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Point of sale Phil Herring at 9:52am 06.24.13 Ask All Sailors 5/756 For anyone who didn't notice, and I think there may be a couple people in Antarctica who missed it,
are the rails on the 26s 7/8 ? doing a ladder access mod. pugetsoundsailer at 9:13am 06.24.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/3442 getting ready to modify the stern rail, going to add a stanchion so I can remove the section in fron
treated canvas for bimini / pop top cover? pugetsoundsailer at 9:03am 06.24.13 Ask All Sailors 5/923 I'm considering using treated cotton canvas on my sailboat for my bimini and pop top inclosure, here
Winch service Fred7825 at 7:17am 06.24.13 Big Boats 6/1703 How often do you service your winches? And, do you do it or have someone else do it? Is there a serv
Trailering Doc_holiday at 6:55am 06.24.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/1983 I have pulled my Mac several times but it has been for transport and beginning and end of the season
newby help for my centerboard rswitzer at 6:37am 06.24.13 Day Sailers 2/1413 I have another newby question. I purchased a Hunter 140 and the bungee cord that holds the centerbo
Awesome Pic From Saturday's Sail (1) rgranger at 6:21am 06.24.13 Ask All Sailors 32/4167 Hey All Saturday was the second shakedown cruise for my new-2-me Balboa 26. All went well this tim
Galley faucet replacement rfrye1 at 5:59am 06.24.13 Big Boats 6/1872 Who has replaced the Hunter 2knob faucet in the galley? I have "disliked" the slippery knobs for 10
94 Hunter 29.5 cabin plexi window,& also blocks. patrick33308 at 5:56am 06.24.13 Mid-Size Boats 12/2030 I am looking at a 1994 Hunter 29.5 but see where the cabin plexi window is cracked and needs to be r
Voices of experience KJH at 5:42am 06.24.13 Catalina 22 9/1157 During a trial, prior to our annual "Harbor Hop" up Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Manitowoc
Boom Twist vs. Boomkicker Piratenorm at 5:12am 06.24.13 Catalina 30 1/968 My 1983 Catalina 30 Mk 1 has a rotating boom at the gooseneck. I intend to install a Boomkicker but
main roller dtalent at 4:16am 06.24.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/3397 I know there's been a lot of conversation about this topic but this is a new to me 36CC with a rolle
DaggerBoard stuck (2) ehudm at 11:52pm 06.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2175 Checked everything before I went sailing yesterday, everything looks fine, but forgot to check the D
running aground. campuscab at 10:04pm 06.23.13 Ask All Sailors 27/3149 I was watching my sails and got too far south and ran aground near Peche Island today. I tried using
It's about the little things... (2) StinkBug at 8:19pm 06.23.13 Ask All Sailors 43/5045 I know most of us are always tinkering with our boats, customizing them to fit our individual needs.
Spreader BrokeNotBroken at 7:47pm 06.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1190 Anything special about the spreader tube? I need to replace mine and picked up some 1" OD aluminum
Hiller alcohol stove replaement parts sam1939nl at 7:40pm 06.23.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1082 I am looking to replace parts in the alcohol stove burners. where do I find parts?
Cheap Pet Trick (2) rpwillia at 6:23pm 06.23.13 Catalina 310 1/772 Admiral got me a rechargeable handheld VHF from West Marine years ago. Never used it as I have the S
Hatch Cover for Daysailor silversailor at 6:00pm 06.23.13 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1573 I want to build a hatch cover for my Day sailor II. I was wondering if anyone could shoot me some pi
Tiller Problem AaronMacMullin at 5:56pm 06.23.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/649 Hello, Having a problem with my tiller. It's making a loud squeaking noise and there's quite a bit

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universal m18 alternator bracket upgrade Richard19068 at 10:49am 07.26.22 The casing on my M18 developed a small crack due to the alternator attachment. I was lucky to notice
AC Wiring Question tym2 at 10:42am 07.26.22 Is the fridge AC ? Or dual input AC/DC ? The unit is both AC and DC
Lake Montauk shemandr at 10:37am 07.26.22 I think they finally dredged the inlet. Until then many deeper draft vessels, including commercial
Crazy Chicago Mac Race jssailem at 10:36am 07.26.22 Good story. Sorry the outcome was not what was desired. Boats have a way of doing that. Sounds like
AC Wiring Question jssailem at 10:27am 07.26.22 Ralph. He has not specified that info. He did say he was putting in an AC circuit "I am adding an
What to do about missing inboard motor? (1) rgranger at 10:24am 07.26.22 You could put one of these over the hole
Dramatic Increase in Assessed Value of Watercraft mdibella at 10:21am 07.26.22 I don't recall asking the assessor to share their data. Got it. TYVM.
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 10:18am 07.26.22 207676
New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions (1) Qorgyle at 10:18am 07.26.22 a fender might be a bit too heavy I found a teensy G-2 fender (just 5 inches wide by 15 long) that
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 10:17am 07.26.22
Dramatic Increase in Assessed Value of Watercraft SkipR at 10:14am 07.26.22 Was this for the 2022-23 fiscal year or earlier? If earlier, how many years were you paying infla
6 HP Mercury made by Tohatsu? rgranger at 10:10am 07.26.22 I don't know for a fact, but I have always been told that Tohatsu=Mercury=Nissan for outboards I'
Funny Friday!!! (1) Kermit at 10:04am 07.26.22 I guess getting good help is tough everywhere.
AC Wiring Question Ralph Johnstone at 9:56am 07.26.22 40W icebox fridge, Is the fridge AC ? Or dual input AC/DC ?
Funny Friday!!! (1) Kermit at 9:53am 07.26.22 Ah, to go back to the good old Guild System in Jolly Olde England back about 1700 or who knows when
Replace faucet in head tips PaulK at 9:45am 07.26.22 If you're tossing the faucet anyway, you might be able to use a Sawzall from the top. Be gentle - y
Stopping engine Paulam at 9:44am 07.26.22 Thanks so that handle is the fuel shut off. I am going to take a picture and post. thanks again
Dramatic Increase in Assessed Value of Watercraft SEMPERAVANTI41 at 9:42am 07.26.22 I was in the car business back in the late 80s. The prices in the NADA book were a complete fantasy.
Lake Montauk SEMPERAVANTI41 at 9:36am 07.26.22 I never had a problem at Lake Montauk drawing 5 1/2 feet. Three Mile Harbor was our favorite place t
Replace faucet in head tips smokey73 at 9:34am 07.26.22 Any way to get the undermount sink out of the way? Not that I can see. It is attached to the coun

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