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steering from bow bad_com_pany at 5:05am 08.15.10 Smaller Boats 7/1668 this weekend I had and idea... I rigged two lines connected to rudder and went directly to pulleys o
Mac 25 interior ffaubert at 4:43am 08.15.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2890 Hi, I was wondering if anyone has pictures of their Mac 25's interior particularly of how the hea
Help identifying boat... nemosuit at 3:40am 08.15.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/3731 Hi. I'm new here. Just bought a boat: said to be a 1978 MacGregor 22-footer. But comparing mine to
Getting ready to raise the mast on the C-27 caguy at 12:09am 08.15.10 Catalina 22 1/57 The mast is raised from the front using the boom. I assume it cannot be supported from the pulpit,
2011 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser Event CaptDon01 at 11:05pm 08.14.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1160 I wanted to let everyone know about an event this February at Lake Havasu Az. This event is known as
2011 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser Event CaptDon01 at 11:04pm 08.14.10 Smaller Boats 0/1733 I wanted to let everyone know about an event this February at Lake Havasu Az. This event is known as
Need a Dodger for 27 Oday tony201 at 10:47pm 08.14.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1055 Does anyone have a dodger for a 27 Oday that isn't being used and would want to sell it
Hunter owners association in Portland, Or? mschoap@msn.com at 10:10pm 08.14.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1993 We recently bought a 1995 H26 and are wondering if there is a Hunter owners group hereabouts. We lik
Steering, rudder question Team118 at 8:52pm 08.14.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/3362 Hey guys; I've posted this question once before a few years ago, but I thought I had it fixed. I
Hand starting a yanmar 1gm symmes1 at 8:48pm 08.14.10 Ask All Sailors 9/5239 I would like to hand start my 1gm. I have the crank handle but on the engine shaft there is no part
How did it all start for you? Please let us know. jimmyb at 8:37pm 08.14.10 Ask All Sailors 31/6804 I would love to read about how all you ol' salts got started sailing. I hate watching TV but I love
inverter/batteries Matt at 6:13pm 08.14.10 Big Boats 5/1615 I have a 1990 Hunter passage that needs new batteries and an inverter. What is everybody using thes
Outboard / Rudder Tiller Steering radioguy at 4:24pm 08.14.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/2273 Hey guys, I've spent the better part of the day looking for a system to combine the steering of m
Steering Pulley / Rudder Post (1) betzhunter at 3:42pm 08.14.10 Big Boats 17/3344 Pulled the cover off the steering / pulley assembly to run some wires up to the wheel and discovered
Headmistress - Water Tank Cleaning Question CertaCito at 1:57pm 08.14.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/7352 Dear Headmistress, I wonder if you could clear up some confusion I have regarding correct quantity
Panda Generator Heads Up Rick486 at 1:16pm 08.14.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1747 In the back of the Panda generators, at least the 6kw which is the one I own, there is an oil cooled
Replacement Rope Clutchfor a Catalina 27 nndarden at 11:49am 08.14.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2030 I'm looking for either (1) a relacement for a dual rope clutch off a 1985 Catalina 27. The dual rope
data marine depth finder gkboomtown at 11:25am 08.14.10 Pearson 5/3404 My datamarine depth finder registers 18.8 all the time.I know the lake depth must fluctuate what is
Ladylove going home? Ed Schenck at 10:05am 08.14.10 The Cherubini Hunters 19/2855 I am about one week away from a decision to truck Ladylove back to Lake Erie. I have costs for the
gps locator beacon craigw1997 at 7:11am 08.14.10 Ask All Sailors 18/3918 some one told me that the Coast guard now requires a locator becon onboard at sea, is that true ? an

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I did a bad thing. Dipstick tube help. (1) SycloneDriver at 11:22am 07.10.22 This is the oil extraction device I suggest. I've used two other smaller units and I like this one
Re-constituting 3M 4200 thinwater at 11:17am 07.10.22 Nope, done. It is not drying , it is curing. For future reference, it keeps a lot longer if you sea
Macgregor 25 Main Sail Replacement stickinthemud57 at 11:07am 07.10.22 I have also used Sail Warehouse and been happy with what they provided. Turns out that Mike Lipari,
I did a bad thing. Dipstick tube help. SycloneDriver at 11:05am 07.10.22 I bet the dipstick tube is removable, it is on my Yanmar. First it would try using a piece of baili
Re-constituting 3M 4200 kappykaplan at 10:48am 07.10.22 Not that I'm aware of.
What Changes are happening in Your neighborhood? jssailem at 10:48am 07.10.22 I BELIEVE IN BOATS. I find solace and peace when I am on a boat. I care, nuture, and ask the boat t
Help! capta at 10:42am 07.10.22 @capta You have a sleeve specifically for your mast to sleeve it together. Selden masts are desig
I did a bad thing. Dipstick tube help. jssailem at 10:40am 07.10.22 The glue trick might work. Kind of depends where the plastic has lodged. I have had luck with a 10
Simple Engine Maintenance Log Sailing Adrift at 10:36am 07.10.22 Hi I haven't used this spreadsheet for that purpose, but I think a history log is a sensible addi
I did a bad thing. Dipstick tube help. Don S/V ILLusion at 10:32am 07.10.22 Trick Audi mechanic taught me for cars which rely on extraction method to change lube oil. Found a
Replacement Parts BigEasy at 10:22am 07.10.22 Yes, but no return call yet. Suggest you contact Annapolis Yacht Sales(Beneteau Dealer). They
What Changes are happening in Your neighborhood? Alan Gomes at 10:16am 07.10.22
What Changes are happening in Your neighborhood? Don S/V ILLusion at 10:02am 07.10.22
What Changes are happening in Your neighborhood? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:57am 07.10.22 And it still is. We're looking at all the reasons we should be taking to our boats and say the he
37C: Winter haulout or bubbler? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:52am 07.10.22
Leaks at the Hatch Crazy Dave Condon at 9:15am 07.10.22 Is there a piece of teak on top of the slider hatch that acts as a stop to keep the hatch from comin
Leaks at the Hatch mjsb at 8:24am 07.10.22 Thanks, removing is not the avenue, but an absolute last resort.
Leaks at the Hatch (1) kloudie1 at 8:14am 07.10.22 Here is a picture of the sea hood area on an H-31from a forum member. If the forward drains for the
C310 Wheel removal to service the engine control box? (1) marchem at 7:49am 07.10.22
Re-leather the Wheel? Kings Gambit at 7:39am 07.10.22 Show us some pictures of your new wheel. I'll have to take some good ones next time I'm at the boa

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