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Boat Trailering Mast holder amcordova at 8:24am 08.26.10 Trailer Sailors 12/13817 I have a 21ft MacGregor boat that I have had for 20+ years. I am wondering if anyone knows where I c
Oil switch (2) paulj at 7:51am 08.26.10 Catalina 310 9/2198 If you replace your oil pressure switch with this type of switch with these connecters, may provide
Just bought a M26C scmcgraw at 7:42am 08.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1977 Hi folks I just bought my first sail boat and as shown in the thread heading it's a 26C. I haven't h
Cradle specs for 1991 H30T dpappone at 7:21am 08.26.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1192 Does anyone have the specs for building a cradle for a 1991 H30T? I've been told that the Vision 32
Looking for boat moonwhistler at 6:46am 08.26.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1416 I am trying to track down a boat my family owned when I was growing up. We lived in Darien Connecti
Oil Pressure Switch on Universal M25XPB gpd955 at 6:14am 08.26.10 Ask All Sailors 13/9343 Yesterday while out on the water, the alarm on my Universal M25xpc was sounding. Checked everything
Replacing port light (2) Don Crowther at 5:57am 08.26.10 Big Boats 14/1892 It looks like I will have to replace the port light in the rear berth. When I removed it to clean an
Mac Venture 21 Mainsheet Rigging Steve Morris at 4:32am 08.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/6397 I've just purchased a 1976 MacGregor Venture 21. All of the rigging was off the boat when I got it.
Sailors helping Sailors Tim R. at 3:30am 08.26.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1274 Big thanks going out to MaineSail for helping me with my chartplotter installation before and after
Pensacola Chartering Bud H at 2:47am 08.26.10 Destinations 5/3746 Does anyone have chartering experience in Pensacola? We are planning to charter there next spring.
FX Sails bobby at 2:24am 08.26.10 Other Sailboats 2/1923 How was your experience with FX sails I am concidering a new mail for my hughes 29' 1970 sailboat, i
Ball value on thu hull windsmaker at 9:39pm 08.25.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1239 anyone had problem where the ball value on the thru hull is closed and won't open. The handle turns
OB Motor Mount Mark H at 8:45pm 08.25.10 Smaller Boats 0/955 Hey guys....I'm looking to buy a good used OB motor mount for my Johnson 9.6 hp mtr. I want one that
Has sailing taken a hit along the MS Coast since Katrina? JonnyQuest at 7:45pm 08.25.10 Ask All Sailors 28/5329 I expect it has. We moved here only about 2 years ago, but from what I remember as a kid, sailbo
New owner of a 25 Oday golfersailor62 at 6:19pm 08.25.10 Day Sailers 9/3279 Boat is a 1980 25 in good condition. The only issue I am dealing with is finding a motor since the
OFF Ken at 5:42pm 08.25.10 Catalina 22 4/1807 I was wondering if anyone has tried the Clip on OFF mosquito repellents? We're going to do a cruis
Advice on crossing the Ablemarle Sound in North Carolina spadaforaj at 5:28pm 08.25.10 Ask All Sailors 13/8735 Looking for some advice on weather patterns, time in the fall to look for - looking for a window to
Princess stove bugsboat at 5:00pm 08.25.10 Big Boats 4/1850 Okay, I took everyone's advise and ordered a new solenoid for the propane and I still cannot get gas
reverse polarity zrolimt at 4:23pm 08.25.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1697 When I switch on the inverter at the AC panel, the reverse polarity indicator lights up. I tested al
Struts Jim Fromm at 4:17pm 08.25.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1317 My son is fabricating a strut for my Hunter 37 1980, out of stainless. If anyone needs a strut fabr

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Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch? Justin_NSA at 11:19am 10.28.21 That's a cute little hatch :wink: Can you still use the screen or is the fan too deep? Mine is gett
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check twistedskipper at 11:11am 10.28.21 There is nothing wrong with the pictured fitting the OP is considering. It has a jib halyard sheave
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34 (1) DeniseO30 at 11:01am 10.28.21 199604
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34 DeniseO30 at 10:58am 10.28.21 From Reading many other discussions on this particular topic it seems that, many people don't realiz
Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch? (1) Closing Time at 10:51am 10.28.21 I used the attached from Amazon. It has a lower profile below and does not interfere with the latch.
Sailboat agreement with dealer Justin_NSA at 10:34am 10.28.21
Old Salts Justin_NSA at 10:09am 10.28.21 Must be a local thing. Nothing on Google
Old Salts DArcy at 10:03am 10.28.21 I like @nightowle 's definition. My first thought was removing all cardboard packaging from grocerie
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34 ScottFreeRick at 10:00am 10.28.21 I had to remove the wheel brake in order to get the new cable in place behind the clamp. Be curious
Another Battery Inquiry DArcy at 9:38am 10.28.21 GC-2s are the best bang for the buck out there ^this is what I found as well I researched differe
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34 (1) DeniseO30 at 9:37am 10.28.21 Took it all apart! Going to order a cable, should have it over the weekend, not that it matters this
DIY Fuel Polishing System jssailem at 9:35am 10.28.21 I want to be able to polish my fuel and am considering this Racor system. When I have a flash of a
Jabsco electric head vs Raritan, repair or replace? (Thank you Peggy for hte macerator recommendations) jeepbluetj at 9:28am 10.28.21 May Jabsco electric is so dang loud I keep hoping it will break so I can replace it with something q
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area coldaddy at 9:26am 10.28.21 As others have said, the 22 isn't a very heavy boat and you can probably deal with one side at a ti
Containers lost and now a fire Hello Below at 9:24am 10.28.21 Nothing coming from the Government, any Government, should be believed. Politicians have perfected
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area Justin_NSA at 9:20am 10.28.21 I had a trailerable Mac 26s for 10 years and we never took it anywhere. Kept it slipped all season l
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area cb32863 at 9:17am 10.28.21 As others have said, the 22 isn't a very heavy boat and you can probably deal with one side at a tim
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? (2) jssailem at 9:12am 10.28.21 The length of the roller on the '05 33 is pretty short. Does anyone have a line on an anchor which
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area jssailem at 9:07am 10.28.21 I understand the thoughts that: "if I have the boat in the water and all set up, then I'll use it mo
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area coldaddy at 8:47am 10.28.21 Good point John. Can you even sail at Boerne Lake? Seems like they have a lot of restrictions I wo

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