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Trailers, Bunks or Pads? sba55 at 4:17pm 11.02.11 Day Sailers 6/2427 I just got a 23 O'Day which unfortunately does not have a trailer. I am learning the hard way that u
See Video Tours from the Annapolis Sailboat Show 2011 abk at 4:03pm 11.02.11 Ask All Sailors 1/126 My YouTube Channel featuring unauthorized Video Walkthroughs of 8 new boats and check out my website
Shipping a Mac26M in a 40' international sea container rr9999 at 3:47pm 11.02.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1362 I am investigating specific details concerning physically shipping a Macgregor26M on a factory alumi
Upgrades to a Macgregor26M factory made aluminium trailer rr9999 at 3:24pm 11.02.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/941 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 23/6129 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 0/843 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 10/5169 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 2/1997 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 8/1721 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 5/3423 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 8/1455 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 4/2340 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 6/2845 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 8/2166 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 11/5216 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 5/3052 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 5/1666 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 8/2865 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 20/5317 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 11/2723 I'd like some real world, used the product for at least a couple years, suggestions on products for

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Sails scottscotty at 1:00pm 10.19.22 I have an old sail that is fairly good condition. it's 224" (18'6")P. x 133" (11')E. I would be will
depth/chart plotters scottscotty at 12:53pm 10.19.22 smooth talked my way into a raymarine tiller pilot last week and an axiom 7 this week!! wifey, liked
Hull Condition on a 1980 22 ft sailboat (2) Dnea at 12:52pm 10.19.22
Hull Condition on a 1980 22 ft sailboat PaulK at 12:50pm 10.19.22 The blemishes don't look like they stick out (or in), so it may be something different from osmosis.
Foresail furler home made question Davidasailor26 at 12:23pm 10.19.22 This home made system by a previous owner uses a spinning tube where the sail is attached at the fr
alternatives for 26-27ft shoal draft Scott T-Bird at 12:20pm 10.19.22 Here's my add for it in 2020 ... I'd recommend her for you unless you are looking for much later mod
alternatives for 26-27ft shoal draft dmax at 12:16pm 10.19.22 The 27' boat I used to own, 1984 Starwind 27 SD with new yanmar inboard engine, is just about perfe
alternatives for 26-27ft shoal draft Scott T-Bird at 12:07pm 10.19.22 The 27' boat I used to own, 1984 Starwind 27 SD with new yanmar inboard engine, is just about perfec
Hull Condition on a 1980 22 ft sailboat dlochner at 11:40am 10.19.22 Is the name of the boat reflective of the price you are paying for it? ;) Welcome to SBO, where yo
Foresail furler home made question Slavik at 11:37am 10.19.22 How does the sail attach to the forestay (or does it)? Usually the luff of the sail slides into a s
Took out our new to us 1976 MacGregor Venture 222 formerly of BudGates Slavik at 11:35am 10.19.22
Testing coolant pump? JoeWhite at 11:15am 10.19.22 The way that the needle is vibrating, it appears that the wire that is connected to the engine Tempe
1 gallon paint can pour spouts rbringle at 10:30am 10.19.22 I have had good results with storing paint/varnish cans upside down.
Quick Question Richard19068 at 9:51am 10.19.22 Probably your official coast guard registration number. Try a web search for coast guard hull identi
23.5 replacement parts sail sfbay at 9:34am 10.19.22 ........ Lifeline stanchions: 3 of mine have the little plastic cap at the top, one is missing. Life
alternatives for 26-27ft shoal draft Terry Cox at 9:34am 10.19.22 We sailed an H28 for three years. Shoal draft wing keel. Nice comfortable boat and easy to sail. She
alternatives for 26-27ft shoal draft jssailem at 9:00am 10.19.22 Perhaps PHRF along with the parameters you mention plus "real life" feedback from those that have s
Forestay decking coming out Project_Mayhem at 8:51am 10.19.22 There is more than one way to approach this and their are others on this forum with much more experi
alternatives for 26-27ft shoal draft jssailem at 8:49am 10.19.22 won almost every start I have won starts to... It is all about making sense out of the confusion..
alternatives for 26-27ft shoal draft _peterD at 8:38am 10.19.22 I feel the "PHRF" rating is a poor tool to measure against for your purpose. It is about speed comp

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