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Venture 22 Deck Hardware (2) Faris at 12:02am 05.10.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/5261 I had my V22 out in good winds for the first time this weekend (15+ kts) and started to discover its
New Macgregor 26 in ACAPULCO (2) MACAPULCO at 9:49pm 05.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/3405 Hello, just arrived to Acapulco trailering a MAC 26. Loaded with everything I could think about
H 23 racing hi1cotton at 9:03pm 05.09.11 Racing 6/9517 I recently purchased a 1986 Hunter 23. I will be racing the boat in local PHRF. The bottom is now sl
Reducing the fleet MrMikey64 at 8:53pm 05.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1615 Well, I needed to make room in both my yard and my schedule, so I offered my Mac25 as a project boat
Recommended dinghy or inflatable boat for 4 passengers jrale at 8:11pm 05.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2121 Dear Macgregor Owners, Can anyone recommend a small dinghy or inflatable boat for emergencies at se
Outboard lift compatible with Hunter-supplied davits? Larry Jackel at 8:08pm 05.09.11 Big Boats 6/2266 Responding to my earlier post about outboards, Jerry Clark provided a nice photo of his outboard lif
I need Depth! mstock79 at 7:52pm 05.09.11 Catalina 30 4/1920 My Datamarine depth transducer has failed. It is located forward (port) right next to the knotmeter
Hunter 34 Jiffy Reefing lr172 at 7:47pm 05.09.11 Big Boats 7/3459 I purchased my H-34 this spring and the main was removed from the boom. I am launching next week, b
Has anyone used the Gel-foam Mattress Topper for V-berth caguy at 7:47pm 05.09.11 Ask All Sailors 18/21376 I was in Costcos tonight looking at their mattresses and spotted a gel-foam topper that looks like i
new video for the racers wing sandsailor at 7:09pm 05.09.11 Ask All Sailors 5/2152 http://vimeo.com/20279978 cool hey guys its been a while but i'm back living in san leon,tx now a
I was asked a question via e-mail... Sumner at 6:34pm 05.09.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1672 ...and thought that maybe my response might help someone although it is pretty vague.. =============
Best 9.9 or 10 HP Extra long shaft? tgrichards at 6:13pm 05.09.11 Engines and Propulsion 10/18797 OK, I got the word today from the marina manager I trust: "It's time to replace that old Honda." I
Deck cleaning Mike 1 at 5:30pm 05.09.11 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2365 Any suggestions for de-oxidizing the deck areas and cabin top that are not non-skid. I was thinking
C&C30 Window/Portlight Replacement jstrathman at 4:31pm 05.09.11 C&C 1/4724 The plexiglass portlights/windows in my 1989, C'C30 have developed vertical cracks that result in le
BLack band befuddlement Mormandeus at 3:36pm 05.09.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2355 Here's another one of those questions. How does one determine the black band limit for the outhaul o
OEM for mast - C310 2002 Chris Connor at 3:24pm 05.09.11 Catalina 310 2/1825 Good evening all: Several days ago I was surprised to learn from North Sails that our mast was not
Light Bulbs plharm at 1:47pm 05.09.11 Big Boats 3/2624 Does anyone know what bulbs are needed for the dual steamer/deck light on the Hunter Legend 37. Sure
What Anchor Do You Use? highdesertM26 at 1:31pm 05.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/6758 So I've been looking for a new anchor. The one that came on my Mac 26S is 10 lb US Anchor (a danfor
Varnish Removal From Deck jebiker at 1:27pm 05.09.11 Sabre Sailboats 2/3570 The previous owner of our 1983 Sabre 34 was kind of sloppy and we have inherited lots of small and s
63 dead on boat adrift for 16 days FourPoints at 12:41pm 05.09.11 Sails Call Lounge 15/9396 They made distress calls, which were both received and answered by military vessels and aircraft, a

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New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel brockangelo at 7:49am 06.06.22 @rogerbalz I got my 1984 Cat22 back in February and spent the next three months going over every par
Rigging Question Tedd at 7:44am 06.06.22 First of all, what kind of boat is in the simulator and what type rig, masthead or fractional. It's
Trailer extension rusted in place brockangelo at 7:43am 06.06.22 I could not see if your boat is on it. How about using your tow vehicle, connect the hitch and driv
Trailer extension rusted in place JoeWhite at 7:39am 06.06.22 I could not see if your boat is on it. How about using your tow vehicle, connect the hitch and drive
Identify the mystery item... JamesG161 at 7:38am 06.06.22 Its a "Thingy" missing it's "Gazinta" :cowbell: Jim...
New S2 ( to me :) Md80max at 7:32am 06.06.22 I have been working on my 82' model 9.2 A and need some input on the following issues, please. The
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel Jacktar at 7:29am 06.06.22 Make sure you know exactly how the shrouds, and stays attach and the turnbuckles and clips and pins
Invest 91L --> PTC 1 (2) JamesG161 at 7:28am 06.06.22 Tropical Storm Alex started in the Pacific and became mainly a Rain Event. Just a Reminder, the fue
Identify the mystery item... rgranger at 6:58am 06.06.22 Next time I am on the boat I plan on removing it and seeing if has markings on the back. One sure
Schaefer Deck Organizer on 1996 Hunter 376 duck21 at 6:56am 06.06.22 Thanks, Dave and Rob! It sounds like I wont' have to re-bed anything--definitely preferable. I sea
Rigging Question Joe at 6:24am 06.06.22 "Self adjusting mast stay system" what in the heck? First of all, what kind of boat is in the
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel rogerbalz at 6:23am 06.06.22 Thanks for the replies.
Holding tank replacement for a Hunter 280 rhiggins at 4:47am 06.06.22 Thanks Peggy. Interesting idea! I think my system is otherwise in good shape. I discovered the lea
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) jssailem at 4:35am 06.06.22 @Kaysirin welcome to SBO. Cheers :beer:
Should I install a main sheet traveller on b323 ? robsant at 11:32pm 06.05.22 Brilliant thanks.
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) Kaysirin at 10:44pm 06.05.22 I do not want to register/insure the boat in Canada because of the additional taxed I would have to
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) FastOlson at 9:48pm 06.05.22 I had to pay the import tax then; I was reminded of this by the Canadian CBSA when I returned from
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel AaronD at 9:15pm 06.05.22 I have recently got a 1989 Catalina 22 wing keel. Just painted the bottom. Everyone tells me it is
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel AaronD at 9:12pm 06.05.22 The vang is the boom support, see attached picture. Try you tubing mast stepping. If you can't figu
Helm seat on 280 Crusty Ol Salt at 6:59pm 06.05.22 I had a H280, and the helm seat was held in place with two spring-loaded hooks under the seat. I f

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