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Classic Trailer for a X model Mick at 8:21pm 09.15.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1361 Can a trailer built and used for a 95 classic , be used for a X model. I realize that there is the
Buying a Trailer Cruiser raocon at 8:06pm 09.15.10 Trailer Sailors 49/26463 Hello all, I am 1 month new to the Sailboat Owners world. Wow, what a great resource. I am in the
mast curve 280 hunter RBM at 6:21pm 09.15.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2113 I just bought a 1996 280 hunter. I noticed the upper portion of the mast is curved. Is this normal?
VHF Troubleshooting Raftco at 5:52pm 09.15.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2421 Having issues with broken transmissions and terrible range with my mounted VHF unit. I am able to pi
Which boat to move up to? e714753 at 5:41pm 09.15.10 Mid-Size Boats 5/1624 I just sold my 25 foot catalina in thoughts of moving up to a boat with more room. My wife and I do
balsa thickness joej88 at 4:45pm 09.15.10 S2 3/1597 I'm replacing the balsa core on the cockpit and deck on my s2 8.0A, what are the thickness of both?
Single line reefing jwieneck at 4:18pm 09.15.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/3179 I currently have a traditional main with single line slab reefing. The main has two reef points the
battries for first 285 sailsup at 3:54pm 09.15.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1487 does any one know what the battry size and battrey number in the 1988 first 285 should be. mine are
Did my first long distance solo race on my O'day 35 DannyS at 2:07pm 09.15.10 Bigger Boats 2/1617 Those of you with 34's and 35's might find this interesting. Last weekend was the inaugural Lake Sup
My ATN Gale Sail experience (1) DannyS at 1:46pm 09.15.10 Ask All Sailors 3/6256 Earlier this summer I bought a second hand Gale Sail for less than $400. The sail was brand new when
Be careful with Florida Inlets and Passess (42) Benny at 1:12pm 09.15.10 Ask All Sailors 6/331 Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:30:52 -0400 Subject: Fwd: Waterdog pics - BOAT Captain Perishes Coming in
Manners, Manners, Where have they gone?? Maine Sail at 12:40pm 09.15.10 Sails Call Lounge 101/48300 So for the last few months I have been conducting my own mini-manners study. Every morning I stop at
To bolt or not to bolt? That is the question... MrMikey64 at 12:34pm 09.15.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/3850 A recent posting on another thread brought the question of locking the keel into mind once again.:de
Info on 12 volt battery stepayetta at 12:30pm 09.15.10 Smaller Boats 2/2257 My C-18 did not come with the 12 volt battery. Any recomendation of brand and model number..thanks!
Last Saturday sail sharps4590 at 12:23pm 09.15.10 Catalina 22 4/1466 Welp, it finally happened. Last Friday, the 10th, my youngest son flew down from darn near Wisconsi
House Battery Help in 361 mattkling at 12:22pm 09.15.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2016 My 4D house battery is located directly in front of the engine under the steps. It just barely fits
31H info Zoom at 11:54am 09.15.10 Mid-Size Boats 8/2203
Seeking winter framework advise Joe A. at 11:25am 09.15.10 Ask All Sailors 13/4539 I need some advise on building a framework to support the tarp(s) over my Ericson 26. The boat is ne
Blue Suede Shoes Freedom77 at 11:08am 09.15.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1683 I'd like to share cruising stories with all of you. I haven't been on any ocean cruises in decades b
Sunday, Sept. 19 is the 15th Annual International Talk Like A Pirate Day! (1) Shoaldrafter at 10:48am 09.15.10 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1423 Sunday, Sept. 19 is the 15th Annual International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Arrr, if ye be a proud

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Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc? loneshark64 at 2:49pm 11.03.21
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc? loneshark64 at 2:43pm 11.03.21 It is the statement "no wonder that it wears out in half a season" that seeks a solution. But the
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? BigEasy at 2:42pm 11.03.21 Here's the part I ordered: Much thanks. Hope you get it all wrapped up!
SAE 2-pin vs MC4? thinwater at 2:39pm 11.03.21 Understood, but you could still be held liable. Just saying. I am all for careful work, but forum
Replacement Speakers for Cockpit Arch on Hunter 320 sail sfbay at 2:24pm 11.03.21 Welcome to the forum!! Suggest confirming the hole diameter to mount the speaker in. I replaced the
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? sunlover at 2:24pm 11.03.21 What angle adaptor did you purchase to adapt the thru hull fitting to the valve? Here's the part
Catalina 22 Anchor Chain Stu Jackson at 2:13pm 11.03.21 A joiner on what look like 2 "C"'s the same size as a link of chain works well...strong and easy to
Saturated rudder dlochner at 1:55pm 11.03.21 To seal the rudder shaft's entrance into the rudder, chisel/grind out the fiberglass around the ope
Anyone thinking of selling their 275? Peggy Shulman at 1:52pm 11.03.21 Just found this site. My husband and I bought our C275, Cygnet, new in 2015 from Eastern Yacht Sal
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc? fullbore at 1:49pm 11.03.21 On my new 343 the zinc is a tiny conical thing at the end of the prop. On my old boats I had one or
Outboard weight on a San Juan 21 Benny17441 at 1:42pm 11.03.21 Had a 54 lbs. 4 stroke 5 HP in one and the transom was able to handle the weight with some deflectio
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc? fullbore at 1:42pm 11.03.21
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc? jssailem at 1:41pm 11.03.21 it is a small amount of metal and no wonder that it wears out in half a season It is the statement
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve dkinzer at 1:38pm 11.03.21 That makes sense. Thanks.
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve JamesG161 at 1:35pm 11.03.21 It may be that the pressure relief valve is to protect the tank Relief Valves are always to prote
Shaft Shark Experience and Opinions and Confirming Diameter of Catalina 310 prop shaft KZW at 1:33pm 11.03.21 My C-310, sail no 307, was built in 2005. It has a one inch diameter shaft.
Catalina 22 Anchor Chain bobtigar at 1:12pm 11.03.21 If you havent got a windless then "hot dip galvanized" proof coil chain. A joiner on what look like
Has anyone used short vertical battens on a Doyle Sail on a Hunter with an in mast furling main? DayDreamer41 at 12:48pm 11.03.21 Yes we have them on our 41DS in addition to the above advice make sure you ease the vang and if the
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? (1) Jumpstart at 12:47pm 11.03.21 My old C&C was always stored mast down. Used 2 chap Harbor Frieght tarps and multiple shock cords to
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc? loneshark64 at 12:28pm 11.03.21 On my new 343 the zinc is a tiny conical thing at the end of the prop. On my old boats I had one or

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