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David Popken at 8:59am 06.22.02
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Can anyone share their experience, good or bad, buying sails over the internet from this company: f
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My boat lives on a sheltered mooring, the chain of which is led on to a bow cleat (which I consider
Scott Romenesko at 6:22am 06.22.02
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My masthead light is not working and the boat is in the water with the mast up. I would like to make
Ron at 5:52am 06.22.02
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I am considering buying a 1991 Hunter 30T and would appreciate any information on how how easy it wo
Liz Ramirez at 5:50am 06.22.02
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I have taken my old, reliable Venture 15' catamaran apart to sand, gel coat and repaint the hulls.
Brent Headberg at 5:37am 06.22.02
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The tachometer on my 1990 Hunter 335 just started jumping around...not reading right. Anybody ever
Carmen Daccurso at 4:20am 06.22.02
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Am condidering the purchase of a mainsail containment system which is stored flat along the boom whi
Ken at 3:23am 06.22.02
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My 36MKII is equiped with Raytheon ST-60 wind, depth and speed instruments as well as an ST5000 sail
Tom Pfleeger at 2:55am 06.22.02
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I have a 1999 H310 that I purchased new in July 2000. Recently I have noticed play in the steering.
Don Guillette at 2:55am 06.22.02
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Mates: If you are a beginner to intermediate sailor, who wants to try his hand at racing, you might
Jack Larkin at 2:20am 06.22.02
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We bought a 1985 Hunter 28.5 this year. When we put on the mainsail it had various sail slug attachm
Bob Padlowski at 2:01am 06.22.02
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Does anyone know how long the bunks are in the V-berth on the 37 cutter? I am 6'1" and I seem to rec
Phil Herring at 12:55am 06.22.02
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Kudos to George Chamberlain for scanning and emailing the meaningful parts of the Oday 22 manual so
Lee Diamond at 12:18am 06.22.02
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I have just recently purchase a 94 hunter 30T. After adjusting the lower spreaders (which are not ri
Butch Beard at 11:44pm 06.21.02
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I am interesting in jiffy reefing. I read the last posts and wonder if anyone has photos or diagrams
Tom at 10:30pm 06.21.02
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When I bought my 27 a couple of years ago, it came with the old "Tiller Master" - the gray brick of
Irv at 3:33pm 06.21.02
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Got a diesel fuel problem that is intermitent. I have the M25XP 25HP Universal diesel. The engine ca
John Mangan at 2:59pm 06.21.02
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I have purchased a First 42s7 in French Polynesia and will be sailing her back to New Zealand. For
Jack Bollinger at 1:59pm 06.21.02
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Hello Everyone, I have a 1983 30' Catalina that my wife and I enjoy tremendously. I am looking int
Clyde at 12:34pm 06.21.02
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I saw this story about a sailboat that was stolen in Washington and sailed through both American and

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Busted for trying to sneak into Canada
Sailavie1 at 4:27pm 07.20.20
Canadian hospitality. No, just Canadian common sense based on a simple perception of the situation
electrolytic corrosion
JamesG161 at 4:25pm 07.20.20
Any suggestions for a more appropriate arrangement to stop the keel corrosion? You cannot mount a
Size Boat Name Decal - Beneteau Oceanis 36CC
Donsweeneyny at 4:24pm 07.20.20
I put my boat name on the freeboard under the rub rail. I don't have a picture handy. More room to b
Busted for trying to sneak into Canada
Ralph Johnstone at 4:18pm 07.20.20
Canadian hospitality. ................... at its very best. The actual numbers are "up to $750K
Busted for trying to sneak into Canada
Mechone at 4:16pm 07.20.20
They will allow you to cross at a legal boarder which includes a test and 14 days of quarantine . Th
Busted for trying to sneak into Canada
SoSound at 4:14pm 07.20.20
I saw a report that a Florida couple has been cited for not maintaining the required quarantine at t
New to me Edel 665
stickers11 at 4:07pm 07.20.20
Depending on how fussy this gets, will likely go with 1 litre disposable or refillable bottles.
Busted for trying to sneak into Canada
jviss at 4:07pm 07.20.20
Sorry, but no sympathy from this Canuck. Canadian hospitality.
Busted for trying to sneak into Canada
Sailavie1 at 3:53pm 07.20.20
Thanks for the donation. There was a story of US citizens traveling through Canada on their way to A
Busted for trying to sneak into Canada
kappykaplan at 3:48pm 07.20.20
Reward (fine) definitely not worth the risk! Or should that be the other way around? :beer:
New to me Edel 665
sailor832 at 3:48pm 07.20.20
had alcohol stove so no propane
Oceanis 321 replacement material for companion way?   (1)
MtnMike at 3:41pm 07.20.20
We replaced our cabin door with StarBoard from Industrial Plastics. While we were at it, we replace
Busted for trying to sneak into Canada
Brian D at 3:39pm 07.20.20
$10,000? Sounds like the Canadian Government is broke and needs money. LOL
electrolytic corrosion   (1)
gfrazzle at 3:27pm 07.20.20
Splax, I'm no expert but here's what I have learned from my experience: "Sacrificial" zincs are on
Reefing tips
sailme88 at 3:17pm 07.20.20
I can and do reef single handed. The main is slabbed reefed to the 2nd (highest ) point. The steps:
Sailing an AeroRig
Hayden Watson at 3:03pm 07.20.20
One other interesting aspect of the AeroRig is that if you get hit with an unexpected squall, you ca
Sailing an AeroRig
Hayden Watson at 2:59pm 07.20.20
Your description reminds me of a balanced rudder. Is that a good comparison? I once saw one of th
Sailing an AeroRig
Davidasailor26 at 2:55pm 07.20.20
CO alarm problem (?)
ggrizzard at 2:52pm 07.20.20
Some of the units don't provide for a battery removal without breakage. I live in 95 degree ambient

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