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Mac 26s autobailer? windAddict at 1:56am 06.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1087 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 33/17674 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 1/1156 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 21/4704 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 2/910 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 14/2423 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 1/1053 Just asking...
Rigging for mainsheet? SailorSue at 7:53pm 06.20.13 Day Sailers 7/6074 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 1/904 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 10/2529 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 3/1548 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 0/1459 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 6/2406 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 6/3491 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 3/823 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 10/2556 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 20/3080 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 6/3903 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 1/1139 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 2/802 We rarely pump from our three water tanks, since in the marina we're always connected to city water.

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Anchoring at Coward's Cove? Hayden Watson at 8:34am 05.16.23 Tides, wind and scope management would be important for this anchorage.
Anchoring at Coward's Cove? (1) jssailem at 8:33am 05.16.23 I understand the issue. It is a means to an end. We have a similar exposed at low water area west of
Hunter smile / keel movement Ralph Johnstone at 8:17am 05.16.23 This time we noticed movement in the keel when it was on the travel lift the keel moves almost an i
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna Jacktar at 8:04am 05.16.23 A A handheld will only give you 5 w max, 20% of regular radio, with obvious loss of coverage area.
Mast Gate Woes Hollyberry at 8:03am 05.16.23 You'll probably need a rig-manufacturer-specific mast gate - unless you can get something custom mad
Engine compartment blower re design what do you have in your boat Ralph Johnstone at 8:01am 05.16.23 If you are drawing air from the top of your engine compartment and cooler air is entering from the
Cleaning Shore Power Cord jviss at 8:00am 05.16.23
Cleaning Shore Power Cord Johnb at 8:00am 05.16.23
Anchoring at Coward's Cove? Tedd at 7:48am 05.16.23 @Hayden Watson : Great tip, thanks! @jssailem : It has to do with launching. The boat launch at McD
Cleaning Shore Power Cord Don S/V ILLusion at 7:37am 05.16.23
Cleaning Shore Power Cord jviss at 7:25am 05.16.23 I watched some youtube videos on this, I'm going to try both the Magic Eraser and Fast Orange hand c
Mast Gate Woes (1) Hayden Watson at 7:08am 05.16.23 I have the same problem with my new mainsail but those shown at MetaMast would be worse than what I
Cleaning Shore Power Cord jviss at 7:01am 05.16.23 There is no purpose other than keeping up apearances, and I don't enjoy menial labor. Go sailing.
De-winterization kappykaplan at 6:59am 05.16.23 Every boater should know where every thruhull is. :plus:
De-winterization Don S/V ILLusion at 6:59am 05.16.23 I can't seem to locate the toilet intake seacock on my Hunter 29.5. Any help / pics appreciated. I
De-winterization jdrutten at 6:57am 05.16.23 The manual shows it as being under the head sink. See page 17: Hunter_gen_52976033.pdf (sailboatowne
Cleaning Shore Power Cord thinwater at 6:56am 05.16.23 There is no purpose other than keeping up apearances, and I don't enjoy menial labor. Go sailing.
De-winterization Winyah Bay at 6:51am 05.16.23 Thanks! I'll check it today. appreciate the quick reply!
De-winterization kappykaplan at 6:47am 05.16.23 That through hull is likely under one of your deck plates.
De-winterization Winyah Bay at 6:42am 05.16.23 I can't seem to locate the toilet intake seacock on my Hunter 29.5. Any help / pics appreciated. I'

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