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replacing mac 22 window (2) newsailor72 at 8:21am 03.31.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1835 the plexiglass was broken when I bought the boat and I decided it's time to replace it (fortunately,
Sailing in heavier wind YVRguy at 7:43am 03.31.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1388 Off for a sail today and it looks like a little extra wind out there (20kts + in places.) I'm takin
Boatbuilding Schools shemandr at 5:57am 03.31.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1648 There was a discussion yesterday about how we would like to start a boatbuilding school in the New S
B361. Code/asym furler Randylb at 5:46am 03.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1317 Hi All, I am thinking of adding a 170 drifter for light air on my b361. I'd like to put it on a fu
Hatch and Port leaks Johnmpru at 5:23am 03.31.13 Bigger Boats 4/1499 We have just purchased an 84 O'Day 39 this is our first sailboat! Although the boat is in very good
ports / windows on 82 M25 jmczzz at 3:23am 03.31.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1594 Prior owner did substandard window replacement, minus frames / gaskets, just stuck some cut out ple
anchor and chain Mark Maulden at 10:30pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1369 I'm modifying my anchor locker for a windlass and also upgrading ground tackle. Anchor will either
Mainsail feeder (1) Fredn56 at 9:50pm 03.30.13 Catalina 22 3/2189 How is a mainsail boltrope feeder used? I have one like the (hopefully) attached photo, but cannot
Knife slowdog at 9:31pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 25/4209 Looking for a good knife what do you all use ?
Repainting the inside of a 1980 fiberglass sailboat zahazoo at 8:47pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 12/6545 The white paint on the interior ceiling and sides is flaking off and we see the fiberglass. We plan
1994 Hunter 23.5 projects hercguy at 7:38pm 03.30.13 Smaller Boats 5/2599 It has been a few months since I bought my 23.5 and I love it. So much it nearly cost me a girlfrien
Anchor storage on c37 (1) guidera48 at 7:27pm 03.30.13 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1684 I just finished my upgrade to the anchor rollers as many of you have already done. My question is ho
lost my rudder Auratron at 7:04pm 03.30.13 Day Sailers 3/1126 Does any one have a complete rudder for an oday widgeon
rusty sail phil mac venture at 5:26pm 03.30.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1299 what do you use to remove rust stains on sails?
O'Day 25 Keel Bolt Location jdratlif at 5:14pm 03.30.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2083 So I am trying to get my boat un-winterized and ready to be put in the water. I am going through the
Help - how to remove tarp marks Nom De Guerre at 5:13pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 23/8540 I'm looking for the best method for removing dark blue marks left on the white hull from a polypropy
First Sail shemandr at 4:08pm 03.30.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2531 We took a buddy's boat out today for a season opener. Great day! Strong sun, good breeze and good
Jib/Genoa car plunger captcoho at 3:54pm 03.30.13 Catalina 30 4/1485 Looking to repair the jib car. The knob with ring broke off and the only way to slide the car is pul
ANP Bimini katana750 at 2:23pm 03.30.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1253 HI I was just installing my Bimini after carefully studying Sums posts. He mentioned that he had
Seacock problems! Rodd at 1:31pm 03.30.13 Musings With Maine Sail 4/3733 Went to clean bonding wires on a one inch Perko bronze seacock, and wound up turning the bolt with t

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10 guage to 16 guage? dLj at 2:33pm 07.03.22 I use wing nuts to join 2 stranded wires. Before using them, I turn them upside down and fill with
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it? dLj at 2:27pm 07.03.22 It's been recommended to me to have two fresh air ducts placed to help cool the alternators. That is
Do you use checklists? MrEd at 2:24pm 07.03.22 Great suggestions and, even with my lake-sailing situation, check-lists are a must. I used to use la
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it? Don S/V ILLusion at 2:10pm 07.03.22 Given the amount of air and therefore ventilation from an operating diesel which inherently draws lo
Perko Oil Lamp Parts shank at 2:01pm 07.03.22 I was able to find one from your recommendations. Thank you both for taking the time to respond
10 guage to 16 guage? JoeWhite at 1:59pm 07.03.22 I use wing nuts to join 2 stranded wires. Before using them, I turn them upside down and fill with l
10 guage to 16 guage? (1) jssailem at 1:19pm 07.03.22 The ratchet crimper mentioned this. It has three sizes to match the 3 common sizes of crimp fittin
10 guage to 16 guage? jssailem at 1:14pm 07.03.22
H34 mid ship cleats location Dalliance at 1:02pm 07.03.22 Your avatar photo shows that you have a perforated aluminum toe rail. My spring line is attached to
Mast step came out, can't access underneath Tedd at 12:57pm 07.03.22 Some overthinking going on here. I guess that depends on whether you want something not quite as goo
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it? dlochner at 12:39pm 07.03.22 I never run the blower fan, it serves no purpose and its noisy. I am intrigued by @Ralph Johnstone
10 guage to 16 guage? SailingFree44 at 12:28pm 07.03.22 That's the way. I would suggest applying GLUED heat shrink tubing as well just over the crimp sect
10 guage to 16 guage? dlochner at 12:26pm 07.03.22 To do the job correctly, get a racheting crimper with dies for insulated terminals. The cheap hardwa
10 guage to 16 guage? Ralph Johnstone at 12:24pm 07.03.22 PS to #31 - also make sure all electrical connections are securely held in place as high as possible
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:12pm 07.03.22 use your engine compartment blower when motoring? I installed a compartment suction fan after ins
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues dkinzer at 11:59am 07.03.22 Just take it apart and lubricate and clean it annually I finally got around to servicing my Sprin
10 guage to 16 guage? Ralph Johnstone at 11:59am 07.03.22
Galley Stove (Part 2) -2003 36MKII (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:54am 07.03.22 The same applies to the natural gas fireplaces in the house when the standing pilots are attempted
Mast step came out, can't access underneath Rick Webb at 11:53am 07.03.22 Some overthinking going on here. Clean it up, slap some 5200 on it, set a block on top with a ratche
Ignition Switch Stu Jackson at 11:51am 07.03.22 You've posted this three times already. You don't need to. Why? Because many of us read the new p

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