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Geoff in Ann Arbor at 12:44am 08.06.02
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The lower spreader on the port side keeps drooping on my '92 33.5. I have pushed it back up a coupl
Peter Maglione at 12:06am 08.06.02
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I have a 3 year old daugter and would like to get a small boat to start. I have looked at a 17 foot
Bob at 11:57pm 08.05.02
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We see that a lot of sailers use inch wide strap for jacklines. I would like to know what everyone
Alan Wiser, '89 240 O'day at 11:48pm 08.05.02
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Did this bulletin Board change format? I now get 4 columns titled, Topic , Regarding , Replies , La
Tony at 11:45pm 08.05.02
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We use our galley extensively and the cutting board which fits over the sink is showing wear and sta
Hayden Jones at 11:34pm 08.05.02
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I find the Hunter 23.5 quick to heel and it goes to 25 degrees pretty quickly. Scares land lubbers
Joni at 11:30pm 08.05.02
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We have a new Catalina 320 and are trying to keep it looking new - does anyone have any tips on how
Tim Fletcher at 10:50pm 08.05.02
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I have been sailing my "new" 1982 25 for a couple of months now and have a few questions. This is m
John at 10:50pm 08.05.02
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Engine temperature is 185F. I've changed the impeller, temp gauge, cleaned the heat exchanger, chang
Lee at 9:41pm 08.05.02
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Like on an earlier post, my rudder twists and wobbles too. I drilled out the sleeve that the bolt g
Ben at 7:32pm 08.05.02
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I've seen a banner advertising a Scandinavian yacht named Cenit. They seem to have a website www.cen
Dan at 5:02pm 08.05.02
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For some reason I have it in my head not to run both AC/DC power at the same time. Is this corect o
Leighton at 4:20pm 08.05.02
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Does anyone know if the colored non skid areas of the deck is just paint or really a non-skid textur
Bob Griffin at 4:15pm 08.05.02
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Want to install a bimini on my 26d. Looking for suggestion on what size and where to get. I would al
chris at 4:10pm 08.05.02
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To all southern Californians: I'm finally making the crossing. I'm sailing to Catalina Island and w
Tom Boles at 2:14pm 08.05.02
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So, my son (almost age 12, 5'8"!) and I went for a sail on Sunday and had a great time. I had him ch
Jim Maroldo at 2:04pm 08.05.02
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I've been reading this forum for some time now, and I've noticed that more than a few sailors have m
Chuck at 1:53pm 08.05.02
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The local Hunter dealer has some interesting photos of the new Raised Deck 426.Go to rcryachts.com.
VEGA at 12:39pm 08.05.02
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I have a 2001 Nissan 9.9 4-stroke outboard for the H-260. It has an electric start and has worked gr
[Robert at 12:20pm 08.05.02
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Can anyone suggest a transport company to mave this boat from Columbia SC to AR, it does not have a

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Chartplotter vs iPad
capta at 10:46am 08.20.20
Yes, an iPad plugged into 12 volts at the helm and inside a waterproof case responds faster than a
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L]
jssailem at 10:33am 08.20.20
"You never can tell..." with weather. Whether or not it will disturb your plans. 97L has been beate
Sad day, and no way to fix   (2)
Daveinet at 10:25am 08.20.20
Ok, so here are some more pics: 025 I'm thinking of cutting the cabin off and turning it into a lit
Chartplotter vs iPad
cb32863 at 9:59am 08.20.20
@fred1diver FYI. I have a Garmin GPSMap 441s that is not being used as I sail on a lake. DM me if yo
Chartplotter vs iPad
tfox2069 at 9:53am 08.20.20
I was talking about in the waterproof case, mounted and plugged into 12 volts at the helm. Yes, an
Hunter shoal draft keel width
earagone at 9:51am 08.20.20
Ive got a hunter 25.5 trailer that I have for sale, would you be interested? It's and F350 frame fli
Chartplotter vs iPad
capta at 9:42am 08.20.20
The control is great on an iPad, and faster than a Chartplotter on a modern iPad, at least in my ex
Chartplotter vs iPad
tfox2069 at 9:37am 08.20.20
I've never used a tablet as a chartplotter and I wonder how accessible the controls are in the wate
Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris is now the name of a Pacific Hurricane.
JamesG161 at 9:27am 08.20.20
Looks like the Caribbean is passing its heat energy across the Isthmus to the Pacific. Hopefully fo
Chartplotter vs iPad
capta at 9:20am 08.20.20
I've never used a tablet as a chartplotter and I wonder how accessible the controls are in the water
Chartplotter vs iPad
Tricia at 9:20am 08.20.20
If you get an iPad without a GPS chip, you can use a bluetooth enabled GPS like a BadElf to get the
prop stabilizer issue
capta at 9:09am 08.20.20
What are "stabilizers"? If you google that word I doubt you have any on your sail boat. Pictures wou
Chartplotter vs iPad
jssailem at 9:09am 08.20.20
Fred It really is a question about how complex do you want to make your boat, and how challenging ar
Boat Survey
capta at 9:07am 08.20.20
Most agreements for sale are done before a survey and the price agreed is subject to the findings of
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
Kings Gambit at 9:06am 08.20.20
Wouldn't anybody even considering a voyage like that already know all those things about his/her bo
Boat Survey
dlochner at 8:59am 08.20.20
Survey's are done for several different reasons. Sometimes your insurer might want one (cynical asi
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
capta at 8:58am 08.20.20
Can the thru-hulls be closed, do the running lights work, can the mainsail be readily reefed, is th

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