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Tom Livingston at 4:29am 01.02.03
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I am relatively new to sailing with an inboard engine. Should the transmission be left in gear when
Guest at 3:35am 01.02.03
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I sail at the Washington Sailing Club in DC. They have a rudimentary ramp that is not very trailor
Jeff Stone at 3:12am 01.02.03
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Hi all. I am looking to purchase a very clean 27' Catalina traditional. I'ts a 1984 model with a 16
Andy Howard at 2:37am 01.02.03
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I get about 1/2" to 1" of Algae growth on the bootstripe above the waterline. I can handle the brown
Dave at 12:46am 01.02.03
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OK, I'm trying to figure out if my expectations of a 2000+ 26X are realistic. I'd like to set one up
J.B. Dyer at 12:38am 01.02.03
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I just read a rather disturbing article in the BoatUS magazine about Florida's ICW and the marina's.
Jim Seamans at 11:46pm 01.01.03
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Does anyone have any information on the rendezvous for this year? I have family in Iowa that wish t
Rich Stidger at 11:19pm 01.01.03
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Phil, I just tried twice to post a pix in reply to a guy who wanted a picture of a Hunter 260 bow.
Martin Cole at 9:41pm 01.01.03
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My 1991 Hunter 28 has developed a leak that comes out of the compression post below the deck level.
Gregory Wright at 1:28pm 01.01.03
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I must buy a new set of sails for my MacGregor 22. Could anyone help me in determining the proper si
Mario Langlois at 1:02pm 01.01.03
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Hi ! I am getting a new main sail for my boat. The manufacturer wants to know if there is any room
Mario Langlois at 12:57pm 01.01.03
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Hi ! I am getting a new main sail for my boat. The manufacturer wants to know if there is any room
Bob Cassel at 11:57am 01.01.03
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Here we go, a new year and a new Lake Tahoe MacGregor (and any others) Flotilla. Rob Tuson, Paul
Kayce Stillwell at 11:28am 01.01.03
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I recently bought a new Tohatsu 9.9 long shaft, electric start outboard motor for my Hunter 25.5. T
Mark at 11:01am 01.01.03
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I urgently need to see a photo of the above from the front and the side. Fairly close up so that it
Mark at 10:35am 01.01.03
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Remember a year or so ago there were many posts about how to stop the mast head light wire/radio coa
garyg at 9:57am 01.01.03
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The main halyard winch on our Hunter 22 (it is a Lewmar) is in need of some repair work. I can not
gary at 9:51am 01.01.03
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I would like to hear pro and con opinions about the use of an anchor riding sail. thanx, garyg
Mark Johnson at 9:22am 01.01.03
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Tierra Verde Florida that is. We moved the new Anthem from Stuart on the east coast to the St. Pete
Larry W. at 3:09am 01.01.03
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Good morning and Happy New Year! The Prima M-50 Perkins in my '94 OC400 is next to imposssible to fi

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New sailer
Glsawyer at 2:07pm 09.30.20
There is a wealth of books to read about sailing. It will be hard to know where to stop. 2 of my
New sailer
Scott T-Bird at 2:06pm 09.30.20
There is a wealth of books to read about sailing. It will be hard to know where to stop. 2 of my f
Windlass install   (4)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:06pm 09.30.20
Very interesting, the pic inside your V berth. Exactly what is inside the cover ? 185508 185509
Mac 25 Gelcoat cracks and leak into v-berth
Project_Mayhem at 2:01pm 09.30.20
A pressure washer is great on mildew. If there are deck fittings that aren't sealed properly this
Dripless Shaft Seal sold by sailboat owners
senang at 2:01pm 09.30.20
Before you splash the dollars on PYI or others look at Volvo shaft seals. Super simple and reliable.
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Glsawyer at 2:00pm 09.30.20
So I found out Westport does not have a boat lifting ability. So if the boat is in decent shape loo
New sailer
Glsawyer at 1:54pm 09.30.20
On your way down stop in Brookings and I'll buy you a :beer: Will do!
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srimes at 1:52pm 09.30.20
On your way down stop in Brookings and I'll buy you a :beer:
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Scott T-Bird at 1:48pm 09.30.20
GIsawyer, I pretty much like your attitude. You take criticism and discouragement well, I think. I
Quantum Sailpack
LakeOntario270 at 1:47pm 09.30.20
I'm working with Doug Burtner at the Rochester loft.
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dlochner at 1:26pm 09.30.20
I'm looking at adding a Quantum Sailpack and a brand new main sail for next year. I was told it wo
Free Catalina 22 mark 1
JRT at 1:25pm 09.30.20
Free boat, not removed from water in years, no mast step, sail condition has to be junk so might as
Windlass install   (4)
vmaks at 1:15pm 09.30.20
The 1st pic shows the aft side of anchor locker ht,8", vs another pic shows the front side nearest t
High winds
rgranger at 1:11pm 09.30.20
I takes some speed and momentum to tack. If you can't get enough speed you have to jibe, and it's i
H22 Bulkhead separation - HELP
rgranger at 12:56pm 09.30.20
I think you are okay. A boat that sits in the water or on a trailer for an extended period of time
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Jackdaw at 12:46pm 09.30.20
Negligible. Not worth worrying about, lots of high end race boats use them, in particular short hand
Windlass install
Ralph Johnstone at 12:40pm 09.30.20
Do you have an inside pic of your V berth ?
High winds
srimes at 12:37pm 09.30.20
What causes you to think you need to adjust your rake and tension shrouds? I was unable to tack. M
Windlass install   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:33pm 09.30.20
Can you please make some guesstimates here ?

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