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Cold start poor Geoff K at 7:43pm 03.19.11 Engines and Propulsion 10/8092 I've seen this topic on other forums but never sorted out my own problem. A Volvo MD11c needs lots o
Where to buy new sails?? johnguitar at 6:40pm 03.19.11 Catalina 22 10/3154 I have a 1985 Catalina 22. I think the sails it came with are original, and they've had it. I wan
stering wheel alignment H42 eianm at 5:37pm 03.19.11 Big Boats 3/1143 Just wondering- what is the easiest way to align the wheel on my H42? Just fitted a nice new Lewmar
rebed cleat jcwlbw at 5:04pm 03.19.11 Smaller Boats 2/1420 need to redo my stern starboard right cleat. I understand there is a backing plate(have not looked
Old Lewmar winch Jtoben at 4:56pm 03.19.11 S2 6/2511 Just took apart the old Lewmar 16ST, Holdfast series, manufactured between 1978 and 1983. Found the
Lewmar winch part Jtoben at 4:43pm 03.19.11 Ask All Sailors 5/2400 I need the ratchet gear for a Lewmar 16ST single speed winch. It is an old one, the HoldFast series
Using a stand (1) foolproof at 4:37pm 03.19.11 Catalina 30 3/1859 Hello all: My boat is currently on a 6 point stand, and I noticed that the forward pads seem to be
Bending Stainless Steel Tube Pulpit PipedreamV at 4:26pm 03.19.11 Ask All Sailors 13/4851 I have a new boat, and I want someone to bend the pulpit from my old boat, so the pulpit will fit my
cleaner for lettering redhead78 at 4:18pm 03.19.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2066 Hello all, I have a question about installing new plastic graphics, new name and state. Can I use li
Jeanneau 49DS Master Berth Cushions windward54 at 4:10pm 03.19.11 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/6615 I have the cushions for a Jeanneau 49DS master berth available for anyone who needs them. The cushi
1989 Mac 26!! nemosuit at 3:50pm 03.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 26/4835 Hi Yawl! :) (Little nautical pun there!!) Okay, I'm still working on my 1978 Mac 22 project; not f
Mast SailAway1 at 3:29pm 03.19.11 Catalina 22 2/1140 I would like to convert the halyards on my 1980 C22 to internal and run them back to the cockpit. T
Mods Archive (1) Doug J at 1:46pm 03.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1346 Quote: Originally Posted by walt http://forums.macgregor.sailboatowners.com/lbs/buttons/viewpost.gif
Original bottom paint color? rhythmsurfer at 12:28pm 03.19.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2227 This week I started sanding off 30 years of bottom paint on the Hunter36 1981. I am wondering if the
Geologist predicts earthquake this week off No America Coast caguy at 12:20pm 03.19.11 Sails Call Lounge 25/11373 I don't want to sound like Chicken Little, but this guy seems to make some sense and has a history o
Stern perch seats. Phil McCall at 11:31am 03.19.11 Catalina 30 5/5623 I want to make my own seats. Can anyone trace out the outline of there stern perch seats and mark th
Backstay Diameter Phil McCall at 11:27am 03.19.11 Catalina 30 1/1704 Does anyone know what the lower backstay diameter is on the Cat 30 ? The boat is a 100 miles away an
Westerbeke 10-2, spring start-up bria46 at 11:26am 03.19.11 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1470 I just finished draining and installing a new filter in my groco fuel water/fuel separater. I also c
Thru-hulls, seacocks 1st timer....ping Maine Sail sailmakered at 11:05am 03.19.11 Musings With Maine Sail 3/5001 First I want to thank you for the GREAT tutorials!!! I was a sailmaker years ago but never got much
Centerboard Line Replacement Mick at 10:46am 03.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2557 I was going over the boat and noticed that the line used to raise and lower the center board which i

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How are Sabres higher quality? FastOlson at 12:42pm 07.29.22 the extra cash in pocket to Buy the Catalina or Hunter and go Sailing to me thats the difference i
Tips and Tricks for Pop Top (1) brockangelo at 11:39am 07.29.22 I have ordered the hydraulic lift kit but haven't had a chance to install it yet. It is supposed to
How are Sabres higher quality? Sheddski at 11:38am 07.29.22 from what i see in my own search for a 28-30 its a tossup but the hulls sound the same tapping on th
Removing/replacing transmission on a Hunter 44 NYSail at 11:04am 07.29.22
New Bedford, MA - 60+ Year Old Documentary (1) jviss at 11:04am 07.29.22 Very nice, @jviss ! :beer: Thank you! I would love it if someone updated it to bring us from the
Access to distribution panel tgherzog at 11:02am 07.29.22
Hunter H240 trailer sway problem. scottscotty at 10:51am 07.29.22 batteries to the front, (if you have a ob motor, can you fabricate a motor mount at the front of the
Navigation light not working - probably shorted out - H240 scottscotty at 10:39am 07.29.22 for me, the question is more about the "hissing sound".......this is very odd as dc current burns (m
Wasps / Mud Daubers Jacktar at 10:37am 07.29.22 Seriously the moth balls in a sock keep them out of boat and avoid all that waspicide stuff.
1975 Cat 22 Chainplate Location (1) Jacktar at 10:35am 07.29.22 Tie along piece of string to forestay fitting and stretch to chainplate location on one side until e
How tall? billjoye at 10:24am 07.29.22 I have a 89' Catalina 25 Wing keel (2.9 ft draft) on a Road King trailer with V shaped axels, i.e. v
Hunter 33.5 Roller Furling jssailem at 10:08am 07.29.22 Welcome. Your first post on the sight generates the typical response from boat owners. Here is what
Smallest boat with dedicated shower? Thaniel at 10:07am 07.29.22 Rarely does a story with the topics 'couple', 'live-aboard', 'Caribbean' and 'smallest boat' end we
New Catalina 30 Owner jssailem at 9:58am 07.29.22 Boats have a way of encouraging you to spend your time and money in the pursuit of their pleasure.
Another mast raising question Thaniel at 9:56am 07.29.22 I would expect the forestay is plenty strong. The reason I don't use the forestay when mast raising
Slippery Strip For RIB Keel? scottscotty at 9:56am 07.29.22 (866) 652-2557 sales@duroglide.com give them a call to see what they recommend
1975 Cat 22 Chainplate Location C_Level at 9:42am 07.29.22 I don't know if you still need the information, but I looked at my '72 yesterday. The uppers are i
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 9:39am 07.29.22 Mike, You are making excellent use of that 3D printer. Ironically, I bought it for model railroad
Where to attach tack and how to sheet asymmetric cruising chute on H38? kappykaplan at 9:32am 07.29.22 Thanks. Recovering from 'rona. In a brain fog. You're welcome. Words do matter. :beer:
Where to attach tack and how to sheet asymmetric cruising chute on H38? flightlead404 at 9:30am 07.29.22 working sheet Thanks. Recovering from 'rona. In a brain fog.

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