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Standing Rigging Matros at 9:58am 04.03.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2146 So now that the spring is finally here in New England its time to start rebuilding my Mac26D. Befor
Mustang 22 and PlasTrend 22 (PT-22 1/4) (2) Mustang22Liberty at 8:58am 04.03.13 Other Sailboats 0/4697 Hi: Looking for other owners of the Mustand 22 sailboat (also known as a PlasTrend 22 or PT-22 1/4).
Mac 25s Trailer KC135Driver at 8:22am 04.03.13 Trailer Sailors 16/5300 Just bought a Mac 25s and need to get a trailer. How long of a trailer do I need from winch to the
New To sailing light12pdr at 8:13am 04.03.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1119 I would like to learn to sail. I would like to connect with someone in the Annapolis area so I may l
Rattle can touch up paint suggestions? kito at 7:38am 04.03.13 Catalina 22 8/52890 I am in the process of fixing a bad spot on the hull of my 84 c22. The area is fixed and sanded and
rigging the 26M Benutc at 7:23am 04.03.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/903 HELP! Rusty at sailing. Got used 26M this Jan '13. Rigging is not like my old 1978. 26M came with a
They think it's funny, but it's not. Jackdaw at 7:03am 04.03.13 Ask All Sailors 72/9479 Manifestly Unsafe Voyage?? http://www.newsherald.com/news/stranded-sailors-find-solace-in-pcb-1.1
Glass layup of coaming Brian S at 6:58am 04.03.13 Day Sailers 2/1040 Does anyone know what the layup schedule for the top of the cockpit coaming is in a 192/222? I wi
Tax deductibility of interest on boat loans PDReynolds at 6:49am 04.03.13 Ask All Sailors 16/2548 Hi All I recently financed a newer model sailboat. I have seen some writings about the ability to d
Newbie: Yanmar 1GM10 best battery Delawaredave at 6:31am 04.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/6291 Newbie on a budget needs battery for Yanmar 1GM10. Below site recommends 385 CCA and 455 MCA.
Masthead or fractional revisited. (1) Doc_holiday at 6:16am 04.03.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1238 I won't go through the story again but my mast is short, I took it from another boat I had... Yes it
Soda Blasting FourPoints at 6:12am 04.03.13 Ask All Sailors 7/2061 So I picked up everything to do small (as in a few square inches at a time) soda blasting jobs from
D�j� vu All Over Again (1) Roger Long at 4:30am 04.03.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 5/3025
Mast height from water line? nosnebjim at 3:40am 04.03.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2895 I will be putting my 86 M25 in a new lake this year and there is a bridge that I would like to clear
Selling a sailboat Wholesail GreggL at 9:47pm 04.02.13 Sails Call Lounge 3/10162 Anyone have a recommendation for a wholesale buyer of sailboats? Thank you
79 L25 (2) Steve22116 at 7:09pm 04.02.13 Lancer 0/1456 Next locker, the hanging locker forward of the head. Removed the pump and associated hoses, then san
Ardic 42 ken336 at 7:08pm 04.02.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/749 Does anyone have experience with an ardic 42 heater? I took mine apart and found a small puddle of o
18.5 rigging pictures RDS2012 at 6:39pm 04.02.13 Smaller Boats 6/1373 Does anyone have some close-ups of how the main sail is supposed to be rigged? Specifically how the
Condensation Moisture Issue twodzusfittings at 6:31pm 04.02.13 Smaller Boats 8/1523 I have had to repair the rear birth cushion covers due to mold and mildew damage to the sides of the
1975 Catalina Outboard Question Flip5 at 5:51pm 04.02.13 Mid-Size Boats 13/5387 Hey everybody. I have a question which I am looking for help on. I have a 1975 Catalina 27. I am

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Anti seize on coupler set screws? skunther at 6:45am 04.13.23
Anti seize on coupler set screws? dlochner at 6:29am 04.13.23 The coupler set screws should be as tight as you can get them and then wired into place so the screw
Hull/deck Leaks jssailem at 5:51am 04.13.23 Seattle rain. There are a couple of answers. Buy a tarp and cover the area leaking tape green g
Paint Rollers (Covers) RoyS at 4:51am 04.13.23 I use a foam roller. Full recoat with hydrocoat every fourth year. Chip touch up with a small dispos
Please critique my masthead antenna! (2) danooxnard at 4:27am 04.13.23 Here are some pics of my antenna and mastlight install. This antenna coil is slightly above the mast
50 Mile Race Video Will Gilmore at 3:30am 04.13.23 Make sure the sheet is loose when hoisting, or the tension on the roach will keep the main from hois
Beneteau Questions Davidasailor26 at 3:15am 04.13.23
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 (1) pclarksurf at 11:20pm 04.12.23 Thought there were some photos of cut up cross sections: found this one-- shows at least a portion
Tightening Stanchions BigEasy at 8:30pm 04.12.23 Any recommendations on how to tighten the stanchions without ripping the boat apart? I noticed
50 Mile Race Video DArcy at 7:49pm 04.12.23 Ottawa River? Oh, and that mainsail halyard needs some attention. ;):beer: Yes, 50 miles on the
Seeking a Spinnaker Pole Car for a 1987 Beneteau Oceanis 381 Joe at 7:34pm 04.12.23 Joe, I did look at the article. Good ideas in there, but she was hoping to just get those fittings.
50 Mile Race Video dlochner at 7:13pm 04.12.23 Ottawa River? Oh, and that mainsail halyard needs some attention. ;):beer:
Furlex 100s Bearing Tube Problem ManuKai at 6:36pm 04.12.23 Is the drum sliding up on the extrusion, or is the whole extrusion moving? If the drum is sliding...
Damaged Hull and repair to ballast tank Project_Mayhem at 5:57pm 04.12.23 Posting for the same reason... and to let you know that you can accomplish the same goal by clickin
Tightening Stanchions (7) Lfarquhar at 5:44pm 04.12.23 Here are some photos - the stanchions have a through bolt, washer and nut on the underside of the de
50 Mile Race Video Will Gilmore at 5:23pm 04.12.23 :yeah: Nice. -Will
Sea water pump hasket NYSail at 4:58pm 04.12.23 Hi, I also use a thin film of silicon grease to hold the gasket in place. I figure it cant' hurt.
Awl Grip Color? Don S/V ILLusion at 4:32pm 04.12.23 There are color charts as I had one once, , however, I dont know where. Depending on how long ago it
Paint Rollers (Covers) Rich Stidger at 4:25pm 04.12.23 Was it this one: fferent rollers. Not sure when it will be released. Yes, received from Jamestown
Adding Ballast to Hunter 240 (3) patbratton at 3:17pm 04.12.23 This afternoon the 1-3/8" I.D tubing came from McMastrer-Carr (neither Home Depot or Lowes had it).

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