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Chain Plate leaks dawg2 at 11:44am 07.06.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2457 I am in the process of getting all of my "leaks repaired" on my 88 26D. Between new windows, using C
No nav. equipment Navicula at 11:44am 07.06.12 Big Boats 2/988 I bought a standaed horizion VHF and the remote for the cockpit.........the one with AIS. in order
Practical Sailor Image Request practicalsailor at 10:50am 07.06.12 Ericson 4/5256 Dear Ericson Sailboat Owners, Practical Sailor magazine www.practical-sailor.com is updating its
Main Sail Tack (1) Mark Nooney at 9:58am 07.06.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1270 We were setting up our jiffy reefing last night and realized that the Main sail tack was not secured
propeller zinc Brad Teachout at 9:51am 07.06.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1021 How do i finnd the size of my propeller zinc ?
Value of 1964 O'Day Javelin? Steve Knob at 9:23am 07.06.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2060 I have a 1964 Javelin, hull #6914, class #118. It is complete with new sails, but needs paint and wo
Practical Sailor Image Request for Catalina Owners practicalsailor at 8:53am 07.06.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1489 Dear Catalina Sailboat Owners, Practical Sailor magazine www.practical-sailor.com is updating its
Stiff Gear Shift cable knotcarin at 8:52am 07.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1303 I have a Hunter Vision 36 with the single lever control for the throttle and gear shift. When the k
Practical Sailor Image Request for the Bavaria 38 Ocean practicalsailor at 8:49am 07.06.12 Bavaria 0/2257 Dear Bavaria 38 Ocean Owners, Practical Sailor magazine www.practical-sailor.com is updating its
Remove brightwork to renew David W at 7:57am 07.06.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1851 Hello all, my spring boat chores have turned into summer chores. One is to redo to brightwork. We do
Plastic Under Rub Rail Justincase at 7:53am 07.06.12 Pearson 6/4878 Just survived a 60 mph squall line but suffered some minor damage to the boat. Does any one know wh
Long Island Raftup 2012 FourPoints at 6:49am 07.06.12 Ask All Sailors 0/940 Open to anone interested in coming, over at seafaring.com we're organizing our 3rd annual Long Islan
WANTED: RayMarine Autohelm 3000 RobertLangdirect at 6:29am 07.06.12 Parts Search 5/5194 Please help me to locate a RayMarine Autohelm 3000 to troubleshoot my Autohelm 3000. I can send yo
Head Problems Wykagyl at 6:10am 07.06.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/2103 We sail a Catalina 320 and just rebuilt our Wilcox Crittenden head with no success. We would like t
A man with three watches has no idea what time it is.... Rick486 at 2:55am 07.06.12 Ask All Sailors 15/3086 I have a riddle here I'd like to get some thoughts on. I have an analog voltmeter on my DC panel of
General power questions regarding solar and a cup of tea. Kordie at 2:04am 07.06.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1577 So I have two 140w panels on my boat along with an air turbine. Plenty of power when the boat is un
Thanks to Everyone that has Helped!! (5) Gilligan and mate at 8:07pm 07.05.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2132 Let me say "Thank You" to everyone on this forum who has helped me get this boat in the water. We t
Replacement Bavaria Curtain Slides? njsail at 7:02pm 07.05.12 Bavaria 0/1804 Can anyone tell me where I can purchase replacement curtain slides for a Bavaria. I have a Bavaria
Yanmar 3GM30FC (1996) - alarm not working roman at 7:01pm 07.05.12 Engines and Propulsion 7/9685 Hi, recently I noticed that alarm buzzer on instrument panel is not working when I turn the key
How do you remove the Gypsy therobesons at 6:32pm 07.05.12 Big Boats 2/1254 I solved it Hey how do you delete an unwanted post? Thanks Bob

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Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) jhkessler at 4:47am 10.10.22 If you have the clearance, I would use a large "C" clamp as a press, put a large Deep Well socket ov
Through holes and prop Scott T-Bird at 4:42am 10.10.22
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? HeelBoy at 4:41am 10.10.22 and a balboa 26 Those were clever! Side question... can you not steer the Balboa when the rudder
Through holes and prop Scott T-Bird at 4:31am 10.10.22 We're in recovery. The boat is hauled. The leaves are turning. Soon snow will be flying. Spring is
CDI FF2 Dave Groshong at 4:24am 10.10.22 Shop here! We'll beat anyone's published price: https://shop.macgregorowners.com/cu/detail-cdi.php
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? HeelBoy at 4:17am 10.10.22 You should budget for those repairs in your offer. Yup, I'm calling to haggle tonight. What I'm wo
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit lalbert at 4:05am 10.10.22 Sorta bad news.. To get the splendide washer in (or out), cabinet surgery is required. It consists
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit artboas at 11:46pm 10.09.22 We have one - it came with the boat. It's located in starboard aft cabin to the right. It's in the
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? (1) Jamesiv1 at 10:56pm 10.09.22 https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?5862 Boat plugs ordered.
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? Jamesiv1 at 10:37pm 10.09.22 The owner of that site is one of the big contributors here. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/foru
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? sail sfbay at 8:18pm 10.09.22 You should budget for those repairs in your offer unless the boat is being sold as is and disclosed
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main jssailem at 8:17pm 10.09.22 The loose foot improves your sail trim options. When the sail is dropped the sail spills onto the to
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI? jssailem at 7:57pm 10.09.22 I agree Terry, often regulations are established then ignored as far as enforcement is involved. It
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. rgranger at 7:53pm 10.09.22 Congrats!:beer:
Alternator Bracket SycloneDriver at 7:52pm 10.09.22 Yes, remains in place. Secured by same fasteners that old contraption used. Old contraption was app
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? rgranger at 7:52pm 10.09.22
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit lalbert at 7:44pm 10.09.22 Would love to see any pics you have of the install. Washer is on the short list before we head to
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. (1) Tb0n3 at 7:40pm 10.09.22
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? HeelBoy at 7:39pm 10.09.22 Photos? Only the stub keel is rusty on the outside? Keel bolts are OK? The whole keel is rusty, c
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. rgranger at 7:35pm 10.09.22

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