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Buki at 4:48pm 09.30.13
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Hi. I'm new to the forum. While researching to buy a sailboat, I really liked the Macgregor 26 line.
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Well, I did it. I finally pulled the trigger on a starter boat for the wife and I! We have been sp
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Water cooled refrigeration system running all the time I recently purchased a 1994 Beneteau Oceanis
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?...And it didn't cost him a dime.? or Is this a ketch or a yawl? or ?He's a Ramblin' Wreck from Geo
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Please, I have a 1997 H376 w/ a deck solar panel. How do I determine if it is working? If it isn't,
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I removed the flag holder from the boat yesterday. I was refinishing the teak, and it was the only w
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Have any of you 350 owners fully enclosed your cockpit. if so I would like to see pictures and know
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My favorite part is the use of wood screws. Didn't stop me from buying the boat, time to start rippi
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Since the dramatic comeback of Oracle Team USA (OTUSA) v. Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) to win th
Gene Neill at 11:30am 09.30.13
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Hi everyone, first post from an utter neophyte! I've found a trailer that I think will haul my "ne
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When sailing, there is a low growling sound caused by the shaft being turned by the water turning th
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My Morgan OI is coming out this spring for maintenance. During that time I would like to fix the fi
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Can anyone tell me the model of the windlass on my 1996 Hunter 376? I have to replace the plastic p
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hey guys, got good news this morning that my blind offer has been accepted for a 1978 hunter 33 in m
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Hi All, I have just bought a Oceanis 41 and the importer told me that i need to paint the hull wit
2 OLD PIRATES at 6:59am 09.30.13
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Since I'm new to the 310 and having a new Jabsco Toilet. Questions and Answers abound. I have tried
geek_guy at 6:34am 09.30.13
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Hoping someone may have a clue where to look on this. I was doing some work way aft of the aft ber
Solstice at 6:19am 09.30.13
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I noticed that WM now has a -200 rated (pure) PG. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on whether th
puddlejockey at 5:43am 09.30.13
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I posted a variant of these on another forum, but thought throwing them into a "deeper pool " of tri

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Harken Jib Sail Furler
jssailem at 9:57pm 05.31.23
I have a couple wraps on the drum when the sail is furled with at least 3 wraps around the sail. H
First Boat Purchase
jssailem at 9:41pm 05.31.23
I had a Montgomery 15. A trailer boat lowers your monthly costs. It was easy to rig. Very stout des
Crack on rudder   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:16pm 05.31.23
Excellent job. That will last you years, but inspect on next bottom painting. arranty, until back
First Boat Purchase
Johnb at 9:01pm 05.31.23
I had a capri omega and loved it. It would plane in a decent wind, which made it exciting to sail. I
Possible SmartPlug problem
chuckwayne at 8:31pm 05.31.23
No device is fail proof. It is more important to look at rates of failure and consequences of the f
Marine Toilet Question
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:26pm 05.31.23
Just found out that my electric Jabsco toilet doesn't have a built-in macerator. Any issues with TP
First Boat Purchase
Tally Ho at 7:23pm 05.31.23
We don't know your age or physical ability. But, some of those designs are familiar and would be g
Furling Head Stay Tension
Tally Ho at 7:21pm 05.31.23
Was down sailing this past weekend and took this video. I have not adjusted anything yet but will
Harken Jib Sail Furler
Tally Ho at 7:20pm 05.31.23
Depends on a lot of factors, including how tight you roll the jib. As @Ward H said, you always want
Identifying Keel Layers - Need for Primer?
Blitz at 7:15pm 05.31.23
go to the interlux website, it clearly indicates a barrier coat primer or regular primer over the le
First Boat Purchase
amistret at 7:11pm 05.31.23
great idea, thanks!
First Boat Purchase
shemandr at 6:58pm 05.31.23
We don't know your age or physical ability. But, some of those designs are familiar and would be g
Identifying Keel Layers - Need for Primer?
shemandr at 6:42pm 05.31.23
I think you don't need a barrier coat on the lead keel because barrier coats are made to protect the
Furling Head Stay Tension
Mclovin at 6:39pm 05.31.23
Was down sailing this past weekend and took this video. I have not adjusted anything yet but will n
Crack on rudder   (1)
Mclovin at 6:07pm 05.31.23
hi all thanks for all your suggestions. I dropped the rudder and dug into it. Everything was ridge
Funny Friday!!!
jssailem at 4:47pm 05.31.23
Don't you just love a democratic solution. We drew straws you lost. Seems so random.
Possible SmartPlug problem
WayneH at 4:20pm 05.31.23
I changed over to the Smart Plug a few years back because I showed up at the boat to find my electri
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing
JamesG161 at 2:34pm 05.31.23
Try an Impact Wrench too. Jim...
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing
dmax at 2:27pm 05.31.23
Hi Thetone, I used 2" x 1/4" steel bar stock and 3/4" threaded rod, large washers and bolts (Home De

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