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mac 22 rudder blade alfred gamil at 8:13am 03.15.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/924 Any body knows the dimensions, especially the maximum thickness of the ida sail manufacturer thanks.
Digital TV Antenna bobgelb@gmail.com at 7:32am 03.15.11 Catalina 310 15/5680 I have a five year old Catalina 310 with Triax UFO Marine Antenna. When hooking up the tv to the ca
Blisters on my Keel twofoot at 7:02am 03.15.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2572 I have a 2008 Beneteau 373, I have sailed her in Lake Erie for three seasons. On our haul out day we
VHF Antennae Wiring (1994 Hunter 26) (2) jao1972 at 6:09am 03.15.11 Smaller Boats 5/1546 In addition to my mast lowering problem, the masthead light and vhf radio antennae wiring were sever
Lost Propulsion shoeless at 6:00am 03.15.11 Big Boats 6/1924 2004 386 w/3 cyl Yanmar (3JH3E) diesel has lost propulsion. All shifter cables, linkage and inboard
storage in the 26S ? doehunter at 5:43am 03.15.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/1754 I was looking around in my cabin yesterday, and it's a real pigstye! I am planning to add, camping s
"Drivesaver" devices on propshaft Jim Legere at 5:10am 03.15.11 The Cherubini Hunters 17/7599 I notice Johnb had a picture of his transmission (in another thread about changing tranny oil on a 3
the right length of luff garza at 4:12am 03.15.11 Smaller Boats 0/1157 Hi, i have a macgregor 26 s ,and i would like what is the proper lenght of luff in the water for thi
Maine Boatbuilders Show Tim R. at 3:47am 03.15.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2651 Heading to the show this weekend. Not sure which day. Anyone else planning to go? http://www.port
water tank fill/woodwork wegu at 12:39am 03.15.11 Big Boats 2/1082 The port and starbord center water tanks only fill with trickle speed otherwise it runs out of the
Where do sailboats go to die? Witchi-Tai-To at 11:14pm 03.14.11 Ask All Sailors 12/3173 I have a 23 O'Day that I plan to sail a couple of more years before moving up. I suspect that the 23
Fresh water tank Captnkev25 at 9:33pm 03.14.11 Ask All Sailors 14/4739 I made a newbie mistake this past fall when readying my Catalina 25 for the winter layup. I used my
Boat Heel in Light Airs red_dolphin at 9:04pm 03.14.11 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 18/6668 We are racing a Catalina-30 out of Newport Beach a week from Saturday. No way of knowing what the wi
Need photo of external gas tank secured for 25 ft Macgregor. jrale at 8:17pm 03.14.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/4284 Dear Macgregor owners, Anyone have photos displaying external gas tank secured on 25 ft Macgregor S
H 290 Info wanted John6061 at 7:23pm 03.14.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1258 I am interested in a H290 and would like information regarding the comfort , how well it handles a c
console dimension (1) Marc Bergmueller at 7:08pm 03.14.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/838 Does anyone know the dimensions of the white fiberglass steering console on 1999 or so Hunter 310's.
What is this modification for? Catalina 22 (1) RECESS at 4:52pm 03.14.11 Ask All Sailors 16/5236 I have no idea why a previous owner made this modification? It looks purposeful and does not look to
Bottom Paint Question joker460 at 4:38pm 03.14.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3098 I purchased a 1999 B352 last year and have had it stored and covered on land over the winter months.
Considering a purchase of a Seafarer 29 dblakey at 4:37pm 03.14.11 Seafarer 1/7473 There's a Seafarer 29 swing keel listed on the Baltimore Craigslist. The pictures (if recent) show i
Good Deal? kevhov at 4:14pm 03.14.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1452 I am looking at buying my first boat to liveaboard. I am a single guy in the Virgin Islands. I do no

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310 DC Current Draw Chart RoyS at 5:12am 12.14.21 Do not forget Autopilot if equipped. If there are any incandescent lamps, be sure to replace them wi
Chart Plotter Location shemandr at 5:10am 12.14.21 That Sail Steer screen seems more for racing but would be useful just sailing. I would probably use
310 DC Current Draw Chart SycloneDriver at 5:02am 12.14.21 I'm only guessing but I think these are two different boats. With 2.3 and 5.2 amps there must be s
P42 Maxwell Windlass Terry Cox at 4:58am 12.14.21 Did you ever determine whether the flat head machine screw that secures the drum/gypsy and clutch p
deck craze lines All U Get at 4:35am 12.14.21 Or would having faux teakwood or anti skid epoxy make a better solution?
deck craze lines prosmile at 4:20am 12.14.21 I called a broker to schedual an appt to see a 1990 boat listed for sale. The broker said the boat
Can't find the leak norbszczurek at 11:32pm 12.13.21 Help, I own a 1984 Catalina 38 #274 with a Universal M-30 5425 engine. Months ago we overheated, th
Source for Stainless U-Nut, Spring-Nut, Clip-Nut and screws Ted at 10:11pm 12.13.21 You didn't mention what size you needed. Try this link. https://usa.banggood.com/10pcs-M4-or-M5-or-
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Crazy Dave Condon at 10:06pm 12.13.21 When anyone posts a question, the more information we have, the better we can respond wash off the
Chart Plotter Location Joe at 9:52pm 12.13.21 You really have to decide how you want to use it. My experience is that I rarely have the map scre
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Plumbean at 8:09pm 12.13.21 If you bypass the start battery isolation switch and connect the ACR directly to the start battery,
V berth plywood in O'Day 20 Randy Michaelis at 7:55pm 12.13.21 Hi. Let me make sure I am understanding this. If I remove the existing fiberglass, I should attach
310 DC Current Draw Chart Tom J at 7:32pm 12.13.21 The only apparent issue is that Barefoot draws 1.7 amps on the lighting breaker with the lights off.
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Ward H at 7:25pm 12.13.21 So if my alternator or charger is putting out current, the batteries may not get any current if the
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch (1) MikeK2B at 7:22pm 12.13.21 "The start/reserve battery has a 2 pole MRBT, one lug to the starter, one to the ACR." Question: how
deck craze lines shemandr at 7:11pm 12.13.21 Time for the obligatory asking for pictures. I'm in the camp that it's mostly cosmetic. Unless ind
310 DC Current Draw Chart Ralph Johnstone at 7:05pm 12.13.21 Thought I was somewhat experienced with electrical issues, but could you explain what a ZoeVie (108)
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Justin_NSA at 6:57pm 12.13.21 There you go. Skip the bottom paint. Keep your bottom clean and smooth.
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Bill Russell at 6:53pm 12.13.21 @Bill Russell a lot of good responsives but two questions for a better response. First is traile
New Catalina 250 Owner Looking for Guidance Jenni1066 at 6:49pm 12.13.21

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