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Bad gas BobM at 12:06pm 09.02.11 Engines and Propulsion 12/6567 Well, I certainly had heard a lot of stories about bad gas but this is the first time I got burned.
Keeping the curve on a wood toe rail jduehmig at 11:59am 09.02.11 Musings With Maine Sail 3/4173 Maine Sail, I've appreciated your words of wisdom on numerous topics. You seem to be the man to go
Out Rageious Shipping Cost??????? woodster at 11:45am 09.02.11 Ask All Sailors 25/5780 has any one had luck shipping lately....i am trying to get a package from Wisconson to Georgia...wei
376 furling mast slot pinches jander31 at 11:00am 09.02.11 Big Boats 2/1329 I have a '97 376 with the single extruded ZSpar mast. When replacing the old main with a new one, t
Installing skene chocks (2) justsomeguy at 9:14am 09.02.11 Ask All Sailors 11/6891 I thought the point of a skene chock was to help prevent the rode or dockline from lifting out of th
Katia Bob S at 8:23am 09.02.11 Ask All Sailors 11/2815 Not very experienced with hurricane tracks. There are many models. Is there one that has the better
Perkins Perama Elect Harness unicorn at 8:08am 09.02.11 Engines and Propulsion 1/2229 Hi All, I'm a newbie, so hope I am on the right forum. I am re-building a Williams Atkins Kendall 3
Bilge pump thru-hull Boyd18185 at 6:18am 09.02.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1491 I was appalled to find that on our 2002 Beneteau Oceanis CC Clipper that the bilge pump thru-hulls a
12 Volt Screw Tyoe indicator light bulb (1) radiance91 at 5:29am 09.02.11 Parts Search 6/6777 Hi I'm looking for an indicator light for the electrical panel on my P30. The one I have is capped
Engine bilge drain (1) WestCoastMike at 6:25pm 09.01.11 Mid-Size Boats 9/3052 I was cleaning the boat today and noticed water in the galley and in front of the engine access. I
Clean Bottom jsalley at 5:43pm 09.01.11 Ask All Sailors 8/2492 Boat was splashed yesterday after being hauled for Irene. Had the yard powerwash the bottom, which h
Running Blower while under power? islandrunner70 at 5:35pm 09.01.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1642 I sail a 2005 Hunter 33 and when under power the rear berth smells of fumes. Do sailors typically t
Demise of the 309? jsalley at 5:34pm 09.01.11 Catalina 309 Group Forum 3/3374 Spoke to one of the brokers at the local Catalina dealer today. He said the 309 and the 320 are bein
Cruising Spinnaker GreenLight at 5:32pm 09.01.11 Catalina 30 6/2549 I have a '92 Catalina 30 wing keel, tall rig/ bowsprit model. One of my neighbors just gave me a cr
Stereo/DVD Audio Switch? islandrunner70 at 5:21pm 09.01.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1408 I am time-sharing a hunter 33 - 2005 which has the DVD/TV option along with the AM/FM/CD stereo syst
How to repair headboard on main sail sheet jrale at 5:07pm 09.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/4043 Macgregor Owners, The headboard on my main sheet fell apart while lowering the sheet on return fr
H44AC topside port screens Larry Jackel at 4:56pm 09.01.11 Big Boats 8/2127 The screens on the 4 topside ports on my 2005 H44AC have died and I have been unable to find the m
Yanmar 2GM question edbulmer at 3:54pm 09.01.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1265 My engine runs great lots of power but it is hard to start. Have replaced both filters and tightene
pop top mod raffo at 3:02pm 09.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/10313 I found that pushing the pop top up with one hand and then holding it up with my head and then raisi
Cernterboard spec S245 pvbob at 2:09pm 09.01.11 Seidelmann 1/2140 Does anyone have spec/drawings for the centerboard for a S245? Thanks, Bob

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Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? rgranger at 5:09am 10.10.22
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) JamesG161 at 5:03am 10.10.22 But I can give the Kroil a try. Nothing to lose... Try brake fluid, it worked than PB Baster in st
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) jhkessler at 4:47am 10.10.22 If you have the clearance, I would use a large "C" clamp as a press, put a large Deep Well socket ov
Through holes and prop Scott T-Bird at 4:42am 10.10.22
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? HeelBoy at 4:41am 10.10.22 and a balboa 26 Those were clever! Side question... can you not steer the Balboa when the rudder
Through holes and prop Scott T-Bird at 4:31am 10.10.22 We're in recovery. The boat is hauled. The leaves are turning. Soon snow will be flying. Spring is
CDI FF2 Dave Groshong at 4:24am 10.10.22 Shop here! We'll beat anyone's published price: https://shop.macgregorowners.com/cu/detail-cdi.php
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? HeelBoy at 4:17am 10.10.22 You should budget for those repairs in your offer. Yup, I'm calling to haggle tonight. What I'm wo
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit lalbert at 4:05am 10.10.22 Sorta bad news.. To get the splendide washer in (or out), cabinet surgery is required. It consists
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit artboas at 11:46pm 10.09.22 We have one - it came with the boat. It's located in starboard aft cabin to the right. It's in the
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? (1) Jamesiv1 at 10:56pm 10.09.22 https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?5862 Boat plugs ordered.
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? Jamesiv1 at 10:37pm 10.09.22 The owner of that site is one of the big contributors here. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/foru
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? sail sfbay at 8:18pm 10.09.22 You should budget for those repairs in your offer unless the boat is being sold as is and disclosed
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main jssailem at 8:17pm 10.09.22 The loose foot improves your sail trim options. When the sail is dropped the sail spills onto the to
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI? jssailem at 7:57pm 10.09.22 I agree Terry, often regulations are established then ignored as far as enforcement is involved. It
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. rgranger at 7:53pm 10.09.22 Congrats!:beer:
Alternator Bracket SycloneDriver at 7:52pm 10.09.22 Yes, remains in place. Secured by same fasteners that old contraption used. Old contraption was app
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? rgranger at 7:52pm 10.09.22
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit lalbert at 7:44pm 10.09.22 Would love to see any pics you have of the install. Washer is on the short list before we head to
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. (1) Tb0n3 at 7:40pm 10.09.22

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