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First time sail boat buyer need your help!
DrJudyB at 1:07pm 10.28.19
I gotta ask.... how many of the people who have opinions about MacGregor 26 M&X have actually spent
North Atlantic Adventure!
Ben4195 at 1:05pm 10.28.19
Sounds like a ton of fun, thanks for sharing!
South Coast 26 Build and sailing trip thread
tmleadr03 at 1:01pm 10.28.19
Time for the final chapter on this boat for now. I still haven't decided if I am keeping it or part
Sailing/Tacking at anchor
mattbaker at 12:55pm 10.28.19
I have also experienced the same!
Sailing/Tacking at anchor
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 12:53pm 10.28.19
I think I'd use the starboard cleat and keep the line off of that chain !!
1988 Pearson 36-2 CB
Capt. Peter at 12:52pm 10.28.19
Greg, how difficult was it to loosen the copper CB pipes? Did you have to use a little heat on them?
Trailering with Outboard
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 12:50pm 10.28.19
Agreed, it is just that we do not find many potholes when trailering at speed on the interstate.
Winch Handle Repair Kit
Davidasailor26 at 12:49pm 10.28.19
We have the Harken equivalent of the one touch. Works great. Much easier and more reliable than the
Sailors Missing from RI
Davidasailor26 at 12:45pm 10.28.19
See also this thread - Sailors missing East Coast
Dockominiums
Terry Cox at 12:42pm 10.28.19
Around here some call it a condo slip. Keep in mind that those capital expenses in the marina relate
Hunter 216 standing rigging replacement   (2)
Hunter216 at 12:33pm 10.28.19
Given that Hunter supplied some nice drawings of the standing rigging I started using them as a base
First time sail boat buyer need your help!
Scott T-Bird at 12:28pm 10.28.19
Where in New Jersey are you going to sail? You talk about "sand bars" and "seaworthy". I wouldn't
Hunter 18 bottom paint?
mark2 at 11:55am 10.28.19
Sadly they had to have abraded the gel coat prior to putting what must be antifouling paint. Never
Boom rigging
DrJudyB at 11:50am 10.28.19
So the cable has actually eaten into the block damaging it. I think it was origionally designed for
Sailors missing East Coast
Scott T-Bird at 11:46am 10.28.19
Ward & I heard the CG calls repeatedly over the radio on Saturday. While we were listening, the rep
Hunter 216 standing rigging replacement
Crazy Dave Condon at 11:45am 10.28.19
Hun-Hunter 22-model 275-number of boat made D- month hull laid 4-year hulll laid 04- model year 200
Pulpit leaks
Crazy Dave Condon at 11:37am 10.28.19
Spoke with the owner. One bolt thread is stripped suggesting to go bolt one size larger tapping the
Sailors missing East Coast
Will Gilmore at 11:36am 10.28.19
It's hard to imagine they could have sunk without a trace or a call for help. I hope they turn up a
First time sail boat buyer need your help!
Mr Fox at 11:35am 10.28.19
Any auxiliary motor will be enough to get you to safety if you need to drop the sails, so don't worr
ProFurl S26 with Failure at Sail Attachment Point
jssailem at 11:29am 10.28.19
I wonder if that UV light plastic would work on your unit. It is a resin that hardens by UV light. I

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