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kloudie1 at 7:53am 06.18.20
I think your observation is correct, Mr Jack. The only thing is the upward turning piece of the flan
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jssailem at 7:49am 06.18.20
Hi Bert. Welcome. Throwing a big one at us right off the batch. Interesting style. Here is a link t
Thistle Dew is in the water!
George_NJ at 7:48am 06.18.20
I hear you, better safe than sorry in turning back than getting stuck out on the water, with no vali
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jk kudera at 7:42am 06.18.20
Did you get a sail? if not I have one for you, no rips or tears, probably a bit dirty, I used it on
Thistle Dew is in the water!
ScourgeOfTheHudson at 7:40am 06.18.20
I have been working on some of the electrical stuff, but also waiting on DMV here too. I did try to
Hunter 386 Sump Pump   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:35am 06.18.20
My Hunter 386 manual showed sump pump switch on the panel (6th witch from the top), same as I have o
Thistle Dew is in the water!
George_NJ at 7:29am 06.18.20
How's it going, have you been able to register it and take it out yet? I gave up the state of NJ ope
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Bert Garrison at 7:26am 06.18.20
Practical Sailor has a review also if you have access. https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-r
V222-Question about pop top mod
George_NJ at 7:25am 06.18.20
You are right in that the 222's pop top opens to the rear and others like the 26 S&D open to the fro
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Bert Garrison at 7:21am 06.18.20
The Cal 27 Boat Review This is a good review, with construction details and things to look out for
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George_NJ at 7:19am 06.18.20
This guy did a nice job with his, that's a lot of inside room too for only.being a 17' boat, MacGreg
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Justin_NSA at 7:13am 06.18.20
Practical Sailor has a review also if you have access. https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-r
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jviss at 7:07am 06.18.20
The Cal 27 Boat Review This is a good review, with construction details and things to look out for.
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Bert Garrison at 7:00am 06.18.20
I would be concerned about the water having frozen, and also if it's soaked into structural wood co
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Justin_NSA at 6:58am 06.18.20
BillyK, That may have to do with the tons of dirt that has covered the boat for the last 4 year Th
An adventure with my mast light
Hayden Watson at 6:57am 06.18.20
Sorry Brian, you do not know what you are missing. I love being out at night.
Fat head main on frac rig
Jackdaw at 6:56am 06.18.20
Yes/no? Why? Why not? You have to remember that zero performance oriented masthead boats have be
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jviss at 6:47am 06.18.20
I would be concerned about the water having frozen, and also if it's soaked into structural wood com
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Ken D C at 6:44am 06.18.20
Good advice guys. Thanks! Will let you know how I make out.
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Bert Garrison at 6:32am 06.18.20
the water looks like teak tea.. BillyK, That may have to do with the tons of dirt that has covered

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