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So-called "tea" stains Cinduda at 3:31pm 05.16.13 Catalina 22 13/2746 I've spent the past two sunny weeks here in the PNW cleaning up the boat in preparation for the seas
New to the site. Stargarzer at 2:21pm 05.16.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/1570 Hello, I'm checking to see if I did everything correct to be part of Macgregor Ower Forum. THANKS
Tiller Extension for a C22 MacGreg at 1:18pm 05.16.13 Catalina 22 27/9329 I've been posting much about broaching and heeling lately with some great answers that are much appr
newport30 mk2 on tidal grid or careening mopieo8 at 12:20pm 05.16.13 Newport 1/5756 hey everyone, has anyone put a Newport 30 on a tidal grid or see anyone else try? was it bow or ste
stuffing box adjustment dobiesailor at 12:08pm 05.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1696 Does anyone know hoe tight the adjustment on the stuffing box on a 1986 31 hunter should be? I have
hillbillywanderer allen-deckard at 11:10am 05.16.13 Catalina 22 2/813 Sent you a private message if you didn't see it.
Serial number Gary Maxey at 9:42am 05.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/3631 My serial number is xdyg 1327 m 80 b. Does that mean it was the 1327th made? It is a 1980 25ft, so
Opinions on 280 SailingGuy at 9:36am 05.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 0/642 A 1989 O'Day 280 has recently been listed for sale in my area. Does anyone have opinions about th
Passage 42 LNG to Propane Conversion Flying Colours at 9:36am 05.16.13 Big Boats 9/1704 A member sent e-mail regarding our P42 conversion to Propane...well I lost it!!! Please send again a
O'Day 280 Opinions SailingGuy at 9:13am 05.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1294 A 1989 O'Day 280 has recently been listed for sale in my area. Does anyone have opinions about th
Boat insurance? Ken Secor at 7:50am 05.16.13 Catalina 22 9/1469 I'm unsure of what insures my boat - when on the trailer in transit to the lake, or while on the wat
Companion way doors (2) Jimongee at 7:37am 05.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2016 Hello folks, :confused:I have finally fabricated a set of vertical swinging doors to replace the ann
Fuel Tank for O'Day 28 shozbot at 7:31am 05.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1281 Removed engine to replace mounts and while at it also removed tank for cleaning. The wood frame hold
H34 Hatches catching jib sheets YVRguy at 7:24am 05.16.13 Big Boats 10/2515 I'm sure all of you Hunter 34 owners know exactly what I'm talking about by the post title alone. H
Dismasted 30T dneipert at 7:15am 05.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 8/1754 I lost the mast on my 1994 Hunter 30T when the forestay parted. The extrusion is Z-Spar 401A. It ha
Hunter 240 Pre-Wired for Compass Light? maninthewilderness at 6:49am 05.16.13 Smaller Boats 1/920 My Hunter 240 owner's manual indicates that the boat comes pre-wired for a compass light (port side
So you see a thunderstorm coming... Tony E at 6:09am 05.16.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 34/5241 Hi, I am new to sailing and I have just recently bought a 98 MacGregor 26x. Tomorrow I am taking it
Back in New England (1) Roger Long at 5:39am 05.16.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 20/8756 I am back in New England secure at a borrowed mooring in Milford, CT after a nearly straight through
Is 2 kw enough for a radar unit RECESS at 5:38am 05.16.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1853 I have been doing some research into buying a radar unit for the boat. I have been reading that the
Season has officially started for me BobM at 5:27am 05.16.13 S2 4/1132 I just got off my lazy butt and ordered my bottom paint. Winter cover is still on though not for lo

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Wiring solar and ACR's jviss at 2:43pm 04.29.23 Fred, I just added a solar panel with mppt charger. It is simple, just connect the output of the ch
Wiring solar and ACR's jviss at 2:41pm 04.29.23 everything is going to a bud What does that mean?
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? Tally Ho at 2:40pm 04.29.23 I always find these typical fist aid kits to be an over-priced collection of bandages. While I woul
Mast raising ideas... JoeWhite at 2:32pm 04.29.23 Visit this link with images. This was my solution. http://mei1970.org/saillavie/c36Album/index.php?a
What jib is best for very light winds dlochner at 2:30pm 04.29.23 Actual wind speed was 4-6 kts. The wind models were all wrong. So flew the 163% both races and did
What jib is best for very light winds cousineddy at 2:27pm 04.29.23 Actual wind speed was 4-6 kts. The wind models were all wrong. So flew the 163% both races and did w
Nova Scotia Cruising Guide dlochner at 2:27pm 04.29.23 The Cruising Club of America publishes a cruising guide. It is based on members' experiences and tra
Wiring solar and ACR's JoeWhite at 2:25pm 04.29.23 Fred, I just added a solar panel with mppt charger. It is simple, just connect the output of the cha
Anyone Grow Their Own Herbs jviss at 2:18pm 04.29.23 Update. All of the herbs I'm growing come from those little pots of fresh herbs they sell at the su
Nova Scotia Cruising Guide jon hansen at 2:14pm 04.29.23 i can't help you, but do have fun. post pictures please, we like pictures.
Wiring solar and ACR's fred1diver at 2:04pm 04.29.23 Still wondering aimlessly trying to grasp how to complete my system lol Ok so both batteries are con
Bubbles in hot water dlochner at 2:02pm 04.29.23 Does the water have an odor? A really long shot suggestion, there may be air trapped in the top of
Bubbles in hot water Rich Stidger at 2:01pm 04.29.23 When water is heated, the heat drives dissolved oxygen out of the water. I am told that this is why
Bubbles in hot water Tally Ho at 1:33pm 04.29.23 Bubbles may come from your Shore Water supply. Chlorine or Sulphur gases are most common. Jim...
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 Crusty Ol Salt at 1:26pm 04.29.23 Remember over tensioning a v-belt is just as bad as under tensioning. V-Belt inspection remember to
Bubbles in hot water JamesG161 at 1:17pm 04.29.23 Bubbles may come from your Shore Water supply. Chlorine or Sulphur gases are most common. Jim...
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? Crusty Ol Salt at 1:10pm 04.29.23 This one states it is HSA approved https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-Home-Essentials-First-Aid/dp/B00W4
First Aid Training? Crusty Ol Salt at 1:02pm 04.29.23 Although it is not all inclusive, most red cross offices give basic first aid courses.
Bubbles in hot water Crusty Ol Salt at 12:59pm 04.29.23 Do the bubbles disappear as you let the water tun? If they do, you could have small leak. As water e
Mast raising ideas... AaronD at 12:00pm 04.29.23 My experience. Take it for what it's worth: We've always raised and lowered the mast double-handed.

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