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ryanmohr at 4:36am 11.30.09
5/1989
Took the carb and fuel pump off today to clean them and lost one of these spring caps for the fuel p
Sumner at 9:20pm 11.29.09
13/4539
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor/Ballast-1.jpg A ballast idea for a 26S and I gue
bad dawg at 8:04pm 11.29.09
0/1154
I have had to replace the lower section of bulkheads both forward and aft in the main cabin. I have
tyson_troy at 5:14pm 11.29.09
5/1373
The locking pin for my port genoa car is frozen. I've used penetrating oil to loosen it without any
Joe McGinty at 3:47pm 11.29.09
2/1469
I've had a '79 Mac 22 for five years. Love her. We daysail on a 9 mile X 3 mile lake. I now got
spadaforaj at 2:02pm 11.29.09
2/1335
No matter how many times I try re-wiring my fuel guage - it is either pegged on full or empty and ne
patman70 at 12:55pm 11.29.09
4/1855
Have a Yanmar 12ysm (old turkey) ' the magnetic solenoid stopped working. Wondering if it comes apar
Sailfish74 at 12:52pm 11.29.09
3/2873
Could anyone advise on how to run a wire through the mast on a Hunter 35.5 to connect a new ST60 Win
wufibugs at 11:33am 11.29.09
11/3037
I did some shopping and it seems that Niemiec Marine has the best prices going for Yanmar parts. Th
dennis23685 at 10:54am 11.29.09
5/2145
has anyone had any experience with the outboard power thruster sold on this site. Sounds almost to g
thaeni01 at 10:51am 11.29.09
3/1229
If I hook up two 100 amp deep cycle batteries in parallel will I have 200 amps of capacity?
dennis23685 at 10:21am 11.29.09
8/2538
I need some advise from all you trailer sailers. I am hoping to take my catalina 22 from Colorado to
Rod Douglas at 9:13am 11.29.09
1/1125
Salty Dogs I have just purchased a 1991 Legend 35.5. I am seeking information about Spinnakers. Wh
WayneCatt at 8:48am 11.29.09
5/3411
I have had a 222 model for about a year . .when I rig the mast the backstay is somewhat slack with t
sol y mar at 8:46am 11.29.09
12/7066
I recently purchased a 1988 cat 30, and have been using this time to get to know my boat. I need to
Ed Schenck at 8:07am 11.29.09
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213008121 at 7:26am 11.29.09
Cal
0/1690
looking for information on how to drain the fresh water system. I emptied the 2 water tanks by runni
Dock Holiday at 6:58am 11.29.09
20/8387
Anyone know how much boat weight the swing keel should support on the trailer and how much weight th
RobG at 6:20am 11.29.09
4/1832
One of my concerns noted in my survey of the E28 was play in the drums of the genny winches. I could
Quoddy at 4:48am 11.29.09
15/8031
What is a foam luff? How is it installed? What does it do for you?

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Inside Passage Anyone?
Captain Grey Beard at 6:10pm 05.12.22
Oh! I see the connection! Summertime = long days less darkness to see the lights... Wintertime = mo
Inside Passage Anyone?
AaronD at 5:58pm 05.12.22
I do wonder about your comment about darkness tho? How does that not coincide with weather for boat
600 Watt Inverter
TimFromLI at 5:53pm 05.12.22
$200 to install? 600 watts is not much for that kind of money. A cigarette lighter plug in type woul
O'day 28 FWD End of Blackwater Tank Access
Clutch Cargo at 5:51pm 05.12.22
Thanks for the input.
Where do you keep the booze?   (1)
Tally Ho at 5:51pm 05.12.22
Single-handing a Catalina 310?   (3)
valcour at 4:49pm 05.12.22
Consider moving the traveler lines back behind the wheel with a block/cleat to the stern pulpit. Ev
Where do you keep the booze?
Ralph Johnstone at 4:47pm 05.12.22
And what do you do on your boats to hide the booze? I NEVER hide the booze. Too much chance of fo
Near the end.
SFS at 4:45pm 05.12.22
I was different for us when we sold. It was clear that we weren't getting another boat anytime soon,
Where do you keep the booze?
dlochner at 4:44pm 05.12.22
Where to store you bottles of adult beverages will be dependent on the boat. On Second Star there is
Inside Passage Anyone?
Ralph Johnstone at 4:36pm 05.12.22
2-3 years out at least. Probably more? A good idea not to rush into this. A few hazards to be su
1989 Hunter, 30 adding Auto helm.   (1)
BOSSailor at 4:33pm 05.12.22
I've got a 1990 30-2 which should be the same as your 89. Last fall I installed an EV-100, replacing
Edson brake install!
Growl at 4:30pm 05.12.22
Looking for a recommendation for foam teak
dmax at 4:28pm 05.12.22
Looks great. Did you glue them to the original floorboards?
600 Watt Inverter
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:28pm 05.12.22
I'm questioning what I would even use it for. any 120VAC appliance which draws less than 600w. Li
Inside Passage Anyone?
Captain Grey Beard at 4:26pm 05.12.22
I would suggest more than one good book on passage making to Alaska. Yes, I have alot of reading t
Inside Passage Anyone?
Ralph Johnstone at 4:16pm 05.12.22
Another important item is a good quantity of anchor rode. It should be in the neighbourhood of 250'
Edson brake install!
Fred at 4:13pm 05.12.22
My H33.5 doesn't have one installed either. Would be nice though. ~$300 USD
Inside Passage Anyone?
Captain Grey Beard at 4:08pm 05.12.22
If you have a trailerable I would give consideration to putting in at Skagway and exploring from th
Pressure Cap for H33.5 with a Yanmar 3GM30 diesel
Fred at 4:06pm 05.12.22
These seem to be hard to get these days. A local (tractor) Yanmar dealer wanted almost $100 CDN for

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