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Dave at 5:36am 01.16.04
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I have 2 Group 24 batteries under the chart table in my 85 Catalina 30. I'd like to replace with 2
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Been looking at Hunter 260s and Catalina 250s since I need a boat with a very shallow draft. Ran ac
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I am trying to wire in a Bilge Buddy electronic bilge pump switch. My boat uses a regular 12v Flowj
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Does anyone have any suggestions for a new auto helm that has performed well on their boat? thanks
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I've read that some owners had water leakage problems with the smaller keel bolt aft of the 10 large
Steve at 2:23am 01.16.04
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With the current cold conditions should I check on the boat, such as freezing in the bilge? The guy
Tim at 12:27am 01.16.04
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Moving up from H26, considering purchase of 91 Vision-32. Unstayed mast seems a little radical, but
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My father-in-law was feeling generous this Christmas and gave us the radar unit from his old boat.
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Beginning Monday, for two weeks, we're pleased to have representatives from Doyle Sailmakers here to
Jim Homet at 11:45pm 01.15.04
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Does anyone know where to get stern rail seats for a '94 hunter 23.5?
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Does anyone know if it is legit to have the whisker pole and the boom on the same side in a race? An
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Rockhound at 10:00pm 01.15.04
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Hi, I realized a post I made to the Shared Forum would be more appropriate here (after all, you guy
Paul H at 8:54pm 01.15.04
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Has anyone pulled a tube behind their boat? Thought it would be a great treat for the grandkids. Ho
patrick at 1:09pm 01.15.04
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I was just wondering if my 1978 25 would sink if given the chance as I can't find any built in flota
Bill Dargin at 9:09am 01.15.04
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While loading onto the trailer, experienced very slow progress , thought the centerboard might be dr
Cameron Root at 7:36am 01.15.04
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I am moving to Toronto soon and am wondering about other MacGregor owners in that area. Where do yo
Rick Webb at 6:48am 01.15.04
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Please pass on to all, this link for the current changes to the Navigation Rules: http://www.navcen
Kevin at 5:26am 01.15.04
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Has anyone out there installed a washdown pump in their anchor locker? I think having it there woul
Alex Borg at 4:54am 01.15.04
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Well...its all just about tied up...I move aboard in 2 weeks. Thanks for all the responses/advice e

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Larry737 at 9:46am 12.13.20
I like the idea suggested to listen to the heat fan, but on my Xantrex it is so quiet I have never
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Sailfanatic at 9:40am 12.13.20
Some advice on halyard size and line here PDAUozfyDsg
Lines - how to determine if what I have is junk or okay
dlochner at 9:38am 12.13.20
Splice in a reaving eye, aka Flemish Eye, on tail end fo the halyard. This is cover only eye that el
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jssailem at 9:17am 12.13.20
In no way do I discount the fighting abilities or the toughness of the US Marines. They are the best
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Davidasailor26 at 9:15am 12.13.20
Anybody else finding the phone in their pocket is becoming more useful? I do too. The chartplotter
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JamesG161 at 9:10am 12.13.20
Without the Marines, the Navy would have nothing to do. This is how the Marines got the name... "J
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JamesG161 at 9:09am 12.13.20
So far that is an Extra Point. Clarifying... Not extra point, just... TD, Safety, FG are scores.
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jssailem at 9:06am 12.13.20
Rope fibers are important to understand... https://www.tensiontech.com/tools-guides/fibres-guide
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Brian D at 9:03am 12.13.20
Just to clarify the role of the US Navy, it is the transpotation hub for the US Marines. Without the
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MikeHoncho at 9:00am 12.13.20
Had a two-fer yesterday. I got back to the slip and my wife and son came down and we went over to Gi
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JamesG161 at 8:54am 12.13.20
I had the same problem and got this for a simple portable fix. WEST MARINE 700 Amp Jump Starter | W
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kappykaplan at 8:53am 12.13.20
The one-point safety has always been a possibility, albeit nearly impossible. A team making an extra
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jssailem at 8:44am 12.13.20
Ok... I looked it up... YES you can. https://www.sbnation.com/videos/2017/9/21/16335302/1-one-point-
Lines - how to determine if what I have is junk or okay
jssailem at 8:41am 12.13.20
Is routing a new line through the mast head potentially as simple as butting the new line to the ol
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JamesG161 at 8:37am 12.13.20
Can you score just 1 point in a football game? No one answered my Trivial question.:huh: Two beer
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MikeHoncho at 8:34am 12.13.20
The only issues I have with mine in bright sunlight is my polarized sunglasses make the screen hard
Lines - how to determine if what I have is junk or okay
jssailem at 8:34am 12.13.20
Wouldn't be nice.... If we could look at a rope/line picture and instantly tell the quality. Like go
Lines - how to determine if what I have is junk or okay
ricksoth at 8:34am 12.13.20
Is routing a new line through the mast head potentially as simple as butting the new line to the old

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