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Greg Garner at 1:18am 09.21.03
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I am installing a complete sanatary system (toilet, holding tank, plumbing, etc.) Where is the best
Charlie at 12:59am 09.21.03
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During the local club races if the wind is less than 10 knots I am competitive. The less wind the b
Charlie at 12:52am 09.21.03
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When I sail with the 110% jib I think the slot is too wide. I was informed by a sailer from New Orl
Keith Branton at 12:36am 09.21.03
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I have recently seen ads for a 3blade prop designed specifically fot the Atomic 4. This promises mor
JP at 11:23pm 09.20.03
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Can't seem to get rid of odors in my Cat 27....I have been told the only cure is to replace all hose
tom at 11:19pm 09.20.03
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We have a Pearson 323 that we'd like to use for an extended cruise. Solar panels are being considere
MaySail at 11:11pm 09.20.03
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For the past few weeks we've moored our 40' Caliber in Port Jefferson harbor and we are very sorry w
Murray Beggs at 9:29pm 09.20.03
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Hello everyone. This winter I am going to refinish the deck on my 1980 Hunter 30. I have professiona
Bob Taylor at 3:46pm 09.20.03
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I have been using a lot of water over the last few months and couldn't understand why. After a lot o
Walt at 1:22pm 09.20.03
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Hello, I would like anyone out there with info on where I can purchase a trailer for my 1988 Hunter
Tom Perrigo at 12:55pm 09.20.03
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I hate to appear too stupid, but I can't seem to find anything that will tell me the difference betw
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Jim at 12:48pm 09.20.03
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Purchased a 1981 Macgregor 22' 2 weeks ago. After some minor tweaks the family and I went out today
Leif at 12:34pm 09.20.03
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Does anyone know where I can find cabin stripes for an h31 that closely match teh original color str
GARY F at 10:51am 09.20.03
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How do I remove the steering wheel. I have the bolt off and acan't figure out how to attach the wh
Matt at 10:36am 09.20.03
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All, My boat is currently on the hard at Herrington Harbour North. I'm currently on the West Coast
Bill at 9:48am 09.20.03
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Need some help/advice.... Purchased a '77 O'Day 27 and need to change the main and jib halyards. B
Troy Baker at 6:24am 09.20.03
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Ida, sorry it took longer, computer problems! Looks a little ruff under there, the boards I added be
Troy Baker at 6:20am 09.20.03
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Ida, sorry it took longer, computer problems! Looks a little ruff under there, the boards I added be
Rick D at 4:56am 09.20.03
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Maybe some of you have been laboring under the same misunderstanding as myself and others. I had tho
Diane Chase at 4:13am 09.20.03
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We are a small summer camp on Upper Saranac Lake and have a '73 Oday Daysailer that lost its jib to

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New Sails - advice?
morsail779 at 11:27pm 11.18.20
Hey, as an independent sailmaker/owner of a small business for over 40 years, buy sails that are mad
Chart plotters or "Fish Finders" for cruising
Joe at 10:54pm 11.18.20
I have a BG vulcan 7 on my 27 footer and it's a perfect size. My boat's tiller steering prompted me
Simple Engine Maintenance Log
nightowle at 10:43pm 11.18.20
Sailfanatic - I like this, however, I'm missing where you keep track of the previous dates for oil a
On the "Distant" Dream?
SoSound at 10:28pm 11.18.20
@jon hansen, I get your drift! I'm a better skier than I am a sailor. What's the difference? Pers
On the "Distant" Dream?
jon hansen at 10:17pm 11.18.20
just ramblings of an old man, nothing more. if your boating makes you smile then it's all good.
On the "Distant" Dream?
jon hansen at 10:15pm 11.18.20
when working on the lakes, i had winters off, paid. :) went skiing a lot, mostly aspen, some jackson
A sad day
Joe at 10:10pm 11.18.20
What a legacy this man left us. Thank you, sir.
A sad day
Phil Herring at 10:10pm 11.18.20
92, but it's still hard to believe.
Love Texas.
HMT2 at 10:01pm 11.18.20
All depends on you. ,I live on the Texas coast, 125 miles SSW of Houston and don't have or use AC i
On the "Distant" Dream?
SoSound at 9:10pm 11.18.20
Somehow, heading to sea for days only to turn around and return home would be missing an important
Orca Attacks?
justsomeguy at 9:05pm 11.18.20
Do you know Gordon Fitzgerald is on to his third wife? Who's Gordon Fitzgerald?
Square sail
LagunaJay at 8:51pm 11.18.20
I have never seen a mast mounted at the end of the bowsprit. Those Dutch ... very clever!
Square sail
LagunaJay at 8:47pm 11.18.20
Orca Attacks?
TimFromLI at 8:27pm 11.18.20
The problem with sailing the Lakes is when the Gales of November come early! I'm still stuck on th
Chart plotters or "Fish Finders" for cruising
AaronD at 8:21pm 11.18.20
Hello, Where are you going to mount the unit? A 9" plotter on a C22 is a real big plotter. I have
Replacement feathering prop
falkows2 at 8:08pm 11.18.20
How about Kiwi Feathering Prop? Adjusting pitch can be easily done underwater. Ken Y Thanks Ken!
Replacement feathering prop
falkows2 at 8:06pm 11.18.20
Assuming new? I did a bunch of research on them and they seemed to be in the better stats compared
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37
falkows2 at 8:02pm 11.18.20
Thanks for the insight! I am concerned it would be really tight too. And yes, we are looking to c
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37
falkows2 at 7:59pm 11.18.20
Installed the Pro Furl unit on my 96 37.5 Could not be more pleased. Only negative was the requirem

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