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we are buying a sailboat trailer for a 25 ft oday sailboat w/ inboard engine. And we needed to know
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My '86 Catalina is beginning to take on a dull greyish look versus its original "white" deck. What
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I own a 2000 26X with a 50 HP 4 stroke Mercury. I am interested in hull speed. Maximum range speed
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I just purchased the 260 water ballast. I plan to sail on Lake Superior. If you have had experience
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Our 1985 Hunter 40 is in great shape. The original handles for all cabinets have become quite rusty

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Rick D at 5:27pm 04.05.20
I gave up on mine and replaced the unit. At first, I took a replacement coiled wire to replace it bu
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Lazy1 at 5:05pm 04.05.20
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rgranger at 4:58pm 04.05.20
I respect your opinion Jon and you ain't wrong but..I lake sail. When I go out, I anchor in a cove
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fstbttms at 4:57pm 04.05.20
What you guys are calling the anode sure looks like the gear case cover to me. It should house the
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Eclectic at 4:56pm 04.05.20
Congratulations on your new 2U. Very fun boats. We renovated one over several years. Lot of good a
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Kopite at 4:55pm 04.05.20
I decided to proceed and took a look at the hull from the inside. Good news, all looks sound, so th
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uncledom at 4:49pm 04.05.20
What you guys are calling the anode sure looks like the gear case cover to me. It should house the
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Kings Gambit at 3:53pm 04.05.20
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Tally Ho at 3:42pm 04.05.20
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Alan Gomes at 3:39pm 04.05.20
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Tally Ho at 3:39pm 04.05.20
there is a pandemic going on. that is 100% real!!! i was the number 1 math student in my class in
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Call Raymarine. They have 24/7 technicians to help you. Jim... Plan to call in AM; support only
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C19 ain't so tough. This is tough...
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