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Erik Karlsson at 3:18am 02.24.02
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Have any of you used the Porta-Bote as a dingy? we are planning an intercoastal cruise and we saw th
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I wanted to read info on yanmar deisels and was linked to this site when hit the YD button on the ma
Ed Carrillo at 11:47am 02.23.02
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The table of my H31 is stuck to the aluminum post and the aluminum post is in turn stuck to the sole
C Domenech at 10:02am 02.23.02
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I have a cat 30, one of the port stanchion close to the head (mid section of vessel) is loose, I hav
Ricky Prevete at 2:55am 02.23.02
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Does anybody know where to buy additional switches to fill in the open slots on the electrical panel
Jim Seamans at 11:11pm 02.22.02
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My wife and I are beginning to take longer cruises in the H260 and we typically do not stay in marin
Brad at 10:03pm 02.22.02
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Just purchased a C25 swing keel and it is docked in a marina. Should the keel be up or down while do
Wendell at 1:40pm 02.22.02
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What recommendations do you have for autohelm?
Mike Turner at 4:01am 02.22.02
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I'm considering adding an ATN "Tacker" and a used spinnaker to my sail inventory, for occasional use
John Thomas at 1:09am 02.22.02
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I'm shopping for a dhingy for my H30, and have settled on the Walker Bay 10. In looking for a motor
Tony at 12:12am 02.22.02
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I am considering a directr water connection to use municipal water when at home or other slips Thou
Paul Akers at 9:21pm 02.21.02
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I just bought a Garmin GPSMAP 182. Now I need to buy two BlueChart chips to go with it. Has anybod
Stuart at 8:25pm 02.21.02
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Planning to clean up and buff up our Hunter 340 this spring (1999 model). Suggestions on cleaning a
Susan Annala at 1:58pm 02.21.02
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THanks so much to all of you for reading my long questions and answering all the questions. I really
Patrick Shannon at 8:52am 02.21.02
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All, please gimme a hand here. I have an oday25 shoal keel 1976 model with hopes to put my baby on
Kim Efishoff at 8:11am 02.21.02
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I had a PSS Shaft Seal installed on by 1977 Hans Christian 38 two years ago. To tell you the truth,
Phil - SailboatOwners.com at 6:49am 02.21.02
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User input is in on the prototype and here are the results: 73% prefer it to the old home page 18%
joe at 4:57am 02.21.02
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I have a tartan 3800. I have a tartan 3800 1997. The warrenty is a limited 5 year hull warrent
Brian C. at 3:33am 02.21.02
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Why aren't there any 12 volt airconditioners out there? (I am not talking about "cool currents" or a
Kobi Maru at 1:47am 02.21.02
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I have a 1999 Hunter 340. I want to mount/secure at least three SCUBA tanks on board. I hesitate t

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Yanmar 2gm shutting down with battery selector on.
heritage at 4:33pm 07.30.20
My 2gm20f bogs down when at low rpm when the dc to dc converter is switched on. The converter is on
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 4:26pm 07.30.20
The sun is now over my yardarm too and I'm definitely ready for a stiff scotch...Salut! --Peggie
Beneteau Closing Marion SC Plant
jviss at 4:24pm 07.30.20
I wonder if Jeanneau is one of the causes as they seem more popular with the US cruising market foc
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 4:23pm 07.30.20
Hi Craig...welcome to sbo.com! You will love the Fresh Head! Can I use the Vacuflush holding ta
Replacement Propane tank for Catalina 310
jviss at 4:07pm 07.30.20
Both of my boats had lockers that only accepted the 10 lb. tanks, two of them each. The 11 lb. tank
How deep to launch   (2)
LakeShark at 4:02pm 07.30.20
I know just what you mean about the mississippi coming up too high. There is a ramp in there somewh
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Fineline at 4:02pm 07.30.20
She was hiding behind a fence on a steep hill - Plan is to launch her next week - monday i hope! - g
New Bedford, MA local knowledge?
jviss at 4:00pm 07.30.20
If you are looking for a good local restaurant that caters to the working crowd, try Antonio's. We
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GregB50 at 4:00pm 07.30.20
183121Well, found my problem. I forgot to take down the jib line. Unlatched it and the mast folded
Yanmar 2gm shutting down with battery selector on.
andrewgswitzer at 3:54pm 07.30.20
Still trouble shooting this. I only get to get to my boat a couple days a week. The batteries are br
How deep to launch
IASailor at 3:49pm 07.30.20
We rarely get lucky enough to launch without one. I sometimes cannot launch even WITH it. It all de
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dlochner at 3:39pm 07.30.20
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Roller furling problem
DrJudyB at 3:10pm 07.30.20
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Replacement Propane tank for Catalina 310
sail sfbay at 2:50pm 07.30.20
The Home Depot tank Worthington 11 pound propane steel tank dimensions are 16.8 inch high and 9.1 in
How deep to launch
LakeShark at 2:43pm 07.30.20
We rarely get lucky enough to launch without one. I sometimes cannot launch even WITH it. It all de
How deep to launch   (1)
Gene Neill at 2:36pm 07.30.20
WOW that's one of the rare times I have seen a swing keel using a extension. How shallow is that r
Beneteau Closing Marion SC Plant
JRT at 2:33pm 07.30.20
I wonder if Jeanneau is one of the causes as they seem more popular with the US cruising market focu
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations
jaysweet at 2:32pm 07.30.20
I'm mostly a listener on this topic, as I've mainly sailed in the Chesapeake. Never offshore (yet!).

jon hansen at 2:25pm 07.30.20
WE LOVE PICTURES!
Beneteau Closing Marion SC Plant
jviss at 2:04pm 07.30.20
Beneteau is heavily subsidized by France. Their imported boats will be subject to tarrifs.

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