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Chic Lasser at 9:16am 07.20.02
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In the 380 there is a small DC fan that blows cold air into the refrig section from the freezer sect
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I'm thinking of getting a Spinnaker for my 22' O'Day. Does anyone use one, if so what size and what
Zach Heir at 9:01am 07.20.02
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Last year I bought a 1988 Capri-18 in exceptional condition with the intention of adding a larger ge
Mike at 8:27am 07.20.02
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After reading earlier posts about swing keels, and thinking a lot about mine, I've been wondering ab
chet p at 7:18am 07.20.02
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i am considering making my cutter into a sloop for local sailing due to the chafe tacking back and f
Heidi & Mark at 6:18am 07.20.02
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Hello, We just bought a Hunter 40 '86. We previously had an '87 31ft and loved it. The 40 is ver
Dave Shore at 2:16am 07.20.02
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After washing the deck or after a heavy rain I am getting water dripping from both cabin lights, the
doug at 1:33am 07.20.02
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does anyone know the retail range of the first 42 when they were new? obviously that would depend r
Doug Rodrigues at 1:19am 07.20.02
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I was under the boat yesterday trying to remove the keel cable attachment bolt when I noticed that t
Bob at 9:57pm 07.19.02
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The wire from the electrical panel to the steaming light on the mast has "died". There is power on
Dave at 9:29pm 07.19.02
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I've noticed in the various catalogs there is a seat cover you can buy to fit a five gallon bucket.
Richard McBride at 1:59pm 07.19.02
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Hi all. I have a C27 dinette model. The fresh water tank for the galley is under the port side seat
Leslie at 1:25pm 07.19.02
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I recently got a 25 Catalina (1979) It has not had any maintance in years and is in a mess. The win
Mark at 12:32pm 07.19.02
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Sounds like Crazy Dave must be a living legend over there???
Lee at 12:23pm 07.19.02
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Thanks for those who helped me with this. I took the chrome deck plate and removed the inside connec
E Keim at 11:12am 07.19.02
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I have a 1980 25 ft Mac and would like to cover the cockpit deck. It is wearing a bit and has never
Ed Fluss at 11:05am 07.19.02
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Well the new boat has arrived, a 326! Im going tomorrow to take a first peek. I recently got a grea
Mike at 9:08am 07.19.02
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My 1979 C30 has a Optimus alcohol stove. Been have problems w/ the burners. Optimus website does not
Wayne Estabrooks at 9:03am 07.19.02
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I am looking to borrow a liferaft during August 2002. A friend has recently purchased a 1990 Island
al at 7:59am 07.19.02
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I have just purchased a 1972 C22. So far I love the boat, however I get a little nervous when the b

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Sailing movie on Amazon Prime
sail sfbay at 8:56am 04.12.20
Watched WIND last night........hin story line, but the best sailing I've ever seen in a movie.... E
Beneteau 325 1994 the stuffing box seal was leaking
Davidasailor26 at 8:44am 04.12.20
The Beneteau Spare Parts site (spareparts.beneteauusa.com) seems to show the Volvo dripless gland fo
New lines and arrangement help please   (2)
sail sfbay at 8:43am 04.12.20
If you do not have a manual with running rigging specifications consider the specifications from my
Catalina 30   (1)
Hayden Watson at 8:39am 04.12.20
Here is a photo of a 1991 C30 I grabbed from Yatchworld that shows the handrail screws.
Docking Mishap
jssailem at 8:39am 04.12.20
Not sure what is going on in the bridge of the Milano Bridge, but at 0:04-0:06 in this video, it loo
Who do you go to for sewing supplies
MikeHoncho at 8:36am 04.12.20
Sailrite's hardware and supplies like basting tape tends to be cheaper and they ship fast. I try to
Hunter 40.5 - Prop Upgrade   (2)
Censina at 8:33am 04.12.20
See attached----- thanks for all the recommendations will look into them. Going to clean this up
Not the time to be cheap   (2)
Cmackg at 8:28am 04.12.20
I had that happen with my F-150 on the off ramp on I-95. Looked out the mirror to see it dragging be
Hunter 40.5 - Prop Upgrade   (1)
sail sfbay at 8:28am 04.12.20
Ditto jssailem.............installed 3 bladed fixed prop (Michigan) on all my sailboats to maximize
Docking Mishap
Davidasailor26 at 8:27am 04.12.20
Another video of the Milano Bridge, showing another angle and AIS data - YSPnXNBqre0. The prop wash
Filler..... advise needed
jssailem at 8:25am 04.12.20
I watched this video by Andy, yesterday. He talks about filler both above and below the water line.
Hunter 40.5 - Prop Upgrade
Censina at 8:23am 04.12.20
Thank you will look into it +Thank you
Hunter 40.5 - Prop Upgrade
Censina at 8:20am 04.12.20
If I were in your position, I'd go for a MaxProp 3 blade (if you only use the boat occasionally) or
Filler..... advise needed
capta at 8:20am 04.12.20
I would put a couple layers of cloth on it rather than try and fill it. I'd be constantly worried by
Hunter 40.5 - Prop Upgrade
dlochner at 8:19am 04.12.20
I won't pretend to know all the answers and each boat is different. In general a 2 bladed prop will
Filler..... advise needed
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:18am 04.12.20
Water tite is excellent
Hunter 40.5 - Prop Upgrade   (2)
jssailem at 8:17am 04.12.20
Ok What do you have right now. Do you have a picture of the prop? I wanted a similar results. I wen
Adding Winch and deck organizer on a B323
BigEasy at 8:17am 04.12.20
Try Beneteau spare parts site. They will likely be capable of replicating your existing hardware.
Hunter 40.5 - Prop Upgrade
capta at 8:16am 04.12.20
If I were in your position, I'd go for a MaxProp 3 blade (if you only use the boat occasionally) or

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