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Jim at 12:23pm 04.24.02
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I've owned my boat for 3 years and noticed that it doesn't steer in reverse as well to starboard as
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I'm the new owner of a 74'Venture 21. This may sound silly, but when going to the bow to raise or ta
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I have started a 28.5 group are you aware of it do you want to join. email me off site cliffr@brig
Tim McCarty at 10:17am 04.24.02
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Just attended the, North Sails sponsor'd, seminar on Cruising and Seamanship, and learned more about
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Below the dinette, and just forward of the aft seat I notice a small crack that is located about 6 i
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Those of you with 29.5's or other boats with a similar layout- do you have a problem securing the sa
Dan at 8:48am 04.24.02
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I'm considering buying a Hunter 31. Is there a source to find out what kind of problems I should lo
Steve at 8:37am 04.24.02
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I am looking to get an auto pilot for my 95 Hunter 29.5. Any suggestions? I have look at Autohelm
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Have interest in 1990 or newer Beneteau 39-44 3 cabin model only). Please e-mail jgdriscoll@hotmai
Scott at 7:16am 04.24.02
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Just picked up our new to us '98 410! Great passage back with it about 300 nautical miles... Noticed
Mike Casucci at 7:06am 04.24.02
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I had a PSS shaft seal installed last year. When boat is launched do I have to do antything with the
Malcolm at 6:47am 04.24.02
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I took delivery last Saturday 4/20/02 of an 89 Legend 37. I'm still flying with excitement. But on a
Bob F at 6:42am 04.24.02
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Has anybody installed small shelves above the vberths? My prior boat (Catalina) had small shelves th
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Hi I recently restored a '74 25 Venture and never sailed one before. The boat sails great but I can
Colin at 5:30am 04.24.02
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The settee cushions in my 335 are not staying in place with the current velcro method of attachment.
Brian at 4:29am 04.24.02
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I reciently purchased a Hunter 28.5. I noticed that there are no chocks to guide the anchor rode th
Paul Aubrecht at 3:52am 04.24.02
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Can some one explain how to replace the Outhaul line?I am trying to pull another one through and I g
William Hankins at 3:47am 04.24.02
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Oday owners forum are divided into two groups, daysailors(boats under 26) and big boats(boats 28 and
Randy Simmons at 12:47am 04.24.02
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Has anyone had any experience with a rudder/outboard steering connector? EZ Steer makes one that fit
Tomo at 11:42pm 04.23.02
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I just purchased a 1983 C27. My wife would like to update the custion covers. The interior is of the

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Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Protection (Collier 13 - 15, 18)
DArcy at 10:34am 03.23.20
Now you are getting into the molecular or chemical realm in which I am not well versed. Maybe the ir
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion
gfrazzle at 10:29am 03.23.20
You did get this directly from PSS and not a cut rate seller right? There are a lot of foreign count

DArcy at 10:28am 03.23.20
A car I drove for a while was a Holden station wagon some friends bought from a guaranteed buy back
Pro Furler
jssailem at 10:28am 03.23.20
Our Bemeteau 37 has a ProFurl system Not sure what your in for on your boat, I can tell you what I
Factory Installed Solar Panel on a 1999 380
GALIOSTRO at 10:26am 03.23.20
I found! The way for the wire was strange and not logical... But i found!!! Super!!
Need some advice on the best way to prevent condensation inside the boat, which mainly occ
BillyK at 10:14am 03.23.20
Winter in Lake Lanier GA may be a tad different than winter in NJ. We all need to recognize that d

DArcy at 10:12am 03.23.20
Foot was mashed to the floor whenever taking off from a stop. Sounds like a HondaMatic Civic a fri
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion
Justin_NSA at 10:11am 03.23.20
Now, I'm not sure why I would go 9 years with no problems, and then suddenly have this problem, but
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion
walmsleyc at 10:09am 03.23.20
PSS says if lead acid batteries are in the same compartment as the seal, the change-out should be d
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion
walmsleyc at 10:06am 03.23.20
PSS says if lead acid batteries are in the same compartment as the seal, the change-out should be d
Ceramic coatings anyone?
Mr Fox at 10:03am 03.23.20
If you don't mind me asking, how much does it cost? That would seem to be a key factor. Not at al
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion
walmsleyc at 9:59am 03.23.20
Any other rubber hoses near there showing similar deterioration? Hope some bean counter at PSS didn
stuck inside, great old sailing video
Terry Cox at 9:55am 03.23.20
Boy the Brits are wordy when they are talking about boats. On any topic, they are wordy, period. H
Ceramic coatings anyone?
dlochner at 9:49am 03.23.20
Per their FAQ.. Our product is a Silica Dioxide based product not Silicon based. Thanks, didn't
Need some advice on the best way to prevent condensation inside the boat, which mainly occ
Jim26m at 9:44am 03.23.20
Winter in Lake Lanier GA may be a tad different than winter in NJ. We all need to recognize that di
Need some advice on the best way to prevent condensation inside the boat, which mainly occ
BillyK at 9:36am 03.23.20
I also use desiccant.. i pick up several bags of damp-rid and hang them in all the compartments..
Removal of original SD25 anode
Sailor_D at 9:35am 03.23.20
You will be able to tell whether it is a split ring zinc by removing the marine growth around it. Th
Need some advice on the best way to prevent condensation inside the boat, which mainly occ
Jim26m at 9:26am 03.23.20
Need some advice on the best way to prevent condensation inside the boat, which mainly occurs durin
Ceramic coatings anyone?
BillyK at 9:23am 03.23.20
Took a look at their website. It does not say what it is. Even the SDS is silent. It may be a great

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