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Shroud adjusters Qoheleth at 6:33pm 09.29.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/6698 Ok, so I am going to replace the shrouds with 5/32" 1x19 ss wire rope. I will put thimbles at the t
Sailrite sewing machine -I need pictures and help building a table (5) Hermit Scott at 4:39pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 25/23985 I cut out a recess so the machine sits IN the hole, but the edge still sits ON the table top. I am c
Granddaughter's first sail PotomacDaysailer at 3:41pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1748 Took my granddaughter out for her first sail. She is nine and has been out on ski boats and a cabin
S2 Decals texasprinter at 2:17pm 09.29.10 S2 31/13803 I just purchased an S 2 and are having graphics made. I am in the printing and graphics business. If
Sunk in a fathom (1) PotomacDaysailer at 2:02pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 6/3054 This Catalina 25, a rental boat, hit a snag at low tide on his way back in, filled and sank in 5 or
manual kevin 22 at 12:57pm 09.29.10 Catalina 22 5/2728 does anyone have a owners manual that covers a 1982 catalina 22?
Outrageous! Alan at 12:56pm 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 15/3812 At the end of season I discovered the swim platform shower faucet was leaking. I set about looking
How many coats of Cetol? Mike G. at 10:53am 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 5/7547 Been working on my bright work and applied three coats of Cetol Natural. Then followed with three c
How do older analog instruments work? (1) RobertLangdirect at 10:28am 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1928 Thanks to everyone who has helped me as I recovered, restored, refurbished, and redid various parts
Need suggestio on installing new head. caguy at 9:19am 09.29.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1189 I planned to install the Thetford 465 MSD toilet in my Cat 27. I may have to do some juggling with
Battery - Winter Storage Ducati at 7:52am 09.29.10 Ask All Sailors 14/3645 After our boat has been taken out of the water for the winter where should batteries be stored? O
Question on Rudders Mick at 7:05am 09.29.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1993 I have noticed that the name "IdaSailor" rudders pops up on occasion. My question is >> do they impr
Owners Manual RichS at 4:27am 09.29.10 Bristol 2/3343 Does anyone have a copy of either printed or electronic that they could share for the Corinthian? I
Need advice on rebedding tabernacle sinnettc at 11:34pm 09.28.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2881 I have a bit of a leak under the tabernacle on my Capri 22 so I'll be pulling it off and rebedding i
Engine-Loss of Power slocatalina at 10:40pm 09.28.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1544 I just bought a 1985 catalina 30. It has been cared for well and has only 925 hours on the engine. I
Best layout for leading lines aft Chad at 8:06pm 09.28.10 Mid-Size Boats 6/2904 I bought a Catalina 27 1980. With its large campanionway, there does not leave much room on deck to
Fresh Water Pump Location Spanish Dutchman at 6:45pm 09.28.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2165 Does anyone know where to find and access the fresh water pressure pump on a 1981 Hunter 30?
depth finder - for 21.6 dckids at 6:40pm 09.28.10 Smaller Boats 6/2129 we wondered if anyone has added a depth finder (temporary or permanent) to the 216. we have no power
And so it begins (1) 25yearslater at 5:14pm 09.28.10 Bigger Boats 755/168302 So begins perhaps the most quixotic endeavor thus far. What might that be? An undoing of 34 years
Several General Maintenance/Fix-it questions XPatriot at 4:08pm 09.28.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1554 I recently purchased a 1977 Hunter 25. 1) There are no cleats amidships making any kind of spring l

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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.
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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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