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tom b. c-22 at 3:20pm 05.17.03
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and i have been grinding all the paint and i guess epoxy off. doesnt look too bad. but will have to
John Koller at 1:03pm 05.17.03
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I put my brand new 26X in the water for the first time the other day after having had it in the barn
David at 12:48pm 05.17.03
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I just bought an Origo 1500 stove on e-bay. Under the flame diffuser, when I tilt the top section, t
steve at 12:24pm 05.17.03
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My 1977 Ericson has a high cut 135 Genoa. I cannot go well to weather. Racing, I am a good 5 degees
steve at 12:19pm 05.17.03
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I am selling a full set of canvan, including dodger with good glass, rails, etc. green color. Make m
steve at 12:16pm 05.17.03
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I have a 1977 Ericson 35, with a relatively new high cut genoa (135). I cannot get this boat to go w
Rick D at 12:02pm 05.17.03
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My freezer used to go down to 30 degrees. Thought that was just as good as it was going to get. Pevi
Gary at 11:45am 05.17.03
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I noticed that the plastic reinforcement that sandwiches the mainsail's head where the halyard attac
Rick Rose at 10:27am 05.17.03
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I have a couple of projects lined up for my 1976, swing-keel C22 this season that would benefit from
Moebetta at 10:16am 05.17.03
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Aloha I have a 1947 Catalina 27 with Atomic 4 Thinking of instaiiing a cdi prop are they any good ?
Terry at 9:00am 05.17.03
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Hi All, I just bought a 73 venture or newport 23'. I am very new to sailing and am starving for in
Dan Grosz at 8:52am 05.17.03
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Hi All, I'm trying to find the source for my fresh water pump cycling for a few seconds every two m
robert at 8:34am 05.17.03
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I am sailing from NJ to Mass at the end of June. Dont have a lot of time. does anybody know of deliv
Bobby T. - 26X #4767 at 7:24am 05.17.03
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I'm ready to install a fresh water flush system for my 26X trailer brakes. Any suggestions???
Allan Pursnell at 6:40am 05.17.03
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I have a 2000 Hunter 340 and I am wondering what is the best way to clean and maintain the grey rubb
Art Wilcox at 2:34am 05.17.03
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I have spotted a length wise crack on the back edge of my rudder. I need to know what is the best
Jeff Johnston at 1:35am 05.17.03
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I understand that most Hunters perform best with an optimun heel of 15 to 20 degrees. We recently bo
Buzz at 12:28am 05.17.03
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Hello Peggy! We have rebuilt our Raritan PH II and have leaks. Is it possible to over- tighten the
Rod at 11:35pm 05.16.03
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Back in January on this list there was a discussion about Cooler Location. There it was suggested to
John sullivan at 2:24pm 05.16.03
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I want to replace the fuse panel with a breaker panel but there seems to be nothing that you can ju

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Danforth anchor rules   (1)
Ron20324 at 9:34am 08.15.20
Fortresses in Maine are built of granite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/555c99afe4b
Boat traffic on the coast of Maine is high.
sailme88 at 9:33am 08.15.20
so, some of us use totally different standards then others here. some love a crowd, i find crowds
American White Pelicans   (1)
Sailavie1 at 9:27am 08.15.20
They are truly incredible birds. We get them up into northern Alberta as well.
Boat traffic on the coast of Maine is high.
sailme88 at 9:13am 08.15.20
Hows the pot density in the Basin? None,, Too shallow... Deep enough for the hook though..
Winch question
sail sfbay at 9:13am 08.15.20
This youtube video entitled " Barlow 22 Winch Maintenance" shows how to disassemble to get to the mo
Forespar mast track
Allan12210 at 9:13am 08.15.20
I am getting ready to install a Forespar vertical mast track on the front of my mask on my 1999 hun
Winch question
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:12am 08.15.20
once you remove the drum, you will get access to the screws/bolts holding it to the mast. There shou
American White Pelicans   (1)
kloudie1 at 9:11am 08.15.20
They come through here usually in January.. This is on a little lake just south of downtown, on the
Cruising RPM.
Alan Gomes at 8:53am 08.15.20
Lets think about this a little. Assuming the diesel is properly sized for the boat, is connected to
Danforth anchor rules   (1)
Will Gilmore at 8:52am 08.15.20
Imagine how much better a Fortress would have been! lol Fortresses in Maine are built of granite.
Danforth anchor rules
capta at 8:38am 08.15.20
Imagine how much better a Fortress would have been! lol
Cockpit drain valve and replacement sheets for main and jib
Kevin&Karen at 8:19am 08.15.20
John, If you want, I can send you a copy of the owners manual that was so graciously provided to m
Cruising RPM.
smokey73 at 8:13am 08.15.20
Moral... as you search for than magic perfect RPM remember diesels have been observed to work bes
Tire size
rbaevergreen at 7:52am 08.15.20
American White Pelicans
Terry Cox at 7:36am 08.15.20
Heading out into Padilla Bay a few weeks ago counted well over 100 White Pelicans in three separate
H42 Anodes question
Terry Cox at 7:29am 08.15.20
Well done Eian. Glad you found and fixed the problem.
Cruising RPM.
jssailem at 7:19am 08.15.20
the diesel is properly sized for the boat, is connected to a shaft and the shaft is connected to a
My first sailing video ....
Terry Cox at 7:10am 08.15.20
Nice video and a great experience. Thank you for sharing.
Hunter 290 with no arch
MattyShmatty at 7:01am 08.15.20
So I am picking up the boat today. Spoke with the previous owner about it and he cleared it up for m
First Sailboat Buying Advice - Victoria 18 or Triton 18
watercolors II at 7:00am 08.15.20
Buy the best kept boat with the most stuff added. When you have to add stuff to make it perform bet

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