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James at 3:57pm 02.22.03
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Ok, here goes! I hate sounding dumb, but I know I just restored an O'day 23. It's old being a 1973.
tracy at 2:10pm 02.22.03
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I have been trying to order a new main over the iternet (Far East sails) for my 1979 C-30 standard r
D.H.Starbuck at 11:43am 02.22.03
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Has anyone used a Raymarine ST 4000 or Simrad WP 30 CX ;and how did they work out. Are you satisfied
Stan at 9:28am 02.22.03
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I had an accident over the summer where I burned a hole in one of the seat cushions in the main cabi
Don K. at 9:01am 02.22.03
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My 26'sailboat has a J measurement of 10'. What length whisker pole do I need?
Jeff Bacon at 7:49am 02.22.03
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Hi All: Some time ago, someone posted the procedure they had used to add and exhaust fan to the eng
RON SLOAN at 7:19am 02.22.03
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My Mast rake on my boat is far to much.From the top of the mast to boom is 16" offset(should be 5"of
Niels at 6:50am 02.22.03
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Has anyone added a 3rd reef to the main ? Presumably one would have to set it up before leaving port
Tim McCarty at 6:39am 02.22.03
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Anyone who has been on this site for awhile knows about past issues with the 2gm. One: it can be r
Ivan Bekey at 6:28am 02.22.03
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For general information: The reverse cycle heater-A/C on my 356 works beautifully, but it is noisy.
Carl at 5:45am 02.22.03
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Hey Crazy Dave, how about an update on the Kerr Lake rendevous. Carl ' Suzi h240 Relentl
Steven at 2:43am 02.22.03
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I have a '96 26X and I need to replace the original (single) battery. My model has no added electro
Randy at 2:10am 02.22.03
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According to the bottom inspection prior to me buying my boat, the propeller needs to be replaced so
Mark Waggoner at 1:30am 02.22.03
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I have a 1987 H28.5. I'm replacing a couple of sections or panels of the teak and holly sole due to
Bob F at 1:12am 02.22.03
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My windlass quit last week while bringing up the anchor. It was not under any real stress. The break
George at 12:35am 02.22.03
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We have an 1977 Islander 32, which has been repowered with a Westerbeke 20B2, from the original Atom
Jim Durrett at 12:31am 02.22.03
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I have a 1997 Hunter 23.5 with a Stock full battented mainsail. I was thinking of purchasing a new
ED WOLFE at 10:36pm 02.21.03
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After reviewing the forum archives on topping lift uses, I still don't see an alt use for the lift.
Tired Buffer at 9:41pm 02.21.03
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Has anyone tried the gel coat finish restorers such as Vert Glass or Island Girl? Having owned a nu
Warren Doyle at 6:05pm 02.21.03
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I am the proud owner of a 1972 Catalina 27, over the past year have become aware of the fact that th

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Kuuma 160 grill
Alan Gomes at 6:17pm 10.12.20
We never left the bottle on our Magma. The propane bottle lived in a sewn bag attached to the rail
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Alan Gomes at 6:16pm 10.12.20
Has anyone had a cracked piston ring in a Yanmar 2 cylinder? And if so, what were the symptoms?
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Bill19233 at 6:14pm 10.12.20
Found a cotter pin on the deck in June. Looked at every cotter on the boat and all were there. Noth
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sailme88 at 6:04pm 10.12.20
You have all these magnificent places @sailme88 I am guessing the little island is just another pla
Cockpit floor replacement '84....?   (4)
pclarksurf at 6:02pm 10.12.20
Did mine a few seasons back-- complete replace: Today it gets real: Didn't attempt to modify dir
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Rick D at 5:55pm 10.12.20
+1 Rich. I have never left the bottle attached. The regulator is a loose fit. We have had this for 1
Starting Battery won't hold a charge
Nichole340 at 5:55pm 10.12.20
Your right, that battery had to be on its way out and not charging it just helped it along. From wha
Who owns Machias Seal Island?   (2)
jssailem at 5:51pm 10.12.20
You have all these magnificent places @sailme88 I am guessing the little island is just another plac
Who owns Machias Seal Island?
sailme88 at 5:51pm 10.12.20
It is all about the lobsters. The US has a longer season than Canada. If it is Canadian waters, Ma
40.5 Wiring For Forward Electric Head Question
Rick D at 5:51pm 10.12.20
Rick, I'm confused by your term "switch panel." To me, that means the flush buttons...Each toilet
Looks Important Maybe
Serenity on Hudson at 5:48pm 10.12.20
Found a cotter pin on the deck in June. Looked at every cotter on the boat and all were there. Nothi
Side window (Salon) replacement
Ron20324 at 5:44pm 10.12.20
Are those knife or cutter scratches? Looks like a manmade thing to me. Any idea what really happened
Which boat? Based Only On Specs.
JohnShannon at 5:35pm 10.12.20
Does A or B carry all its ballast on a bulb at the end of a long keel? That would dramatically inc
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catalanc at 5:27pm 10.12.20
Here is the link to the main post: https://forum.trailersailor.com/post.php?id=1498900 Pics are dow
Which boat? Based Only On Specs.
JohnShannon at 5:18pm 10.12.20
Boat A is faster, PHRF is based on observed performance. Neither of those is a rocket ship.
Which boat? Based Only On Specs.
AlastairLC at 5:17pm 10.12.20
For daysailing in the light-air PaulK, our posts passed in the either. I have the same puzzlement.
What to do if you lose your rig.
Serenity on Hudson at 5:10pm 10.12.20
My first boat, Hunter 23.5 on my third sail on the Hudson. My wife was with me and we were beating h
H240 steering
Ajp at 5:08pm 10.12.20
One thing with the wheel vs the tiller, its hard to tell at times where the rudder is without lookin

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