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Rettop rettop at 8:17pm 09.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/839 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 3/1040 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 9/9093 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 2/990 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 2/1193 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 3/1837 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 1/998 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 2/4626 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 3/1080 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 1/655 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 28/3995 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 12/1863 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 2/1335 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 3/1377 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 1/1214 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 3/766 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 0/735 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 5/1850 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 0/634 In case some of you guys here don't visit www.macgregorsailors.com. You are invited to the annual
Screws in the header material jonelli at 10:04am 09.02.14 Catalina 30 6/1235 Screwing into the header material Just a simple question really... I have yet to add a new screw a

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Eight Bells for Jimmy Buffett Dave at 12:15pm 09.02.23 We are all saddened by the passing of Jimmy Buffett last night. He was a great entertainer, an insig
Broken propeller dlochner at 12:08pm 09.02.23 Prop blades don't just fall off. The blade either hit something hard and fast or there is a galvanic
Trailer plans needed capta at 11:59am 09.02.23 I'm not sure what the pluses would be to building a trailer would be, these days. Try "Trailer Trade
Car Accident capta at 11:56am 09.02.23
Broken propeller capta at 11:50am 09.02.23 I wouldn't limp one tenth of a mile, let alone 8, unless you have a deep desire to find out how to r
Broken propeller Rich Stidger at 11:49am 09.02.23 Having never had a broken prop, my opinion is just a guess and worth only what you are paying. No,
Eight Bells for Jimmy Buffett bzano at 11:40am 09.02.23
Car Accident Stu Jackson at 10:51am 09.02.23 You still haven't named the vehicle.
Trailer plans needed CurtPollard at 10:40am 09.02.23 And . . . No sailboat trailer plans on any of thoss sites. But thanks.
Trailer plans needed CurtPollard at 10:35am 09.02.23 Thank you. I tried Google but didn't find those links.
H49/50 battery replacement Hayden Watson at 10:25am 09.02.23 ..., I am reluctant to go lithium due to the complexity and expense. These boats run the thruster o
Eight Bells for Jimmy Buffett BigEasy at 10:23am 09.02.23 Bummed out Parrothead here. Jimmy cut his teeth in New Orleans French Quarter before moving on to N
H49/50 battery replacement (2) Hayden Watson at 10:18am 09.02.23 If you opt to go with 6v golf carts, I found that two 8d's side by side take up the exact same footp
H49/50 battery replacement Hayden Watson at 10:14am 09.02.23 In my motorhome, I replaced (6) 215Ah golf cart batteries with a total usable capacity at just over
Eight Bells for Jimmy Buffett kloudie1 at 10:03am 09.02.23 Pretty much all the lyrics/poetry in "Jimmy Dreams"
Eight Bells for Jimmy Buffett kloudie1 at 9:56am 09.02.23 Indeed! Jimmy used to perform at LSU here in Baton Rouge..A few of my buds and I would take a small
Eight Bells for Jimmy Buffett JamesG161 at 9:26am 09.02.23 He was born near me in Pascagoula MS. Showing one video just for Him... WakZJNn_0mQ RIP "the Pira
Blown exhast Ralph Johnstone at 8:42am 09.02.23 Any idea what the red mixing fitting is made of ? Almost looks like some form of ceramic coating wh
H49/50 battery replacement tkwhalen at 8:25am 09.02.23 Personally I wouldn't write off lithium I converted my boat last winter to lithium. I replaced my 3
Our Cherubini Chainplates Are 40+ Years Old -- Any Failures? chichiflys at 8:18am 09.02.23 Hello Rardi, Thanks for that info and tip. Luckily the pedestal area appears solid on our boat. Al

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