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Rudder question TEWK-too at 8:00pm 06.29.13 Ask All Sailors 11/2709 I have recently purchased a Catalina 22, swing keel with a pop top. I like it. It is easy to singl
Exide Files For Reorganization Rick D at 7:13pm 06.29.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1955 Oh oh. Looks like a quick ReOrg but still gets your attention: http://www.boatingindustry.com/news/
main sale halyard sticking johnbrink at 7:06pm 06.29.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/2035 My Catalina 28 I just bought has a problem with the halyard for the main sale and the line to the Du
8.0C Centerboard question kellyq at 6:39pm 06.29.13 S2 2/1684 I have a '79 S2 8.0C. Our centerboard has no indicator of when it is down, or how much is down. Wh
Sail Slugs CzechMate at 4:42pm 06.29.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1432 I tried to lower my Mainsail yesterday, and the slugs kept getting stuck in the mast slot. The sail
M25 In need of a trailer CHunter at 3:46pm 06.29.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1197 Hello everyone, I recently rescued a 1984 M25 that has been sitting in my marina for over two years
hot water tank removal losey at 1:35pm 06.29.13 Catalina 310 2/1131 The hot water tank on the 310 (hull 31) I am looking at is badly rusted and must be removed. It look
adding boom vang james295 at 1:19pm 06.29.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1677 I'm looking at boom vangs for my hunter 29.5 ,any input would help decide what would be the best way
New bow nav lights vizwhiz at 1:16pm 06.29.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/647 I just bought red and green LED bow nav lights that are for vertical surface mounting (teardrop like
Window Frames DennisMansour at 12:52pm 06.29.13 Big Boats 3/980 Good Day, Has anyone found the outside Window Frames for the permanent ports on the 1983 to 1987 34
26s Keel removal/repair alllrite at 12:32pm 06.29.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1705 Just noticed the top of the keel is shattered. I've seen photos of how to remove and repair the ke
Wheel Brake for '82 H 27? puddlejockey at 11:41am 06.29.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/615 Does anyone know who the manufacturer is of the steering pedestals on the 82 H27's? I'm thinking of
Committee Decision Lookout at 11:11am 06.29.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/789 Just found out that we lost a protest. The race was May 25, 2013. I found out today the nature
Protest Lost Lookout at 10:17am 06.29.13 Mid-Size Boats 8/2120 We found out today that we lost a protest from a race on May 25, 2013 I found out today the natur
What choice do you make when there's no wind? YVRguy at 9:36am 06.29.13 Ask All Sailors 67/13303 So here I am looking out the window Saturday morning at the start of what will be a beautiful Canada
Head plumbing installation soireeiown at 6:59am 06.29.13 Ask An Oday Owner 3/968 Hello. I bought an ODay 37 center cockpit but the owner before me took out all the plumbing (hoses)
Lewmar electric winch motor Flying Colours at 6:01am 06.29.13 Big Boats 3/1472 Could anyone tell me the Lewmar part# for the electric motor for the winch on a 1995 Passage 42...th
CDI Furler Antirotation Esperanza1 at 4:37am 06.29.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/890 Hunter 30T w/CDI 7.0 Antirotation I recently bought a 30T 1991 Hunter and am very satisfied. I've be
BC Sailors: Good Hikes in the Gulf Islands YVRguy at 3:18am 06.29.13 Destinations 9/7511 Before getting the boat, my better half and I used to hike quite a bit on weekends. She enjoys sail
Teak or Mahogany & Elements ehudm at 9:27pm 06.28.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/738 I got some Mahogany and have some Teak too, which one will hold better with the Elements on the deck

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First time sailboat owner jssailem at 4:56am 03.06.23 The image you posted looks to be at the base of the mast. Is yours a Selden mast?
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 4:52am 03.06.23 I did not know that was possible. And the luff tape is in good condition? Does the luff tape look
Hunter Legend 41 - Raymarine Linear Drive Autopilot KeokiV at 4:18am 03.06.23 Keoki. I have a Hunter Legend 37. I'm wondering the same question. I'm currently using a Raymarine
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 3:49am 03.06.23 I did check the other side :D. The problem I had was that when I finally got the main completely unf
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 rgranger at 2:44am 03.06.23 I have constructed SS rigging on a Mac 22. I had considered dynema. My conclusion regarding the tr
MPPT controller location (2) john2 at 1:43am 03.06.23 i placed the controller in the bathroom, wiring through the vent in the roof. and the panel lies i
Hunter 386 Salon Table (1) JamesG161 at 12:33am 03.06.23 213532 you can find full manual here HunterOwners.com downloads Jim...
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 whudatt at 11:05pm 03.05.23 Thanks again for your suggestion about seeking the advice of a rigging company but there aren't any
Chainplates AaronD at 9:15pm 03.05.23 ...I'd use high quality butyl tape to reseal it. Check out marinehowto.com for information on that
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 stickinthemud57 at 8:53pm 03.05.23 Thank you for your reply. I do have some experience with ss standing rigging, I rigged & swagged th
Chainplates Joe at 8:37pm 03.05.23 The important part of the chainplates is below the deck. Chainplates should attach to an interior b
Keeping Seagulls off the Bimini Joe at 8:16pm 03.05.23 There are literally a million marine oriented scarecrows. There's the spikey things to keep them of
Keeping Seagulls off the Bimini SV At Last at 8:09pm 03.05.23 I have used the Bird-B-Gone repeller 360 with a rail mount on the back of the bimini for several yea
Drinking water filter buddybear at 7:55pm 03.05.23 Quick question. Do any of you use an in-line water filter for your galley faucet so that you drink
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on leo310 at 6:13pm 03.05.23 dose the buzzer even work? Mine failed.
DIY leather steering wheel cover project jssailem at 5:49pm 03.05.23 From the picture I saw you did a wonderful job on your boat helm.
Bene First 42 open sea? jssailem at 5:47pm 03.05.23 I bought a solid 40 plus year boat that has the structure and size that I wanted. I have been refitt
Factory Head discharge plumbing diagram. twalker H260 at 5:41pm 03.05.23
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 5:37pm 03.05.23 Is that where you pulled the sail out of the furler? If so that is where it goes back in. Just for
Salish Sea... Anchoring ideas jssailem at 5:30pm 03.05.23 Of the two inspections that we've had over the years, none asked to see the placard My Certificati

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