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Stargarzer at 2:21pm 05.16.13
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Hello, I'm checking to see if I did everything correct to be part of Macgregor Ower Forum. THANKS
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I've been posting much about broaching and heeling lately with some great answers that are much appr
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hey everyone, has anyone put a Newport 30 on a tidal grid or see anyone else try? was it bow or ste
dobiesailor at 12:08pm 05.16.13
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Does anyone know hoe tight the adjustment on the stuffing box on a 1986 31 hunter should be? I have
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Gary Maxey at 9:42am 05.16.13
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My serial number is xdyg 1327 m 80 b. Does that mean it was the 1327th made? It is a 1980 25ft, so
SailingGuy at 9:36am 05.16.13
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A 1989 O'Day 280 has recently been listed for sale in my area. Does anyone have opinions about th
Flying Colours at 9:36am 05.16.13
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A member sent e-mail regarding our P42 conversion to Propane...well I lost it!!! Please send again a
SailingGuy at 9:13am 05.16.13
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A 1989 O'Day 280 has recently been listed for sale in my area. Does anyone have opinions about th
Ken Secor at 7:50am 05.16.13
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I'm unsure of what insures my boat - when on the trailer in transit to the lake, or while on the wat
Jimongee at 7:37am 05.16.13
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Hello folks, :confused:I have finally fabricated a set of vertical swinging doors to replace the ann
shozbot at 7:31am 05.16.13
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Removed engine to replace mounts and while at it also removed tank for cleaning. The wood frame hold
YVRguy at 7:24am 05.16.13
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I'm sure all of you Hunter 34 owners know exactly what I'm talking about by the post title alone. H
dneipert at 7:15am 05.16.13
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I lost the mast on my 1994 Hunter 30T when the forestay parted. The extrusion is Z-Spar 401A. It ha
maninthewilderness at 6:49am 05.16.13
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My Hunter 240 owner's manual indicates that the boat comes pre-wired for a compass light (port side
Tony E at 6:09am 05.16.13
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Hi, I am new to sailing and I have just recently bought a 98 MacGregor 26x. Tomorrow I am taking it
Roger Long at 5:39am 05.16.13
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I am back in New England secure at a borrowed mooring in Milford, CT after a nearly straight through
RECESS at 5:38am 05.16.13
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I have been doing some research into buying a radar unit for the boat. I have been reading that the
BobM at 5:27am 05.16.13
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I just got off my lazy butt and ordered my bottom paint. Winter cover is still on though not for lo
RGMORI at 2:37am 05.16.13
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Well if part of a Cal 29 boat needed work well .... been there and done that. I bought what looked l

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H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat
PGIJon at 11:24am 01.25.23
@PGIJon That is really sad to hear about the loss of your boat. What electronics do you have that m
Solar panel question/Recommendations
Orbweaver at 11:21am 01.25.23
... (especially with a controller) ... To echo dlochner and emphasize: YOU MUST USE A CONTROLLER w
Rust around rudder Pintles
Ralph Johnstone at 11:17am 01.25.23
The prep work is open to discussion but to avoid a repeat of the corrosion problem again after it g
Solar panel question/Recommendations
Ralph Johnstone at 11:09am 01.25.23
The site wont let me post it :/ We'll have to settle for a screen shot.
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit?
HD74 at 11:07am 01.25.23
I recently added a selden bow sprit to my hunter 340. Like you I tried to do a lot of research but f
Solar panel question/Recommendations
dlochner at 11:07am 01.25.23
This is some really good information, from the sounds of it I should be able to use the 200W solar
Boat ID
SailingLoto at 11:05am 01.25.23
Irwin ketch comes to mind do you know how long it is? Mid 30s I would guess
Solar panel question/Recommendations
artleyt115 at 10:58am 01.25.23
You're off to a good start. If you are unsure of your math, please post the spreadsheet so we can
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat
Artey1 at 10:54am 01.25.23
Sorry to hear about the loss of your boat. I wish I were closer to come get some of the items off of
Solar panel question/Recommendations
artleyt115 at 10:53am 01.25.23
You're off to a good start. If you are unsure of your math, please post the spreadsheet so we can
Rust around rudder Pintles
dlochner at 10:53am 01.25.23
That crack looked like a pencil mark to me too. If sand or use an abrasive polish on the SS, it wil
Rust around rudder Pintles
rgranger at 10:51am 01.25.23
The photo may look worse then it is, after cleaning up the rust stains it looks fine, no cracks. Th
Boat ID
LloydB at 10:46am 01.25.23
Irwin ketch comes to mind do you know how long it is?
Rust around rudder Pintles
Sail22Capri22 at 10:43am 01.25.23
The photo may look worse then it is, after cleaning up the rust stains it looks fine, no cracks. The
Yamaha 30 / Scampi 30
gouldx at 10:41am 01.25.23
Interesting! I didn't realize there was another Y30, but your manual certainly suggests otherwise.
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit?
4Winds at 10:39am 01.25.23
On your size of boat, I would look at the designed (purchased unit). Either will work. I looked ha
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit?
4Winds at 10:37am 01.25.23
It's field-fit. Start with a cardboard tube of approximate length and see where the ends fall. Ther
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit?   (1)
4Winds at 10:35am 01.25.23
It is nice to get the spin tack out in front of the headstay, but I have acceptable performance fly
Rust around rudder Pintles
rgranger at 10:32am 01.25.23
yes use a sealant like butyl tape. If the area is sound then maybe not. I was also thinking buty

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