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White smoke, reduced RPM, increased fuel consumption jviss at 6:17pm 08.07.12 Engines and Propulsion 25/16714 This year the M25 in my C36 has been smoking under load, white smoke. I had just assumed it was ste
Lewmar Folding Wheel CABixler at 6:15pm 08.07.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1472 Just thinking about it but I have a B331 with a Whitlock steering system and was curious if the Lewm
Using Split Backstay to Support Dinghy Davits? Piratenorm at 5:35pm 08.07.12 Catalina 30 3/2582 My Catalina 30 has a medium service davit set that uses 1" stainless steel tubing properly and profe
New Backsplash (2) jimmcgee at 5:22pm 08.07.12 Catalina 30 10/3521 Two years ago we re-did our interior in ultra leather. As all Catalina 30 owners know washing dishes
Hot and calm weekend on the boat (1) c_witch at 5:20pm 08.07.12 Trailer Sailors 2/2070 Hiee, I spent Saturday and Sunday on the boat. It was to calm to do anything Saturday so I just l
mystery 27' sailboat (5) artb598 at 4:50pm 08.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/2353 Calt/2 Does anyone have info for this 1972 CALT/2? Thanks.
Water Muffler Box Leak Piratenorm at 4:46pm 08.07.12 Catalina 30 6/3048 I have a 1983 Mk 1 Catalina 30 with a persistent leak around the water muffler box. It causes the bi
Base of mast compreson posts jberube85 at 4:43pm 08.07.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1622 Ok all i have yet another issue that has arose with my 72 o day 22, today after about 5 hrs of saili
Widgeon spinnaker rigging jameslea at 4:34pm 08.07.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/4900 I solved the hull plug problem and took her out for the first time today and she goes good. The boat
2000 420 cc Wood interior Barny192 at 4:31pm 08.07.12 Big Boats 5/1491 Hi again guys, I am re-modeling the Tv/video cabinet on my H420 but I am having trouble identifyin
Stove antonic47 at 4:18pm 08.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2114 what type of and where do I find a stove for this boat mac 25 1976
popup top instructions antonic47 at 4:15pm 08.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1549 I bought a sded mac25 has popup top but I dont think all parts are here. I have a hand book from mac
Top of the mast windchime22 at 4:10pm 08.07.12 Catalina 22 4/1330 I am not good with names....what's the thing on top of the mast that the shrouds and halyards attac
Holding Tank Above Water Line Lee Hadjiosif at 3:58pm 08.07.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/9398 On my Beneteau 381, the head pumps directly to the tank. My question is, what holds the contents fro
Hunter 310 Genset, Possible? crewzen at 3:53pm 08.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1803 Hi Gang, Has anyone installed a genset n a Hunter 310? Mine is a '99, and I am quite happy with all
Here's a bunch of updates.... cb32863 at 3:15pm 08.07.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1395 OK all, here is a crap load of bloggy updates. I know you have been wondering about it all... ;) The
40.5 Propane Locker ritch at 2:15pm 08.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1439 wondering if any one with a 40.5 1993 - 1997 can give me insight where the original propane locker i
First overnight trip sallylynnh at 2:12pm 08.07.12 Catalina 30 4/1612 I'm going to be sailing to Oceanside from San Diego. I'm curious as to the approximate sail times g
Replacement spreader staining sail sherbo at 2:11pm 08.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/956
WM Zodiac Inflatable Floor Dinghy DJW at 1:50pm 08.07.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1372 As I stated in a earlier post a friend gave us a WM Zodiac dinghy with inflatable floor that the flo

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Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 stickinthemud57 at 6:48am 03.06.23 Thanks again for your suggestion about seeking the advice of a rigging company but there aren't any
Proper way to attach spare tire as working tongue wheel LloydB at 6:45am 03.06.23 You should look at Sumners modifications to his trailer they are not boat brand specific and well th
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 whudatt at 5:57am 03.06.23 Thanks for your reply, it is definitely something to consider! Which Dyneema line were you consider
Tartan 33 - Pre-survey Dave at 5:50am 03.06.23 I'm wondering if the boat was run hard aground. Check the interior tabbing at the bulkheads and the
Single handing JBP-PA at 5:41am 03.06.23 What is the difference between human and animal waste? I find their distinction between the two mos
Tartan 33 - Pre-survey shemandr at 5:33am 03.06.23 The Tartan 33 is a strong hull. It should not oil can. This one was blocked incorrectly. Before
First time sailboat owner (1) hatchclan at 5:28am 03.06.23 Thanks to some sage advice from jsailem; I found the slot. He told me to look up and there it was! T
Bene First 42 open sea? CYQK at 5:28am 03.06.23 I have the same boat. Have replaced almost all of the structural componants. The outhaul car on the
Drinking water filter PGUTIERREZ at 5:14am 03.06.23 When you chlorinate shock treat your water tank (s), run your faucets until you can smell the chlori
Drinking water filter Captain Larry-DH at 5:10am 03.06.23
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 4:56am 03.06.23 The image you posted looks to be at the base of the mast. Is yours a Selden mast?
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 4:52am 03.06.23 I did not know that was possible. And the luff tape is in good condition? Does the luff tape look
Hunter Legend 41 - Raymarine Linear Drive Autopilot KeokiV at 4:18am 03.06.23 Keoki. I have a Hunter Legend 37. I'm wondering the same question. I'm currently using a Raymarine
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 3:49am 03.06.23 I did check the other side :D. The problem I had was that when I finally got the main completely unf
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 rgranger at 2:44am 03.06.23 I have constructed SS rigging on a Mac 22. I had considered dynema. My conclusion regarding the tr
MPPT controller location (2) john2 at 1:43am 03.06.23 i placed the controller in the bathroom, wiring through the vent in the roof. and the panel lies i
Hunter 386 Salon Table (1) JamesG161 at 12:33am 03.06.23 213532 you can find full manual here HunterOwners.com downloads Jim...
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 whudatt at 11:05pm 03.05.23 Thanks again for your suggestion about seeking the advice of a rigging company but there aren't any
Chainplates AaronD at 9:15pm 03.05.23 ...I'd use high quality butyl tape to reseal it. Check out marinehowto.com for information on that
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 stickinthemud57 at 8:53pm 03.05.23 Thank you for your reply. I do have some experience with ss standing rigging, I rigged & swagged th

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