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I'm often finding myself sailing solo and trying to multitask, hoist sails, install fenders etc. My
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I've raised Macgregor 26c mast just by hand, why need gin pole for smaller Hunter 23 or 26? The Mac
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Hello fellow sailors, Over the past year I have been in possession of a 1983 Hunter 20 which I'm slo
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I have a 2006 Raymarine ST60 wind instrument and a C80 series system. My wind transducer on the mast
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While tied off to a linear dock a large vessel (70 ft), with its dinghy mounted on the swim platform
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help me get in contact with Mark Messerli, Jolly Man, s2, 6.9 sailboat owner. Trying to find my hul
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Our racing fleet runs the RaceQs app every week. The app tracks all the boats and allows you to anal
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Anybody out there with experience on disassembly and maintenance of this system?? Our binnacle has s
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When was the change made and why?? Any I insights....
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1992 Hunter 30T. I'm trying to trace my alternator's output so I can move it to my 'charging buss'.
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I am the new owner of a 1978 Cal 25 MK II. I am seeking any information those familiar with this boa
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Hello Fellow O'Day Owners! Does anyone have a referral on where I might find a new or used rudder
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The Klixon circuit breaker on my windlass has failed. Am having a hard time finding the original par
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Hi All: I am looking for some input to help me improve my sailing situation. I currently have a Ta
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My boat is currently in Italy (Fiumicino, near Rome). I'm looking for places to build a solar arch i
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Poppie at 6:00pm 09.18.23
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Does some one know where the water drains from the anchor locker? I know there are 2 drain holes in
Monsterfish at 3:25pm 09.18.23
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Hello, I just wanted to see if there are out there any Catalina 18' (Capri) owners for a chat abou
GMS.Homer at 12:07pm 09.18.23
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Hello, Just joined to get some expert assistance with my gelcoat issue. Boat is a 1987 Catalina 22 a

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Southwest Vancouver Island
Michael Davis at 5:40pm 04.17.25
We are kicking around the idea of venturing from Victoria, west along the coast of Vancouver Island
Need a local (greater Boston area) shop that can bend and machine plexiglass
azambella at 5:11pm 04.17.25
Ok... The material is 1/2" thick polycarbonate.It measures 26.5" x 29.5". It has 18 thru drilled a
Paint protection film
gettinthere at 4:57pm 04.17.25
The clear PPF was over a vinyl wrap. The vinyl wrap was over Awlgrip paint. Lots of layers there
Paint protection film
Ted at 4:51pm 04.17.25
Was this on paint or gelcoat? The clear PPF was over a vinyl wrap. The vinyl wrap was over Awlgrip
Last night, greatest experience   (1)
smokey73 at 4:02pm 04.17.25
Spirited sailing solo. Probably would be a little faster with a reef in but - it is a fun ride this
Last night, greatest experience   (2)
Tally Ho at 3:33pm 04.17.25
I am not really a racer, but when my buddies are sailing in the same direction, it often becomes a r
(another) Fuel/Water Separator Thread - Help me choose!
Tally Ho at 3:19pm 04.17.25
I upgraded to a Racor 500 knockoff, Turbine Marine Boat Superior 500FG 500FH, $37.00 on Amazon.
Southwest Vancouver Island
Foswick at 2:41pm 04.17.25
Good luck with that! :) Hey, if it was easy, everyone would be doing it. Anyone can sail west, bu
Need a local (greater Boston area) shop that can bend and machine plexiglass
Foswick at 2:37pm 04.17.25
This is really easy to do yourself, depending on what you want to make.
(another) Fuel/Water Separator Thread - Help me choose!
dlochner at 2:32pm 04.17.25
Am I the only one who didn't get a separator with my boat? Do we know what Catalina was using, and
(another) Fuel/Water Separator Thread - Help me choose!
jssailem at 2:29pm 04.17.25
Still a fun article on the Racor fuel filter.
Last night, greatest experience
dlochner at 2:27pm 04.17.25
You will learn more in a couple of seasons of racing than you will just daysailing. A common mistak
(another) Fuel/Water Separator Thread - Help me choose!
jssailem at 2:27pm 04.17.25
My bad. I looked at his profile.:banghead:
Southwest Vancouver Island
jssailem at 2:24pm 04.17.25
Sailing south and then to Hawaii the dog will have a new potty routine by the time you return to Bar
Last night, greatest experience
dLj at 2:08pm 04.17.25
I had the old Macgregor 26 with water ballast years ago. I have not sailed the Mac25 that you have.
Looking for ideas on galley remodel
fred1diver at 2:08pm 04.17.25
Ok cool, thank you
Possible deck issue?
dLj at 1:58pm 04.17.25
I am new here, so please forgive my poor etiquette, :) A synopsis of the story: We took the boat

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