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Bruce at 7:54am 10.18.02
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I am trying to confirm some specs for a 1981 O'day... Mast Length? 40.1?? Draft? This boat has
Jim Willis at 7:51am 10.18.02
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I know there are supposed to be more sheep that people and I heard that almost everyone there has a
L and W at 7:19am 10.18.02
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I'll be launching a 1979 Hunter 25 this weekend. Does anyone know the recommended tensions for backs
karl at 6:44am 10.18.02
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I recall seeing some member of the MacGregor family of owners posting a design for a spring loaded m
Charles Duhon at 6:42am 10.18.02
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Does anyone have any experiences with the new furling gennaker from Doyle called a Utility Power Sai
Brad at 5:07am 10.18.02
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I broke one of the spreaders on my 1978 22 a couple weeks ago (tripped and fell on the mast while wo
Robert at 4:45am 10.18.02
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There are several links on the Reply side of the 24 hour forum that take you to a "casino" link rath
steve meadows at 4:39am 10.18.02
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Is anyone out there racing a 235 and willing to share some "speed secrets"? I've got about 8 races u
Rich Warner at 2:24am 10.18.02
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We have just purchased an 1987 H31 that has been raced often. The chainplates have been slightly ben
L and W at 2:15am 10.18.02
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Just bought an old Hunter 25. The topsides gelcoat is chalky. The deck consists of a combination of
Tom at 1:59am 10.18.02
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Quick question for the Annapolis veterans. My wife and I have considered going the last several yea
JIM at 1:28am 10.18.02
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ANYBODY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT A FURLING BOOM MADE BY HOOD CALLED STOBOOM NEVER SEEMS TO WORK RIGHT AN
Robert Deschaine at 1:05am 10.18.02
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Upholstery, on my C30 1977 - Hull#415 - This winter I would like to have all my Upholstery re-done -
Dave at 12:20am 10.18.02
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I am installing an automatic bilge pump on my C27. It never had one before. I am wondering if I ca
Nichole at 12:06am 10.18.02
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I am having my boat hauled and stored for the winter next weekend. I would like to start the bottom
Mark at 11:55pm 10.17.02
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Hi, As winter falls upon us here in Wisconsin, (ugh) I'm going to take the winter time to prepare
J. Styrlander at 11:42pm 10.17.02
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I have had starting problems with my C30 Mklll(25XP engine) since I bought it last Spring. An invest
Madison Blackwell at 10:53pm 10.17.02
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The Eden, a Mac 26x purchased new less than one year before she went down, sank in the Chattahoochee
Mike at 4:35pm 10.17.02
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Just wondering if anyone would like to offer their best solution to easy care of stainless on the de
Geri Edgren at 1:35pm 10.17.02
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We are in the process of purchasing a new 42MkII. Scary! We've previously owned a Bristol 40. Very t

Recent Replies

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
What is wrong with my sail?
markwbird at 9:19pm 09.16.20
Topping lift is holding the boom up
Why Oceanis boats cost so much more than Sun Ods?
ThinkingAboutIt89077 at 9:06pm 09.16.20
To Stu and Joker. GREAT IINFO! Thank you you very much. Stu - Great Call on "My Engine" and alrea
Light
CarlN at 8:35pm 09.16.20
"Moorings" and "Anchors" are not the same thing. And being tied to an approved permanent mooring is
Repair to hull / deck seal
berner73 at 8:17pm 09.16.20
Congrats on the new boat and Oneida Lake is nice place to sail her. Don't worry, it can be fixed.

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