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Mac Mast Raising System Installed, Mast not flush on plate! abk at 6:38am 06.11.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1996 In 2009 I was thinking of this mast raising system... So I finally order it, pay to much, install th
Free C-22 Block Island, RI on Craigslist hubbardbilly at 5:38am 06.11.12 Catalina 22 11/3174 Saw this on Craigslist this am. I don't know any details though... http://providence.craigslist.o
Stereo speakers for forward deck? Vegas at 4:55am 06.11.12 Ask All Sailors 14/3623 I love to set the autopilot and sit on the forward deck....as do many of my guests. The cockpit spea
Will The Hobie 17' Sail be enough to power Mac 26? (1) MacNCheese at 3:44am 06.11.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/3839 Let's assume that I can retrofit this 17' mast (from a 1988 Hobie 17 Catermaran) to fit my Mac 26'
Replacing lines Adana at 3:40am 06.11.12 Smaller Boats 10/2302 Hello. I've been lurking for quite a while and want to thank all of you for the advice you give to u
What size engine for a Hunter Duette 23? Macseast at 3:38am 06.11.12 Smaller Boats 7/2569 I have just purchased a Hunter Duette and she came with 2 Honda 5hp short shaft engines.I am selling
Big Boobs Pompadi at 10:41pm 06.10.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 6/4089 Now I've got your attention -:) I'd be interested to know how many of you have fitted Folding Props
Commodore 26 wifeonc at 9:10pm 06.10.12 Other Sailboats 0/1832 We just bought a commodore 26, which is a rare boat. Any other commodore owners out there?
Number of people on Mac 25? Piotr at 8:17pm 06.10.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/3331 I checked and re-checked and it seems that I should be OK. I'm going to have 4 average size adults (
Vacuflush Meoldsocks at 7:25pm 06.10.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1136 On my 460 hunter the vacuum generator pump runs much longer than it should and will turn on several
Where to get a part for a 85 Boston Whaler Harpoon Jplscovill at 6:36pm 06.10.12 Ask All Sailors 2/2905 I just got an 85 Harpoon 5.2 in great shape except I need to replace the self bailers. Where to get
engine type 29.9 daydreamer 2012 at 6:35pm 06.10.12 Seidelmann 9/3138 just started working on putting a ike boat back togather(yes its been neglected that long) can someo
Finally sailed her! (4) foolproof at 6:22pm 06.10.12 Catalina 30 22/8056 Hello all: It has been a while since I've posted, and I wanted to update for anyone interested. Th
Marthas Vineyard Sand Cliffs Roger Long at 5:59pm 06.10.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 3/2322 Yesterday, I sailed down to Menemsha where I just took a look in: http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot
Garmin Repair sailorjoel96 at 5:30pm 06.10.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1271 I have a Garmin GPSMap 172c that powers up and runs for about three to five minutes then shuts down.
Windlass for Catalina Lost Parent at 5:22pm 06.10.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1416 I may have access to a used Simpson Lawrence Anchorman { I believe } vertical windlass . Does anyone
Cradle Dimensions MetricMountie at 5:05pm 06.10.12 Big Boats 0/1227 I'm looking for another 1992, 35.5 owner that has a cradle for the boat. I've just purchased a heav
exhuast soot on transom Robert19768 at 5:04pm 06.10.12 Ask An Oday Owner 0/831 1982 O'Day 30 with 2 cyl universal engine about 1500 hrs and a 2-blade folding prop leaves exhaust s
Outboard for a Hunter 19 clashnewsflash85 at 4:31pm 06.10.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1136 I just became a new owner of a Hunter 19 (1982). Will mostly be sailing on a large lake, but may do
Don't You Love Warning Signs? Roger Long at 4:28pm 06.10.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 11/3173 http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/522634_2890034190389_1555861474_n.jpg

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Questions About Bottom Paint JBP-PA at 6:48am 11.09.22 6) How long does ablative paint last? Not all ablative paints are the same. I found that Interlux
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum JamesG161 at 6:33am 11.09.22 Topical Storm Nicole delays the launch date until Wednesday, Nov. 16 pending safe conditions for
Do not lick this Toad! dlochner at 6:32am 11.09.22 If you buy a new power tool and open the operators manual you will find pages of useless safety ins
Solar Confusion Johann at 6:30am 11.09.22 That is an easy tool to use. Both amp capacity and wire size tools. The design conditions influenc
Do not lick this Toad! RoyS at 6:28am 11.09.22 If you buy a new power tool and open the operators manual you will find pages of useless safety inst
Solar Confusion (1) jssailem at 6:21am 11.09.22 That is an easy tool to use. Both amp capacity and wire size tools. to meet ABYC Standards.
Catalina 27 Electrical Panel RoyS at 6:11am 11.09.22 Suggest that you use a few terminal strips in the old location for all wires size 10GA or smaller to
European boat owners: Tell me about your holding tank fitting (1) jssailem at 6:10am 11.09.22 SAE. METRIC. With a little care the can be close enough, mostly. You just need to be specific about
Volvo penta d2-55 raw water pump leaking Mattcia123 at 6:10am 11.09.22 Check them out: https://www.parts4engines.com/volvo-penta-d2-55-parts/?sort=alphaasc They offer an
Solar Confusion Johann at 6:06am 11.09.22 BoatHowTo (Nigel Calders site) also has an excellent wire size calculator: https://boathowto.com/e
Questions About Bottom Paint jssailem at 5:58am 11.09.22 6) How long does ablative paint last? Until it wears off. Being on a boat this will occur in diffe
Questions About Bottom Paint RoyS at 5:54am 11.09.22 The maintenance manager in my marina told me he has been studying bottom paint effectiveness for dec
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Parsons at 5:52am 11.09.22 Please @mermike - there are a bunch of folks that would love to see any photos or descriptions of yo
What we learn from sailing - hurricane prep for home (1) dlochner at 5:49am 11.09.22 Yes. That comes not from hurricanes but from snowstorms. Back in March 1993 I lived in a rural area
What we learn from sailing - hurricane prep for home jssailem at 5:44am 11.09.22 Yes I do. It had been ingrained as a result of sailing. When alone on the water you learn to rely on
What we learn from sailing - hurricane prep for home kappykaplan at 5:40am 11.09.22 Do you find yourselves thinking ahead about weather and preparing contingency plans for emergencies
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater jssailem at 5:38am 11.09.22 The run on my heater a Wallas 40DT is about 6 ft. It was recommended to exit the side stern quarter
Help! Engine problem :( smokey73 at 5:31am 11.09.22 Looks as if the gear is installed backwards or is missing a spacer. Interesting. I don't see tha
Solar Confusion jssailem at 5:16am 11.09.22 The BLUESEA circuit wizard is still off line. I looked up the chart they publish. https://d2pyqm2yd3
Questions About Bottom Paint dlochner at 5:14am 11.09.22 I rolled my eyes when reading other threads on this subject. Most replies just say follow the instr

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