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Upgrades to a Macgregor26M factory made aluminium trailer rr9999 at 3:24pm 11.02.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/925 I am researching the possible purchase of a late model Macgregor26M with factory made aluminium trai
Water tank leakage - Oday 34 beilts at 3:05pm 11.02.11 Bigger Boats 23/5634 When I fill my water tanks completely I get leakage from under the sink area (port tank). It only la
Sydney, Australia: Request to inspect your late model Mac26M rr9999 at 2:59pm 11.02.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/818 Do you own a late model Macgregor26M in the Sydney, Australia area? I am researching the possible pu
Removing companionway hatch (1) Jim Boernge at 2:10pm 11.02.11 The Cherubini Hunters 10/5007 Question for 36/37c owners: Just finished sanding and treating my above deck highly weathered wood
Best sailing lakes decktosser at 1:55pm 11.02.11 Catalina 22 2/1761 Hello all! Just downsized from a c25 in order to spend more time trailering. The 25 went in the wat
Marine Manuals Paul and Judy at 12:45pm 11.02.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1664 Here is a great site to download manuals for free. http://l-36.com/manuals.php Regards Paul
Ideas on "catching a ride" from Chincoteague Island (1) rgranger at 12:39pm 11.02.11 Trailer Sailors 5/3319 So the weather sucks and I've been planning my next great adventure. I've been playing around with
Good Looking Hull tgrass462 at 10:48am 11.02.11 Smaller Boats 8/1413 This fall my wife and I gave each other an early Christmas present - we had out H-260 professionally
Weighted Daggerboard oreana123 at 10:04am 11.02.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2278 I was asked about my weighted daggerboard, how it works, if it is worth it. If you purchase a weigh
Electro Scan System Robert 47 at 9:34am 11.02.11 Mid-Size Boats 6/2728 I am considering purchasing a new "Electro Scan" marine sanitation system. I am tired of rebuilding
SBO Gathering at Pirates Cove in Galesville MD? PrincessoftheLake at 9:17am 11.02.11 Ask All Sailors 8/2111 I was reading Roger's latest post today on the FC Forum and came upon what appears to be word of a g
Winter storage for flares Rick486 at 3:49am 11.02.11 Ask All Sailors 11/4883 I'm wondering what people do with their ditch bag and/or flares during the cold winter months on the
Lewmar Autopilot Drive fitted to 45CC (3) ANNACOL at 9:39pm 11.01.11 Big Boats 5/2930 Have just burnt out the clutch on our second unit in under three years. The first one lasted 1730 Nm
M26 Blue Paint Option Perew at 6:14pm 11.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1615 Hi, I'm new to MacGregor, but love the boat. It seems the dealers foo foo the Blue color option, hav
Steering Alignment O'Day 37 CC gregorino at 6:02pm 11.01.11 Bigger Boats 8/2677 I just bought an 84 O'Day 37 CC and after hauling her out to do the bottom, she's got a serious alig
Whats the bestest way to seal a steel CB Hollyweirdos at 6:00pm 11.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/5030 I took out my solid steel centerboard today and need to make it nice. It is pretty badly rusted and
Zippers and Windows.... Sumner at 5:55pm 11.01.11 Ask All Sailors 11/2644 I'd like some real world, used the product for at least a couple years, suggestions on products for
Prop for C42 gmcop1 at 4:53pm 11.01.11 Big Boats 3/2177 I just purchased #44 1989 Catalina 42. The surveyor tells me that the prop is shot due to electrolys
I'm a Sailor Again (2) Roger Long at 4:42pm 11.01.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 18/5311 The essence of cruising is being able to change your mind, is it not? When I stuck my head out
Barlow self tailing winches on 222 pyratxo at 4:29pm 11.01.11 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1471 Does anybody know the model # Barlow winch O'Day put on the 222?, I need to order new rope guides fo

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We are back... Leeward Rail at 7:05am 07.28.22 Hmmmmm..... You gotta admit it would be much cheaper in all above examples.
Crazy Chicago Mac Race shemandr at 6:45am 07.28.22 Rich Sterns was behind the LS-10, I think. That was the Tartan 10 redux. I don't know if it was the
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system Scott T-Bird at 6:45am 07.28.22 I guess what I was trying to note in a roundabout way is that 12:1 on the Bene 31 should be more th
hypalon vs pvc jviss at 6:39am 07.28.22 hypalon ribs are in short supply or VERY expensive I'll say! Data point: AB 9VL at Defender: 2016
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system Captain Larry-DH at 6:07am 07.28.22
Opinions requested on engine work jviss at 6:06am 07.28.22 While the advice is sound, the reason is thecnically incorrect. Austenitic stainless steels, what w
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system DougM at 5:33am 07.28.22 That top block doubles the mechanical advantage ... eliminating it changes it from 24:1 to 12:1. I
hypalon vs pvc (1) RoyS at 5:20am 07.28.22 My PVC roll up is 14 years old. I am near Boston and my inflatable is always in the sun during the s
Opinions requested on engine work RoyS at 4:47am 07.28.22 Consider purchasing an HDI Marine stainless steel mixing elbow for a replacement. This small company
AC Wiring Question RoyS at 4:36am 07.28.22 Another consideration is control of circuits. It is convenient to be able to turn devices on or off
Opinions requested on engine work garymalmgren at 4:23am 07.28.22 You beat me to it Allan (12210). Steel studs with bronze or brass nuts.
engine hours jviss at 3:59am 07.28.22 My boat, similar size, likely more mature (older), also did not have an hour meter. Got a Hobbs met
Surveyor- Kemah Tx Jumpstart at 3:53am 07.28.22
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Shadowwalker at 9:42pm 07.27.22 Thank you all. good to know.
Chainplates for Drogue thinwater at 9:33pm 07.27.22 This is a series of tests from 2012. Interesting recorded results using different drogue's while mo
Chainplates for Drogue Project_Mayhem at 9:20pm 07.27.22 I haven't dug into specifics but take a look at SV Sparklemuffin. The owner put a TON of research an
Opinions requested on engine work higgs at 9:16pm 07.27.22 When I replaced my mixing elbow I replaced two of the bolts with studs. That way I had something to
Opinions requested on engine work Allan12210 at 8:29pm 07.27.22 I agree, carbon steel bolts , as were the original ones from Yanmar. Use an anti seize goop on the
Hunter 146: Is there a backflow valve in the cockpit drain? If so, I need the name of the part. sail sfbay at 8:26pm 07.27.22 Photo? Measure and look online for a scupper or self bailing valve that fits.
Any Challenger Owners Out There? sail sfbay at 8:00pm 07.27.22 Might contact the CruisersForum Challenger 32 Owners Club.

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