight. I bought North Sails. They fit first hoist without any hiccups. The manag
Potagannissing Bay
john6206 at 9:43am 11.14.20
Thanks!
Catalina 257 trailer height?
Molokai at 9:42am 11.14.20
I wish I had seen this earlier as that is now my boat and it sat in my driveway for a week. I put i
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why
kappykaplan at 9:42am 11.14.20
I'm partial to Quantum as that's where I got my new main several years ago. Is the sailmaker from Q
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why
justsomeguy at 9:42am 11.14.20
Well, #3 is right out for political reasons. ;)
My turnbuckle has failed........
smokey73 at 9:36am 11.14.20
I think I've only seen threads pull out in stainless when they have been cross threaded or thread p
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector
DrJudyB at 9:17am 11.14.20
Wouldn't the sail itself be enough All furlers have a top stop to keep the top swivel from slidin
My turnbuckle has failed........   (1)
Calif. Ted at 9:09am 11.14.20
I think I've only seen threads pull out in stainless when they have been cross threaded or thread pi
Catalina 257 trailer height?
F260SS at 9:08am 11.14.20
I wish I had seen this earlier as that is now my boat and it sat in my driveway for a week. I put it
Newport 27 Through hull replacement   (1)
Alan Gomes at 8:59am 11.14.20
Here ya go (attached).
Replacement Strut 1991 Beneteau Moorings 38'
Allan12210 at 8:57am 11.14.20
I went into the store and put in "strut" with no answers. How did you get the right strut for your
Newport 27 Through hull replacement
sbcwolff at 8:57am 11.14.20
Looks to me like you have 4 good reasons to make sure your through hulls are good. You say PVC...

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