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Mainsheet Traveler Substitute Faris at 12:33am 05.10.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/9070 There was a discussion recently about mainsheet travelers, and some points were made regarding their
Venture 22 Deck Hardware (2) Faris at 12:02am 05.10.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/5474 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 13/3568 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 6/9590 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 5/1668 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 4/2176 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 6/2325 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 4/1970 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 7/3511 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 18/21970 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 5/2178 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 1/1686 ...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 10/19425 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 7/2430 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 1/4792 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 7/2437 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 2/1875 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 3/2673 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 25/7199 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 2/3658 The previous owner of our 1983 Sabre 34 was kind of sloppy and we have inherited lots of small and s

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A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 8:29am 08.12.22 I question if this would be appropriate in this specific case. With the engine stopping accompanied
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta kappykaplan at 8:25am 08.12.22 Whooo hoooo yay!!! :dancing::dancing: :plus:
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (6) JamesG161 at 8:21am 08.12.22 208268 Three guys made the hand lift to the Furniture mover and rolled to the Hatch. 208269 I hav
Hunter 326 running rigging RobAL at 8:20am 08.12.22 Suggest following your owners manual H:\DWG\h326_ownman\8 OWNERS MAN\3268036A (sailboatowners.com)
Not my mast?? LakeShark at 8:13am 08.12.22 Yes that looks like a proper Catalina mast base and mast head. No the step should not move unless y
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 8:11am 08.12.22 Have you pulled the starter by any chance? Yes he did. dj
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 8:11am 08.12.22 John, promised me he would do this. I did that on my "Stuck" 16HP Yanmar and SeaFoam released it. :
Not my mast?? Jamesiv1 at 8:10am 08.12.22 The mast step should have two bolts holding it down it should move at all! I use the trailer winch
Not my mast?? Jamesiv1 at 7:48am 08.12.22 By the way.... I emailed the Lake Grapevine (Region 8) C22 Commodore Mark Goodwin to see if he can h
Which Sealant to Use for Bedding Stanchion Scott B at 7:41am 08.12.22 I ordered and have received a new base and stanchion from SBO. The SBO page indicates that 2004-201
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't mermike at 7:18am 08.12.22 Have you pulled the starter by any chance?
Hunter 326 running rigging (1) sail sfbay at 7:06am 08.12.22 Suggest following your owners manual H:\DWG\h326_ownman\8 OWNERS MAN\3268036A (sailboatowners.com) f
New Prop: paint or? Hello Below at 6:49am 08.12.22 I asked this same question to the supplier of my new 3 bladed fixed prop I purchased this spring. Ol
Which Sealant to Use for Bedding Stanchion dkinzer at 6:45am 08.12.22 I recently replaced all mine. I ordered and have received a new base and stanchion from SBO. The S
H23 Cleat Layout Crazy Dave Condon at 6:30am 08.12.22 Pictures of the rod please to help refresh my memory of the boat. Is it the fixed wing ?
Rub rail or deck joint pics for 23.5? Crazy Dave Condon at 6:28am 08.12.22 @waterman30 Do you have any photos of damage or leaks. I was a dealer now retired who fixed them.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 6:28am 08.12.22 I have suggested one last desperate try of adding SeaFoam DeepCreep Foam and/or Brake Fluid to each
Cabin water leak SawyerCurt at 6:18am 08.12.22 On my 320 the forward tank under v-berth is higher and will drain to the rear tank if both valves a
Clock and barometer installation advice Don S/V ILLusion at 6:06am 08.12.22 I doubt anyone ever at any time based a purchase decision on a few bulkhead mounting holes.
Not my mast?? (1) Jamesiv1 at 5:26am 08.12.22 The wingnut pin I got from CatalinaDirect just couple of days ago. The U-clip pin is what came with

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