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C34 Tabernacle Mast? SimiSAilor at 10:14am 02.20.13 Big Boats 2/1968 I found a 1988 C34, that I may make an offer on, that has a tabernacle mast. It appears to be a fact
Columbia 26 portlights willhamlin at 8:19am 02.20.13 Columbia 2/1751 Hello Everyone, I have acquired a 1964 Columbia 26 and am in the beginnings of a total refit. I
Cruising Posts to Resume Roger Long at 7:58am 02.20.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 9/3819
Keys trip 2013 THECUSCUS at 7:40am 02.20.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1439 We just returned from a 3 week sailing adventure in the Keys. Here are afew video clips to view. I
Ultra-Ever Dry PERCHER at 4:35am 02.20.13 Big Boats 0/1288 Has anyone tried this on their boat, mainly the stainless/aluminum parts? http://www.youtube.com/wat
3GM30F temperature gauge Bob 04 H260 at 2:41am 02.20.13 Engines and Propulsion 16/13422 My 3GM does not have a temperature gauge. I bought a VDO gauge with the metric to SAE brass adapter
question on mast gates.... centerline at 9:08pm 02.19.13 Ask All Sailors 12/3439 for the mast used on my macgregor, they used the Dwyer extrusion DM6..... what is there for availabl
Engine Transom Height Adjustment CaptFred51 at 8:57pm 02.19.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1354 I have the boat in a certified Honda shop for the first time with gear shifter/control cable problem
1983 Hunter 31' Rubber Seat Bumper (4) davejet at 8:42pm 02.19.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1138 I am looking for some new rubber seat bumpers to replace missing and old ones. These rubber seat bum
8.0c shaft log replacement markstv at 8:37pm 02.19.13 S2 6/1677 Does any one know where to get a 10" 1" shaft log with cutlass bearing for a s2 8.0c.Having trouble
mast and boom trainmanjess at 7:29pm 02.19.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/4111 hello all i have finally identified my mast and boom.. they are made by dwyer.. is this normal for
Alcohol Stove Gimbaled Cabinet? ScottNeely at 7:04pm 02.19.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/3052 Has anyone seen or own a Catalina 30 or any Catalina that came with a gimbaled alcohol stove cabinet
bolt, screw, or rivet? inarathree at 6:14pm 02.19.13 Ask All Sailors 20/10605 How do I know when to use a bolt (either nut/bolt, or drill and tap), self tapping screw (or regular
Is my waste system gravity fed? galynd at 5:07pm 02.19.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2019 On my Beneteau 36 I do not have a macerator. The toilet will dump into the top of the holding tank
oday 22 trailer TrevorL at 3:24pm 02.19.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1216 looking for trailer plans for 1979 22' oday sailboat or possibly if anyone has a trailer in norcal w
Oday 25 Cabin Core Replacement glong3 at 2:53pm 02.19.13 Day Sailers 3/2093 This past weekend I found quite a bit of core rot under the mast step. I cut open the top layer of f
Punta Gorda dreaming! Nodak7 at 2:41pm 02.19.13 Big Boats 36/5816 Just curious.... I am considering a move from ND to FL. Needless to say that is going from a freshwa
Quick Note for 40.5 Owners (2) Rick D at 2:27pm 02.19.13 Big Boats 2/817 My boat washer brought to my attention that I was getting some brown ooze out of the latch for the p
a little play in tiller Huminbird at 2:18pm 02.19.13 Newport 3/2668 My 28' Newport 1978 has a bit of play in the tiller. I can feel a flutter in a strong current. not s
Honda thermostat dehler25 at 1:50pm 02.19.13 Engines and Propulsion 5/1698 I have an older BF 8 circa 1987 with breaker point ignition. It is having a lack of cooling issue an

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Boom Vang Hollyberry at 8:02am 03.05.23 Add one... it's a safety device when downwind in a breeze.
Raymarine Axiom flightlead404 at 7:37am 03.05.23 Or you can go the more DIY way and attach sensors to get some data directly from the engine and log
Boom Vang Joe at 7:32am 03.05.23 If you want a vang, just install one. I personally can't imagine NOT having one. It is possible th
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 7:32am 03.05.23 I checked it but I checked a lot and can not remember. I will check when back at boat tomorrow. Tha
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 7:26am 03.05.23 If I read you correctly, you had the switch in your hand and used a long needle to press against th
Second anchor question flightlead404 at 7:21am 03.05.23 You need to be able to deploy your secondary completely independently from your primary. That means
DIY leather steering wheel cover project (1) thinwater at 7:14am 03.05.23 @Caboteur how much cord did it take to cover a given distance of the wheel.. Say 1 meter. What kno
Second anchor question Davidasailor26 at 7:04am 03.05.23
Second anchor question Don S/V ILLusion at 7:04am 03.05.23 Not a fan of linking anchors. If something breaks, you lost everything including the boat possibly b
Engine oil drain hose adapter Ward H at 7:02am 03.05.23 The washers I used cost $0.61 each. Nice! How was the access to change the washers? Just reache
Salish Sea... Anchoring ideas Terry Cox at 6:55am 03.05.23 Nice.
Bene First 42 open sea? Tally Ho at 6:08am 03.05.23 You could have the boat surveyed, focusing on those critical components, and repair/replace whatever
MPPT controller location (1) Deleted member 117556 at 6:07am 03.05.23 On my 310 the solar MPPT controller and battery monitor are mounted on the port side in the compartm
Drinking water filter thinwater at 5:47am 03.05.23 We use an filter when filling the tanks and then use a Brita Filter pitcher for drinking and cookin
Drinking water filter RoyS at 5:38am 03.05.23 We shock treat according to Peggy's instructions in the Spring. We fill the tank by running through
Drinking water filter dlochner at 5:38am 03.05.23 My marina had good water so I don't pre-filter it going in, but I would where I don't know the wate
Boat hook All U Get at 5:36am 03.05.23
Boat hook dlochner at 5:35am 03.05.23 So far I haven't found that to be the case.... maybe in a few more years. The application might h
Drinking water filter JBP-PA at 5:31am 03.05.23 I have the standard 10 inch under sink cartridge filter with a good carbon filter. I have been usin
Drinking water filter Sailor Sue at 5:25am 03.05.23 Just like Dave, we use a filter on the hose when we're filling the tank. We also installed a filter

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