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using search here walt at 6:40am 08.17.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 8/879 I haven't figured out how to best use the search here.. For example.. in the ask the macgregor fo
Volvo Penta Gear Oil (1) JamesG161 at 4:21am 08.17.16 Engines and Propulsion 18/4586 My MD22L has a reverse gear which supposedly requires just VP's own brand oil at $50 a quart!:yikes:
Rotating mast, boom articulation, clutches and winches pcoff61 at 12:30am 08.17.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/593 Hi there, Just picked up a 26S last week...non stock mast (3 x 5.5) and the vertical holed mast plat
84 Hunter Pop Top SeanTX at 8:56pm 08.16.16 Mid-Size Boats 8/835 I have a Hunter 25.5 with a pop top. Well the weatherstripping is ripped and has a cut or 2. Sources
Centerbd 33 Mk 2? Golden Road at 8:34pm 08.16.16 C&C 2/973 Looking at a 1986 33 with the lifting centerboard. Anyone had experience with? Is the 4 foot keel p
Furler Identification (1) mrudman850 at 7:50pm 08.16.16 Catalina 22 1/533 Hi Think this is a Scheafer CF-500 but want to confirm. Having trouble with it and want to get the
Navionics+ Regions? JTulls at 7:46pm 08.16.16 Ask All Sailors 0/291 Anybody out there have the new Navionics+ Regions charts? It looks like they just came out this sum
Rolling fuller jib. H26 Rudds67 at 6:19pm 08.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/1081 How do you roll up the sail in a roller system of the boat. Is there a trick or do you just roll it
Thoughts and prayers for all our sailor friends on the Gulf Coast kimelmore at 6:04pm 08.16.16 Ask All Sailors 11/588 I just want to give a shout out to those in the Gulf who are affected by the floods. Hope things get
Standard Propeller? ADuke at 5:34pm 08.16.16 Engines and Propulsion 4/719 Folks, What is the "correct" prop for a Hunter Legend with a 4JHE Yanmar engine and a KBW20 tranny?
272 Midship Cleats agprice22 at 3:59pm 08.16.16 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1180 Has anyone done midship cleats on his 272? I don't think they are standard, and I saw one with them
"have i just made the biggest mistake too?" (3) Pecostx at 3:27pm 08.16.16 Catalina 22 71/7780 126909 126908 126907 Hey y'all, just stopped by to join in the fun. In keeping with one of the top
Fridge on Hunter 260 sfr at 3:10pm 08.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/682 I have a 2005, Hunter 260 does anyone know of someone installing a 2 way fridge inside of cabin, sic
C30 MKIII &Raymarine X5 rudder sensor AXEL at 1:57pm 08.16.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/418 I recently bought a C30 MKIII and want to install the Raymarine X5 rudder sensor. I had this mounted
Water damage repair help neoflyer at 1:44pm 08.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/3159 Went to my boat yesterday and found it with water in cabin about 8 inches above the floor. Pumped i
Looking for a Chesapeake Bay Boat DanFleig at 11:42am 08.16.16 Ask All Sailors 6/5326 Sailboat Owners, What boats would you recommend for a family brand new to cruising in the Chesapeake
HELP.......NEED REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION (1) shazam at 11:37am 08.16.16 Catalina 30 12/4398 I must find a replacement transmission. Unfortunately, the previous owner neglected this boat, allo
O'Day 25 mast mounted blocks advise. theaeronut at 11:21am 08.16.16 Ask All Sailors 7/520 I'd like some advise as to what type block would be best for a mast mounted halyard block to run bac
Just bought a 95 h26 hasn't sailed in 2 years help. (2) Rudds67 at 10:51am 08.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 35/2591 As the title implies . Boat has been sitting for 2 years everything was properly winterized. The a m
Invest 98L and potential 99L JamesG161 at 7:57am 08.16.16 Sails Call Lounge 7/1351 Off the West African coast 98L can possible become a storm, but is trending to NW and should die bef

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macerator doesn't have enough oumph Ralph Johnstone at 8:52am 11.06.23 At least now that I have a 4" 'viewport' into the top of the tank I can see what is happening and n
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Hayden Watson at 8:00am 11.06.23 I don't see how your start battery is being charged when you have stopped your engine, but maybe yo
dodger price Mark Maulden at 7:56am 11.06.23 Good morning, Bill. What did you pay fifteen years ago and was it just for the fabric/windows? Just
dodger price Bill Greenberg at 7:52am 11.06.23 Lot variables here. Good to start with around $3k in your pocket. Thanks !
H34 Windlass Installation - Looking for how others have done it (1) fetterswr at 7:51am 11.06.23 I have a 1987 hunter 34 the previous owner installed a manual horizonal windlass and did a poor job.
dodger price Bill Greenberg at 7:51am 11.06.23 $3500 for canvas and window replacement on existing frame last time I had it done. $3500 for canv
does h260 have steam light? Davidasailor26 at 7:51am 11.06.23 My motto is try to fix and no research and hope, I choose dumbness!!. W internet now I also ask qu
26 vs 260 weight? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:47am 11.06.23 @twalker H260 is correct with the 5 or 6 gallon bladder vs. a 20 gallon tank on the 260. Good call
Oday keel Project_Mayhem at 7:47am 11.06.23 Finding water inside of the keel isn't unusual. The previous owner of my boat had screwed the bilge
Ericson 32-2 vs Newport 30 Jan11 at 7:24am 11.06.23 To amplify what FastOlson said Ericson sailboats are far superior to to any Newport sailboat in desi
dodger price Calif. Ted at 7:22am 11.06.23 $3500 for canvas and window replacement on existing frame last time I had it done.
Raymarine E80 Classic network cable jssailem at 7:15am 11.06.23
dodger price Siamese at 7:07am 11.06.23 Lot variables here. Good to start with around $3k in your pocket.
Raymarine E80 Classic network cable Lee Hadjiosif at 7:03am 11.06.23 The Raymarine site shows that the cable uses a RJ45 connector. https://www.raymarine.com/en-us/our-
Raymarine E80 Classic network cable jssailem at 6:58am 11.06.23 The Raymarine site shows that the cable uses a RJ45 connector. https://www.raymarine.com/en-us/our-p
Looking to buy a Catalina 310 PlaneTom at 6:56am 11.06.23 Thanks very much. I'm aware of buyers' brokers. I thought I might find someone on this forum who h
does h260 have steam light? Davenport at 6:11am 11.06.23 If not boating after dusk a person doesn't need navigation lights, and 99% of people don't. Here we
does h260 have steam light? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:59am 11.06.23 @Davenport There comes a point you have to help yourself because we cannot do it all for you based
Interior Wood LakeShark at 5:25am 11.06.23 Just dropping a note here for those thinking about varnish on exterior wood. You need a large build
Interior Wood (1) Kingjim91 at 5:20am 11.06.23 I use Watco tung oil on my C30. It has nice sheen.

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