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Does a Traveler make sense on a 26S Model JMonda at 9:05pm 09.30.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 28/7990 Hi Folks, I have a Mac 26S and am contemplating getting a traveler. I was wondering what makes sen
What to look for in a 222? djmeaney at 7:21pm 09.30.10 Day Sailers 9/2675 I have a lead on a 222 -- that appears to be in my price range. Unfortunately, the boat is a few ho
bedding with foam Joe McGinty at 6:57pm 09.30.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1685 I am rebuilding a C22 and tomorrow I go at her with butyl tape and stainless bolts, nuts, backing pl
Deck on H37 Legend sounds crackly? danstanford at 5:45pm 09.30.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1554 I went to look at an H37 Legend which nobody had been on board for a month or so. As soon as I stepp
Ignition fuse location Stuart Leslie at 5:18pm 09.30.10 Big Boats 1/1841 Can any one tell me the location of the fuse for the igntion circuit fo a 1996 mk2 Catalina I poppe
Navigation Basics AnthonyB at 4:26pm 09.30.10 Ask All Sailors 17/3716 I do not accept relying on a GPS to navigate coastal water however I struggle with the basics of coa
Good fall storm... Maine Sail at 2:57pm 09.30.10 Ask All Sailors 11/2515 Wind direction is odd for a fall storm but 40-45 knots will and can make a mess of an anchorage with
how good is your vocabulary Ross at 12:52pm 09.30.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1398 This is a link to the naval observatory glossary of astronomical terms. http://asa.usno.navy.mil/Sec
Truck tow rated less than boat/trailor Freeblowing at 12:19pm 09.30.10 Trailer Sailors 19/6131 I am thinking of buying another sailboat on a trailor. The total weight of both is about 3900 lb. I
Engine Sump GreenLight at 11:25am 09.30.10 Catalina 30 4/1858 On my 92 Catalina 30 MKII it appears that the dripping from my stuffing box and any other water or
3GM30F Compression Testing Stu Jackson at 11:16am 09.30.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1266 I have a friend who has a friend who is wondering how to test the compression on his engine because
Should my rudder do this? robertsapp at 8:37am 09.30.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/3071 I'm curious about the fact that our rudder has about a half inch of vertical play. We noticed when
Brightwork Blues Miss Kayla at 8:35am 09.30.10 Catalina 22 2/1446 I decided to revarnish my brightwork. Upon sanding down the rudder and tiller, I noticed some cracks
Cabin sidewall "carpet" dstewart100 at 8:08am 09.30.10 Smaller Boats 15/10463 Due to a year when an injury prevented me from proper decommissioning and pulling everything off the
sail cuts dmc at 7:19am 09.30.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/4345 I am generally a relaxed daysailer/cruiser, but on wednesday nights I sometimes crew on my friends r
Lack of control in reverse Keith M. Knight at 7:01am 09.30.10 The Cherubini Hunters 20/5643 My 33 will not go to port in reverse, prop walk is to starboard and the rudder can't overcome and go
Mystery Stanchion nemosuit at 4:39am 09.30.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1922 I've got a 78 Mac 22 that I'm restoring. Haven't had it in the water yet. The boat came with bow rai
Maine Sail's web site Florida sail at 7:17pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 2/2028 I've seen several references to a web site that Maine Sail has. Could someone please tell me how to
The Star of Papillon needs your help. (2) Hayden Watson at 6:50pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2416 SailRite is currently holding a photo contest for pictures of projects created from their products.
Shroud adjusters Qoheleth at 6:33pm 09.29.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/6694 Ok, so I am going to replace the shrouds with 5/32" 1x19 ss wire rope. I will put thimbles at the t

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Air bnb for Dock Rental Johnb at 12:50pm 07.15.22 I would love to see it working in the Bay Area and the surrounding waterways to the mutual benefit o
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop jmczzz at 12:18pm 07.15.22 so Ward says he will show me how to get out of this canal and across the bay. I was wondering does a
Universal 25 Overhaul Stu Jackson at 12:14pm 07.15.22 Engines 101 - The BIGGEST & BEST collection of M25 Series Universal Engine Information on the Intern
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop jmczzz at 12:03pm 07.15.22 simple thing but seems important. the boat hook that was on the included equipment list is not on th
Single Handing vs apparent wind and trim patagoniadave at 11:19am 07.15.22 Going to play Karnac here, holding an envelop to my forehead, and the message says "We don't suppor
hunter 23.5 centerboard haul line replacement and how to jack up boat Crazy Dave Condon at 10:42am 07.15.22 @rgranger Very funny Mr. Wascal Bunny.
New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions Qorgyle at 10:41am 07.15.22 What happens when you open that? Can you see the foam? You know, I opened it and for some reason (
Universal 25 Overhaul jviss at 10:31am 07.15.22 Why is he overhaul necessary? This^^^. Is it top end troubles, lower end, low oil pressure, smoki
Condensation pump recommendations Don S/V ILLusion at 10:24am 07.15.22 Did you read the recent discussion about using a Venturi tube instead of a mechanical pump? Much pre
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Securing Boom while trailering? Tater at 9:54am 07.15.22 I have tried several solutions and have settled on one. I use the lower mast support slot and secure
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