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Mark Burrows at 5:14am 04.25.03
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What is the sweep angle of the spreaders on a 1985 H34? What is the sweep angle of the spreaders on
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Can a c350 be docked comfortably into a 14'5" wide slip? .. or is it going to high stress manueve
David Walters at 2:47am 04.25.03
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I have been toying with racing my First 235 with the local club, and even though I would probably do
colin at 1:49am 04.25.03
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Anyone have a website with detailed information on the Captain navigation software?
Greg Wright at 1:46am 04.25.03
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I am looking for a used main for a 1985 MacGregor 22. If you have sails in good condition or know w
Phil Herring at 12:35am 04.25.03
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Don't forget, if you're attending Pac Sail Expo on Saturday, hang around for the Cruiser's Bash at 6
John Pelaez at 12:02am 04.25.03
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Any one using a Simrad TP10? I have been thinking about an autopilot and Sailnet has a good price o
mike at 10:30pm 04.24.03
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does any one know if there ia a mobile (floating) pump out service on lake st clair (harrison twp).
Bill at 10:06pm 04.24.03
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I am replacing a cracked valve cover on a Universal M-25. I have a cover that does not have the dec
ed at 9:28pm 04.24.03
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hello all, i wanted to see if anyone has come up with a spiffy way of cleaning the contacts (both m
Rich at 9:25pm 04.24.03
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Am replacing my skylights on my H35. Over the winter I covered cracks in the old lights with duct t
Ric Trimmer at 8:54pm 04.24.03
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Another spring commissioning task is to fix the steaming light on the O-23. When I was rebedding th
John Pollitt at 8:39pm 04.24.03
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Looking for some tips on washing my sails. Got some rust colored stains and such on them (from when
David Underwood at 1:56pm 04.24.03
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Thank you for your help a few weeks ago. I had the leak at the tailpiece fitting and couldn't get i
Russell Egge at 1:13pm 04.24.03
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can the PHEII be setup to use water from my holding tank, or do we need to use outside water (salt w
Lee Carroll at 1:08pm 04.24.03
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I bought a 1999 Hunter 240 late in the season last year. The previous owner kept the boat in the wat
Ed Upton at 11:27am 04.24.03
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I am still trying to find out why my starboard transom locker gets filled with fresh water after a r
Markk Ware at 11:16am 04.24.03
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Can anyone recommend a sailmaker for minor repairs in the Orlando or Titusville area? Thanks.
Matt Niemic at 10:37am 04.24.03
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How do I tighten my propeller shaft strut?
Kevin at 10:30am 04.24.03
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Does anyone know where to buy a dye kit for checking the rigging hardware for cracks? There is a sp

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Catalina 27 wanted
sail sfbay at 7:27am 10.18.20
Welcome to the forum!! Did not see any for sale near you. If you are willing to travel you can fin
Mainsail for 36 Lancer
sail sfbay at 7:21am 10.18.20
You might find one to fit your budget in these links: https://l-36.com/sails.php?sail=main&boat=Lan
Lewmar folding wheel problem   (1)
Sefuller at 7:03am 10.18.20
I emailed Lewmar and after a few back and forth emails explaining what I was looking for, learned th
New Tender
shemandr at 6:27am 10.18.20
I built and used a Peanut Pram for years. It would always draw attention in most places I visited.
New Tender
dlochner at 6:27am 10.18.20
Both the Nutshell and Shellback dinghies are available in kit form from the Wooden Boat store. http
New Tender   (4)
TomY at 6:19am 10.18.20
I am Interested in your thoughts about tenders: 1. wooden vs inflatable 2. For wooden: Capability
Temporary Plug for Thru Hull Fitting
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:06am 10.18.20
Paul Campagna is Jabsco's toilet guru... Paul.campagna@xyleminc.com Direct line: 978.282.5246 I rec
New Tender
Captain W at 6:04am 10.18.20
Yes, good questions... we would want it to tow for cruising Maine coast destinations on weekends. P
Drop-in Lithium batteries
CarlN at 5:57am 10.18.20
Thanks MaineSail. Your write up should be required reading for anyone thinking about Lithium batteri
New Tender
dlochner at 5:56am 10.18.20
For pretty, wood is the clear winner. Why do you need a tender? How far do you sail? How many peopl
Sails to live for.   (2)
TomY at 5:47am 10.18.20
Back to Blue Hill Bay, we did spend a few days at anchor all the way up the meandering channel. We
Seaward Fox plug?
Noodat Lady at 5:42am 10.18.20
How much space is there between the cockpit floor and hull?
New Solar Panel   (3)
TomY at 5:26am 10.18.20
I struggled with deck space for even a small solar panel. Then I started noticing that similar old b
Nova kool freezer replacement
mnmpizza at 5:02am 10.18.20
just so I understand: u set it to 36F and use it as a refrigerator (vs a freezer)? Thanks
Charging at 14.3v!
Captain Larry-DH at 4:22am 10.18.20
Just to add to what others said - if your charger is temperature compensated the charge voltage will
New Solar Panel
Captain Larry-DH at 4:18am 10.18.20
I love solar and wind energy. If we could only get enough of it.
Temporary Plug for Thru Hull Fitting
S/V Honu at 1:34am 10.18.20
Maybe try plastic welding with a soldering iron and some HDPE plastic as filler....worked for me whe
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s
Benny17441 at 10:13pm 10.17.20
I have not sailed a Venture but but by virtue that it has a 400 lbs. ballasted swing keel tells me t

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