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Chip Giles at 12:07pm 02.25.03
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Has anyone used the PowerThruster that they advertise here on this website? Did it really make a di
Mike at 12:00pm 02.25.03
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I am trying to learn about why blocks are configured as they are, what particular ones are used for,
Sam at 11:54am 02.25.03
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Does anyone have a way to soften 3 strand 1/2in. nylon anchor line which is very stiff? Also has an
Bill Yale at 11:46am 02.25.03
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I have had my O'day 20 for two seasons now and still have a mysterious leak. I have sealed all bolt
Glenn Bollin at 10:12am 02.25.03
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We're taking the first week in April off from a cold Catskill winter to visit Panama City, Apalachic
Gary at 9:56am 02.25.03
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I want to add life lines to my 78' C22 to keep the family safe. Where do I start?
joe phibbs at 9:40am 02.25.03
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I am going to retire next fall. Currently co-own a Hunter 31 (1986) and have lots of Chesapeake Bay
Jack Romoho at 8:54am 02.25.03
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Noticed a leak coming from the starboard window frame. I siliconed the window frame. This did not so
Adam at 8:47am 02.25.03
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On one part of an interior bulkhead I have a spot (1" x 3") with some powdery white crud on the surf
Adam at 8:40am 02.25.03
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recently bought an O'day 27. I had to remove the mid-ship chainplates as the bulkhead was rotted in
Dave at 7:43am 02.25.03
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This has probably been asked before, but, what are the problems with in mast roller furling mains?
John Patrick at 7:24am 02.25.03
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Appreciate anyone can answering the questions about Zap-Stop: 1. Is Zap-Stop just a Zener-Diode or
Mike at 7:16am 02.25.03
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Sean Fleming at 6:41am 02.25.03
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Nothing earth-shattering, just a curious observation. Two of the stanchions on my O'Day are angled
Tim Pinkham at 5:17am 02.25.03
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Hello, I am looking into buying a 1993 Beneteau 310. When I went below to view the cabin I noticed
Neil at 5:11am 02.25.03
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Hi Guys, I just received (via UPS) a new sail for my kid's Opti. Unfortunately, the tube in which
Tim Stodola at Doyle Sails at 2:22am 02.25.03
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I'd Like to thank everyone who has posted or responded to the Doyle Sailmakers "Ask the Expert" Foru
Robert at 2:14am 02.25.03
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I am a 45 year old male who was diagnosed with MS a year ago. I need some helpful info and expertise
Andrew Johnson at 1:46am 02.25.03
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I have a contract on an O'Day 39. I have the owner's manual and there is a sheet that say the follo
Walt at 1:31am 02.25.03
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I've seen a lot of posts about how you can make up the different components of the exhaust system wi

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Is this Boat a good boat?
dlochner at 12:52pm 08.02.20
Ransomware strikes Garmin for $10M
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:47pm 08.02.20
The old ways are preferable. No electronics to unlock nor monitor but checked by eyes and two feet.
Raymarine Bidata servicing???
dlochner at 12:45pm 08.02.20
Repair costs, if repair is possible, would probably approach the cost of a new unit. While the form
Kells 23 mast tabernacle
rgranger at 12:42pm 08.02.20
Well, Talk about feeling like a dumba@$. And my wife laughed hysterically :worthless: :dancing:
Is this Boat a good boat?
dlochner at 12:40pm 08.02.20
In my observation new boat owners, historically, have gravitated to the brands popular or produced
Looking at this makes me glad I got a Mac!
rgranger at 12:40pm 08.02.20
I love my H26... but I also loved the three Macs I used to own... (two V21s and a V22-2). I also ow
Is this Boat a good boat?
dlochner at 12:34pm 08.02.20
The group I worry about are the ones who come to sailing later in adult life with a "dollar and a dr
Is this Boat a good boat?
Kings Gambit at 12:32pm 08.02.20
In my observation new boat owners, historically, have gravitated to the brands popular or produced i
Storm Surge versus Storm Tide
jssailem at 12:16pm 08.02.20
The levee on Lake Pontchartrain flowed over the top and it took a long time before the dam was brea
2005 Nissan NSF9.8A
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:12pm 08.02.20
@caverun is correct and manuals are the same. Thank you
Beneteau 361 stiff steering
Mechone at 11:54am 08.02.20
Unhook the cables from the quadrant , you should be able to grab the quadrant and move rudder easy.
Cruising RPM.   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:50am 08.02.20
The point I was pondering earlier is whether "running it hard" in terms of its normal, everyday cru
Is this Boat a good boat?
shemandr at 11:41am 08.02.20
I advocate and have posted that buyer's should in mind how and where they will use the boat before s
Cruising RPM.
Alan Gomes at 11:30am 08.02.20
It's not an emotional thing, they're designed to run hard. Strong cylinder walls, beefed up conne
Cleaning Non-skid Gelcoat Surfaces?
DrJudyB at 11:28am 08.02.20
I use West Marine brand Hvy Duty Cleaner on the non skid for periodic deep cleanings. For monthly w
Cleaning Non-skid Gelcoat Surfaces?
DrJudyB at 11:20am 08.02.20
After you get it clean, I recommend coating the nonskid with Woody Wax to help keep it clean. It sea
Cruising RPM.
Ralph Johnstone at 11:13am 08.02.20
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel
markcc13 at 11:04am 08.02.20
Unless you plan to spend most of your time below, you'll be happier with a C275 than a C270. Just i

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