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Does anyone have experience with installing a linear drive autopilot under the aft bunk in a Morgan
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Our boat took some damage to the mast during the tornadoes in Alabama. I am in need of a used mast
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Here are the "As Found" pictures of my ODay 20. I don't know what was originally mounted on the tran
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New to Mac 25, in cleanup/repair mode. What are the two wood protrusions (3"x5") bottom of cockpit
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Hello everyone, I have just purchased a 2000 Hunter 290, and I'm still getting familiar with all
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On my new (used) 25, the bottom section of the rudder appears to be able to be set at an angle as we
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Does anyone know how to navigate the "Your Sailing Photos" section. I enjoy looking at them but can'
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"Yes, just last year. I have it done every year at the Catalina Rendezvous, which is coming up next
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Looking for a racing/ cruising boat for Sw Fl shallow waters. See 1 for sale in miami that states 3
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In looking at the mounting hardware between the boom and the mast it seems to me that there must be
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I currently have two gell cell battery banks on board (starting and house). I plan on changing out t
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I have a Xantrex 4000 Inverter with a Xantrex SW3000 Battery Indication on my H41. I want to install
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Any thoughts as to where I might find replacement aluminum bases for stanchions on a 1984 Hutner 25.
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As a full-time liveaboard cruiser, I have decided that a 20 gallon per hour watermaker (with my sola
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I need some help, I want to add a custom pulley to the front power take off (crankshaft pulley) on o
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I ask advice from all sailors on these forums who have sold or have tried to sell their boats withou

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Cruising Water and Land
kappykaplan at 11:51am 10.04.22
Good start, got one looking down at the engine?
Cruising Water and Land   (1)
JamesG161 at 11:48am 10.04.22
I want to see what's under that loooong hood LAMING exhaust. oops! Jim...
Adding hard ballast, Perils and pitfalls?
LloydB at 11:34am 10.04.22
After reading this thread from the beginning I'm not sure we're still talking about the same Mac 25
Cruising Water and Land
kappykaplan at 11:16am 10.04.22
Nice lookin' vehicle. I want to see what's under that loooong hood!
Pleasant Surprise/Docking
kappykaplan at 11:08am 10.04.22
folk actually think I kinda know how to drive the boat. :plus: I get compliments all the time from
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help!
Scott T-Bird at 11:06am 10.04.22
Here is what Raymarine says about it: ST40/i40/i50/i60 and ST60+ displays cannot calibrate the iTC-
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help!
Johann at 11:04am 10.04.22
I agree. They talk about using the iTC-5 with ST instruments but don't really show any connection
Pleasant Surprise/Docking   (2)
rgranger at 10:44am 10.04.22
^^^ This! Describes my typical docking scenario at our inland Idaho slip. Our H260 water ballast
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat?
Scott T-Bird at 10:39am 10.04.22
Anecdotally, I had a concrete block for a mooring that weighed about 1,350 lbs (3' x 2' x 1.5') to s
1970 Lofland snipe? sail-craft inc.   (1)
rgranger at 10:33am 10.04.22
Looks like a fun ride
It's groundhog day
mschreib1 at 10:30am 10.04.22
Bit of a weird title for a post, but very appropriate. Come aboard the boat. Take groceries out of
1970 Lofland snipe? sail-craft inc.
rgranger at 10:30am 10.04.22
Here is an article titled "Snipe Rigging 101" https://www.snipe.org/articles-advices-and-education/
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help!
Johann at 10:30am 10.04.22
Very good point ... you've got me thinking that the only thing I really need to do is set up the ba
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat?
Scott T-Bird at 10:17am 10.04.22
Not even close to enough. Basically, you are making it with concrete that weighs 150 pcf. Your blo
Protecting Gel Coat from Towing Straps
LloydB at 10:14am 10.04.22
In addition to the twist just for grins you might try getting some clingy Saran wrap and putting it
Replace standing rigging H49
T J Furstenau at 10:13am 10.04.22
Not meaning to stir up jealousy, but sitting here on Lake Ontario.. my standing rigging will last l
transmission when sailing   (2)
GeorgeC at 9:53am 10.04.22
I own a 1983 O'Day with a Universal 5416 engine and a Hurth gearbox. I put my transmission in rever

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