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macerator cap/ hose plug The Very Thought of You at 11:17am 09.07.11 Big Boats 2/2213 I recently identified the source of an odor in the very aft lockers of our 356. The macerator cap (I
Information Request on Installing Single Line Reefing arknoah at 11:06am 09.07.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/7320 I need to install single line reefing on my 1984 MacGregor 25. Does anybody have specific recommenda
centerboard problem on a 23 Wayne Steinhour at 10:32am 09.07.11 Ask An Oday Owner 52/9171 Hello all, I'm a novice O'Day 23 owner (just bought it last fall, been out for 3 weekends this yea
Comparison questions... Doug/Karen at 9:45am 09.07.11 Big Boats 0/935 Since we sail the only H356 on our lake, I occasionally feel the need to ask our Forum H356-specific
Thank you. hero4theday at 8:42am 09.07.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1998 I would like to say thank you to everyone that ask a question and those who answered. There where m
Problems with anti-syphon valve sailamaryllis at 8:01am 09.07.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/3335 We have Jabsco electric fresh water heads. About every two to four weeks the anti-syphon valve stops
Columbia 43 hull Valiant43 at 7:42am 09.07.11 Columbia 0/3029 Can anyone give me an idea as to the composition of the Columbia 43 hull. Solid Fiberglas, cored wit
What to do when the lake dries up rgallagher at 6:18am 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 53/11532 I currently have my Hunter 28.5 docked on a big lake in Texas. With our drought continuing, and no r
New Head RForst at 6:04am 09.07.11 Big Boats 4/1404 Had a fun cruise this past weekend to the Baltimore Grand Prix. The Inner Harbor is fun! But our o
New Member. BadMoon at 6:04am 09.07.11 Trailer Sailors 17/4989 Hi there I am new to the Forum, I have had a great time sailing my Sandpiper565 all over Lake Ontari
Catalina 30 Chesapeake Video rbmcintire at 5:22am 09.07.11 Catalina 30 4/1630 SO disappointed I didn't charge the camera battery properly. Last Sunday on the Chesapeake was NICE.
Winterizing Question Gypsy Wind at 2:12am 09.07.11 Big Boats 5/1620 A quick question regarding winrweizing the pressure water system on a 36 - I am thinking of 1) drain
The Helmsman... CharlieCobra at 10:46pm 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2014 O'er the rolling swells and through stinging spray, he stares at sights only in his mind. Nimbly shi
exhaust issue abjrm at 10:00pm 09.06.11 Big Boats 0/1300 think i might have deleted the earlier post....anyway here we go again...have a 36 foot 1987 catalin
Replaced standing rigging? Endurance2010 at 9:59pm 09.06.11 Big Boats 7/1634 Has anyone replaced their own standing rigging? A couple of guys at the marina did it themselves an
Rigging a 22 for single Breakinwind at 9:13pm 09.06.11 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2560 Hello all, I am a newby, and just bought a 1980, O22. Our first three days out, I found myself run
anyone eve used any of these? USCG369 at 8:38pm 09.06.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1227 Has anyone ever tried the slide in style doors that turn your hatch and walk in hatch in to a set o
engine exhaust question abjrm at 8:31pm 09.06.11 Big Boats 5/1996 have a 1987 catalina 36....when i start the engine everything works fine...exhaust and water leave t
Sheet length flgypsysoul at 7:10pm 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 15/7481 Hi all...I have a question as to the length of the jib/genoa sheets...How do you figure the length.
Sail replacement karenmccraw at 6:47pm 09.06.11 Big Boats 6/1813 We had a little oops during Hurricane Irene and it appears that we need to replace the headsail on o

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Furling genoa cover seems too small? jssailem at 6:59am 10.30.22 Your image shows one end of the wrap. How does it go up to the top of the sail? Could it be upsid
Dual engine controllers confusion jviss at 6:59am 10.30.22 That's good to hear. Maybe now we can spice this place up a bit. Full steam ahead and to hell wit
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 6:49am 10.30.22 I presume just the packing. Please elaborate. Were you told this needs attention in the survey/ by
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 6:45am 10.30.22
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 6:35am 10.30.22 Welcome to boating and to SBO! Some tachometers are driven by the alternator in a way that they on
First time sailboat owner kloudie1 at 5:33am 10.30.22 Welcome to the forum! Your tachometer may be driven from a sensor in the bellhousing that counts fl
Furling genoa cover seems too small? All U Get at 4:50am 10.30.22 Maybe a stepladder to get above the thickest part of the wrap, does your cover have a wider section
First time sailboat owner shemandr at 4:36am 10.30.22 There used to be a very good video about replacing the packing gland on the Compass Marine Website.
First time sailboat owner Davidasailor26 at 4:34am 10.30.22 Welcome to boating and to SBO! Some tachometers are driven by the alternator in a way that they onl
Refilling CNG Tank kappykaplan at 4:06am 10.30.22 You said: e said: A full tank will last us a cruising season. This has been a major relief to our c
Anchor Chain (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:26pm 10.29.22 Then use it on the anchor road. Now I think you're headed down the wrong road. The kettle kellet
Anchor Chain jssailem at 9:48pm 10.29.22 What if I fill it with molten lead? Let it harden. Then use it on the anchor rode. Would be a good u
Teak Cockpit Panels on My 2000 Oceanis 461 BigEasy at 8:56pm 10.29.22 You can order replacement panels from Beneteau spare parts through your local dealer ($$$). There ar
Anchor Chain (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:05pm 10.29.22 A Kettle is a way to add weight to your rode The kettle is for tea. Much too light to attach to
Loading boat on trailer Orbweaver at 7:04pm 10.29.22 No story, but it's truly amazing slippery things get until the bunks dry out again.
Dual engine controllers confusion Ralph Johnstone at 6:59pm 10.29.22 Thanks for your concern, but no shocking experiences so far! That's good to hear. Maybe now we c
Wing Keel repair dlochner at 6:20pm 10.29.22 Wow!!! Thank you for doing all the math lol. I think your right, im gonna cut the bulb off and fair
Looking at an s2 7.9 quadrille38 at 6:17pm 10.29.22 My first boat was the 6.7 (22ft) version of this boat. S2 built the 22s first and then later upsize
Rudder Bearing and Steering Quadrant Lady FIO at 5:58pm 10.29.22 Thanks for reply. Unfortunately those drawings are wrong and I cannot seem to find the correct drawi
Refilling CNG Tank MikeHoncho at 5:55pm 10.29.22 How long does a tank last for you?

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