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Is It Just Me? Rick Webb at 6:31am 08.14.11 Ask All Sailors 12/2575 Is that bee picture when you open the site creeping others out? Let's get another good inquiry out t
1) bug screen, 2) aft seat lift PopeyePete at 6:08am 08.14.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1506 1) I just got the companionway bug screen recommended on this site for my 26x. I can't see where y
Force Ten Stove Ignitor? Spcharby at 5:34am 08.14.11 Big Boats 11/9047 Following the recent success of my last inquiry concerning my air conditioning water pump, I have de
82 C27 Interior wanderer2011 at 5:06am 08.14.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/1776 Good day all, Looking for some insight, let me start by saying Ty. I have a '82' C27 Traditional. My
Oil Pressure Alarm (3) Albanach at 4:10am 08.14.11 Catalina 310 18/4562 Could one of the Universal XPB experts perhaps help me out of a very frustrating phase. Recently on
Experience with Lewis Bay off Hyannis Mass.? TomY at 3:28am 08.14.11 Destinations 1/2541 We may be down that way the end of the month. This looks like a good alternative when sailing betwee
Anchor chain and rode - what is the answer? redunculous at 2:02am 08.14.11 Big Boats 10/2991 So I'll first off start by saying that I have read countless posts, all with different answers / ar
Getting to Know Her (1) twodzusfittings at 2:00am 08.14.11 Smaller Boats 8/2141 Ships Log 8/13. Both the Admiral (current owners wife) and the Rear Admiral (owner to be's wife, mi
Rookie mistakes davetv at 9:35pm 08.13.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2633 I am new to sailing and I recently purchased a 1984 M21. The other day I made a couple of rookie mi
Do holding tanks have over-side overflow tubes? JonnyQuest at 9:20pm 08.13.11 Ask All Sailors 48/13679 I had emptied the holding tank just a short while back, but now today the holding tank must have fil
engine shaft flange falcolnxp at 9:04pm 08.13.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1672 where can I buy engine shaft flange for 1 inch shaft with slot and set screw 3 hole pattern for 1
Safety Issue? lehigh375 at 6:02pm 08.13.11 Ask All Sailors 32/4688 A while back I was stopped by the Coast Guard because one of my guests was sitting on bow with his f
Stay out or go back?? (2) atwhite2 at 5:29pm 08.13.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2075 So I was out on Lake Michigan today, there was forecast for scattered showers, looked north and saw
A bit more work done (4) c_witch at 5:20pm 08.13.11 Trailer Sailors 9/4124 Hiee all, Just some new photos of the work I've done today. I've been down the last 3 weeks when
Battery switches Cjdport at 5:09pm 08.13.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 21/14973 Can anyone provide rational for Jeanneau ' Beneteau battery switch wiring versus ABYC wiring princip
Need help dogon at 5:03pm 08.13.11 Chrysler 1/2886 I am trying to get my boat C-14 Dagger on the water. It's been in "dry dock" way too long. I have
Boom support Gilligan and mate at 2:20pm 08.13.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/7413 New question guys. How do you support the boom with no sail up? Sounds dumb, but getting ready to
Fuel gauge John_F at 11:42am 08.13.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1826 We have a 2010 Beneteau 31. The electronic fuel gauge doesn't seem to work, or I'm getting great "m
Frustration MLampner at 11:32am 08.13.11 The Cherubini Hunters 32/3949 So today was to be the beginning of a week long cruise. Got to the boat and met a neighbor who comme
electrical through deck fitting Greg Northcutt at 11:06am 08.13.11 Smaller Boats 6/2006 My 2004 Hunter 240 has a 3 prong electrical fitting though the deck at the foot of the mast to serve

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boom attachment on mast Southampton 22 at 3:18pm 07.07.22 Photos would be good. Your gooseneck might not be sufficiently similar to mine. just going down to
Considering a Purchase, Opinions/Things to Consider? Tedd at 3:13pm 07.07.22 She's looking sweet. Good on you for breathing new life into her. I love to see older boats like tha
boom attachment on mast Tedd at 3:03pm 07.07.22 Photos would be good. Your gooseneck might not be sufficiently similar to mine.
boom attachment on mast Southampton 22 at 2:59pm 07.07.22 It sounds like the pin that attaches the gooseneck to the mast fitting. On my Mac, I replaced it wi
Garmin UHD 73cv and Wind Vanes/Sensors jssailem at 2:50pm 07.07.22
Isla Holbox, Mexico jssailem at 2:45pm 07.07.22 Not sure about the whale sharks. We were in Belize in May. They reportedly have them in numbers alon
Air conditioning issue JamesG161 at 2:23pm 07.07.22 Our only concern is where did the refrigerant go? Did know that your compressor pumps many thousan
Air conditioning issue JamesG161 at 2:20pm 07.07.22 To the Ozone hole in the sky, Sorry 410 is the newest no Ozone effect refrigerant. By the way..
Considering a Purchase, Opinions/Things to Consider? dmax at 2:12pm 07.07.22 Very nice - teak looks great.
Air conditioning issue jssailem at 2:12pm 07.07.22 Our only concern is where did the refrigerant go? To the Ozone hole in the sky, I read it on the i
Spinnaker Question jssailem at 2:08pm 07.07.22 :plus: What Mark said. Not more than 2 minutes bow time. End of arm to mid chest. About 1 meter.
Considering a Purchase, Opinions/Things to Consider? jssailem at 2:06pm 07.07.22
Fuel tank size on a 1992 Hunter Vison 36 jssailem at 2:00pm 07.07.22 Explore the inside passage. Have fun with your new boat. Sail 90% so you only have to monitor a coup
Considering a Purchase, Opinions/Things to Consider? kappykaplan at 1:53pm 07.07.22 Sounds like quite the refurbishment! Well done. Enjoy your time on the water. :beer:
companionway gasket JamesG161 at 1:51pm 07.07.22 You might look at these https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=27_EDGE&c=19&p=54890 or Hunt
Catalina -> True North Banooma at 1:49pm 07.07.22 Sure enough, Stu. As mentioned, Wikipedia is one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalina_Yachts Al
Considering a Purchase, Opinions/Things to Consider? (3) WanderingOnTheWay at 1:43pm 07.07.22 It's been a bit, and I thought it might be interesting to update everyone on what we've been up to.
Isla Holbox, Mexico BOSSailor at 1:36pm 07.07.22 I'm headed there in August as well, would love some suggestions!
Fuel tank size on a 1992 Hunter Vison 36 MPaul at 1:35pm 07.07.22 Thank you both Rick and Jssailem. The previous owner weighed in as well to confirm the 35 us gallon
Spinnaker Question markwbird at 1:27pm 07.07.22 Measure it. No need to be exact. Just do arm lengths.

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