Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
07-17-2005
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Replies: 3
Views: 768
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
04-15-2005
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,098
Spinnaker furling
Thanks for all the thoughts. I had my own idea that no furling technique would really work well offshore (especially if a breeze kicks up). Yes, there are roller furling systems for cruising...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
04-14-2005
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,098
Spinnaker furling
Does anyone have experience with roller furling assymetrical spinnakers? What would you choose for offshore? A sock, roller-furler, or nothing?
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
04-11-2005
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Replies: 2
Views: 526
Outboard fuel storage
I''ve been looing at a lot of boats and haven''t seen a very safe way of storing a gasoline jug for the outboard. What do most people do? There''s usually a draining locker for the propane tank(s),...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
01-16-2005
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,353
Buying a boat in Europe
Jack, thanks again for the thought provoking ideas. We''re currently living in The Hague, Netherlands. Yes, there are lots of boats around here - I''ve sailed on several, but we really LOVE the...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
01-13-2005
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,353
Buying a boat in Europe
Jack, thanks a lot. I read your article and you touched on several of my issues. I still have some more detailed questioned that perhaps only a broker can answer, so I''m emailing a couple of them....
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
01-12-2005
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,353
Buying a boat in Europe
Has anyone from America gone through all the steps of buying a boat in the E.U.? I''m interested in topics like: what are the brokers like? How do you transfer dollars to euros? What about...
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