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Aft boom bolt for main sheet zinkosaurus at 9:35am 07.18.11 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1575 We just launched our 74' O'Day 22 on Saturday. We hadn't noticed until now that at the aft end of t
380 Autopilot jlochner at 9:20am 07.18.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1047 I have a Hunter 380, 2000. Are there any thoughts regarding adding a autopilot ? Brand etc?
Lost My D Shackle for the Jib Scubagirl62 at 9:15am 07.18.11 Smaller Boats 10/2286 OK. I knew better. Had some rough weather and while taking down the jib the D shackle went right ou
Tune-up Nissan 50 engine on Macgregor 26 Shawn Man at 9:13am 07.18.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1793 Ok, my Macgregor's engine which is Nissan 50 was tuned up last year by a certified mechanic shop bu
Chicago/Mac race accident DannyS at 8:37am 07.18.11 Ask All Sailors 19/6980 Just came across this... http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/breaking/pnr-update-two-chicago-to-mackin
Holding Tank Vent Jerry Grubb at 7:53am 07.18.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1079 this past season I have had problems with the head flushing. I have the holding tank emptied and it
several maintenance/repair questions (3) dlewis812 at 6:46am 07.18.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2961 have a few questions, thought one post better than several; apologies if some very simple: 1. glo
lazy jacks for a roller furling jib BJW at 6:32am 07.18.11 Catalina 22 1/1863 I have a 'quot;74 with a RF jib. I raise and lower the mast by myself and my system is getting pr
Need a S2-27 RUDDER A2Z at 6:12am 07.18.11 Parts Search 3/3361 My newly repaired S2-27 rudder broke off yesterday in 15 knots of wind. I'm looking for a new one o
Considering buying Hunter 34 stevestk at 5:11am 07.18.11 Big Boats 5/1853 I'm looking at a 1984 Hunter 34. I'm at a stage where I'm deciding if I'm interested enough and it's
Diesel Fuel Gauge Beneteau at 4:49am 07.18.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/5990 We have a 1997 Beneteau 321 -The diesel fuel gauge reads full all the time. The fuel gauge is a VDO
Make Way for Manatees arknoah at 3:40am 07.18.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1707 Chessie the manatee was just sighted again in Calvert County. Chessie -- who was named for the bay
On the Road Again Roger Long at 1:45am 07.18.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/2859 My planned departure was delayed for a couple minutes by the yard workboat moving a sailboat with a
Out for a Week Smithy at 11:30pm 07.17.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1653 In just a few hours I'll be heading out for a week on Skald, following an epic (to me, at least) 6-m
Solar Panel on V2-22 Faris at 9:24pm 07.17.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 28/6011 So, I decided that I need a solar panel. I only need about 12 watts, so I ordered a simple 18 watt
Oil Change jorgefife at 9:20pm 07.17.11 The Cherubini Hunters 15/3043 I know this sounds like a silly question, but how do you remove the oil from the engine so I can thr
A symetrical spinniker shanker at 9:19pm 07.17.11 Smaller Boats 4/1627 Hello all, I pick my H260 up in two weeks :) and it comes with an a symetrical spinniker. The owne
Merc 9.8 Hp 1985 ejet99 at 8:02pm 07.17.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/3073 I need an outboard pro... This motor sounds solid and runs good at higher throttle but at lower thro
Main Sail Issue arknoah at 7:40pm 07.17.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2662 When we sailed yesterday on our Mac 25 (1984), I noticed that my main wouldn't go up the last 8- 12
#1 C-22 For Sale? CaptDon01 at 7:35pm 07.17.11 Catalina 22 3/1915 I seen this ad for C-22 #1 on Craigslist. I thought I heard the factory bought hull #1 several year

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Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping kappykaplan at 4:14pm 10.03.22 Does Rule even make any pumps other than centrifugal????? Like I said in post 12, I'll check the d
Structural Foam (1) teacherspet at 3:52pm 10.03.22 Actually I do. I just found it in a pdf
Structural Foam (1) teacherspet at 3:51pm 10.03.22 Thank you so so much. would you happen to have the dimensions.
1970 Lofland snipe? sail-craft inc. brien rahilly at 3:34pm 10.03.22 thank you for the information.. i will check them out.. and yes i'm sure they all have proper names.
2022 Harvest Moon Regatta - Crew Available Artey1 at 3:30pm 10.03.22 Jerry Thank you! I had tried to sign up for several boards prior to this and post in different place
1970 Lofland snipe? sail-craft inc. dlochner at 3:17pm 10.03.22 Congratulations, may you have many fine sailing adventures. The best place to go for answers about
Torx bit size for selden bow sprit sail sfbay at 2:51pm 10.03.22 I had a similar problem with Selden head furler so purchased a forex tool with different sizes.
2022 Harvest Moon Regatta - Crew Available jmce1587 at 2:47pm 10.03.22 Artey. Are u still looking to race? Just saw this post on FB from the Lake Yacht Club. If your
port light lock JamesG161 at 2:30pm 10.03.22 Look here for the repair kits. Home - HatchMasters Marine Hatch Repair Jim...
Weather Forecast is depressing me! JamesG161 at 2:22pm 10.03.22 Too bad there isn't an emoji for that. there is.... :poop::thumbsdown:
Weather Forecast is depressing me! john6206 at 2:18pm 10.03.22 @Ralph Johnstone That looks amazing! I've always wanted to sail in the San Juan Islands, I took t
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida shemandr at 2:09pm 10.03.22 ... I'm told he can ride the tide down through the east river. It's a lot better than going against
Turn-Around Destinations? Rick D at 2:04pm 10.03.22 Agree. For Cat Harbor, we usually plan for at least three days there. Dana point, at least a couple
Adding hard ballast, Perils and pitfalls? jssailem at 1:58pm 10.03.22 I suggest you ask yourself what are you looking for in a boat. The Venture/MacGregor 25 was built a
Weather Forecast is depressing me! shemandr at 1:49pm 10.03.22 Too bad there isn't an emoji for that.
Jacking Hunter 20 off trailer Ryan61065 at 1:47pm 10.03.22 Planning on rebuilding the trailer, I cant believe I made it home becuase when i separated the axel
Jacking Hunter 20 off trailer Ryan61065 at 1:43pm 10.03.22 :beer::beer::beer: And while the trailer is free
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Crusty Ol Salt at 1:27pm 10.03.22 Speaking of winds. It looks like the remnants of Ian is backing of the coast and stirring stuff up a
'83 Oday 25 swing / centerboatd Timm R Oday25 at 1:01pm 10.03.22 As far as I'm aware the centerboards are the same . What dimensions do you need ,after you know what
Rebedding Catalina 310 Starboard Gate Stanchion - No way to reach bolts as it is behind galley cabinets - Deck plate mount? Monheganlover at 12:54pm 10.03.22 Who don't you just remove one and see? Or call Catalina Yachts, they're still in business you know

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