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Mac 26s autobailer? windAddict at 1:56am 06.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/939 Hi, I'm looking at buying a Mac 26s from someone. I noticed theres a small hole in the port side o
Never before seen phenomenon in South Pacific Ocean (15) caguy at 11:13pm 06.20.13 Sails Call Lounge 33/16899 This was emailed to me by a friend. A yacht was traveling in the South Pacific when the crew came
What a Great Job Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 11:04pm 06.20.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1106 I know you guys don't like pushing products on here. However, when a company does a great job people
Trail rite tongue extension ancbob at 9:45pm 06.20.13 Catalina 22 21/4104 Just remarried my swing keel to the boat tonight. I am planning on putting the boat in this weekend
I am looking for info on a Hunter 23 stephenson.ronald@gmail.c at 9:16pm 06.20.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/749 I spoke to an owner of a Hunter 260 and he said the 23.5 was just like the 260. I liked his boat so
Towing question zpeteman at 8:45pm 06.20.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2144 I'm looking at getting a MacGregor 22 and one of my primary concerns is whether or not I can tow it
What happened to the CP22 website? Rightbrainer at 8:00pm 06.20.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/946 Just asking...
Rigging for mainsheet? SailorSue at 7:53pm 06.20.13 Day Sailers 7/4961 Down sized from macgregor 26 to an Oday 17. She's a 1979 model and well cared for. Was looking for s
When is it time for a new main sail - Hunter 23' carboman at 7:38pm 06.20.13 Smaller Boats 1/833 My sail number is 687, not sure if it's the original. Is this number referenced to the hull ID? H
Anchor Long Story at 7:31pm 06.20.13 Catalina 310 10/1918 General question with a thousand answers but here goes What is the right or minimum size anchor (h
routing mainsheet to the cockpit jluke at 6:38pm 06.20.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1324 My 1979 Hunter 30 does not have a winch on the mast for the main. I would like to route the mainshee
Asym sheet blocks (2) jsalley at 5:58pm 06.20.13 Catalina 309 Group Forum 0/1269 Flew my new Doyle APC asym today for the first time - what a blast! 7 knots boat speed with 9 knots
Jib downhaul Fredn56 at 12:56pm 06.20.13 Catalina 22 6/2100 I am rigging a jib downhaul, and need advice on where to run the line back to the cockpit. Should i
Smart regulator GWG at 12:40pm 06.20.13 Musings With Maine Sail 6/3173 Is it possible and practical to modify the standard Yanmar 80 amp alternator with internal regulator
keel haul control line GregMartin22hunter at 11:10am 06.20.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/741 I'm installing a new line for my new keel for my Hunter 22. Should the line be rope or steel? How lo
stuffing box service alans at 10:50am 06.20.13 Mid-Size Boats 10/2277 hi, has any one repacked the stuffing box while in the water. seems like theres not enough room too
Mast Raising Problem herbertziegler at 10:50am 06.20.13 Catalina 22 20/2887 I recently purchased this boat and it the first time I have tried to raise the mast since I took it
Speaking of 'Telltales' Need help to find a link Flyboy69 at 10:43am 06.20.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/3512 There was a link here at one time, I think... about trimming sails and steering relative to behaviou
Hunter 216 hydraulic lift and rudder ggrusso at 10:40am 06.20.13 Smaller Boats 1/1071 I am currently looking to buy a Hunter 216 but my concern is with the hydraulic lift and the rudder.
Pumping from all 3 water tanks DAVID BLOCH at 10:33am 06.20.13 Big Boats 2/720 We rarely pump from our three water tanks, since in the marina we're always connected to city water.

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Assistance with Entry to Canada Information MikeHoncho at 5:12pm 07.25.22 Well it was a success. ArriveCAN app was all filled out and submitted the morning of. The only issue
Boat Swag dLj at 5:11pm 07.25.22 Very nice! dj
Merit 22 owners (2) Digger1 at 4:50pm 07.25.22 Yes it is! I didn't know they all didn't come that way! Funny, I was looking hard at Catalina 22's,
Installed new batteries, engine still won't start SycloneDriver at 4:48pm 07.25.22 Westmarine model #15020191, two of them. I did a little research on the Hunter 34 and at least som
1975 Cat 22 Chainplate Location (1) C_Level at 4:44pm 07.25.22 I have another question regarding rigging locations but this time it is in regard to the mast and it
Main sheet line Hunter 326 Joe at 4:41pm 07.25.22 Easy conversion. you'll need an additional Single block, and a single block with a becket. The
110 V outlet in lazarette Davidasailor26 at 4:28pm 07.25.22 Has any one has any issues with the gas cylinder arm that helps raise the engine compartment access
Keel Damage Davidasailor26 at 4:27pm 07.25.22
110 V outlet in lazarette Weasel at 4:24pm 07.25.22 Has any one has any issues with the gas cylinder arm that helps raise the engine compartment access
Haul out, bottom paint Joe at 4:20pm 07.25.22 That's way too much. Get a couple more quotes. Do you have a trailer? You can do it yourself.
110 V outlet in lazarette Weasel at 4:20pm 07.25.22 I ran an xtension cord from the galley to the lazzarette. Come in handy when I need power tools in t
Does your state charge an ANNUAL excise, use or property tax? Brian D at 4:13pm 07.25.22 Being in Ca I too was a victim of their tax everything policy. But being on federal land I guess I a
Oday DS II Mast Needed - Suitable Replacement ? mikeval at 4:09pm 07.25.22 Found a dwyer mast from a marine salvage yard with the same profile but was a bit long. So cut it do
Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu? (1) Jamesiv1 at 4:08pm 07.25.22 Found it. It's a 5 HP Mercury "Sail Power"
Remove hard plastic side panels in Hunter 306/2003 jdrutten at 4:04pm 07.25.22 This is on my list as well. As I understand it, you will need to pull down the headliner first. I pu
Keel Damage Don S/V ILLusion at 4:00pm 07.25.22 Four years is a long time. Hard to tell from pictures - Barnacle remnants after power washing?
6 HP Mercury made by Tohatsu? Jamesiv1 at 4:00pm 07.25.22 I don't know for a fact, but I have always been told that Tohatsu=Mercury=Nissan for outboards Th
Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu? Jamesiv1 at 3:58pm 07.25.22 Hello Leeward Rail, Thanks for your reply. I've been thinking new, but would consider used. I must
Sailing from Potts Harbor to Ports Harbor (approx. 160 nm) on the 1975 30 ' Albin Ballad jssailem at 3:30pm 07.25.22 Sounds like a cool idea. And a good way to learn if your cockpit has any leaks. Can I sleep in the
Merit 22 owners sgrahame at 3:14pm 07.25.22 Looks like it is in good shape. Is that a portlight installed at the rear of the v-berth?

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