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Can someone recommend a practical radar mount for Mac26x. Radar getting cheaper, used and new. Yea
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Planning to either take a beach cat or the Mac26x to Destin Fl. Meeting non sailing family there th
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Re-rigging running rigging - source suggestions please
BobH57 at 8:26am 04.02.23
Bacon is having their Spring Sale on April 29th from 9-2. According to their ad in SpinSheet they'll
ATN mast climber tip please.
SycloneDriver at 8:24am 04.02.23
Let us know how it works out. dj Will do.
Advice for newbie on equipping a boat with a Main Sail
Scott T-Bird at 8:22am 04.02.23
It's a roller-reefing boom, right? I don't know anything about these devices but something tells me
Holes in rudder?
stickinthemud57 at 8:05am 04.02.23
Welcome to the forum! The answer to both of your questions is yes. The 26S rudder requires a hold-
Stuck tell-tales
stickinthemud57 at 7:57am 04.02.23
If any sail stitching (incuding telltale windows) is 'within reach' of the tell tale they will ofte
ATN mast climber tip please.
dLj at 7:45am 04.02.23
I think the key is going to be moving the line attachment point to the base of the mast. I spent t
Stuck tell-tales
Hollyberry at 7:44am 04.02.23
If any sail stitching (incuding telltale windows) is 'within reach' of the tell tale they will often
ATN mast climber tip please.
SycloneDriver at 7:42am 04.02.23
I think the key is going to be moving the line attachment point to the base of the mast. I spent to
Hurricane season 2022 Analysis
ggrizzard at 7:33am 04.02.23
Jim, We had two hurricanes come over our head in '22. :huh: So, yes, it was an very active season f
ATN mast climber tip please.
dLj at 7:33am 04.02.23
Sorry, no pictures. I only used the equipment that came with the climber, seat, foot straps and t
Stuck tell-tales
stickinthemud57 at 7:18am 04.02.23
Similar problem. I recently switched over to a Rolly Tasker Lite Skin jib. The material RT uses for
Seeking Correct Small Hose associated with impeller replacement task
jssailem at 6:55am 04.02.23
Randall without adding where the pump hose goes to (raw water intake or pump to exhaust) we are left
Survey Question   (1)
jssailem at 6:42am 04.02.23
long time lurker here, first time poster. I am looking at a 1984 Catalina 30 tall rig and thinking
ATN mast climber tip please.
SycloneDriver at 6:40am 04.02.23
Got pictures of how you set it up? Are you using a bosuns chair? Here's a picture of a friend of m
Furling Main
JamesG161 at 6:34am 04.02.23
best thread on In-mast furling In mast 'piece of crap' furling system With pictures and Manuals Jim
Furling Main
JamesG161 at 6:30am 04.02.23
Do you have any idea what tension you used? Hire a rigger. Jim...
Clear instrument cover - what do I use? And the instrument panel itself?
JBP-PA at 6:13am 04.02.23
You can get either most anywhere. Hardware stores or online. You can drill and cut it with normal to
Clear instrument cover - what do I use? And the instrument panel itself?
JBP-PA at 6:08am 04.02.23
Your choice is pretty much limited to acrylic Plexiglass or polycarbonate Lexan. Both are fine. Acr
Stuck tell-tales
JBP-PA at 5:44am 04.02.23
Excellent trimming? On my boat it is of course due to excellent trimming, but on someone else's bo
Clear instrument cover - what do I use? And the instrument panel itself?
jssailem at 5:17am 04.02.23
Clear plastic cover. Is it cracked or just dirt and sun damaged. Some times these can be cleaned an

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