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engine well vs bracket newsailor72 at 10:03pm 06.22.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1103 when I took the boat and motor it, the 6 hp tahatsu(mounted on a engine well) is pretty loud even th
H33C Removing Radial Drive Wheel- Dropping Rudder -Need Help Faded501s at 9:51pm 06.22.12 The Cherubini Hunters 8/3604 I've searched but can't figure this out. Is there any good How-To posts on removing the radial drive
electrical shore power question windsock1 at 9:10pm 06.22.12 Ask All Sailors 50/17641 I see there's a company which makes a 50-amp to 30-amp Y adapter so if you get into a slip with only
At the end of my rope / I mean line... timarnold at 7:43pm 06.22.12 Smaller Boats 4/1591 My main sheet halyard has broken at the upper mast head pulley, dang! :confused: Luckily, the mast i
Yamaha 50 hp 4 stroke installations hesails at 5:19pm 06.22.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/834 Has anyone ever tried a Yamaha 50 hp 4 stroke installation on Macgregor 19?
Shroud locations and bowed masts (3) c_witch at 5:18pm 06.22.12 Trailer Sailors 8/2969 Hiee all, Ok so this is a new to us boat. We have never sailed it before nor seen it rigged for s
2012 Hunter 39 Wet Cockpit Floor canuck at 4:37pm 06.22.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1373 We are presently doing a shakeout cruise on our 2 month old boat. Every time it rains, despite havin
Need Stern Pulpit For 1992 Mac 26 ROBvanish at 4:28pm 06.22.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/824 Bought 1992 Mac 26 with a broken stern pulpit. Does anyone have or know of a junked/scrapped Mac 26
Replacement Pop Top For 1992 Macgregor 26 ROBvanish at 4:26pm 06.22.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1292 Need to replace a poptop for a 1992 Mac 26. Does anyone have a scrapped or junked Mac 26 that I can
Deck Fills Oday 28 Jeff H. at 4:19pm 06.22.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1151 I currently own a 1982 Oday 28 with deck fills that have had to have the caps replaced because the p
where to mount EPIRB? Jared1048 at 3:31pm 06.22.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2647 I dont have any real place to mount it where its easy to grab and not be obstructed if inverted.
Inflatable dinghy suggestions captron at 3:03pm 06.22.12 Ask All Sailors 11/3878 Hey guys ' gal's I'm in the market for a new dinghy (want an inflatable) just saw on line the AB bra
Tangier & Smith Islands (2) rgranger at 2:58pm 06.22.12 Destinations 5/3152 Hey All Your sage advice is requested :) I'm trailering my Mac V22 to Ingram Bay next Friday for a
Cowl vents to Solar vents Thomas22764 at 2:44pm 06.22.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1338 I want to change the cowl vents on my Hunter 310 to solar vents. Is there a problem I should be awa
Hunter 170 re-bedding a screw Kivalo at 2:16pm 06.22.12 Day Sailers 1/1726 Hi all, Apologies if this is a repost as I searched the archives and couldn't find a topic. My bro
Woods Hole to Gloucester (5) Roger Long at 1:33pm 06.22.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/2714 My oldest son, Mike, arrived and we too a rather hurried tour of the town and the Corwith Cramer due
Mooring Pickup Stick racer2677 at 12:59pm 06.22.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1730 Has anyone found a foolproof method for securing a mooring pickup stick (tall buoy) so that it doesn
Hunter Marine: Debtor in possession GreggL at 11:43am 06.22.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1549 Since I've had multiple issues after delivery, there's been a lot of communication between me and hu
Need battery recommendations-Hunter 41 Islandgirl1 at 10:48am 06.22.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2057 Sharing with other Hunter owners is great. Our 2004 Hunter 41 batteries are okay, but after 7 seaso
solar vent zimmermansf at 10:14am 06.22.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1497 Just bought a 1978 Catalina 27 and the solar vent on the forward hatch is missing. Where can I obtai

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Berth headroom 36 vs 38 quadrille38 at 6:09pm 10.04.22 I was not aware of an A/C Unit there but I did find a diagram in the 2009 Hunter 38 operator's manu
No Backstay? Hayden Watson at 6:09pm 10.04.22 I have never been comfortable with the idea of no backstay. There is a guy on this forum who has hi
Buy now or wait for recession? Kings Gambit at 6:01pm 10.04.22 There seems to be a lot of cash in the hands of buyers these past couple of years. (Part of the infl
No Backstay? Tally Ho at 5:49pm 10.04.22
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? jon hansen at 5:31pm 10.04.22 railroad wheel from scrap yard with 1' steel rod bent in a hoop welded to it works well. they are a
Buy now or wait for recession? Tally Ho at 5:24pm 10.04.22 How much $$ are we talking about? if you want the boat, buy it. In a recession, your net worth
Pleasant Surprise/Docking sesmith at 5:22pm 10.04.22 This stern bridle technique has always worked well for us (you have to use the watch on vimeo link i
Harvest Moon Regatta 2022 jmce1587 at 5:10pm 10.04.22 Will look for you at the start line. On a lagoon 42 Jewel. Good luck this week.
Buy now or wait for recession? capta at 4:27pm 10.04.22 I'd had enough of the way I was living (not about the depression) so I liquidated everything and los
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Crazy Dave Condon at 4:04pm 10.04.22 The motor should never be tipped when trailering. If it slip could cause damage. If you have to tip
Buy now or wait for recession? Kings Gambit at 3:34pm 10.04.22 Widespread inflation inflates the price of boats just as it does cars and other durable goods not ne
Pleasant Surprise/Docking h2o_snow at 2:09pm 10.04.22 at. Downside is that its a bit of a reach. Folding is good as we step there a lot: grab a winch a
Buy now or wait for recession? shemandr at 1:40pm 10.04.22 Trying to time a sailboat purchase to align with the economic cycle will leave you boat-less. You'r
Buy now or wait for recession? NYSail at 1:38pm 10.04.22 With the two boats I have sold, I was never insulted by a low offer....... buyer gives it a shot as
Harvest Moon Regatta 2022 HMT2 at 1:32pm 10.04.22 Have a good race Simon! Looks like great weather for this early in October,
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping Scott T-Bird at 1:31pm 10.04.22 or when one of the diaphragms wears out. Keep that strainer clean too. Jim... Yes, I replaced the
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping JamesG161 at 1:26pm 10.04.22 The only instance it fails to pick up water is when the strainer gets clogged. or when one of the
Buy now or wait for recession? dmax at 1:22pm 10.04.22 You can always offer what you are willing to pay. If they feel insulted it is their problem. Avoi
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat? Scott T-Bird at 1:16pm 10.04.22 Hello, Here on the Long Island Sound EVERYONE uses mushroom anchors for moorings. When I had a 22'
Cruising Water and Land (2) JamesG161 at 1:13pm 10.04.22 I would never back a Bentley in the water... But note the Grey Poupon and the Back seat does have

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