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John Young at 6:39am 04.27.03
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Does Poly-Glo work on non-skid or does it make it too slick?
jcherubini at 6:03am 04.27.03
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The lines on this old boat are well-aged. Left coiled on the deck for some years by POs, they have
Bryan at 5:53am 04.27.03
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I am searching for information regarding the replacement of the Centerboard Pendant on a 17 fts O'da
Tony DiCarlo at 5:35am 04.27.03
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Does any one know where I can purchase the lights on the electrical panel for DC on and AC on? The b
Ken DeLacy at 3:16am 04.27.03
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Greetings all Wondering if any others have had any issues with the low prifile cowl vents when sail
jimbo at 3:11am 04.27.03
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on my C30 the spin down haul is too far foward and giving my foredeck crew a pain getting during jib
jimbo at 2:59am 04.27.03
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hi guys. my boat: C30 #4188 1985. Problem: sheaves for deck organizers torn up In looking for rep
Sailboatowners.com at 1:10am 04.27.03
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What's your favorite sailing season? Many people's knee-jerk response would probably be summer, o
Pete at 12:29am 04.27.03
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Hi, My boat did not come with a mainsail cover. I am having one made and am requesting measurement
Teddy Taylor at 10:27pm 04.26.03
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Sirs: I recently purchased a used sailboat, yet I know nothing of sailing or caring for the equptme
Bonnie at 10:18pm 04.26.03
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We took delivery of hull #49 in Jan. 2003. About a month after this we noticed the nut and spring r
Bonnie at 9:56pm 04.26.03
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We have hull #49. We took delivery in Jan. 2003. We noticed about 1 month after this that the nut
steve at 9:33pm 04.26.03
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In checking the water level in my batteries i noticed the secondary battery was listed as a group 27
Joe Mullee at 9:19pm 04.26.03
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I have a Yanmar 3GMF which is cooled by fresh water passing thru a heat exchanger that is filled wit
Joe Mullee at 9:12pm 04.26.03
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The hot water heater on my boat isn't working off the engine. It does work off the AC panel while on
Sandy at 2:04pm 04.26.03
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how do I get a rating, can I get stock measurements POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
J Collins at 12:52pm 04.26.03
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Hi, we're getting ready to close on our brand new Catalina 35 ! I'm wondering if anyone has any rec
Mark at 12:51pm 04.26.03
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I am a lucky man. Today while taking my C22 back to the Gulf Coast, about 90 miles, I lost a wheel
Mark at 12:50pm 04.26.03
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I've begun the process of doing some fiberglass and core repairs on my O'Day 23. I'm new at it, so
Mark at 12:42pm 04.26.03
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I've begun the process of doing some fiberglass and core repairs on my O'Day 23. I'm new at it, so

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DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka!
BillyK at 9:11am 10.21.20
We sailors are, I fear, a dying breed. Our time has passed. I would say prime time has passed, bu
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka!
Jackdaw at 9:00am 10.21.20
I pay $325 per season for a buoy on Lake Minnetonka through the City of Mound. A dock costs the sam
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dlochner at 8:53am 10.21.20
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Beneteau 435 Switch Panel
NYSail at 8:53am 10.21.20
Check all of your grounds first.... dismantle the engine ground buss and clean thoroughly. Also, wh
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but...
Justin_NSA at 8:28am 10.21.20
None of the "likes" you mentioned pertain the M's motoring (power sailing) ability. Is that importa
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but...
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:19am 10.21.20
This is just my opinion and hope it doesnt offend anyone but - buy a real sailboat. This thing is a
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Glsawyer at 8:12am 10.21.20
I was thinking the same thing
Alternator Won't Charge at Idle
DennisL at 8:00am 10.21.20
I like the Powerline 120 alternator we have because it charges the battery quicker than the 80 amp D
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frazzydee at 7:59am 10.21.20
Do you have a picture of this "piece of felt" ? Nothing like that on a 2GM 20F and nothing in the
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka!
Jackdaw at 7:55am 10.21.20
Holy cow! My costs at a now undisclosed location are: $1185/season for a 30 foot floating dock wit
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Did you find the fridge to be user serviceable? Did you have to install your own service valves?
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DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka!
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