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Blue sea 100 amp main circuit breaker won't reset and... MitchM at 7:42pm 07.21.18 Ask All Sailors 6/3419 this is an oem Blue Sea 7003 circuit breaker 100 amp panel mount, with 2 studs on the
26S Centerboard uphaul (1) Cowpokee at 3:57pm 07.21.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1045 I managed to pull the cable with the bolt still attached out through the back of my centerboard. oug
mac racing missing at start duality at 3:44pm 07.21.18 Ask All Sailors 24/2136 from the chicago tribune below, mac racer overboard, auto vest did not inflate. competitors stop rac
How do I remove/replace keel winch bolt? (5) adambrownatb at 3:32pm 07.21.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/805 Backstory: I got this 1980 25 mac project for free from a friend who was moving and could no longer
Batten down the Battens (1) BlowMeAway at 2:23pm 07.21.18 Ask All Sailors 29/4182 I have four leech batten pockets on my main as seen in the image below. Occasionally when hoisting o
Leaving boom and mainsail on lowered mast 26C Rowlando at 1:55pm 07.21.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/458 I trailer my 26C so I need to use the MRS each time.....not an issue but I am trying to speed up the
AC/HEAT PUMP dru at 1:04pm 07.21.18 Catalina 30 2/787 Has anyone installed an ac/heat pump under the u-shaped dinette found in a Catalina 30 with air duct
head door Jimmy at 11:17am 07.21.18 Smaller Boats 6/1101 Hunter H 26 Head door has anyone removed it seems there would be a lot more room with some sort of c
Event and Consequence jssailem at 7:14am 07.21.18 Ask All Sailors 11/982 So much of my experience on a boat has been the result of event and consequence. Survival appears to
Well. How bad can it be?? (5) scottmellloyditude at 5:33am 07.21.18 Ask All Sailors 18/1301 153934 got the dreaded call from the marina yesterday after a storm went through. Our dock broke loo
chicago mac race jon hansen at 8:39pm 07.20.18 Racing 17/1199 big low in the middle of lake mi right now. big winds. forecast looks like very windy on the nose f
Help picking our next boat Mike H. at 5:48pm 07.20.18 Ask All Sailors 14/1368
Raritan PHll part #1203W (2) justsomeguy at 3:40pm 07.20.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/1646 The problem: air valve broke off while unscrewing from old pump body. What the...! plus shipping fo
New Capri 18 owner First of many questions PugetSounder at 3:11pm 07.20.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/505 Hello all, Long time lurker. Finally belong. Just purchased a Capri 18 that appears to be in pretty
Downwind side by side Jackdaw at 1:59pm 07.20.18 Racing 27/2632 We often race against a Merit 25 that rates faster than us. While they might pull ahead upwind, we c
Transmission locks in forward Clydo at 11:40am 07.20.18 Catalina 310 6/843 Anyone have problem like mine with transmission in my 2013 C310 Hurth ZF5M now and then locking in
Solar arch on a Passage 42 Wanderwind at 11:28am 07.20.18 Big Boats 20/4649 I'd like to add a stainless steel arch on our Passage 42 for mounting solar panels and am looking fo
Wisker pole rig prosmile at 5:35am 07.20.18 Ask All Sailors 12/1140 I cruise a beneteau 381. I found a 10' wisker pole which is a few feet shorter than I really need f
Water Heater Removal, Hunter 42 DennisL at 11:33pm 07.19.18 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/746 I'm having a tough time getting the old water heater out of my Hunter 42 Passage. I unscrewed all t
Kermit meets Ron (1) Kermit at 4:09pm 07.19.18 Sails Call Lounge 20/1996

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Rode hard and put away wet Calif. Ted at 8:28am 05.08.24 Maybe... Could it be a 10Ton Semi in BMW clothing? I saw one of these drive by yesterday. Not sure
Blocks (1) Hello Below at 8:18am 05.08.24 I assume that the current arrangement since 1980 has functioned and if you simply are looking for a
Towing insurance in BC jssailem at 8:13am 05.08.24 Do you have a dinghy? Do you think the dinghy might be able to pull your boat? What about the Prima
Dropping the rudder dlochner at 8:13am 05.08.24 Dropping a rudder is pretty straight forward. Start at the top and start removing things on the rudd
Blocks jssailem at 8:07am 05.08.24 Replacements... Easy... Visit a chandler or contact Fisheries Supply in Seattle. They have plenty to
Rode hard and put away wet (1) jssailem at 8:00am 05.08.24 I think that boat is a little above the specified tow rating of the BMW. Maybe... Could it be a 10
Stove Cover dlochner at 7:51am 05.08.24 Sounds attractive and functional. Weight might be an issue with all the ceramic tile, grout, backerb
Stove Cover Tally Ho at 7:48am 05.08.24 Sound functional. if it also fit over the sink to expand counter space when cooking and could be
Rode hard and put away wet RussC at 7:46am 05.08.24 Pull boat out of water, derig, tie everything down for transport... Slips are easier I figure I ge
Blocks dlochner at 7:46am 05.08.24 You are looking for a stand up block. I doubt you will find Elvstrom blocks easily as they are no lo
Maybe we have earned it (1) jssailem at 7:44am 05.08.24 Is that legal? :) YES No penatly for sitting still at anchor. Considered Good Seamanship to wait o
Towing insurance in BC dLj at 7:40am 05.08.24
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project Arrgh at 7:32am 05.08.24 Definitely continue to post pictures. I have the same boat, but hope to not have to take on this pr
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested jssailem at 7:25am 05.08.24 Another sailing adventure... WOW:beer:
Towing insurance in BC skunther at 7:14am 05.08.24
Towing insurance in BC dLj at 7:08am 05.08.24 What do you have for insurance? My insurance policy has towing (some portion) included. If Boat US d
DIY replacement for Hunter cockpit arch speaker/light box - anyone had success? tkwhalen at 6:57am 05.08.24 I did exactly that on my boat. I mounted some starboard with lights and 12 v plugs. It works great a
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested shemandr at 6:50am 05.08.24 When I picked up my Mark 25 to sail/motor about 15 miles before we were out of Mt. Sinai harbor the
"Doghouse" aft bulkhead 37c (8) monocerosin at 6:43am 05.08.24 Almost none of the plywood 'bulkheads' in the Cherubini-designed Hunter 37 Cutter are tabbed-in or
Replacing exhaust hose JamesG161 at 5:54am 05.08.24 A picture of your exhaust exit showing a view of your boat would help us. You might be able to cut

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