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In the belief that the only stupid question is the one that isn't asked and being a very novice boat
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In the West Marine Holiday Catalog, I noticed the Sail 2000 Yacht Racing Simulator. For $59.99, you
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I like what i have seen so far. a place where even 26d owners are welcome.
Bill Welsch at 12:20am 12.02.00
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Pulled our 240 out of the water for the season and had a problem we have had several times in the pa
Dave at 11:56pm 12.01.00
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What is the standard wish given to sailors? Is it "Wishing You Fair Winds and Calm Seas"? Or do have
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Hurray we have finally given up the ice cooler lifestyle and have moved up to a real galley. We nee
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I have purchased a "fixer upper" 30 ft. "75" for my retirement. Missing the rudder cap and tiller, I
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Hello, All.... We will soon be installing radar on our C36 MKII, standard rig. Brand will probably
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Hello, All.... We will soon be installing radar on our C36 MKII, standard rig. Brand will probably
Susan at 9:37pm 12.01.00
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Thanks for the replies. We really like the 322 we have seen but the price is over $44k which is hig
Bob Peters at 9:36pm 12.01.00
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I have tried to start my 3GM30F a few times over the past few weeks and it would not start. We have
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We recently purchased an '85 Catalina 30TR and have our boat berthed in a marina very close to open
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What is the "best" anti-freeze for an operating Yanmar diesel engine in a marine application? The
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I want to mount a few things (EPIRB, etc.) down below. There are some areas that have "voids" behin
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Mr. Willis. My boat is in Vallejo. A Catalina 42'. I am looking for a detailer to do the appropri
Steve Dion at 12:34pm 12.01.00
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Practical Sailor is doing ANOTHER Hunter view H'410. Should be interesting! Watch for it soon.
Denis at 12:28pm 12.01.00
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I have NO sailing experience... but have been Reading, talking to anyone I can. Here's the scenario
Ted Warnock at 10:08am 12.01.00
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Apparently have some topsides leaks on my '81 H30... sending water down the inner liner, to drip of
Rick D at 9:37am 12.01.00
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In Aruba last week, I saw what appeared to be a hot racer of about 40' looking like a Farr design...
Bob Peters at 9:25am 12.01.00
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I tried starting my 3GM30F a few times over past couple of weeks and it would not start. The weathe

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What is this on my Keel?
jnorten at 6:42am 03.22.20
+1 on the adhesion issue. I do not think this is serious. I had a similar issue this spring with b
Drywall Sander - Bottom Sanding?
bhans at 6:41am 03.22.20
I think it would work fine. You might find that it gives out on you quicker, not sure. I don't see a

Whatfiero1 at 6:40am 03.22.20
To review this write up just buy a Honda or Toyota. Lexus being luxury choice no problems mentioned
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing
jssailem at 6:34am 03.22.20
I have been wondering when meeting a person for the first time if it would be socially acceptable to

Will Gilmore at 6:33am 03.22.20
I guess that was before trucks were cool. Don't always listen to your friends. Or... was it before

Siamese at 6:27am 03.22.20
My brand new 1976 Pinto wagon was pretty lame. I remember when I bought it, I was split between it,
Changing oil first time
jssailem at 6:18am 03.22.20
I always find a manual helps to resolve such queries. https://www.yanmar.com/media/global/com/produc
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing
JamesG161 at 6:13am 03.22.20
We all will never be as we were What do you mean? Cough cough cough, sneeze No more "god bless
Banjo bolts
Ken13559 at 6:11am 03.22.20
Alan, thank you for the link. Glad I won't have to beat my head against the wall now that I know whe
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing
jssailem at 5:56am 03.22.20
Sad but Funny. Very funny. We all will never be as we were, think like we did, be free in our minds
Boatyard shut down due to COVID
sailme88 at 5:49am 03.22.20
My boat yard is wide open.. One boat, MINE ! Actually in my lower driveway.. Allows for offseason
Defeating a Catalina 34 design flaw
sailme88 at 5:26am 03.22.20
That's pretty neat! NO ! That is structural glass. It only hinders the access a bit.

DArcy at 5:19am 03.22.20
Then there is the one I didn't buy. In 1994 I went to see a new Lada Niva in the show room. They did

Rick Webb at 4:54am 03.22.20
1986 Hyundai (wife's pick) woefully underpowered reliable enough but rusted through in two different
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing
dlochner at 4:53am 03.22.20
And then there is this from today's Washington Post: A viral love story.
Boatyard shut down due to COVID
dlochner at 4:42am 03.22.20
Do you have access to your boat during non-working hours? If the marina business office is open from

kloudie1 at 4:06am 03.22.20
'74 Saab 99 .. Lemon law got most of my money back after a couple of years.. Followed closely by '87

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