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Ferrari.... (1) rpludwig at 10:39am 05.05.19 Sails Call Lounge 0/429 too good not to post...crank up your volume.... ferrari sound.mp4
Solar Mounting ideas for 26x gmcgough at 6:39am 05.05.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/4157 Hi Everyone, I am a new owner of a MacGregor 26x. I need to install solar for 2 reasons. 1. No pow
Magnum Energy Remote Control Setup Bogart at 5:51am 05.05.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1605 I have recently replaced the remote control on my electrical system with a new Magnum Energy ME-ARC
Prop anode help on Catalina 350 (4) sesmith at 6:03pm 05.04.19 Musings With Maine Sail 19/4489 I noticed the Catalina 350 we bought last year didn't have a prop anode on it so I bought one this s
Put my 170 together today. Had a problem getting the sail up. Shorefun at 5:00pm 05.04.19 Day Sailers 27/3688 So I put the 170 together in my yard. Have some better idea on how things go together. So got the
Emergency Tiller (1) Jac123 at 3:53pm 05.04.19 Catalina 30 14/2777 I took off the plate that covers the emergency tiller port and found that the inside of the rudder s
cracked fiberglass (1) mikeepp at 12:28pm 05.04.19 Ask All Sailors 12/2828 I uncovered my Seaward Fox today to prep for launching and found this surprise on the edge of the co
Looking for starboard side leak Billleathen at 11:07am 05.04.19 Smaller Boats 13/1180 The starboard side cushions get wet after a heavy rain. Carpet stain seems to indicate the leak is
Propeller Service near Clearwater Fl Velero49 at 8:16am 05.04.19 Ask All Sailors 7/708 Any local knowledge appreciated. Looking to remove/service/reinstall prop in Clearwater. Thanks
When The Boatyard Doesn't Know How To Put Your Max Prop Back Together fstbttms at 8:01am 05.04.19 Engines and Propulsion 12/1271 lH7ch0FC8h4
First Season Cruise- Roche Harbor w Catalina Owners (5) jssailem at 7:59am 05.04.19 Pacific North West Cruisers 12/2270 We set off on May 1 10:48 for the 1st Cruise of the season. Weather has been accommodating. Partial
Overtons 40% off... rpludwig at 3:43am 05.04.19 Catalina 22 1/716 I don't buy much from them as they're more geared to power boaters, jetskiers, etc, and have no dog
LED bulbs. Cat36Amoore at 10:19pm 05.03.19 Ask All Sailors 19/2264 I would like to replace my anchor light and steaming light with a LED bulb. Do I need to change the
Raymarine ST60 instruments sun cover BigEasy at 8:25pm 05.03.19 Ask All Sailors 11/3845 One of my ST 60 covers mysteriously vanished this week. Anyone know of any firm that is 3D printing
Hunter 320 Windlass Kevy at 6:28pm 05.03.19 Mid-Size Boats 10/2684 Hi all, Just wondering if anyone with a Hunter 320 has installed a windlass in the anchor locker or
26S Forestay attachment kenr74 at 5:07pm 05.03.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/3233 Hello all, I'm new to sailboats(that will be obvious shortly). I've had a ton of kayaks but never
Automatic bilge pump setup sbcwolff at 3:52pm 05.03.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1732 We are going to be mooring our boat all summer (Mac26s), and want to set up an automatic bilge pump.
Good Old Boat Insurance njlarry at 1:21pm 05.03.19 Ask All Sailors 20/2225 Allstate will no longer will write on my 1984 boat. Real bummer as have brand new rigging and have a
Time to Add Solar--Vendor/Brand Suggestions. dlochner at 11:13am 05.03.19 Musings With Maine Sail 15/3043 The time has come to get serious about adding solar power to Second Star. The basics: House batter
My rusty, crusty centerboard (5) Project_Mayhem at 11:12am 05.03.19 Ask All Sailors 16/1400 164366 164367 164368 164369 164370 I knew my boat would need a bit of work on the centerboard when I

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Taking the mast down (1) john2 at 12:25am 12.18.24 if you make an opening at the end/aft of the boom just in front of the block for the outhaul. that
Barton Marine removable traveler PaulK at 8:01pm 12.17.24 I would be worried about concentrating the force at the end of the boom. On my mid-boom sheet, I h
Barton Marine removable traveler PaulK at 7:54pm 12.17.24 To make sure I am reading this right, moving the attachment back reduces pressure on boom? Go to y
hunter 23 1990 compass Tally Ho at 7:47pm 12.17.24 You might be able to have it refurbished, or if you are really cheap like me, refill it yourself. I
hunter 23 1990 compass shemandr at 7:18pm 12.17.24 As the resident Luddite I say go for the salvaged one. Every boat needs a magnetic compass like a
Diesel injector testing Blitz at 7:09pm 12.17.24 I was told be a well admired Yanmar mechanic that you shouldn't worry unless you are having issues,
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen Blitz at 7:00pm 12.17.24 I used goop and full flow bronze elbow for mine and it's been a few years with no issues. I also
Rufus and the Christmas Weather Forecast jssailem at 6:55pm 12.17.24 Lucky him. I never perfected the game, but I enjoyed it. Won a share of events. One got me a spot w
Docking single handed without a cleat - only ring on dock marcham at 6:48pm 12.17.24 Can you not just stop the boat, step off with a midship line and tie it? That's pretty routine when
Another chainplate question timpete at 6:40pm 12.17.24 The first two pics are the two sides of the port bulkhead and chain plate mounting and the second tw
Propane locker replacement dlochner at 6:27pm 12.17.24 It is some type of plastic. It has stood up well for 50+ years. I just want to make certain the pro
Rufus and the Christmas Weather Forecast Hello Below at 5:39pm 12.17.24
Propane locker replacement Richardwm at 5:25pm 12.17.24 What is the locker made of? Is it fiberglass? It is some type of plastic. It has stood up well for
Diesel injector testing Hayden Watson at 5:14pm 12.17.24 I will be replacing the injectors in my M25XP in the spring. I had an oil analysis done and it show
Panting Rod, how tight? Stu Jackson at 3:29pm 12.17.24 Mine has a turnbuckle. I tightened it until the creaking of the wooden mast wedge stopped.
Panting Rod, how tight? BAD ORCA at 3:22pm 12.17.24 Hall Spars also calls it a tie rod. Using a Nyloc nut is a good idea as there will not be enough t
Panting Rod, how tight? BAD ORCA at 3:21pm 12.17.24 Never have I had to deal with a panting rod. This link on Cruisers Forum may be helpful. https://ww
Panting Rod, how tight? BAD ORCA at 3:20pm 12.17.24 When Bob Perry specified a hold-down device for the cabin top on his V-40, he referred to it as a "
Barton Marine removable traveler dlochner at 2:34pm 12.17.24 Observed outcomes have more mid boom mainsheet issues than end of boom issues. Especially when sail
Yanmar Engine mounts. smokey73 at 2:30pm 12.17.24 So you see my comment that "I am now officially confused". Hopefully @Ralph Johnstone will get a re

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