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Spinnaker Details... Smithy at 2:08am 07.16.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1686 So I have the chute, I have the pole, and I have lines. The one detail that has evaded me is, just
Which outboard for new macgregor 26m sailinwannabe at 10:27pm 07.15.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2023 Will take delivery of new boat in 6 weeks Have not commited to any one outboard yet Evinrude ETEC 60
M25xpb woes oldguy at 8:58pm 07.15.11 Catalina 310 17/4937 have been running my 310 with no engine problems for 10 years (500 hrs) and now i'm going crazy. eng
Bimini window obrock at 8:04pm 07.15.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2273 Got a 31, great boat, just one thing the window in the Bimini is is forward of the wheel ?. Hunter
Looking for older Catalina 22 Mast, complete blenderbob at 7:46pm 07.15.11 Parts Search 3/2198 Hi, Just got an older Catalina 22 that had a disagreement with a tree limb and was demasted. Any
Cq Cq Cq sullyj020 at 7:16pm 07.15.11 SSB and Ham Operators 1/7023 We need to start a net here ??:dance:
non skid color restore rmfordone2010 at 5:46pm 07.15.11 Smaller Boats 2/1227 I have a 81 Hunter 22 that has good gelcoat on the deck but the non skid surface needs the color res
Do I need a winch on the mast O'day 26 John Stevens at 4:52pm 07.15.11 Ask An Oday Owner 9/2440 I bought and O'day 26, haven't sailed it yet. I've noticed some of the 25/26 O'days have a winch on
Benny 331 - jabsco shower pump Greg McKenzie at 4:16pm 07.15.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2067 Our boat is 10 years old this year so there is wear ' tear and systems/processes need to be updated.
looking for Injector repair Jim Seamans at 3:38pm 07.15.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2263 Well, its about time for my injectors (been 9 year) to be inspected and repaired if necessary. Looki
When it rains, it pours... Brian D at 2:17pm 07.15.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2603 Dear Ishmael, Two weeks ago I talked about how my motor whats to drink sea water instead of gasolin
Sailboat junkyards? Jared1048 at 2:16pm 07.15.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1532 Anyone know of any? I need to replace my for and aft hatches and they are almost $400 each! Ch
solar power load vs charge excel sheet doehunter at 2:12pm 07.15.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1132 I was actually looking around the forums to see what I could find on the Raymarine ST 1000 autopilot
New Owner Bart34 at 1:22pm 07.15.11 Lancer 1/1465 Hello everyone. I am a new owner of a 76 Lancer 25. This is my first sailboat and my family and I
fried alternator? javelin at 12:50pm 07.15.11 Catalina 30 5/1722 My grandson, 10, inadvertedly shut off the main switch from all to off WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING.
I got a new toy yesterday! doehunter at 12:13pm 07.15.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2226 I bought a Ray Marine ST1000 auto pilot. I haven't been to my boat with it yet so I have no plan on
swingkeelcable michaelstar at 10:42am 07.15.11 Smaller Boats 1/1234 anyone have to replace the cable for a swingkeel? have tried getting to the attachment point on the
Fastening to the Boom or mast John rolka at 7:18am 07.15.11 Ask All Sailors 12/6982 One of my projects this weekend is to install a topping lift, 2 weeks ago I nearly dropped the boom
Davits for 400 MK II Chip2007 at 6:35am 07.15.11 Big Boats 3/2517 We have a 2001 400 MK II and would like to add davits. Would appreciate any information on what work
Formosa 41 Formosa41ketch at 5:22am 07.15.11 Other Sailboats 4/6652 Trying to survive a refit on our Formosa 41. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Inherited a 1980 Cat 30 jssailem at 11:45am 10.11.22 The comment about stringer spacing is one that can ease your frustration and need for modifications.
Inherited a 1980 Cat 30 jssailem at 11:39am 10.11.22 Welcome to the forum. We just spent the last 9 months enjoying another owners recover os a Catalina
Boat damaged by IAN (1) Sailm8 at 11:38am 10.11.22 Well Geico totalled out my boat, a Hunter 29.5. There is no hull damage just loss of the mast and r
Boat damaged by IAN jssailem at 11:35am 10.11.22 There is a Railmakers shop in Everett WA. They fashioned new bow and stern pulpits on my boat. Even
Boat damaged by IAN Crazy Dave Condon at 11:25am 10.11.22 Which manufacturer and size boat?
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) smokey73 at 11:22am 10.11.22 I'll check with my boatyard. A few years ago I had some hurricane damage that required a portion of
1 gallon paint can pour spouts jssailem at 11:20am 10.11.22 I use Sherman Williams clean new empty cans. They are not expensive. Come in quart, pint and 1/2gall
Where can I find taller stanchions ? xavpil at 10:21am 10.11.22 Railmakers in Costa Mesa, Ca was the OEM supplier to O'Day, Garhauer will make whatever you spec. B
Cleaning bilge smell from carpet? Calif. Ted at 10:10am 10.11.22 I believe I'd add a little gasoline and a match to the carpet, you can't get the stink of diesel off
Where can I find taller stanchions ? Calif. Ted at 9:55am 10.11.22 Railmakers in Costa Mesa, Ca was the OEM supplier to O'Day, Garhauer will make whatever you spec. Be
Precision 185K Advice JoeWhite at 9:17am 10.11.22 My Jim Taylor designed Starwind 19 weighed in at 1300lbs. The trailer was at least 500. I would rec
Precision 185K Advice Timm R Oday25 at 9:05am 10.11.22 If it were my money , I'd look at a catboat. Especially a ComPac catboat . Simple to sail ,easy to l
Precision 185K Advice Project_Mayhem at 8:51am 10.11.22 My Jim Taylor designed Starwind 19 weighed in at 1300lbs. The trailer was at least 500. I would reco
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main rgranger at 8:24am 10.11.22 What everyone else said plus...The loose foot also lets you tie off your reef points nice and neatly
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) rgranger at 8:22am 10.11.22
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? Jamesiv1 at 8:14am 10.11.22 Common I believe. Hopefully a early C22 owner can advise which fitting to use. At the very least
Cleaning bilge smell from carpet? rgranger at 8:09am 10.11.22 If you replace the carpet, I'd recommend carpet tile. Save a few pieces and when you have an issue
Sea water filling holding tank Kings Gambit at 8:00am 10.11.22 If you have a ball valve atop the thru-hull, the mechanism between the handle and the ball can corro
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? Jamesiv1 at 7:59am 10.11.22 The other through hull that is below the waterline is the large rubber hose clamped to the "volcano
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:57am 10.11.22 The one on Amazon is NOT the MSD version. You don't see any fittings on it. And if you "visit the

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