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Where can I get rubber stoppers for my Lewmar cars for my genoa? They have disintegrated!
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Has anyone ordered/installed a cockpit teak flooring kit from Beneteau? I'm considering it for my 20
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1979 Catalina 27 now rail. Need two rail type, not single. We are at Manatee Cove Marina, Patrick AF
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I have a problem with the main sail getting stuck coming down. mostly at the top of the mast. Any s
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Hi--New to the forum. I'm a Sea Scout Skipper and Fleet Manager for a Sea Scout Ship. We have a 19
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We are having trouble getting a water pump for the boat as we life down under any suggesting would b
SV Bella at 1:39pm 01.26.20
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Has anyone had the overhang on the cabin of the deck saloon to break by people stepping on it? Has
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If you have ever seen a ship crossing your path and hailed them on the VHF to let them know you are
John6275 at 6:05am 01.26.20
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Just purchased a 1984 Cal 27, which based on my research is the 3rd and final edition of the Cal 27.
WBulkley at 7:40pm 01.25.20
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I'm 1100 miles from our '79 Catalina 30, which is on the hard in San Carlos, MX. Does anyone have r
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Hello, I have been contemplating for some time installing synthetic teak decking in the cockpit of
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Hello, I am looking for a replacement microwave oven. The height needs to be no more than 9 3/4" hig
Chuck Powell at 1:48pm 01.25.20
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I'm looking for a bimini for my 272LE that covers the wheel to the stern. My boat is shrink wrapped
Keel issue   (1)
4 play at 1:12pm 01.25.20
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I am looking at a 1972 C'C 30 MK1 and it seems the casting line on the lead keel looks like it is se

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do I really need winches on my mac 26d?
kappykaplan at 3:42pm 12.09.24
Ya see, never woulda thought of that until I learned the hard way. It's the small things. Thank you
Looking for a sailing buddy in Colorado!   (2)
walt at 3:40pm 12.09.24
Winter Colorado sailing? The two ice boating pictures below are more than 20 years old now and at le
do I really need winches on my mac 26d?
Von Clipper at 3:29pm 12.09.24
Ya see, never woulda thought of that until I learned the hard way. It's the small things. Thank you
do I really need winches on my mac 26d?
kappykaplan at 3:26pm 12.09.24
Only if he winds the sheet the wrong direction ;) Always put the turns on clockwise! :beer:
Route & weather planning
Screen Saver at 3:01pm 12.09.24
Thanks to all and a lot of good thoughts and in response No Im not looking for a computer to drive t
Would loose outhaul lead to weather helm?
Sunbird22358 at 2:57pm 12.09.24
Just to add,.the "rake' of the mast will affect Weather/Lee Helm as well. If mast is leaning aft it
Looking for a sailing buddy in Colorado!
Rick Webb at 2:56pm 12.09.24
Forever ago I briefly lived in Denver. I remember sailing on Cherry Creek Reservoir. Cherry Creek A
do I really need winches on my mac 26d?
RussC at 2:40pm 12.09.24
That might lead to more friction on the line making it even harder to pull Only if he winds the sh
What happen with Hunter drawings?
Irek at 2:24pm 12.09.24
Will do. It will make a good sense to have at least some of them digitalized. From what I see It
Cups on strings on covers? Why??
Blitz at 2:07pm 12.09.24
BTW if i want to be critical - I never liked a cover that had lines that rubbed on the boot stripe.
O'Day 240 Outboard Motor Shaft Length
BillFred at 2:01pm 12.09.24
Thanks, went with 20"
O'Day 240 Outboard Motor Shaft Length   (1)
Sunbird22358 at 1:55pm 12.09.24
The challenge is that some boat builders put a rocker shape on their hulls. This sets the transom
Yanmar Engine mounts.
Brian Hofferth at 1:03pm 12.09.24
Hello All, I have a 1984 34 footer and I also am going to change the engine mounts this year......
Looking for a sailing buddy in Colorado!
Allowishish at 12:23pm 12.09.24
Reach out to the lake Pueblo sailing club on Facebook. They have an active group.
What happen with Hunter drawings?
DRhoads at 12:14pm 12.09.24
let us all know what you find. Would be nice to have or at least able to view for........ "It woul
Cups on strings on covers? Why??
kappykaplan at 11:26am 12.09.24
Amazing what AI can do . . .
Cups on strings on covers? Why??   (1)
jssailem at 11:23am 12.09.24
And they say... Oh, look at that cute little mousy face...
Fresh Water Leak
kappykaplan at 11:15am 12.09.24
I had a friend do that and it was salty! The problem was it was a freshwater boat. Turns out his wa
Interior wood slats for C30?
Stu Jackson at 11:01am 12.09.24
BTW I don't think those are slats but Ash plywood. It's Ash but not plywood. Go to any lumber sto
Cups on strings on covers? Why??
Timm R Oday25 at 10:51am 12.09.24
I've had mice in both my sailboat and powerboat over the winter . Even mice can do a fair amount of

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