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I was trying to step the mast on my 1995 Hunter 23.5 today, when it twisted of to one side. This to
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Although using studs to make an adjustable mount is hardly a new idea (engines, street lights), I ad
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I recently purchased a 1985 Mac 25 that is without any of the running rigging. Given that I am n
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My O'Day came with a wooden cradle sitting on a flat iron trailer that the previous owner would have
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Hi, all, We are trying to get some advice on purchasing a boat from an LLC. We reached an agreement
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Yesterday, a sail trim forum lister, who does not own a boat (yet), asked me what steps he should ta
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I have this great little lake about 1/2 mile from my house and I want to get a RC Sail Boat. This is
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Finally got the packing gland apart on newly purchased 2003 Hunter 426 and found 2 rings of 1/4" fla
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I am endeavoring to purchase my first boat. I have found an O28 that I am seriously considering maki
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I read postings and news articles, where people get de-masted from whales (although I dont think it
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The pintles and gudgeons on my 1979 Oday 23 have a lot of play in them that seems to be getting wors
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Hi, I am new to sailboats and the activities involved in maintaining and moving them. I want to get
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I have a new to me 410. The stern rail seats are off the boat and I don't know whether the drink hol
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This seems awfully familiar: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110513/ap_on_re_us/us_va_capsized_boat
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I have a 1989 cat 30 TRBS with Wing. It has the standard Universal M25XP Engine. When I purchased it
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I bought a 23.5 Hunter last year and moored it on Lake Mendota in Madison Wi. The boat has a CDI fur
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Swing keel operation video?   (2)
rgranger at 5:48am 08.24.22
I don't have a video but here are some pics of a V222 I restored... These are both before restorati
New to MacGregor
rgranger at 5:19am 08.24.22
Off topic but, does the trailer have a VIN plate? I just went through quite a hassle trying to regi
Seawater pump for A/C
SycloneDriver at 4:58am 08.24.22
I could be wrong but I thought the minimum recommended flow rate for a 16k BTU unit was 4 GPM. From
Grunert Passagemaker AC450 Refrigerator High AC Current Draw   (3)
DeniseO30 at 10:50pm 08.23.22
It is not OLD school at all. The last Grunert Compressor used, came with 404r. You can still get o
Stainless Steel Hanks
JamesG161 at 9:48pm 08.23.22
The Hank material best match is the same as the Head Stay material. Jim...
New Catalina 30 Owner   (4)
mikeracca at 9:12pm 08.23.22
We put in a good solid 8 hours today and we are about 3/4 done sanding. The sun cooked us off the St
Grunert Passagemaker AC450 Refrigerator High AC Current Draw
JamesG161 at 9:00pm 08.23.22
I had to raise my eyebrows a bit on reading this is apparently old school equipment It is not OLD
Anchor Chain size for a 2004 Catalina 387 -
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What model windlass
Anchor Chain size for a 2004 Catalina 387 -
sail sfbay at 7:52pm 08.23.22
Good for you to check different chain sizes with a sample chain diameters, which is what I also do f
Any woodworkers about?   (1)
dLj at 7:45pm 08.23.22
One thing I I did notice is this end seems to have a incline that may be something you should replic
Folding Steering Wheel upgrade
gmiller131 at 6:58pm 08.23.22
Hi guys - following up - I purchased the folding steering wheel and it comes with a tapered shaft at
Re power
Rick D at 6:27pm 08.23.22
Why would you? I had mine rebuilt due to a failed rod bolt. Ultimately got reimbursed. I would alway
1984 Hunter 31 - Need Help Installing new Windows
mjsb at 6:04pm 08.23.22
I replaced the sidelights on my H31 circa 87, I had a shop here in Tampa copy the units. Installed w
Raise the boom on a Catalina 30
Ward H at 5:21pm 08.23.22
@Scott T-Bird No, you don't need to duck under the boom on Sun Dog and neither do I (I'm 6'). I bel
Hatch gaskets
Dalliance at 5:19pm 08.23.22
Shrouds
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:15pm 08.23.22
How do you catch a 20 pound striper(fish) without using bait and tackl, boats, spears, nets, human c
Any woodworkers about?
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New to MacGregor
Tedd at 5:05pm 08.23.22
Off topic but, does the trailer have a VIN plate? I just went through quite a hassle trying to regis
Is this Y-33 worth restoring?
Tedd at 5:02pm 08.23.22
I'm glad I'm not you because, for me, seeing a boat like that is like seeing a puppy at the humane s

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