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marinas.com - routes dlewis812 at 6:33am 05.10.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1936 have used marinas.com interactive charts on many occasions.. to make my route and check out marinas
Hunter 146 Rigging sguice at 5:31am 05.10.11 Day Sailers 13/10618 We just purchased a new 2008 Hunter 146. After the initial rigging, I thought I would leave the mai
LED lighting C320 Brahmany at 3:17am 05.10.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/2667 Is there a LED replacement for the halogen interior lighting on the C320? Cheers.
Speakers on a H466 mbatsea at 12:43am 05.10.11 Big Boats 1/1125 I am away from my boat for a few weeks. Would anyone know the diameter of the speakers in the cockp
Mainsheet Traveler Substitute Faris at 12:33am 05.10.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/9194 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 15/5497 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 13/3596 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 6/9600 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 5/1679 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 4/2193 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 6/2365 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 4/2015 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 7/3536 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 18/22230 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 5/2179 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 1/1688 ...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 10/19644 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 7/2449 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 1/4820 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 7/2444 Here's another one of those questions. How does one determine the black band limit for the outhaul o

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Internet entrance test Don S/V ILLusion at 6:49am 09.04.22
I saw something sad today... Leeward Rail at 6:36am 09.04.22 It is very likely that before listing the boat it was cleaned and shined inside and out, I have ye
A/C duct locations Ed.S at 6:31am 09.04.22 I will be attempting (maybe) this project next week. Slow and easy. Thanks for the tips Sailcapt340
Rodkicker boom mount adjustment jdrutten at 6:18am 09.04.22
Weird Electrical Experience RoyS at 6:17am 09.04.22 In old houses with questionable wiring you might want to try installing arc fault and ground fault c
Its funny Friday! (1) Kermit at 4:48am 09.04.22 I thought @Phil Herring and all the other lovers of good dawgs here.
A/C duct locations sailcapt340 at 4:32am 09.04.22 The back of the settee area is probably going to be a fiberglass wall. Not like other laminated ply
Internet entrance test Ralph Johnstone at 10:13pm 09.03.22
Propane pressure gauge Ralph Johnstone at 10:11pm 09.03.22 No large hole necessary. We have a winner even without one word of absurd contradictions. An empt
Propane pressure gauge LloydB at 9:48pm 09.03.22 An empty container with an open port will tend to breath in moisture laden air during the normal coo
Invest 94L rgranger at 9:15pm 09.03.22
Internet entrance test rgranger at 9:09pm 09.03.22
Propane pressure gauge MikeHoncho at 8:13pm 09.03.22 Well open one up completely and wait a few years with the valve left open. Jim... PS: 1 bara = 1,0
Forestay diameter on 1979 Hunter 30 Robert1224 at 7:42pm 09.03.22 Thank you! That would be great, or whenever you can get to it. I plan on hauling out mid October. Th
Autopilot for 26X Tally Ho at 7:34pm 09.03.22 26X has a wheel. Raymarine Wheel pilot EV-100. Greg
Y-33 Running Rigging (1) mermike at 6:23pm 09.03.22 Page 8 of the manual. Also posted in the General Downloads at https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/dl/down
Forestay diameter on 1979 Hunter 30 ggrizzard at 5:35pm 09.03.22 I know you'd like an answer ASAP... I won't be at the boat until the Labor day madness subsides, but
Hunter 216 tiller brake? Dutchy46 at 5:24pm 09.03.22 to Mike216 Do you have a picture of how you attached the tiller tamer to the tiller?
Carbon Fiber Mast Upgrade JohnShannon at 5:18pm 09.03.22 Your best bet might be to find a carbon mast already mounted on a boat then buy that boat.
Invest 94L JamesG161 at 4:56pm 09.03.22 My theory is, never speak about things you do not want to appear. My Science does not use a Theory

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