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Gregory Stebbins at 12:34am 03.20.00
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Jay, Thanks for the sail! Everyone had a great time. Even Grayson who slept through the whole thing.
Stephen J. Baltes at 12:05am 03.20.00
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As I'm starting out with a new (to me) boat I'd like to set up a "Ship's Log". The problem is I'm no
Paul Akers at 11:50pm 03.19.00
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I attended the show yesterday (Sunday) and of the boats there, Hunter had the centerpiece display.
Gregory Stebbins at 10:30pm 03.19.00
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A Humid Recital Stirs Bangkok (This review by Kenneth Langbell appeared in the English Language Ban
HN at 10:29pm 03.19.00
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I have an old H-27( 1978) and need to replace the head sai. I have a CDI furling rig. I don't know
Lou Gentile at 10:15pm 03.19.00
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Does anyone know the size of the fastening nuts on the keel bolts, on my 1984 Catalina 30. Also, how
Tom Neal at 8:42pm 03.19.00
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This summer I'm moving my boat (a Hunter 37-c) from North Carolina to Ft. Myers Fl. We have been to
Bruce at 8:41pm 03.19.00
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I want to install two additional cleats on the bow of my 23.5, to ease the "traffic" on my one facto
ODO Editorial at 2:51pm 03.19.00
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If you've sailed your boat in the dark, what precautions have you taken to avoid groundings, commerc
ODO Editorial at 2:46pm 03.14.00
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Do you consider yourself an O'Day loyalist,or is this just the boat you own now? Would you buy anot
HOW Editorial at 2:25pm 03.19.00
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What's the most difficult aspect of getting caught in fog? Navigation, collision avoidance, keeping
HOW Editorial at 2:15pm 03.19.00
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What's the most difficult aspect of getting caught in fog? Navigation, collision avoidance, keeping
Colin Nielsen at 1:46pm 03.19.00
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I am planning on installing a windlass on my 336. I have a 35 lb CQR anchor and lots of chain. Wou
Jeff Bright at 1:04pm 03.19.00
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Can anyone provide me with any info on the Capri 25? I just purchased a 1985 model with good racing
lew morris at 11:23am 03.19.00
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I am considering buying a 1973 27 ft. Catalina. The proce is right, but unfortunately the current o
Steve Petrie at 11:15am 03.19.00
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My H-26 was struck by lightning last summer. There was significant damage but luckily, we were not
Clay Gurnett at 11:07am 03.19.00
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I want to put a three bladed prop on my 29.5 - the cruising speed seems low and I am dead in rough s
Ed Fluss at 10:43am 03.19.00
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Hello. I would like to know more about installing the Dripless stuffing box on my hunter sailboat.
Kevin Reath at 10:33am 03.19.00
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We have a Moorings 445 which is the charter version of the Oceanis 440. We would like to epoxy the
richard la torre at 10:06am 03.19.00
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I just purchased a real nice '95 26'. I want to replace the portahead with a real one and a holding

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Killyourguitar at 1:45pm 02.02.20
Don't blame your tools. Just sayin'. Well, it's a handle I've used for years. I agree with you, I
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justsomeguy at 1:40pm 02.02.20
Because myself and many many others hurt our lives on that thing real real bad! Square business! D
Adding 2nd smart plug up front question
dlochner at 1:37pm 02.02.20
Yes. ABYC wants circuit protection within 10 wire feet of the inlet. An anchor locker may not be t
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
Hunter216 at 1:30pm 02.02.20
You are correct, in fact there is a photo of it (second one down). My belief is that they are worki
Is anyone going for one last cruise of the season
Michael Davis at 1:16pm 02.02.20
Mid winter break (2/15-23) approaching and hope to spend some time on the water. Counting on the we
Is anyone going for one last cruise of the season
Terry Cox at 1:11pm 02.02.20
Mid winter break (2/15-23) approaching and hope to spend some time on the water. Counting on the wea
Length over all
Terry Cox at 1:00pm 02.02.20
Most marinas around our area measure from whatever bow appendage to whatever stern appendage for ove
Bilge Hose size problem
JamesG161 at 12:55pm 02.02.20
we're two old friends having a lively discussion over beers Correct! :beer: ________ Otherwise d
Quick, simple fuel polisher
Stu Jackson at 12:53pm 02.02.20
Jesse, nice work. Thanks for that. What did you use on the threads for the new fittings? A friend
antenna coax
thetone at 12:51pm 02.02.20
The connector will be a UHF, or PL-259 connector. They are called the same thing but usually PL-259.
Urban Anchorages
Richard19068 at 12:44pm 02.02.20
I assume you are keeping a close eye on the gale warning for the area over the next couple of days.
H38 Packing Size?
Terry Cox at 12:41pm 02.02.20
H38 Packing Size?
Terry Cox at 12:36pm 02.02.20
Different model boat here, but our bronze stuffing box on a 1-1/4" prop shaft accepts 3/16" packing
Aging plumbing needs attention
Justin_NSA at 12:32pm 02.02.20
Replacing my PB plumbing with PEX would be what we call a "stretch goal" at work. I have done a lot
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
danstanford at 12:31pm 02.02.20
I think this is the company who made the panel for the original J88 sail https://www.solarclothsys
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Killyourguitar at 12:07pm 02.02.20
OT: Why would you kill you guitar? Because myself and many many others hurt our lives on that thin
Aging plumbing needs attention
sailcapt340 at 11:53am 02.02.20
22 minutes ago Hi Lunasea, I just recently came across your post showing your leaking and cracked fr
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Killyourguitar at 11:47am 02.02.20
@jmce1587 I would love a recommendation near mobile There in a bunch of mosquitoes over there is t
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Brian D at 11:45am 02.02.20
OT: Why would you kill you guitar?
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rgranger at 11:37am 02.02.20
If your working your way East, check out the gulf coast. Barrier islands off Ms and Bama are grea

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