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Transom Scuppers - Catalina Direct Alternative Monheganlover at 2:11pm 06.05.13 Catalina 22 7/7212 I was going to go with the Catalina Direct kit until I saw the price. I recently got rid of the the
Bodette on the move. JerryA at 2:00pm 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1580 I followed this really sweet looking sailboat this morning on my way to work. Maybe someone's from o
ICOM Command Mic Cable Replacement (1) Neil McDonald at 1:02pm 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1989 The cover on the cable of some Icom Command mics are prone to premature failure. The cover just disi
Need Replacement Electrical and Other Parts New_Ranger20_Owner at 12:37pm 06.05.13 Ranger Boats (WA) 1/5186 Hello all. I just recently inherited a 20' Ranger. It was in great condition and has sails that are
1983 Hunter 30 Y/S Pedestal...guard needed maxsvredux at 12:34pm 06.05.13 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1568 I have a 1983 Hunter 30 with a Y/S Pedestal wheel and I am looking for accessories for it. Basically
What Can I Do To Prepare For a Larger Boat Caribbeanknight1 at 12:14pm 06.05.13 Big Boats 14/2481 I am two months into owning my H240 and my wife and I are just loving it. We had been dreaming of a
stern rail option - 26S (1) Justin_NSA at 11:31am 06.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1495 My wife really wants a stern rail on Cuivienen so we can have lifelines on either side. I don't like
2013 Newport Beach to Ensenada, Baja Mexico Race (3) Rick D at 11:08am 06.05.13 Racing 0/10550 Attitude Adjustment 2 participated once again in the Non-spin cruising class in the annual Ensenada
Older two wire Mast Light hotchki at 11:02am 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1395 Gang: I've recently aquired a 1981 Catalina 25. Found a two wire arrangement from the mast light
Racing Boats? dlewis812 at 10:16am 06.05.13 Ask All Sailors 0/855 http://www.duboiscup.com/competing-yachts/2013
Rub Rail Re-Bedding, Approp. Engine HP? Pdn4mnt at 9:51am 06.05.13 Smaller Boats 1/901 My wife bought a '89 Hunter 18.5 at auction. I know zip about it, except I've cleaned and rubbed and
Mooring line Chafe gear Swampyankee at 8:34am 06.05.13 S2 10/1843 I recently moved my S2 9.2a to a new marina. The owner mentioned chafe gear on the mooring line, whi
Adjustable Backstay hewebb at 6:09am 06.05.13 Smaller Boats 6/3862 I have a Catalina 25 with a 150 on a furler with a fixed back stay. Most of my sailing friends have
Jib pendant. Doc_holiday at 3:32am 06.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/3366 I saw the other thread on moving the job forward but I don't want to derail it. I want to raise my
Fuel gadge needed for 1979 30' Hunter Stradman at 3:04am 06.05.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/1463 Fuel gadge needed for 1979 30' Hunter. Anybody know what we can use to replace our gadge? Than
Decompression Valve NYSail at 2:15am 06.05.13 Engines and Propulsion 2/1672 Hello all.... Having my values adjusted and was wondering. When removing the cover, what complic
Water from mast Red Sky 376 at 2:07am 06.05.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/870 In a storm water enters the mast and drains into the main cabin. Is this normal? If not how do you
Replacement ports for Beneteau First 285 fuzzy at 10:32pm 06.04.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1636 Does anybody have a good source for replacement portals for my Beneteau First 285? My glass is scrat
Beneteau First 285 trailer fuzzy at 10:28pm 06.04.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1218 I am looking for a trailer that can haul my Beneteau First 285 from a Lake Tahoe to Reno for winter
Liquid Gasket Maker NO NO (4) betzhunter at 8:57pm 06.04.13 Big Boats 1/970 This is why you don't use liquid gasket maker for vital areas such as the heat exchanger. Apparently

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PRIMARY FUEL FILTER INTERVAL? dlochner at 7:36am 05.19.23 If the fuel is clean and there is no water or sediment in the bowl, there is no need to change the f
Getting Closer to Launch Grudgeon upgraded and Ruddercraft Rudder is Hung (2) ...3TacksontheWater at 7:31am 05.19.23 On the current Mast Crutch, there are nylock spacers that stand the crutch off of the Unifoil rudder
Love to Hear the Story Behind This RussC at 7:18am 05.19.23 Back up about 40 feet and it will be fine. :facepalm:
Getting Closer to Launch Grudgeon upgraded and Ruddercraft Rudder is Hung (1) AaronD at 7:10am 05.19.23
Love to Hear the Story Behind This Justin_NSA at 7:03am 05.19.23 :facepalm: Rick, you have a really nice sailing club there in Ft Walton. I found it while I was wor
Getting Closer to Launch Grudgeon upgraded and Ruddercraft Rudder is Hung (2) Gene Neill at 6:43am 05.19.23
Wench upside down? stickinthemud57 at 6:06am 05.19.23 Jodyjuli, That was me from the MacGregor forum. I would suggest you perform an image search on Goo
Love to Hear the Story Behind This Crazy Dave Condon at 6:00am 05.19.23 We all screwed up on navigation!!!
Ranger 11' jdrutten at 5:57am 05.19.23 I would assume those are limber holes which are specifically designed to allow water to drain. I wou
2004 Raymarine C80 Display Sailgunner at 5:45am 05.19.23 If you want a used on try: Max Marine Electronics 2185 N Powerline Road Pompano Beach FL 33069 They
H34 keel smile kloudie1 at 5:38am 05.19.23 Torque first then epoxy/fairing.. That way, the keel gets set first and will not crack the fairing w
Reefing lines jamming Sailfanatic at 5:24am 05.19.23 If you are using a good quality 3/8" dacron braid line, I would expect that line to work fine, but I
Spinnaker Crazy Dave Condon at 5:22am 05.19.23 @patbratton You are welcome sir
Wench upside down? kappykaplan at 5:17am 05.19.23 Please post photos of your set up so we can help you. P.S. It's a winch.
Spinnaker patbratton at 5:01am 05.19.23 Suggest a cover for the drum to prevent marring the deck Good idea. Thanks Dave.
Love to Hear the Story Behind This shemandr at 4:57am 05.19.23 Res ipsa loquitur!
H34 keel smile (2) cdells at 4:26am 05.19.23 Uncovered the most forward tabs completely now. It looks like they were just covered with thickened
PSA - Check your through hulls BEFORE launch jviss at 4:09am 05.19.23 You know, this has me thinking. I have "outlets" to the water, just above the waterline and that wo
Jib Line Overlaps danstanford at 2:58am 05.19.23 Too many wraps before the tension comes on. Try two wraps only which should let you take all the loa
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 2:57am 05.19.23

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