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main sale halyard sticking johnbrink at 7:06pm 06.29.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/2100 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 2/1741 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 7/1497 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 7/1271 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 2/1233 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 4/1739 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 0/669 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 3/1032 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 7/1764 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 0/629 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 0/821 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 8/2247 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 67/14023 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 3/1015 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 3/1548 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 1/958 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 9/7699 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 0/762 I got some Mahogany and have some Teak too, which one will hold better with the Elements on the deck
Replacement Light Fixtures. (2) RLMahan at 9:00pm 06.28.13 Big Boats 6/1595 Does anyone know a source for the adjustable reading lights on the mid 80's vintage H34's? I've atta
Bimini Track parts (2) Euphoria2011 at 7:14pm 06.28.13 Bigger Boats 4/892 My boat has a bimini installed and the aft port deck mount hinge sometimes slides forward an inch or

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Window Replacement Installation Advice Tally Ho at 7:05pm 05.26.23 Mind skipped over the VHB tape. Yes, that would eliminate the need for screws. Did you ever stop
Do rust converters work on rusted keels? Project_Mayhem at 6:43pm 05.26.23 Some of the rust converters don't actually do conversion at all. Read the fine print carefully. Some
Need details about this boat Project_Mayhem at 6:41pm 05.26.23 What brand are the tires!?
Window Replacement Installation Advice Project_Mayhem at 6:40pm 05.26.23 Mind skipped over the VHB tape. Yes, that would eliminate the need for screws. Did you ever stop
Weird Electrical Experience Project_Mayhem at 6:30pm 05.26.23 Possibly.. Having a reverser polarity detect to power up makes more sense with equipment that can h
Hunter 146 Drain Tube and Thru Hull Fiitings (1) CapeCodBubs at 6:16pm 05.26.23 Problem resolved!!!
Seacock Mystery Don S/V ILLusion at 6:16pm 05.26.23 If anyone is still reading - who would go sailing offshore in this boat?
Window Replacement Installation Advice Ralph Johnstone at 5:38pm 05.26.23 The windows shown below were probably done 5-6 years before the pic was taken.. no cracking at the
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? FigBug at 5:26pm 05.26.23 Here you go. Thank you very much. Shouldn't be too hard to find something similar.
Seacock Mystery Crusty Ol Salt at 5:17pm 05.26.23 First I agree with @Ralph Johnstone, Those valves look open to me. I have no clue why someone would
Hurricane Season 2023 (1) JamesG161 at 4:33pm 05.26.23 Atlantic Ocean water is very warm in most areas As of today , so far, a bit cooler.
Bent stemhead fitting skunther at 4:12pm 05.26.23 If I had to guess how it got bent sideways, I think the anchor rode became wound around the keel w
Bent stemhead fitting skunther at 4:11pm 05.26.23 If it's this SS rod fitting which holds down the anchor you're looking at : support large forces,
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? (2) Dalliance at 3:51pm 05.26.23 Could you post a photo of the support leg in your boat? Here you go.
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Mark Maulden at 3:17pm 05.26.23 If your sensor has one wire, then remove the sensor and wire brush the threads and also where it scr
Ship's Bell capta at 2:51pm 05.26.23 I've finally found a VHF that has all the whistle signals built in. The only thing needed is a "hail
Bent stemhead fitting capta at 2:42pm 05.26.23 This is one of those times when I would have the job done by a professional. Heating, twisting or ho
Need details about this boat Hollyberry at 2:35pm 05.26.23 Photos!!??
Seacock Mystery capta at 2:30pm 05.26.23
Weird Electrical Experience walt at 1:58pm 05.26.23 yep, just a guess. The device does appear to have a polarity sense that prevents power up and likel

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