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Dodger for S2 8.0C rfjsailor at 12:01pm 03.17.10 S2 2/2628 All Hands: Does anyone know where I might secure a use dodger (frame ' cloth) to fit my 1976 S2 8.
Converting a fixed galley to a sliding galley Tatlow at 10:49am 03.17.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1631 We're looking at purchasing a 2004 MacGregor 26M but it has a fixed galley behind the head by the da
Converting a fixed galley to a sliding galley Tatlow at 10:34am 03.17.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/4 We're looking at purchasing a 2004 MacGregor 26M but it has a fixed galley behind the head by the da
Repowering legend37 at 10:18am 03.17.10 Big Boats 4/1504 I'm looking at my original 1987 Yanmar 3HM35F toward rebuilding or repowering. Still evaluating the
Anchor and Dock Line Rick Belew at 9:47am 03.17.10 Ask All Sailors 15/7591 I am replacing my anchor rode and dock lines using 3 strand nylon line. The two brands I am looking
Boat Painting Help clongly at 9:43am 03.17.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2332 I recently bought a 2002 MacGregor 26X. The previous owner took amazing care of the boat. I plan to
remodel galley on Beneteau 50 Joe23563 at 9:43am 03.17.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2872 I'm replacing my engine driven refridgeration with a DC/AC drawer system. Wondering if anyone has e
Solar project...sail related? You tell me. DannyS at 5:22am 03.17.10 Ask All Sailors 21/2997 Hey guys...odd question for you... I am an artist, I build kinetic sculpture. Much of my work is dir
331 centerboard/swing keel cliffmann at 5:13am 03.17.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/9088 I am considering buying a 2004 331 with the centerboard/swing keel. Would like to get any feedback
Help for novice! streaker at 3:51am 03.17.10 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1322 Hello everyone, I found myself the owner of an O'day 30 retractable keel sailing boat last year af
Installing Compass derfus at 8:24pm 03.16.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/3025 Hi, I am installing a Richie Compass and wanted to know if anyone sells a shim plate to level it on
What's The Maximum Heel For The 3GMF? Joe Mullee at 7:46pm 03.16.10 Big Boats 15/4505 I have the manual for my Yanmar but I couldn't find the answer. How much heel is too much heel? Th
Hunter 27 cutlass bearing change... (5) emkay at 7:07pm 03.16.10 The Cherubini Hunters 11/5251 Cutlass, cutless? Whatever... Step one! Pull rudder (see other thread :) ) Find the setscrews thro
New Running Rigging stephen Penny at 7:03pm 03.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1484 Looking for your recommendations on a cost firm to replace running rigging on my sail boat located i
Replacing Swim Ladder rpwillia at 7:02pm 03.16.10 Catalina 310 10/3717 I am kicking around the idea of replacing my original ladder (one of the big non-telescoping ones) w
saildrive bottom paint? njsail at 7:02pm 03.16.10 Bavaria 3/4785 It's that time of year. I'm new to saildrives but have been reading as much as I can. Is there a l
Hunter 27 rudder repair (15) emkay at 6:16pm 03.16.10 The Cherubini Hunters 3/5766 Not completely finished, but the hard part is done, I ran out of epoxy so I figured I'll post pics n
Leak in stuffing box area Jim D at 6:12pm 03.16.10 Big Boats 8/1721 We went to splash my boat today and found a leak, not on the new thru hull for the air-condition ins
Adding a back-up bilge pump Gunni at 6:11pm 03.16.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1557 I've got a new-to-me 411 and getting it ready to head over the horizon. I'll need another electric
identify boat (2) rebob202 at 5:05pm 03.16.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1680 I thought this might be a columbia contender but cabin lines and forward port r not true to contende

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New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 10:08am 05.19.22 You have been making some great progress! The engine panel looks like an awkward part to print. Hav
Survey Survey Survey (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:08am 05.19.22 All not flanged and factory installed in 1998 NPS through hulls.
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator BarryL at 9:59am 05.19.22 Hello Again, Just some additional information. For insurance, you can buy some cheap battery powere
Thru-Hull Stats JamesG161 at 9:58am 05.19.22 If your Valves are Marine Bronze, like my Propeller and Valves are, then your Shaft Zincs protect th
traveller change/upgrade Calif. Ted at 9:52am 05.19.22 They have Harken available at the store here and may know what is appropriate for your boat, or Garh
The Best Charles Charger Retrofit Battery Charger Ralph Johnstone at 9:31am 05.19.22 In the end, it was my fault I guess as I left the charger in the "on" position on my board. And i
Thru-Hull Stats Ralph Johnstone at 9:16am 05.19.22 Simply grab the hose and tug in all directions while looking for tears or bulges. ...............
Topping Lift HC37 ggrizzard at 9:13am 05.19.22 Let's assume (dangerous, I know) that the fixed length of your original wire topping lift is just ab
Galley Stove (Part 2) -2003 36MKII Ralph Johnstone at 9:06am 05.19.22 The key in my mind is to have a flame at the burner as soon as you turn on the valve, so you know t
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator adamv at 8:56am 05.19.22 Thanks Jssailem, Barry and Tally Ho for the warm welcome, advice and kind offer! I'll head down to t
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator BarryL at 8:17am 05.19.22 Hello, I owned a 1986 N28 from 2004 to 2007. It's a fun little boat. Congratulations and I hope you
New Catalina 30 Owner DArcy at 8:02am 05.19.22 You have been making some great progress! The engine panel looks like an awkward part to print. Have
Where do you keep the booze? jssailem at 7:51am 05.19.22 Just discovered another cabinet with a board having holes in it that are not sized for wine bottles
Newport 28 mk2 battery condition indicator (1) jssailem at 7:43am 05.19.22 let the flaming begin OH Greg, we are not so inclined. You found a tool that would serve a purpose
The Best Charles Charger Retrofit Battery Charger jssailem at 6:57am 05.19.22 looking at Xantrex because, again, I need to hard wire the charger. I cannot "plug" it in to a wall
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 6:49am 05.19.22 Well things are progressing pretty good at the moment. The fuel tank is installed again and I have t
Owner's Manual twalker H260 at 6:43am 05.19.22
The Best Charles Charger Retrofit Battery Charger Maine Sail at 6:19am 05.19.22 I am actually looking at Xantrex because, again, I need to hard wire the charger. As many othe
Torque specs for Yanmar 3GM30F? dLj at 6:10am 05.19.22 That looks like a Yanmar GM series, the manual is the guide but it's not going to say anything abou
Owner's Manual norsky7 at 6:07am 05.19.22 Welcome to the forum!! The link to specs and drawings are a start: Rigging001.jpg (sailboatowners.

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