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Rust Converter to clean rust from fibreglass ??? Cruiser1 at 11:35pm 03.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1438 I am all set up to remove rust from the transom of my boat this week using Oxalic Acid, then a cutti
Expensive mistakes, and what the heck is this thing? (3) sail_4_me at 10:33pm 03.19.11 The Cherubini Hunters 21/6604 Today I pulled the boat cover off, to get ready for the work on my engine mounts. I discovered that
Minor Boat Project Odyssey (2) Rick D at 10:23pm 03.19.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2403 This is way too typical for boat stuff. What seems simple turns into a mad, Charlie Sheen-ish, odyss
How difficult to launch 22 skyfree at 9:29pm 03.19.11 Catalina 22 11/5600 I'm considering the purchase of a C22, moving up from a C14.2. There is a dry-storage area very clo
Harken block with Lewmar traveler car? Widget at 8:30pm 03.19.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2462 Hi all, I have decided to replace my main sail blocks, Lewmar Synchro 60mm and 72mm w/becket with
Seasmoke has a new owner... (3) CharlieCobra at 8:29pm 03.19.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2969 We have a solid buyer for Seasmoke, the K-40 we rescued back in December. The couple from New Zealan
Waxing or polishing the deck and cockpit Captnkev25 at 8:21pm 03.19.11 Ask All Sailors 9/4405 Any advice on a system and or products to use to clean my non skid and cockpit and perhaps shine it
Cold start poor Geoff K at 7:43pm 03.19.11 Engines and Propulsion 10/8094 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 2/1421 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

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Portable AC or Water Cooler Suggestions w4swk at 7:18pm 07.29.22 Yes, it can melt a big bag of ice in a couple hours Did I mention it was Texas and middle of summ
Portable AC or Water Cooler Suggestions brockangelo at 7:17pm 07.29.22 Yes, it can melt a big bag of ice in a couple hours
Portable AC or Water Cooler Suggestions w4swk at 7:16pm 07.29.22 We picked up an IcyBreeze for our trip to Lake Erie as a backup in case any of our hotels get cance
New Bedford, MA - 60+ Year Old Documentary jviss at 6:47pm 07.29.22
Newport 28 mk2 cruising speed sail sfbay at 6:41pm 07.29.22 Theorectical hull speed = 1.34 x sqrt (waterline length of 25 ft) = 7.6 knots. Hopefully, N28 owner
Chainplates for Drogue thinwater at 6:13pm 07.29.22 Well, if one were to suggest that I know little or nothing about multihulls, it might surprise them
Stopping engine Paulam at 5:45pm 07.29.22 when you say alternator output went to zero - are you seeing that from the volt gauge on the panel?
Stopping engine heritage at 5:40pm 07.29.22 Okay, back to the ops question. Key or engine fuel shutdown first,. This morning I was out sailing
In Search of Gooseneck Bracket to Connect Mast to Boom. Flowbrook1 at 5:34pm 07.29.22 I did contact Rig-Rite. They confirmed having no direct fit replacement. There only suggestion is to
Removing/replacing transmission on a Hunter 44 Lkarrh at 5:13pm 07.29.22 Thank you all. We took Kloudie1's advice and moved the engine. A big I beam, a come-along, some bloo
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 4:49pm 07.29.22 207782
Bimini/dodger MikeHoncho at 4:33pm 07.29.22 Our dodger has a roll up center panel and removable side panels. In hot weather we will remove the
Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:32pm 07.29.22 Former 30 year Tohatsu dealer retired in 2010. You asked what brands Tohatsu built. Mariner, smal
What to do about missing inboard motor? MikeHoncho at 4:31pm 07.29.22 I think it's an inboard. Nothing hangs over the back end that I can see.:confused:. I've got to
What to do about missing inboard motor? capta at 4:31pm 07.29.22 I couldn't read it all, but I have a question or two. Did you or are you considering buying this boa
Chainplates for Drogue capta at 4:24pm 07.29.22 Well, if one were to suggest that I know little or nothing about multihulls, it might surprise them
Bimini/dodger Crazy Dave Condon at 4:22pm 07.29.22 What year and make is your boat would certainly help to know for better sdvice
Hunter chain plate Crazy Dave Condon at 4:17pm 07.29.22 Photos would help. As a dealer I sold a few but that was years ago. I know who to go to for informa
Hunter 146: Is there a backflow valve in the cockpit drain? If so, I need the name of the part. Crazy Dave Condon at 4:14pm 07.29.22 Take a photo and post it here. Is it on the port side of the transom? I need to know if you are
New Bedford, MA - 60+ Year Old Documentary Tally Ho at 4:08pm 07.29.22 Thank you! I would love it if someone updated it to bring us from the end of that to the present.

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