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Dave Stewart at 7:21am 11.13.02
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I am new to sailing and have recently made an offer on a 1985 Catalina 36. The marine survey notes 4
Jacques at 5:32am 11.13.02
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I just spent a grooling hot summer on my Hunter 27 1981 model... I live is Louisiana and its very h
Dave Stewart at 5:02am 11.13.02
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I am new to sailing and have recently made an offer on a 1985 Catalina 36. The marine survey notes 4
John at 4:25am 11.13.02
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Has anyone seen the auction that weathermark sailing in Atlanta is running. Is that a bargain price
Steve at 2:19am 11.13.02
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Hunter 25 catalina 25 Pearson 26 ease to sail, comfort, preformance. i'm not a racer. i just want
Steve at 2:06am 11.13.02
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looking to buy a H25 1978-85 any advice? specifically is there some defect or something on them or
SailboatOwners.com at 2:01am 11.13.02
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Bryce Grefe (Hunter 410 'Spellbinder') was kind enough to pass along this notice he received from Au
Steve Winkle at 1:16am 11.13.02
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I changed my oil last weekend for the first time since taking delivery of the boat just over a year
Robert Tuten at 1:13am 11.13.02
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I recall some months ago that there was some information posted about obtaining replacement Beneteau
Mark F. Arena at 1:01am 11.13.02
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Me again- I recently hauled for the duration, and literally stripped the interior of anything that w
Paul at 10:42pm 11.12.02
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I'm not a racer. However, I really enjoy watching the rock stars on OLN every night -- provided the
Dave Shore at 9:01pm 11.12.02
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I am almost 100% sure my leak is from the toe rail, my surveyor reccomends pulling the toe rails off
Bill Hatter at 8:42pm 11.12.02
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I recently discovered, by reading other articles, that the heath exchanger on my CAtalina 34 has a p
Jim Oursler at 1:33pm 11.12.02
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The darned jam cleat slips on the boom after I have reefed the main. Have completely disassembled
Andy at 1:13pm 11.12.02
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This is kinda in response to 3GM30F oil leak. Why is this- We drive our six month old $50K SUV into
JIM at 11:03am 11.12.02
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We have been leaking a teaspoon of oil for about every 2 hours of running, The yard winterized the b
jerry at 10:18am 11.12.02
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I just purchased an Oday 28 which in need of a few minor repairs. The teak ' holly floorboards had
Bill at 10:06am 11.12.02
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Can anyone tell me where the engine hour meter would be located on a 1997 42mkII.
Steve Z at 9:31am 11.12.02
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To be very breif, is there any charter availability out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin? Even with help from
Mike Morrisette at 9:24am 11.12.02
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OK H27 1984 owners... My Westerbeeke W2-10 was starting and running great until one day it just woul

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Loos Gauge near Canyon Lake?
CAT22SWTEXAS at 5:36am 09.17.20
Thanks to everyone. Justin, I checked into slipping in Canyon Lake. Both Marina's are around $350
Loos Gauge near Canyon Lake?
Justin_NSA at 5:29am 09.17.20
Not much help. I just have to chime in :) I have 2 Loos gauges now. The one I had for my MacGregor 2
Replace Marine Radio Coax & Mast Lights...
Justin_NSA at 5:14am 09.17.20
I went OCD when I tackled my mast wiring. My steaming/deck combo light was previously wired togethe
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smokey73 at 5:03am 09.17.20
@WayneH Sorry for your loss. Sure hope it is repairable. As Sally sifted East I expect that there a
Wanted Hunter 36 Vision, ready to buy now
judybuddy at 4:34am 09.17.20
You guys are right! It'll be interesting to see what all the folks who bought one during these time
Main sheet twist
All U Get at 4:27am 09.17.20
So as far as the line construction goes, was the core braided or straight line fibers? Was the end
Listing of all "Special Anchorages" as designated by the USCG for the US and its Territories
sailme88 at 4:22am 09.17.20
Just stumbled on the official listing of all Special Anchorages in the US and it's Territories. Th
On the beach
danstanford at 4:17am 09.17.20
Sobering, but a great read.
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings
sailme88 at 4:09am 09.17.20
I've never kept a boat at a dock (other than temporary tie ups)... only moorings. The obvious obsta
SV Hadley 2020 Labor Day Cruise - Part 1
kappykaplan at 2:43am 09.17.20
Nice write up, John. Tks for sharing.
Tighten/loosen stanchion nuts with only one person
Joe at 12:11am 09.17.20
Breaking the seal with a socket will be easy.... then tape a flat wrench in place... that should hol
TS Sally
HMT2 at 10:32pm 09.16.20
Sorry for your bad fortune. I hope your boat only needs some repairs and can be good to go soon!
Listing of all "Special Anchorages" as designated by the USCG for the US and its Territories
Kings Gambit at 10:22pm 09.16.20
Just stumbled on the official listing of all Special Anchorages in the US and it's Territories. Th
Light
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 10:20pm 09.16.20
Charlie. That looks like a cool old school light. Is there a manufacturer's name on it? Sorry- ,ju
Rust Never Sleeps.
Muttondressedaslamb at 10:08pm 09.16.20
Weld filler material flow is a little better on the middle of the weld on that side but still overa
Rust Never Sleeps.
Muttondressedaslamb at 10:04pm 09.16.20
Remember, it is stainLESS steel, not stainPROOF steel. It will still rust, especially the lower gra
Rust Never Sleeps.
smokey73 at 10:04pm 09.16.20
Weld filler material flow is a little better on the middle of the weld on that side but still overal
Light
Kings Gambit at 10:02pm 09.16.20
Rust Never Sleeps.   (1)
Muttondressedaslamb at 10:00pm 09.16.20
Well thank you everyone. I am posting another photo of the same fitting. At the lower right you ca
SV Preston Point rescue
rgranger at 9:20pm 09.16.20
Clicked on the article byline and it came up with an email address of the reporter. Sent him a req

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