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Broken crankshaft reworb at 2:50am 03.15.12 Engines and Propulsion 26/9535 I just recently bought a new to me boat. The boat has/had a 2GM20 Yanmar with 190 hours. On the wa
Trouble with Jib Furler. tcul at 8:36pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 8/3346 Aloha everyone! I sail a Cal 30. I was out sailing today and pulled out the jib using jib furler.
Boat Ramps by a Novice David S at 8:07pm 03.14.12 Trailer Sailors 5/3205 What makes a good use able boat ramp for sail-boaters? I have only used 5 different ones. 1. At La
Complete Interior Makeover?? Richard Deep at 7:22pm 03.14.12 Mid-Size Boats 7/3704 Has anybody contemplated or undertaken a complete interior makeover on an older Hunter? I have an '8
my new fridge thread? doehunter at 5:49pm 03.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 26/3955 I think I need to call the store tomorrow. I think it needs to go back. I got some pretty decent tes
New owner here CaptGregg at 5:23pm 03.14.12 Catalina 22 19/2953 Just purchased a Catalina 22 and trailer, borrowed a Chevy truck to pull it home... didn't have a hi
Need the brass bushing for ST1000 autopilot peterbud at 5:00pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1930 I am in the process of moving my Raymarine St1000 autopilot to a different boat and need the bushing
$210 difference BillyK at 4:34pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 14/2340 ok.. so help me understand why this is $220 http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1\|328\|3033
packing nut/locking nut barrile at 3:46pm 03.14.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1962 Does anyone know what size the packing nut and locking nut is on my 2005 Hunter 36 propeller shaft.
Charging batteries in Parallel question (1) BillyK at 2:27pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 31/7354 Can someone explain to me how joining two batteries to produce a larger 12 volt bank in parallel can
Is it time for a new charger on the C-27? caguy at 2:15pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1295 My B-W power converter Model 3230ul is only putting out 11.54 volts to the battery out teminal (test
Mast wiring JamesO256 at 1:59pm 03.14.12 Smaller Boats 10/1926 Does anyone know how the wires are ran to the mast. I have a 1983 H22.
Mooring set up freshiecat at 1:40pm 03.14.12 Catalina 22 1/2614 Hey everyone- I'm in the process of buying all of the parts to put together a solid mooring for my c
Thoughts on an anchor locker on the 26 matey at 1:08pm 03.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/11909 I've read many interesting and helpful discussions on this forum so I thought I'd pose my question t
pedal driven prop? walkerman at 12:31pm 03.14.12 Engines and Propulsion 7/7998 has anyone ever heard of or seen of a pedal powered prop shaft? i've got an idea and was wondering i
Removing A Transducer JimLor at 12:23pm 03.14.12 Pearson 6/2191 I bought the Garmin 546s GPS and also bought the Airmar P319 transducer. I currently have a like-siz
Battery Charger causing stereo hum? Bowedtoothdoc at 11:06am 03.14.12 Big Boats 5/2913 Anyone else having this issue. Just replaced my old JVC unit with the new West Marine model with the
Lifelines and Stanchions docon48 at 10:58am 03.14.12 Catalina 22 5/2137 Has anyone removed the lifelines and stanchions from a 22mkII? I think the lifelines are in the way
Dyneema Lifeline Hooks... Squidd at 10:18am 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 12/4936 I want to replace my frayed covered steel lifelines with dyneema rope... The rope has a 5400# rati
Maintenance of PSS Shaft Seal - Re-post steve stark at 10:08am 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 17/7967 Posted this in 'Musings' without response, so am cross-posting here in hopes of attracted the eye of

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Replacing Stuffing Box Hose dkinzer at 5:04pm 12.09.22 Is this the area on the shaft you're referring to It is. Your comment about alignment is interesti
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose Ralph Johnstone at 5:04pm 12.09.22 I had been thinking of replacing the stuffing box with a dripless seal. However, after reading more
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose (2) Ralph Johnstone at 4:59pm 12.09.22 When repacking a stuffing box, has anyone found a wear groove or scoring on the shaft Is this the
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling? Leeward Rail at 4:55pm 12.09.22 @Project_Mayhem has it right. Since its living on a trailer, I don't see bothering with antifoulin
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose dkinzer at 4:55pm 12.09.22 I had been thinking of replacing the stuffing box with a dripless seal. However, after reading more
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose Rick D at 4:40pm 12.09.22 If you are going to the trouble of replacing the hose, have you considered a dripless shaft seal? Pe
Oh no, not that sticky! kappykaplan at 4:33pm 12.09.22 I'm afraid that product has several other drawbacks and is not recommended for this purpose. Wise
CAPE Index.... What does that mean? shemandr at 4:31pm 12.09.22 There are three stages to a thunderstorm event while sailing: 1). You hear thunder. Crew member say
Oh no, not that sticky! Ralph Johnstone at 4:18pm 12.09.22 :poop: No, I'm afraid that product has several other drawbacks and is not recommended for this pu
Boat Smells! Don S/V ILLusion at 4:17pm 12.09.22 Thanks! I'll check both of those out for next season. Did you chose the ExterminOdor over Odorlos b
Just had to show these off stickinthemud57 at 3:40pm 12.09.22 Your keel is showing I do wonder just how much of my bottom shows when I'm heeled that far over. M
Just had to show these off stickinthemud57 at 3:39pm 12.09.22 Nice. You have to update your avatar now. Ha! Hadn't thought about that. Maybe a little Photoshop
Ignition key will not insert into the ignition. Davidasailor26 at 2:21pm 12.09.22 i switched out the key for a heavy duty push button switch years ago. keys are a problem waiting
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling? Project_Mayhem at 2:03pm 12.09.22 Macgregor just gelcoat in there just like the rest of the hull. It takes 2-3 weeks for growth to occ
CAPE Index.... What does that mean? JamesG161 at 2:02pm 12.09.22 Thermal Potential Energy or Joules/Kilogram During the Tropical Storm season, we focus on the Oce
Boat Smells! Project_Mayhem at 1:59pm 12.09.22 Thanks! I'll check both of those out for next season. Did you chose the ExterminOdor over Odorlos b
CAPE Index.... What does that mean? (1) jssailem at 1:52pm 12.09.22 @ggrizzard You will find it on Windy, as an item in the layer list on the right side of their scree
CAPE Index.... What does that mean? JamesG161 at 1:51pm 12.09.22 Better understanding here... What is a CAPE Index - Windy.app
CAPE Index.... What does that mean? JamesG161 at 1:45pm 12.09.22 Is there a link? Convective Parameters - Cape
Any experience with Viper line from New England ropes? dave_and_dd at 1:35pm 12.09.22 @Scott T-Bird any report on how you liked the Viper halyards? I'm just about to replace my main ha

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