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Ersin Gokcen at 3:41am 05.17.01
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I have some difficulties with my 98 model,full battened H 340,in strong wind sailing. Over 20 knots
Lou at 3:34am 05.17.01
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I purchased a Dutchman Boom Brake at the Oakland Boat Show a few weeks ago. They advise it be mounte
C Robb Worthington at 3:09am 05.17.01
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I need a qualified captain and mate with Blue water experience to help me get my 1988 Catalina 30 to
Jim Logan at 3:02am 05.17.01
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Thanks for all the responses on your anchoring choices. Seems like it can be summed up like this:
paul at 2:00am 05.17.01
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need a center board of an oday 22 1986 thanks paul
Ells at 2:00am 05.17.01
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In the photo section I have posted a few photos of my recent work on my O'day. I am trying to do tw
Ken Cobb at 1:44am 05.17.01
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I like the looks and layout of the 222, and am thinking about buying one. Unfortunately there is on
Ron Mehringer at 1:27am 05.17.01
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I'm looking for suggestions for how to mount an anchor on the bow of the H26. I am currently using a
Gordon Brooking at 12:24am 05.17.01
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The Sliding hatch on my boat is cracked, and I wish to replace it. Responses would be welcomed.
Dvavid Mosley at 12:23am 05.17.01
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Anyone got pix of their boom. Im trying to figure out the topping lift and other boom related fixtu
Kimberly at 11:57pm 05.16.01
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We have a 1983 hunter25 and have couple of slight terrors in our sails and wondering where you take
Richard Britton at 11:01pm 05.16.01
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I just purchased a 7-year-old Avon rollup that is in good shape. It was stored outside in the summer
Mark at 10:46pm 05.16.01
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I've heard that the C36 has weather helm with the wing keel without the eliptical rudder. How much?
Bob Greenfield at 10:34pm 05.16.01
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I'm sorry for asking this again. I did not keep track of any responses.. Has anyone ever heard of
Rich at 9:45pm 05.16.01
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I have a 1987 Catalina Tall Rig. I was hoping someone has some experience with the Loose Tension gua
John Thomas at 7:24pm 05.16.01
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After reading that some of us have overcome the inherant problem with our booms drooping into the co
John Thomas at 7:16pm 05.16.01
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Well I have now received my roller furler of choice in the mail from Performance Yachts (see previou
dj olson at 5:20pm 05.16.01
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Hunter 32 Vision: have any other owners of this boat attempted to add running back stays or a 150% g
Ray Bowles at 4:56pm 05.16.01
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would allow you to recall an immediately previously posted question or answer response. One that on
NEWTON at 3:49pm 05.16.01
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I am searching for a traveler track stop. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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rgranger at 5:29pm 04.18.20
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rgranger at 5:28pm 04.18.20
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Tom J at 5:25pm 04.18.20
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Mounting midship cleats, guidance on orientation   (1)
rgranger at 5:16pm 04.18.20
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Sailfanatic at 5:14pm 04.18.20
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williamtl at 4:45pm 04.18.20
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