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Bob at 7:46am 05.07.03
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Bent a T-bolt on one of the turnbuckles while raising the mast a couple of years ago. Searched the n
Roberto Bisonni at 7:09am 05.07.03
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Does somebody know how much I should ask for the sale of a Hunter 23, 1987 with trailer? I am from T
Dolph Haynes at 4:52am 05.07.03
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I need to replace the sheaves on my deck organizers on our 1986 Catalina 30. I read the helpful info
Jim Floyd at 4:01am 05.07.03
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We are thinking about installing turbo fans in the main cabin - say, one in galley, one in the forwa
Jim Floyd at 3:57am 05.07.03
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Does anyone have any opinion on closing the through hull cocks when going out? Sometimes we get wat
Allen Schweitzer at 3:57am 05.07.03
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Ok, So this was one of those stupid mistakes that happens from time to time ' I need some opinions
Jim Floyd at 3:56am 05.07.03
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We are interested in hanging a hammock from the forestay to the mast on the foredeck. It would be f
Jim Floyd at 3:54am 05.07.03
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We have been racing on the Neuse River just north of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Any other r
Jim Hamilton at 3:47am 05.07.03
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Hi folks... My '87 Cat 30 has quite a strong boat smell....eveything from diesel to holding tank
Chick Weiss at 2:44am 05.07.03
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I have a 1995 Catalina 36 MkII with tall rig and 150% genoa. I've always used the outer genoa track
Mike Casucci at 12:38am 05.07.03
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Exhaust elbow leaking on M-25. Need to replace. How hard is it and what potential problems are there
Gary Coburn at 12:29am 05.07.03
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I am looking at purchasing a 1995 Hunter 336. The particular boat that I am looking at is the one th
Sea Anchors   (1)
Bob Noble at 12:29am 05.07.03
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I single hand on a smallish Nebraska lake. Last time out, I went forward to change head sails. Even
Dan Brook at 12:11am 05.07.03
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My wife, three kids and I love sailing diff. venues, NY harbor, Jersey shore, Lk George... I am cur
clint at 11:06pm 05.06.03
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I have a 1996 29.5 I am thinking about upgrading the Batteries and adding an inverter. My boat has a
Mike at 2:09pm 05.06.03
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OK I think I will give the GFO a try. I will replace it in the water so I need to know what size.
Mark at 12:48pm 05.06.03
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Hey Jim and Crazy where has Ray got to. I figure he is about half way to Albany in his Island Packe
Bob Buckbee at 12:05pm 05.06.03
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I would like to know if a full tri radical spinaker can be cut down to a cruising spinaker and if so
Warren at 11:58am 05.06.03
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Second question of the day, hopefully an easier one. I took delivery of a 1989 Catalina 30 today. Wh
Florida Boater at 11:33am 05.06.03
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What is the difference between a "seacock" and a "gate valve?" Which is better?

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Seaward 25 noisy Yanmar: any point in trying to sound insulate it?
mermike at 7:20pm 10.02.20
The engine compartment on Tosca is almost entirely insulated with a heavy, 1/4" thick layer of rubb
winterize water system
alexco38 at 7:15pm 10.02.20
After running compress air (I use a good tire pump) for over an hour first. She still has tiny resid
Am Makin Progress
RockynHilda at 6:50pm 10.02.20
Hopefully that changes !9
Am Makin Progress
CrispyCringle at 6:49pm 10.02.20
Lido 14 drain plug size
Mark14 at 6:43pm 10.02.20
Thank you for your answers.
winterize water system
Wl3175 at 6:41pm 10.02.20
we have a hunter 38 also .regarding the winterizing is it an issue to put antI freeze through the ho
37C Windlass
Jim Legere at 6:21pm 10.02.20
A number of owners have installed a horizontal anchor windlass in the locker. Here is one of several
Someone boarded us while we were gone
Davidasailor26 at 6:21pm 10.02.20
Would you actually call the police and report that someone boarded your boat and left you a note yo
Cockpit Instrument Configuration   (1)
WayneH at 6:10pm 10.02.20
Our chartplotter is a B&G Vulcan 7 with WiFi. We use an Ipad as a repeater station in the cockpit. T
Boats, projects, and people.
jssailem at 5:52pm 10.02.20
Will. You are such a kid. :beer: I enjoy contributing to your delinquency.
Boats, projects, and people.
Will Gilmore at 5:50pm 10.02.20
Should I point out that you started it? Nope, I won't do that. -Will (Dragonfly)
Yet another holding tank vent question...
jssailem at 5:39pm 10.02.20
Wow Andy. Brand new in the forum and you already hooked up with the Head Mistress. Could not be in b
Posts that start with: "Son, ..."
sailme88 at 5:36pm 10.02.20
FogHorn Leghorn is a fav of mine. Nothing better than, "Son, I say son,..." Where da widdah hen b
Posts that start with: "Son, ..."
ggrizzard at 5:33pm 10.02.20
Son, Ya'll can ban me all you want... I'm on cruise! :) :biggrin: :cool:
Someone boarded us while we were gone
jssailem at 5:31pm 10.02.20
There are no safe spaces any more.
USCG Shallow Water Survey
jssailem at 4:51pm 10.02.20
I did the survey. We have the Ditch which is a navigable channel providing a short cut between Skagi
Boats, projects, and people.
jssailem at 4:43pm 10.02.20
Will, it is not yet winter. Can not figure what you are using for an excuse. :facepalm:
Catalina 320 Stem Fitting
jssailem at 4:40pm 10.02.20
Am Makin Progress
RockynHilda at 4:39pm 10.02.20
Not a rice burner myself ! I buy American, on almost everything, especially if I know it is foreign

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