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Rick486 at 3:49am 11.02.11
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Have just burnt out the clutch on our second unit in under three years. The first one lasted 1730 Nm
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Hi, I'm new to MacGregor, but love the boat. It seems the dealers foo foo the Blue color option, hav
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I just bought an 84 O'Day 37 CC and after hauling her out to do the bottom, she's got a serious alig
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I took out my solid steel centerboard today and need to make it nice. It is pretty badly rusted and
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I just purchased #44 1989 Catalina 42. The surveyor tells me that the prop is shot due to electrolys
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The essence of cruising is being able to change your mind, is it not? When I stuck my head out
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recently purchased an old 1968 Luger windward 21 to restore. found it has three sea cocks, (though
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My family is thinking about heading down there this spring. Any comments from those here that have b
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Hi, I have a curious source of water so here's the history. Two weeks ago I pulled the boat out on t
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Is this possible? Is it a good idea? Does anyone have them? I will have to carry an inflatable ding
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Hello! I am looking for a new rig and am stuck between a 1973 Morgan 30/2 and a 1978 C'C 34'. The C'
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Hello! I am looking for a new rig and am stuck between a 1973 Morgan 30/2 and a 1978 C'C 34'. The C'
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Hello! I am looking for a new rig and am stuck between a 1973 Morgan 30/2 and a 1978 C'C 34'. The
georgereber at 2:24pm 11.01.11
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Has anyone put an access hatch in the bathtub to get to the starter and raw water pump?
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> Two yoopers are sitting in a boat. > > So Ole asks Sven, "Vhy do dem scuba divers always fall ba
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Does any know what the dark gray fixed cabin windows are made from - Acrylic, Lexan? I couldn't get
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A rope went around my propeller and after the rope snap I foud that my strut was bent! Where can I p

Recent Replies

Adhesive nuts for deck hardware, what glue for fiberglass?
Project_Mayhem at 7:05am 10.10.22
If you're main concern is fastening them by yourself, I was able to tighten 95% of the bolts during
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
JBP-PA at 6:55am 10.10.22
I did this exact same project last winter. I took my baggie bolt rope foot and converted it to a loo
maybe a dumb water heater question....
dlochner at 6:51am 10.10.22
I am planning to drain the water heater tank and bypass it for winterizing before the boat is haule
maybe a dumb water heater question....
kappykaplan at 6:49am 10.10.22
Is there any risk that the heated engine antifreeze running through the coils in the dry tank will
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk?
RitSim at 6:49am 10.10.22
I did a Pearson 26 keel a few years ago that had some bad rust. The premier solution is sandblastin
Tongue Extensions
Project_Mayhem at 6:44am 10.10.22
The tongue extension I built has the following dims: A=~9'6" B=10' C=7-8' D=2-3' (assuming this is t
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
Dave Groshong at 6:36am 10.10.22
Loose footed is infinitely more adjustable for sail trim!
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.
Timm R Oday25 at 6:34am 10.10.22
Not hard to find parts for that outboard at all . They made so many for so long that there is quite
Sailboat with Original Engine - Ya or Nay?
RoyS at 6:25am 10.10.22
My Yanmar was made in 1979. I rebuilt it one winter in my basement. If you can run your intended eng
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:20am 10.10.22
@Rich Stidger Maybe time to talk with Joe Kerr or Al Fooks on the help desk as they are former Hun
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.
Tb0n3 at 6:13am 10.10.22
I do understand that, but as long as it works and gets me into the wind or onto the trailer I'll be
Hole in Keel Hunter 25 2008
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:12am 10.10.22
Not a weep hole. It looks like something hit it. How deep is the open hole? Former dealer
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
RoyS at 6:09am 10.10.22
Regarding penetrating oil, magic spells work just as well.
Marine head on a 1972 Macgregor Venture 24
topcat0399 at 6:08am 10.10.22
I am looking at purchasing a 1972 MacGregor Venture 24. It has a marine head. A couple of question
Alternator Bracket
RoyS at 6:06am 10.10.22
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:05am 10.10.22
It will be hard to find parts for your motor as Johnson Marine was part of OMC Corporation that went
Tongue Extensions
JBP-PA at 6:05am 10.10.22
@JBP-PA , any idea what your tongue weight is? The trailer plus boat is about 4,000 lbs. I haven't
CDI FF2
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:00am 10.10.22
There should be no modification to the forestay. As for the fair leads for the furling line, I use
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
Parsons at 5:39am 10.10.22
I'm with @shemandr - it is probably time for a new sail not a repair. If you have almost a foot of

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