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keel stuck on mac 26s pugetsoundsailer at 8:57am 06.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/781 I read somewhere surfing the net that the keels can swell on the 26s, on our 1st trip out to the lak
Questions with my 1984 catalina 27! Maodayrsails at 8:09am 06.21.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/2091 Just bought this refurbished boat and she sails well. My main question is the boat didn't come with
Hunter 44 light air tactics Marc14857 at 7:48am 06.21.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1147 So we are sailing our H44 in a fund raising event tomorrow off of Mystic Ct. We rarely race but wer
winch parts Blaise at 7:03am 06.21.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1033 As you guy know, we blew up a winch (Lewmar 46st) in our last race. Lewmar quit making the wave grip
First problem with Lehr outboard? Brian S at 7:02am 06.21.13 Engines and Propulsion 33/45484 I've been reading about Lehr propane outboards, and the folks who have bought them all seem pretty h
rudder post moves in rudder mitchguild at 6:09am 06.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1301 My rudder sunk in a storm on my mooring as I did not double up nut on bolt holding rudder in. Fortun
Rotten chainplate knees. HELP! moments at 5:48am 06.21.13 S2 6/2794 I am new to this forum and my boyfriend and I are new S2 11A owners, but what a wonderful resource!
Microwave on 2001 410 DCC22845 at 5:36am 06.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/635 Does anyone know of a replacement microwave that will fit on a Hunter 2001 410? Ours was an Origo a
Hiller range oven nestorph at 5:13am 06.21.13 Islander 3/4129 Tried my Hiller oven for the first time and couldn't get it to light up. The pilot light went on and
Westerbeke Damper Plate AVATRICE at 5:06am 06.21.13 Engines and Propulsion 2/1706 I own a 1966 Pearson Countess sailboat. In 2004, repowered with a 120 HP Westerbeke w/a Velvet Driv
Hunter 326 genoa Hunter326Inis at 2:07am 06.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/1230 Hi, Can anybody tell me where I can order a new genoa sail for a Hunter 326.
Mac 26s autobailer? windAddict at 1:56am 06.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1086 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 33/17651 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 1/1154 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 21/4643 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 2/899 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 14/2413 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 1/1048 Just asking...
Rigging for mainsheet? SailorSue at 7:53pm 06.20.13 Day Sailers 7/6017 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 1/899 My sail number is 687, not sure if it's the original. Is this number referenced to the hull ID? H

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Change Fuel Line jviss at 5:59am 05.10.23 I think you can inspect them - look for cracks, squeeze them to see if they are still somewhat elast
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna jviss at 5:57am 05.10.23 It's obvious, well known, not debatable that in radio communication, especially at higher frequencie
Hunter 410 door latch BobH57 at 5:52am 05.10.23 HunterOwners.com has the interior door latch for 410's, but it's not cheap. Hunter 410 door latchse
When does a screw become a bolt? Leeward Rail at 5:45am 05.10.23 If the fastener is strong then it's a bolt... If it is prone to failure.. then yer screwed ?:beer:
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna Leeward Rail at 5:38am 05.10.23 My question is: How far can I get from my buddy boat before we lose communication if we both have t
When does a screw become a bolt? sailme88 at 5:20am 05.10.23 Nuts and bolts, nuts and bolts...we got screwed.... This was a HS chant 50 years ago when a believe
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna Leeward Rail at 5:19am 05.10.23 But most fixed mount vhf's broadcast to other boats with similar height antennas, and also the radi
When does a screw become a bolt? (2) garymalmgren at 5:05am 05.10.23 A set screw is a bolt with the thread going all the way to the hex head. Key. 215532 Therefore a bo
Raymarine Axiom flightlead404 at 5:03am 05.10.23 I also use a pican-m hat, but I don't power the Pi from it. Instead, I have a second hat called a P
When does a screw become a bolt? BigEasy at 4:57am 05.10.23 Sailors seem to be folk that get hung up on using the correct terms. i.e.,Although it is common to
Mod for burping fresh water system after installing new water heater - should this work? jviss at 4:25am 05.10.23 I found on my M25 in a Catalina 36 that the easiest way was to pump coolant in from the engine block
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? rgranger at 4:19am 05.10.23 Yep, and they are very quick with their tape measure. Anytime that the see a boat with a new ancho
Machine screw for hand rails dlochner at 4:07am 05.10.23 Here ya go: https://www.boltdepot.com/Machine_screws_Phillips_pan_head_Stainless_steel_18-8_1_4-20.
Bilge pump wowes!!! Davidasailor26 at 2:28am 05.10.23
Self Tacking Jib Experience skob1014 at 12:09am 05.10.23 Thanks everyone for your responses. I understand that the 95% jib is not the ideal foresail for mode
Bilge pump wowes!!! Dalliance at 10:51pm 05.09.23
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Hayden Watson at 10:28pm 05.09.23 Are you saying your marina includes the projection of your inflatable in your boat's LOA? Isn't th
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna Joe at 10:27pm 05.09.23 I get the line of sight rationale. A sailboat's mast is an advantageous place for a straight line w
Raider Cherubini 33 BigEasy at 10:26pm 05.09.23 Welcome to SBO. Look forward to hearing about your progress. You are quite fortunate to have a Che
Boat fire in Japan BigEasy at 9:58pm 05.09.23

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