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Worn detents on Tranny - MD2B SailMaster at 5:36pm 08.19.12 Engines and Propulsion 2/2696 Hi guys, I would like to get some advice on this issue. I have a 40 something year old Volvo MD2B t
Boom not level ? HillbillyWanderer at 4:54pm 08.19.12 Catalina 22 20/3831 Bought my 22 last fall and has been sitting in yard ever since. Sailing fever starting to set in aga
New Trailer for 26X rocklighting at 4:42pm 08.19.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/849 Hey all, I am looking at puchasing a 26X. Most of the ones I have seen need work on the trailer or
Can #6 luff tape (aka a "bolt rope" of sorts) Shrink? (1) rardiH36 at 4:39pm 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 5/3825 A few months ago I started a thread for info about reshaping an older but still serviceable jib by r
Rudder mount optimistic at 4:04pm 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1112 The top rudder mount on the transom of my 1979 S245 cracked. Is there a generic replacement or do I
A little more finished looking now. (5) c_witch at 3:55pm 08.19.12 Trailer Sailors 37/8459 Hiee, Just thought I'd post some photo's of the work I did over the weekend. I added trimming to
Any Concerns About OEM Cherubini Hunter Chainplates? (2) rardiH36 at 3:34pm 08.19.12 The Cherubini Hunters 5/3629 Just wondering if anybody has found anaerobic (sans oxygen) crevice corrosion on their chainplates w
S2 Model 8.B Rudder Issue Gary Masse at 2:58pm 08.19.12 S2 0/1230 Hi, I am the recent owner of a 1979 26 foot S2 8.0 B with a rudder that is controlled by a wheel. I
go west young man sailormanbigd at 1:32pm 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1553 It seems I will be flying, unfortunately not sailing to SanDiego in September some time to assist my
Halyard and Sheets Ends shanepandront at 1:01pm 08.19.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1080 Hi: I am a new owner of a 26X (2002) and the sheets and halyards should be replaced. If one would si
Ghosting around Mr.X-Ray at 11:10am 08.19.12 Big Boats 0/774 It's nice out here on the Potomac today ghosting around. 1.6kts on the gps right now on a run agains
Lightning Strikes Sailboat on Lake Superior xcyz at 9:49am 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 15/3519 A 26-foot private sailboat was hit by lightning late Saturday afternoon near the end of Minnesota Po
2/3 charts pdnervo at 9:48am 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 8/1601 does anyone have any experience with the charts that are sold by by Bellingham Chart Pr
Boat swap summer 2013 georgedubose at 9:27am 08.19.12 Pearson 0/1237 Pearson Owners Next summer I am interested in a boat swap. My boat, Skylark is located in a berth
Givens Liferaft Company georgedubose at 9:24am 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1803 My Givens 6 man offshore liferaft is one year past its certification. I want to have it serviced and
Swing Keel Leak. Capt Strapfoots at 9:16am 08.19.12 Balboa 1/3682 Ok I heard a nasty rumor that the swing keel housing in the Balboa leaks in heavy waves. If that is
Hatch replacements for Columbia 26 Russell Brown at 9:08am 08.19.12 Columbia 1/1951 While I would love to build new hatches and hatchboard for my recently acquired Columbia 26, would p
Anybody recognise this Yanmar? (1) druid at 9:06am 08.19.12 Engines and Propulsion 10/4636 I'm about to buy an 1976 Ontario 32, but I can't identify the engine. It's an OLD Yanmar (probably t
Mac vrs Balboa 26 Capt Strapfoots at 8:23am 08.19.12 Balboa 0/1638 Hello all I currently own a Mac 25 and love it. However, I recently have an opportunity to slip i
Genoa size Mark Nooney at 7:52am 08.19.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1123 Does anyone know if I increase the genoa to 130% we will be able to point better? 1984 Hunter 31 Tha

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Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long jdrutten at 7:59am 10.27.22 This is an interesting thread and the hydrolock boogeyman sometimes finds me during a cold start or
Inverter upgrade on 38.1, model year 2018 JShilo at 7:49am 10.27.22 Thanks for your reply. Yes the outlets work without the inverter on shore power. I believe the bypas
Where to buy quality running rigging at a good price? Justin_NSA at 7:46am 10.27.22 And no extra cost. I like it !!
Inverter upgrade on 38.1, model year 2018 JShilo at 7:43am 10.27.22 Thank you for your reply, if you can , would you expand on the neutral ground possibility? Thank you
Inverter upgrade on 38.1, model year 2018 (1) joker460 at 7:42am 10.27.22 The way I read the manual is, the shore power goes directly to the inverter input connection. The ou
H34 chainplate revisited. jmce1587 at 7:41am 10.27.22
Where to buy quality running rigging at a good price? (1) jssailem at 7:35am 10.27.22 Sorry to burst a bubble...It is not about looks or even style it is about the way a line functions.
Outboard for Sirius 21? Project_Mayhem at 7:12am 10.27.22 I had a 4hp on a 1300lbs boat. I was constantly running it at WOT which resulted in a noisy, vibrati
Where to buy quality running rigging at a good price? ctrout at 7:10am 10.27.22 Eye splices give a cleaner look than a typical bowline. Looks nautier. Oh, I see. I'm not a Helly
Working on the tow eye, looking at Catalina parts HeelBoy at 6:51am 10.27.22 I saw one without the notch made by the same company I just poked around their website and saw tha
Outboard for Sirius 21? sail sfbay at 6:45am 10.27.22 Welcome to the forum!! hp = displacement / 550 How to Calculate Outboard Motor Size for Sailboats -
Working on the tow eye, looking at Catalina parts rgranger at 6:33am 10.27.22 Has the adhesive held up over the years? Don't know. I only installed it a few weeks ago to hide
Outboard for Sirius 21? Project_Mayhem at 6:31am 10.27.22 5-10HP should work well based on lots of reading and some experience
Working on the tow eye, looking at Catalina parts Project_Mayhem at 6:26am 10.27.22 I saw that too, and woul like to have one without the notch since I have everything apart. I may ju
Where to buy quality running rigging at a good price? Project_Mayhem at 6:25am 10.27.22 I've bought Dyneema from here: DIY Hammock Rope - Make Your Own Gear \| Dutchware Gear This site has
Working on the tow eye, looking at Catalina parts HeelBoy at 6:24am 10.27.22 ... called Scuff Buster. I saw that too, and woul like to have one without the notch since I have
Working on the tow eye, looking at Catalina parts Project_Mayhem at 6:21am 10.27.22 I actually have that exact same one on my stinkpot. Has the adhesive held up over the years?
on deck solar panel JamesG161 at 6:14am 10.27.22 My Panel was just 5 watts so that did not need a controller. A simple Diode works. Jim...
Alternator tfox2069 at 6:10am 10.27.22 Thanks all for patiently clarifying. This has been helpful. I think I understand correctly now the
Where to buy quality running rigging at a good price? Justin_NSA at 6:08am 10.27.22 Why must the halyards have eye splices? None of the halyards on my previous boats, nor any replacem

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