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Head servicing question Roger Patry at 4:39pm 10.17.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1442 I recently bought a new 26M. It comes with a dockside servicing port to drain the toilet. I like t
Running Wire From Port to Starboard windcat at 3:37pm 10.17.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1986 1978 Catalina 30 hull # 959. Current situation: wire from mast entered near ceiling just inside o
Can answer questions about Tattoo Yachts Super Sport Marine at 2:40pm 10.17.13 Tattoo Owners 34/28647 We have been a MacGregor dealer since 1977 and are now representing Tattoo Yachts. If you have ques
P-36 1989 water heater cclxxxz at 12:19pm 10.17.13 Pearson 3/1475 Hello, I have determined that the electric heating element in my 1989 Pearson 36 water heater needs
Raising a Boom? mrudman850 at 11:37am 10.17.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2872 Hi Just got a mooring in Plymouth MA harbor after a 7 year wait. Have a Buccaneer 180 with a swi
Early Raritan PH to PHII Conversion jacobsen1978 at 10:09am 10.17.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1687
Storage of items during the winter? star302 at 9:37am 10.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1530 Hi, First a thank you to all for being so helpful with information. Being new boat owners, it seem
replacing gasket on vacu-flush toilet tadd5181 at 9:35am 10.17.13 Big Boats 2/822 One of my two vacu-flush heads on my 2000 Hunter 420 no longer holds water in the bowl after flushin
Hunter 40.5 - Peek a boo shutters redunculous at 9:32am 10.17.13 Big Boats 9/2198 Does anyone have these on their 40.5?
Asymmetrical experiences... (1) william at 9:31am 10.17.13 Ask All Sailors 11/2915 I'm adding an asymmetrical and bowsprit to my Cal 33. I race cruising class (no-spinnaker) against s
Potential New Owner jhinton at 8:46am 10.17.13 Catalina 310 16/2688 Hello All, We are currently looking to move from a C30 to the C310 and are looking at a 2000 sing
Engine idle RPM's Alansails at 8:19am 10.17.13 Catalina 310 4/1622 I thought I was reading in my engine owners manual that the idle RPM's ought to be approx 1000, ours
winch strap Benutc at 7:43am 10.17.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/698 Winch strap broke. What "rating" is required for new strap or cable? If boat weighs 3400 lbs, shou
Bulk Head Questions Propnut30 at 5:32am 10.17.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/1885 On my to-do list in the future I want to replace the bulkheads in my 1985 25'. They are delaminatin
Diesel in bilge Akapeterc at 4:47am 10.17.13 Big Boats 5/1781 I have a problem everytime I fill my diesel tank to the top I get diesel fuel in my bilge. I cannot
Looking at a 1970 pearson 33 Brentpd at 9:04pm 10.16.13 Pearson 2/1696 Does anyone have any info on these boats? I'm getting ready to go look at one that is listed at $13,
Whisker pole Okiesaylor at 7:42pm 10.16.13 Catalina 22 5/1592 Need to hold that jib out on a run. Any ideas on a whisker pole? I have found lots of options but wa
New Hunter Owner BrianS at 6:23pm 10.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1499 Hello, New to the forum and new to Hunter boats. I recently purchased a 1983 Hunter 34. She's in p
Victron BMV602 synchronization question Sefuller at 6:08pm 10.16.13 Musings With Maine Sail 7/2980 Just received my battery monitor today and looking forward to installing this weekend. Glancing thr
Looking at Hunter 22 Calvin266 at 3:32pm 10.16.13 Smaller Boats 12/3244 Am considering a Hunter 22 but can't find out much about it beyond the specs. Would really appreciat

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Any woodworkers about? Weasel at 10:27am 08.23.22 Have you thought about using StarboardTM? Will not rot or degrade. Also it is salt lubricating.
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! Ralph Johnstone at 10:22am 08.23.22 Those are my favorite posters.:facepalm: Those are good but what's even more interesting is the n
Is this Y-33 worth restoring? Ralph Johnstone at 10:14am 08.23.22 Looks like a very expensive boat from here.
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing Ralph Johnstone at 10:11am 08.23.22 I've drawn this on the side of your boat but it looks as if you may be able to fit it on the stern.
Fuel Vacuum Gauge Ralph Johnstone at 10:09am 08.23.22 Careful you do not get a Kiss on the check, by the BOSS.:yikes: Y I P E S :yikes: !
Raise the boom on a Catalina 30 Richard19068 at 10:07am 08.23.22 I notice several things that are not kosher with your rig. If you want to have a conversation stan
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! rgranger at 9:58am 08.23.22 @Leeward Rail ... you forgot something in your original plea... you should have replied to a thread
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing (2) Ralph Johnstone at 9:58am 08.23.22 I'd highly prefer not drilling anything into the hull. too nice a boat for a: 208646 Maybe for
Fuel Vacuum Gauge JamesG161 at 9:50am 08.23.22 Yes boss. I'll get on it right away, boss. Sorry, boss. Careful you do not get a Kiss on the check
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing 31seahorse at 9:45am 08.23.22 I see how this could work but I'd highly prefer not drilling anything into the hull. Modify the si
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 9:42am 08.23.22 I remain hopeful. Like I always say on my Hurricane Zeta posts, about my boat... Step by Step to
What's this hole in the shelf for? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:22am 08.23.22 It's gotta be this - anyone have an under the sink water filter system installed in this space? I a
B20 manuals Beau Palmer at 9:21am 08.23.22 I second that!
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 9:13am 08.23.22 That looks like a fine mess, John. Hope it all turns out okay.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (5) jssailem at 9:04am 08.23.22 Yes it is. I have been busy. Wednesday AM we arrived at the boat about 8:30. Scott, the Mechanic,
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing SailorElliot at 8:28am 08.23.22 Not so solid, but still useable for the bottom of the vertical tube.
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:18am 08.23.22 Not so solid, but still useable for the bottom of the vertical tube.
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing (1) SailorElliot at 8:16am 08.23.22 I just stumbled upon this on a craigslist Bavaria 820 ad and this looks like it could work too.
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:15am 08.23.22 This goes on the bottom of the vertical tube for rock solid mounting on the gunwale at any weight.
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing SailorElliot at 8:13am 08.23.22 I did exactly what @Ralph Johnstone suggests, never had any issues at all, maybe the quickest boat

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