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Shaft Couplers and Isolators Rick D at 8:36pm 09.02.14 Musings With Maine Sail 0/1097 (I had this buried in another post so I'm moving it here:) I may have to replace my shaft next haul.
Rettop rettop at 8:17pm 09.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/827 I'm looking for a simple recomendation for a new Jib/headsail for my 1990 26. I been reading a lot o
Catalina-22 Sept/Oct MainBrace is out! CaptDon01 at 7:18pm 09.02.14 Catalina 22 3/1025 The Catalina-22 Associations bi-monthly publication is posted on the National C-22 Association web s
Kubota/Westerbeke/Universal Piratenorm at 7:09pm 09.02.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/8971 OK all, I just found out a temperature sender for my temp. gauge that taps in to the thermostat hous
Gear ratios paul1938 at 7:02pm 09.02.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/987 I have a 2005 hunter 33. I'm planning to get a Kewi prop. The prop people need the model engine but
Aqua Signal Anchor Light LED Mod (4) Euphoria2011 at 6:09pm 09.02.14 Bigger Boats 2/1165 I have to replace my VHF antenna this weekend and while I am up there I thought I might replace the
What is the purpose of this line on my boom? Jerry Shenkman at 5:41pm 09.02.14 Day Sailers 3/1774 There is about 10-15' of 1/4" line with an eye splice connected to an eye strap riveted to the right
Birds have taken over Help (4) Richie50 at 5:13pm 09.02.14 Catalina 22 1/989 Based on the below photos you can see I have a bird problem, Tern, is the type of bird that is attac
Advice on 1976 Irwin 30 wesleysherman at 4:41pm 09.02.14 Ask All Sailors 2/4552 I have come across a older man that I am considering taking in trade for a 1976 Irwin 30 with a 5'
Game on. we are back on the cruising track! looking at H450 Richard Olden at 4:00pm 09.02.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1075 A while back I wrote that my wife pulled the plug on our 10 year dream of cruising. Well, it has bee
Lock down bolt / pump slowdog at 3:56pm 09.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/636 Do yon need to reach up under seat to get to the lock down bolt ? I have a 22 macgregor ,and where i
Labor day drunk captain grounds his boat... jonelli at 2:24pm 09.02.14 Catalina 30 28/3786 Some of you don't live here and don't get to see this news... thought you'd find it interesting. Ho
yanmar requires bleeding after rough weather djekels at 12:36pm 09.02.14 Ask All Sailors 12/1840 I have noticed that after every storm thats includes rough water heights ranging from 3 to 5 ft and
Main Halyard 1984 Hunter 27 gtunche at 12:19pm 09.02.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1318 Can someone tell me what size and what length rope I need for my Main halyard that runs to the cockp
Current Draw & Charger Question Ward H at 12:04pm 09.02.14 Musings With Maine Sail 3/1360 I tried to figure my current draw, charge time and amperage to figure if I am running on borrowed ti
Hunter 460 forward waste holding tank atexasex at 11:25am 09.02.14 Big Boats 1/1208 Anybody ever try to replace the forward holding tank on a Hunter 460? Ours has a crack (once repair
bilge fannie at 11:14am 09.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/756 We just bought a Mac 25 and our cleaning it from top to bottom. The boat still smells a little musty
1999 Mac26x with sloppy ceterboard. TDennerll at 10:25am 09.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/718 I just acquired a 1999 Macgregor 26x. I'm concerned about how much side-to-side play there is in the
Engine RPMs vs Engine Temp Marc14857 at 10:19am 09.02.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1803 When motoring on our Hunter 44AC w 4JH4E engine and fixed 3 blade prop, I usually have the RPMs at 1
2014 Cape Lookout Piratefest vkmaynard at 10:10am 09.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/626 In case some of you guys here don't visit www.macgregorsailors.com. You are invited to the annual

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ForeDeck Windows step on capacity, No Step On? Don S/V ILLusion at 8:41am 08.10.23 I think Alan summarized it quite eloquently. Using wood as a window frame - Irwin tried that years a
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather jssailem at 8:41am 08.10.23
Zephyr: PrePurchase Phase on '76 C&C 30.1 (2) Leeward Rail at 8:37am 08.10.23 Are you willing to re-power? Repowering would be pointless if the yanmar is running well. Repower
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather JamesG161 at 8:20am 08.10.23 David, the Europeans are not yet naming the storm a "Cyclone" (hurricane). But noted here https://
Advice for a Solo Sailor? dlochner at 8:16am 08.10.23 If you're going to invest in a personal rescue signal device, I highly recommend you consider this
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather jssailem at 8:15am 08.10.23 David, the Europeans are not yet naming the storm a "Cyclone" (hurricane). https://charts.ecmwf.int/
Rowing a 22 Jacktar at 8:07am 08.10.23 Sculling would probably work better for a cat 22.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 7:58am 08.10.23 No prisoners were taken... Maybe not by you!
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather kappykaplan at 7:57am 08.10.23 Best thing are the two weather routers that are tirelessly working to help keep me safe.... :plus:
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 7:57am 08.10.23 No prisoners were taken...
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 7:56am 08.10.23 The conductivity of salt water is really destructive. This looks like a battle!
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 7:55am 08.10.23 Once I get the engine functioning, I see a couple of days of electrical inspection and repair in my
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 7:55am 08.10.23 They have been more like skirmishes Skirmishes, aye . . .
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (6) jssailem at 7:53am 08.10.23 The conductivity of salt water is really destructive. These images are of the Positive power cable
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 7:52am 08.10.23 a siphon event occurred and water flowed up from the PSS Shaft Seal through the Heat Exchanger The
ForeDeck Windows step on capacity, No Step On? Alan Gomes at 7:46am 08.10.23 He said that is what the LAZY JACKS are for. Idiotic.
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather JamesG161 at 7:37am 08.10.23 p.s. What's it's name? Since the storm Left USA naming Area , Europe names them. Hurricane Seaso
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Alan Gomes at 7:36am 08.10.23 Alan, very good question. No definitive answer. I sucked about 2 gallons of water along withe the e
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 7:29am 08.10.23 Alan, very good question. No definitive answer. I sucked about 2 gallons of water along withe the en
Water in Engine Oil of Raw Water Cooled Universal Atomic Diesel 5411 Alan Gomes at 7:29am 08.10.23 Is that engine raw water cooled? Yes.

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