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Mark at 10:35pm 11.23.03
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Anybody have a suggestion for cleaning mold off woodwork. I am tempted to usa a little bit of bleach
dan cervenka at 1:22pm 11.17.03
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I went to look at the aforemeantioned Hunter 22 for $700.00. Yep, it is rough. According to the guy
Ivan Edwards at 12:44pm 11.17.03
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I have a 1990 Beneteau First 285, that I use for recreational sailing on the Pamlico Sound. I seem
IKE ENRIQUEZ at 12:39pm 11.17.03
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DOES ANY ONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS OR PROVEN METHOD TO RAISE AND LOWER THE MAST BY ONE PERSON.
John at 12:28pm 11.17.03
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We are having a problem with the MARTEC prop that came with our H-356 #116. We sail on Lake Ontario
jerry at 11:32am 11.17.03
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My 1984 Oday 28 is in fresh water and the bottom has never been painted. I have never waxed it abov
Rox at 11:29am 11.17.03
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Have you ever seen a bear at the Apostle Islands while anchoring out in the bay? If so, how hungry t
Fred G at 10:14am 11.17.03
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Hi, I have a 1981 Hunter 30 with a Yanmar 2QM-15. The primary fuel filter/separator is this very
Art Schwab at 10:07am 11.17.03
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I am a new owner of a 1996 Hunter 336. I have been sailing a long time, since 1962. This is my firs
william at 8:58am 11.17.03
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ok, i've cast my lot with the cetol side....(and the devil according to some it sounds like! :-)) qu
Ross Hendricks at 8:21am 11.17.03
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I have a 1989 catalina 22, hull # 15023 and want to add a split backstay. I believe there is a stee
Larry Fischer at 7:36am 11.17.03
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Has anyone had experience with this product? It claims to eliminate all impurities from diesel fuel
T.C Jacob at 7:24am 11.17.03
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Hi, I was out sailing with family a few weekends ago, and snap, our rudder did a lateral split - l
frank arndorfer at 6:58am 11.17.03
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Like many, I read the article in the Dec. '03 issue of SAIL MAGAZINE regarding a trip down the Tom-T
Sean Fleming at 5:58am 11.17.03
3/1448
I was just notified by my marina in Mystic, CT that the slip fees for 2004 will be based upon slip l
frank arndorfer at 5:27am 11.17.03
4/1422
With retirement looming LARGE in the near future, we're contemplating some extended cruising and one
MICHAEL CARD at 5:17am 11.17.03
3/1662
i AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MAST PUMPING WHEN SITTING AT THE DOCK WHEN THE WIND IS DIRECTLY ASTERN I
Dr. Thagg at 5:09am 11.17.03
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i HAVE A C-25 SWING KEEL 1985. SHE HAS TWO BATTERIES, HOOKED IN SERIES BELOW THE PORT SETEE,> AND W
Jim at 4:40am 11.17.03
1/1509
The old wire roller/furler on my C25 has given me nothing but headaches this season. "Sunflower" is
Rox at 4:40am 11.17.03
22/1509
I need your advise. I have been sailing since 1988. My husband introduced me to the world sailing.

Recent Replies

Adding an electric fuel lift pump on older Hunter's with Yanmar diesels,
Secret sail at 9:59am 11.18.20
I had algae/bacteria too :( thick sludgy gluey substance in the diesel tank. Just stopped the engi
I just bought a 1991 Beneteau 41s5. bonding?
SoSound at 9:56am 11.18.20
I had a 1990 First 285, I recall finding a grounding strap between the port side chainplate and the
Harken sheave worn flat
Justin_NSA at 9:47am 11.18.20
Could dirty, abrasive lines be causing some of this?
Adding an electric fuel lift pump on older Hunter's with Yanmar diesels,
swshogren at 9:47am 11.18.20
Secret Sail - Thank you for sharing the photo. The relocation of the fuel filter off the engine and
Harken sheave worn flat   (1)
rgranger at 9:42am 11.18.20
Also happens to fairleads... I replaced all of mine for the furler last season.
Love Texas.
Jackdaw at 9:34am 11.18.20
buy a round. LOL I just noticed exactly where you are! You'll be easy to find!
Looking for a Two brner CNG stove
shawanaga at 9:26am 11.18.20
Hi Artey Is this a gimbaled stove? Do you have the demensions? Was everything working when you remov
Guest 295C
capta at 9:23am 11.18.20
Remember when we were young and we couldn't get our car to start? The headlights were bright as usua
Looking for a Two brner CNG stove
Artey1 at 9:21am 11.18.20
Look over on Cruisers Forum, someone just posted one for sale in New York for $100. https://www.cru
low battery display on autopilot
Kings Gambit at 9:19am 11.18.20
Most devices that have a low-voltage shutoff have the threshold set too low to leave a "working vol
Lewmar Super hatch update and question
MitchK at 9:01am 11.18.20
Don, Tony at hatch masters is correct. The absolutley hardest part of the hatch rebuild was replacin
Square sail
capta at 8:59am 11.18.20
The Vikings had these great inventions called oars and I bet dollars to donuts they never even tried
Square sail
LagunaJay at 8:48am 11.18.20
Wow what a fun thing- I read your blog (or tried as I really couldn't follow the math) - I actually
8 Bells for the passing of Frank Butler
Brian D at 8:46am 11.18.20
Goodnight, sweet Prince...
8 Bells for the passing of Frank Butler
jssailem at 8:45am 11.18.20
Thank you Frank for all you did for the Sailboat community. Fair winds and smooth sailing among the
Harken sheave worn flat
jssailem at 8:43am 11.18.20
have any ideas on how to prevent it? It is common. My preventive approach is to give the blocks a
Replacing Hull Stripe
Jake N Eggs at 8:37am 11.18.20
When applying the new tape, fill a spray bottle with water and say a teaspoon of laundry detergent.
Replacing Hull Stripe
dmax at 8:36am 11.18.20
:thumbup: You only need about 4 drops of detergent in a quart size spray bottle. Thanks - I got th
Square sail
nveater at 8:30am 11.18.20
Wow what a fun thing- I read your blog (or tried as I really couldn't follow the math) - I actually
Replacing Hull Stripe
Captain Larry-DH at 8:27am 11.18.20
When applying the new tape, fill a spray bottle with water and say a teaspoon of laundry detergent.

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