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Trailer Project Reeving Device at 5:25pm 01.29.12 Catalina 22 4/1466 Just purchased a 76 Catalina 22. I am in the process of cleaning it out and prioritizing projects. M
H 34 cabin sole replacement Dijobi777 at 5:18pm 01.29.12 Big Boats 10/5138 Previously I viewed several posts including some very detailed (with photos) posts on replacing the
Newbee Question - Cruising Area? prishi at 5:13pm 01.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1771 Hello all, :doh: I am contemplating on buying the Mac 26M for cruising around the Haverstraw/Tarry
How do you reach Mac at 4:42pm 01.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 26/4607 the aft port fiddle block on a Mac 25 to tighten down or replace? It has come unscrewed about an in
It's coming to gether ewoden1 at 3:57pm 01.29.12 S2 2/1280 So Saturday I spent the day refitting ply on the cabin sole. The epoxied cross member for the compr
Decision Roger Long at 3:40pm 01.29.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 11/5007
Length of swing keel travel on 26S zjtr10 at 3:31pm 01.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2391 I decided to reroute the swing keel uphaul line to the cockpit like Sum and others have done and hav
Y-valve or T connector below the waterline mario101 at 3:05pm 01.29.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/6800 Hi, I am working to modify my holding tank (installed above waterline) to allow pump out (actual con
Disappointing Chicago sailboat show Ken Honeycutt at 2:18pm 01.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2055 Hunter showed up with only two larger boats. A new 33 and a 2011 39. Catalina, Benneteau and Jenneau
Replacing Mainsail bnme at 1:50pm 01.29.12 Catalina 22 10/2774 Time to replace the 1982 mainsail. Appreciate your recommended vendors and why you chose this sail m
Gel Coat question (1) Brian Buzz at 1:42pm 01.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1545 I was polishing my new boat and noticed a few dark rings in the gel coat. They are not raised and th
Fixing screw/bolt holes in deck davenlynn at 10:29am 01.29.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1540 What's the best to use in repairing/filling screw and bolt holes in the fiberglass deck?
Wheres the vin hin? therobesons at 9:43am 01.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/979 Am looking for hull I'd that should be stamped into the hull Where did hunter stamp this on a 1999
H33 Galley Sink Splash Solutions Juice6576 at 9:41am 01.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/3142 This for all you H33 owners. Has anyone installed a back splash behind the faucet for the galley sin
1979 22' Catalina Power and Lines tclark66 at 9:34am 01.29.12 Catalina 22 5/2950 Hello all, I have been reading these forums for a while and would like to pose a couple of questi
Long Shaft 4 O'day 22? David S at 7:57am 01.29.12 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1862 I couldn't get out thru the extended channel from Alligater Creek into Charlotte Harbour, Punta Gor
YSB8 Idling (3) njwtech at 6:33am 01.29.12 Engines and Propulsion 4/2671 I have never owned a boat with an inboard motor before. I just bought a beautiful old Watkins W27 a
Loss of Power kmarsicola at 5:42am 01.29.12 Engines and Propulsion 8/3272 Have a 3GM30F Yanmar 24hp in my sailboat. Ran well for about 2 hours at 2200RPM, then experienced lo
Which Downwind Spinnaker? Ducati at 4:10am 01.29.12 Ask All Sailors 15/7917 When sailing (racing) downwind which sail is faster, a conventional spinnaker or an asymmetric spinn
O'day 22 Stock Up 4 Coastal Cruise? David S at 11:36pm 01.28.12 Ask An Oday Owner 15/6409 Hi Folks, I would like to stock up for a cruise from Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor to Fl Keys. I hav

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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
Berth headroom 36 vs 38 SummerCruiser at 1:05pm 10.04.22 the vent for the aft air conditioner is in the forward facing panel of the berth towards the port s
Wobbly Fixed Keel Scott T-Bird at 1:04pm 10.04.22 There have been several listed over the last two months in in Southwest (Vegas to San Diego) in the
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? JamesG161 at 1:04pm 10.04.22 For reasons that are not well understood, concreate inhibits the rusting of iron What did you say,
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? BarryL at 1:01pm 10.04.22 Hello, Here on the Long Island Sound EVERYONE uses mushroom anchors for moorings. When I had a 22'
Buy now or wait for recession? JohnShannon at 12:56pm 10.04.22 You can always offer what you are willing to pay. If they feel insulted it is their problem. Avoid
Buy now or wait for recession? Scott T-Bird at 12:52pm 10.04.22 The trick is in being just patient enough to find the right boat. You can't hesitate on the "right"
Buy now or wait for recession? kappykaplan at 12:51pm 10.04.22 Obviously the answer is get a boat! :plus:
Buy now or wait for recession? dLj at 12:48pm 10.04.22 I really want to get on the water too.What do you guys think? Jump on the first available or be pat
Buy now or wait for recession? Scott T-Bird at 12:48pm 10.04.22 Gas in California is now over $6 / gallon? Sailboats should be in high demand!
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 12:43pm 10.04.22 In olden days, people used to go the junk yard and get an engine block, run a chain through the cy
Wobbly Fixed Keel Nunami at 12:37pm 10.04.22 $6500 for a c25? Seems high to me. I gave $1500 for mine with a trailer. There have been severa
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping Scott T-Bird at 12:33pm 10.04.22 I also have a diaphragm pump Jabsco Model #: 31705-0092. I like it far more than the centrifugal p
Adding hard ballast, Perils and pitfalls? (1) rgranger at 12:29pm 10.04.22 After reading this thread from the beginning I'm not sure we're still talking about the same Mac 25
Cruising Water and Land (1) rgranger at 12:26pm 10.04.22 This Classic Bentley values more than our sailboat, even after restored and back in the water.:facep

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