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Mark II Mast Step. BillyK at 12:40pm 08.14.11 Catalina 30 3/1509 Ok, i know this has been discussed to death on the Pre-88 Catalina's.. But i haven't been able to f
Compass Replacement tchastain at 11:59am 08.14.11 Big Boats 2/1753 The oil has leaked from the Danforth Global Balance compass which was original equipment on our H-38
Ice chest blues Troysill at 11:11am 08.14.11 S2 2/1551 I have an S2 7.0 that I love, but my built in ice chest has a leak. I think. When I fill it up whi
CDI Roller Furling Jib Tip-Sea at 11:11am 08.14.11 Mid-Size Boats 12/5159 Hi all Hunter owners ... Thank you all whom sent me replies on Hunter 31 (1984) Cradle measurement
Stubborn T-Handle (1) odaydokay at 11:08am 08.14.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1538 http://forums.beneteau.sailboatowners.com/lbs/reputation/reputation_pos.gif I have an 1985 O'D
trailer brakes help Justin_NSA at 11:07am 08.14.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2627 Anyone know where to find drum brake wheel cylinders for a 1992 26S trailer? It has the surge brakes
Sailing? in the Finger Lakes (1) 31seahorse at 9:45am 08.14.11 Trailer Sailors 11/5430 Hello members, We just returned from a trip to New York's beautiful Finger Lakes region. We camped
Looking for suggestions on building a sailboat southwind32 at 9:31am 08.14.11 Ask All Sailors 31/8952 I've done very little sailing.....but would like to build a small 10-12' or so wooden sailboat. I kn
Looking to build a sailboat southwind32 at 8:59am 08.14.11 Day Sailers 6/2474 I've done very little sailing.....but would like to build a small 10-12' or so wooden sailboat. I k
Battery size ? arcymoore at 8:19am 08.14.11 Catalina 30 10/4172 I recently bought two Exide Marine batteries size #NC-24 dual purpose starting and deep cycle with a
Yanmar 1 GM 10 power issue CAPTMIKE5 at 7:25am 08.14.11 Engines and Propulsion 1/2679 I own a 1985 1GM10 that presently is running, in fwd gear at only 2300 RPMs. The engine runs fine w
Is It Just Me? Rick Webb at 6:31am 08.14.11 Ask All Sailors 12/2641 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 1/1550 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 11/9519 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 2/1816 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 18/5023 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 1/2603 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 10/3203 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 8/2204 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 9/2732 I am new to sailing and I recently purchased a 1984 M21. The other day I made a couple of rookie mi

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Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Davidasailor26 at 5:32pm 10.09.22 The "Sonnet" and Captain Fiero departed Sandy Hook this morning. Can anybody recommend a cheap(Read
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main shemandr at 5:07pm 10.09.22 A baggie sail is a baggie sail. Sometimes some surgery can help it but mostly it's done for sailing
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? Justin_NSA at 5:00pm 10.09.22 Fortunately C22s don't have many thruhulls.
CDI FF2 Justin_NSA at 4:59pm 10.09.22 The hardest part of installing a CDI FF2 on my old Mac was getting the deck fairlead close enough so
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? TimFromLI at 4:53pm 10.09.22 All hoses below the waterline should have two marine hose clamps. If the previous owner used home de
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? kappykaplan at 4:40pm 10.09.22 see if I can get 2 clamps on each connection. :plus:
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main heritage at 4:36pm 10.09.22 I don't think that making your present sail loose footed will take out the 8" inches of bagginess on
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? Jamesiv1 at 4:35pm 10.09.22 That hose is barely over the barbs enough to single clamp it. It should be on at least another inch
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) Rick D at 4:16pm 10.09.22 Following....same issue. With your attention to detail and serious maintenance, someone will someday
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) RoyS at 4:05pm 10.09.22 C Clamp?
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? Justin_NSA at 3:47pm 10.09.22 That hose is barely over the barbs enough to single clamp it. It should be on at least another inch
CDI FF2 Timm R Oday25 at 3:39pm 10.09.22 You are really going to like sailing with the CDI furler . The FF2 takes a number #6 sailtape . The
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main Kingjim91 at 3:23pm 10.09.22
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main Tally Ho at 3:13pm 10.09.22 I bought a new sail 2 years ago, and it is my first loose-footed sail. i like it as it can carry th
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI? leo310 at 3:12pm 10.09.22 I have been to the US many times. My MMSI # is registered to the vessel, as for the VHF you need a r
Marine head on a 1972 Macgregor Venture 24 sail sfbay at 3:11pm 10.09.22 Assuming you will have a marine survey: 2. Surveyor to confirm holding tank and pumpout fitting. 3
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? kappykaplan at 2:52pm 10.09.22 2 clamps at each end where it connects. :plus:
CDI FF2 kappykaplan at 2:52pm 10.09.22 Local sail loft....that way they will measure, modify it and install it to be sure it fits properly
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? Jamesiv1 at 2:35pm 10.09.22 Common I believe. Hopefully a early C22 owner can advise which fitting to use. At the very least
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? Leeward Rail at 2:31pm 10.09.22

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