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Macgregor 26 trailers North Shuswap sailor at 11:18am 05.30.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1663 just purchased a 1997 26X and have some questions about the trailer. 1. I read that the factory ha
Mac 26D, can I switch motor placement on transom? Sabrina at 9:17am 05.30.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1898 My transom (like all of them, I believe) is cut away on the port side. When I bought my boat, the m
auto mac alternator control cpconway4@msn.com at 9:11am 05.30.10 Mid-Size Boats 4/4728 I have an "auto Mac alternator control" on 1989 cat 30 I recently bought. I read the instruction man
auto mac alternator control cpconway4@msn.com at 9:08am 05.30.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1268 I have an "Auto Mac Alternator Control" on my 1989 cat 30. I've read the instructions but fear that
H34 downwind issues mark_swart at 6:55am 05.30.10 Big Boats 23/4418 Skippers, I'll caveat this by saying that this is my first real season of racing, although I have be
Replacement Bulbs Bill Jones at 6:29am 05.30.10 Smaller Boats 0/988 Does anyone know the model number of the replacement bulbs for a 1996 h23.5 anchor and steaming ligh
Replacement bulbs Bill Jones at 6:14am 05.30.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1126 Does anyone know the anchor/steaming light replacement bulb model for a 1996 23.5? Bill Jones
Cock Pit Controls Mercury 9.9 motot jhussey at 5:33am 05.30.10 Day Sailers 3/2819 Has any one installed remote control in cock pit with Mercury outboard motor, forward reverse, speed
Transducer Replacement Godefroy at 4:48am 05.30.10 Mid-Size Boats 4/1748 So today, I bit the bullet and started work in earnest on replacing the transducer. The old one was
Alcohol Stove lovers (2) Hermit Scott at 10:01pm 05.29.10 Ask All Sailors 14/3691 OK, so I finally got this fire extinguisher to stop leaking fuel all over the place. There is no eme
need help (3) Alfredo JR navarro at 9:04pm 05.29.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1969 31212.vB can some one help me identify this boat
1996 h23.5 piedpiperIII at 8:40pm 05.29.10 Smaller Boats 8/1584 I have been reading here for a while and can't find the answer, here is the question, on my just pur
Transducer Replacement Godefroy at 8:33pm 05.29.10 Mid-Size Boats 1/1245 So today, I bit the bullet and started work in earnest on replacing the transducer. The old one was
Master Mariners (3) sfgary at 6:54pm 05.29.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1781 We had just a fantastic day on the bay today as the Master Mariners Regatta was held today in ideal
Engine won't Start Salty at 6:43pm 05.29.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2040 My Engine (2GM20F) was working fine before I decided to change both the primary (Racor) and secondar
electronics grounding plate??? woodster at 6:39pm 05.29.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1882 how big of a grounding plate do i need for my electronics two way radios and such..... regards w
Water intake Jonny PIP at 6:21pm 05.29.10 Mid-Size Boats 1/1181 I have a t-2 30 foot hunter 1979,Does anybody know the size of the threat for the water intake for t
rigging specs breakaway at 4:13pm 05.29.10 Mid-Size Boats 1/1281 I just purchased at 1989 Hunter 32 Vision and have had a difficult time locating Specification on th
Hand crank & emergency tiller sailgirl at 1:54pm 05.29.10 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/1319 I have a Yanmar 2QM15 on my 1980 H33. I'm in need of a hand crank and emergency tiller. Anyone go
stanchion Larry D West at 11:12am 05.29.10 The Cherubini Hunters 15/2284 Need advice on removing and replacing stanchion caps

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Shipping boat from HI to mainland? Epic1969 at 9:28pm 06.11.22
Stray Current Corrosion Problem fstbttms at 9:23pm 06.11.22 If it is any consolation, for years I never had any issue with anodes until last summer. Took the b
Replace Toilet Hose on 92 H30 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:58pm 06.11.22 It shouldn't be necessary to destroy a bulkhead to gain access to what's behind it. Doesn't sound li
New jib sail ? Stu Jackson at 8:52pm 06.11.22 It depends on where and how you sail. Here is a good thread: A very illuminating and interesting d
Spinnaker use "cruising style" (1) Tally Ho at 8:51pm 06.11.22
Fuel Cap Winch Bob S at 8:42pm 06.11.22 https://www.rigrite.com/Hardware/Deck_Fills/Amiot_Deck_Fills.php https://www.rigrite.com/Hardware/De
Where Is Your Battery Charger? mikeracca at 8:40pm 06.11.22 Well the aft bulkhead of the lazzarette is where the charger lives now. The cables should be here so
Transmission Cable mikeracca at 8:38pm 06.11.22 Mike. It might be worth a shout to the SBO Store to see if they have the cables in the new warehous
Spinnaker use "cruising style" ricksoth at 7:55pm 06.11.22 Autopilot (aka Tiller pilot I use with most sailing days). Honestly, I can't imagine "sailing" with
Stray Current Corrosion Problem BigEasy at 7:43pm 06.11.22 Perhaps I am in denial; however, I really believe the problem is external to the AC / DC system on m
Kick up rudder and Bow eye repairs. Kaysirin at 7:38pm 06.11.22 The glass needs a large surface area to bond, in wood working it is called a scarf. Butt joints are
Spinnaker use "cruising style" dlochner at 7:20pm 06.11.22 That is basically how I set my cruising chute, or at least for the couple of times I've tried it.
Spinnaker use "cruising style" (1) jssailem at 7:20pm 06.11.22 Yes it looks good. The sail flys up and out in front of the boat with wind coming down ant around 16
Cristec battery isolator possible failure (2) SycloneDriver at 6:56pm 06.11.22 Today I removed my battery isolator and took a peek inside. Nothing looked out of the ordinary. I
Fighting in mast furling again, and I'm loosing. SycloneDriver at 6:43pm 06.11.22 I finally got to take the boat out today. The IMF worked great. I took it in and out by hand twice
Starting my LFP build. Hayden Watson at 6:41pm 06.11.22 This portable cooler will fit perfectly behind the companionway on my C30 Mk2. The quarter berth ha
The dead of a boat Hayden Watson at 6:36pm 06.11.22 There was at least one person on board because you can see them come on deck just after the collisio
Replace Toilet Hose on 92 H30 jssailem at 6:10pm 06.11.22 Better to connect new hose to old using a male-male connector, (use PVC cement or other "glue" to s
New Anchor Recommendations/Experiences Deanmar at 6:08pm 06.11.22 Rocna for sure and go a size up. We replaced a cqr with a rocna and have spent a few sleepless night
Epoxy questions jssailem at 6:05pm 06.11.22 maybe having put some 4200 in the crack first. I would not. If you feel it needs something use Kit

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