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35.5 aft bulkhead hatch specs codaca at 1:10pm 07.15.09 Big Boats 4/1661 In the owner mods section there is a nice set of photos on creating an opening in the aft cabin bulk
Rigging tension phdoc007 at 1:09pm 07.15.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2428 I just recently lengthened my forestay so I could set the rake of my mast a little better. God knows
More Americas cup stunts Cpt. Jon at 9:52am 07.15.09 Ask All Sailors 19/2309 Looks like Team Alinghi has added a motor to their sailboat... not for propulsion, but supposedly f
Experience sometimes a slow teacher? Richard Bryer at 7:51am 07.15.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1432
Repairing tape lines on hull numlock at 7:14am 07.15.09 Mid-Size Boats 11/2794 The lines, dark red and dark blue, just under the toe rail on my '93 Hunter 30T got damaged last yea
Sailing Channel TV Phil V25 at 6:48am 07.15.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1188 Links to a PBS station back east somewhere. http://www.wliw.org/productions/lifestyle/sailing-cha
Cuttyhunk tips Drifter26 at 6:10am 07.15.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2844 We're planning a trip to Cuttyhunk from Narragansett Bay at the end of the month. It will be our fi
Anchoring Phil V25 at 6:03am 07.15.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1847 We will be experiencing our first night at anchor when we visit the Apostle Islands in eighteen days
Depth finder Dan D at 4:54am 07.15.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1427 My fish/depth finder is shot. I checked the archives for thoughts but found the discussion to be se
Solar Vent Placement? alllrite at 9:48pm 07.14.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1692 I have a 91 26S. I've just purchased a solar vent and I'm wondering where to place it. I was going
Volvo Penta 2002 Cooling System PKFK at 9:27pm 07.14.09 Ask All Sailors 3/3231 Ok - So I have replaced the hot water heater in my boat...... I lost some engine coolant in the pr
Moving engine controls on my 1982 Catalina 30 steve.s.frank at 8:12pm 07.14.09 Catalina 30 4/2889 Has anyone moved the engine controls from near the deck in the cockpit on the port side to the pedis
Anyone know what kind of sailboat this is? (2) ERJ_Pilot at 7:53pm 07.14.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2070 Hey everyone, brand new here to the forums but I have loved sailing as long as I can remember. I ca
Essex...Watch Hill...Block NYSail at 7:32pm 07.14.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2906 Hello all Getting ready for two weeks away. Never been through Fishers Island Sound. Will be com
battery bank eragbag at 7:03pm 07.14.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1346 has anyone installed a 3rd bank of batteries for house use in an OC381? if so, where was the bank
Damage from Running Aground bnort3 at 6:42pm 07.14.09 Ask All Sailors 13/12644 I just read thru the "Modern Keel Strength" thread and was wondering about my recent experiences run
Gelcoat hairline cracks. Jehu at 6:21pm 07.14.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1810 Have a 86 O'Day 35 which is now showing hairline cracks at corners and stress areas. Fiberglass guys
393 vs 411 ramer1 at 6:06pm 07.14.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2102 I am considering purchasing either a 411 or a 393. Sailing 90% in the Chesapeake Bay. Any opinions
LED Sensibulb - Will it fit? Rich Stidger at 6:03pm 07.14.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1736 I've got a 1997 h40.5 and the cabin lighting is mostly either a recessed light that uses a G4 bulb p
Hunter 31 heads up strongly in moderate wind asmits at 5:55pm 07.14.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1673 This may be characteristic of the newer (2006) Hunter 31s, but I thought I would see if others share

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Yanmar 2GM visegrip at 3:04pm 07.22.21 In this motor - the thermostat (motor cold) forces water to pass directly to the mixing elbow. When
Yanmar 2GM Charles Erwin at 3:00pm 07.22.21 In this motor - the thermostat (motor cold) forces water to pass directly to the mixing elbow. When
Boom bolt rope slot size ? Leeward Rail at 2:26pm 07.22.21 Thank you ! Nice info. Where did you find that ? I don't remember seeing that drawing before.
Boom bolt rope slot size ? (1) Gene Neill at 2:24pm 07.22.21 Looks like 9/16"?
Yanmar 2GM visegrip at 2:20pm 07.22.21 to answer your question, yes you engine expells water even if the thermostat doesn't open if you h
Yanmar 2GM Blitz at 2:17pm 07.22.21 to answer your question, yes you engine expells water even if the thermostat doesn't open if you h
My 2003 Beneteau 411 shower floor drain is stop up. Does anyone know where the valve is located to release the water. My subpump does work. Mike M. at 2:06pm 07.22.21 Follow the hose from under the floor to the strainer that looks like this from there it goes to the
Mast step for ODay 272LE StanleyJ at 1:53pm 07.22.21 Hi! I do not have photos on hand but I can take some when I go to my boat this weekend. You will
Catalina Outboards Motor Flush Gene Neill at 1:30pm 07.22.21 How much fuel did you carry on your long trips ? The tank holds six gallons, which is usually eno
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 1:29pm 07.22.21
Beneteau First 35s5 Cabin Dinette Table sail sfbay at 1:26pm 07.22.21 Interesting as this has been a popular issue ........not having a salon table in newly purchased use
HX870 VS HX890 DSC Question sail sfbay at 1:23pm 07.22.21 ......Can someone please address the question of whether the 890 is preferable to the 870?..........
Bug Pants stephen_i_w at 12:47pm 07.22.21 Yes, bug pants help. I purchased an entire bug suit on Amazon. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/
Pre 1995 Catalina Boats Companionway Screech sail sfbay at 12:34pm 07.22.21 mholzmann..........thanks for sharing!! I also came across your 2017 post here Stop Screeching Comp
Smell from Stringer drains after head problems... SirMichael at 12:32pm 07.22.21 Peggie, Thanks for the reply! I believe that I had misunderstood about how to use the PureAyre. I
Help with identifying my boat? (1) daryl.ramage at 12:32pm 07.22.21 My HIN is just below the pelican in the fibreglass.
HX870 VS HX890 DSC Question MoshePotomac at 12:28pm 07.22.21 I have used an HX 870 for 6 years but lost it recently. Can someone please address the question of w
Funny Friday!!! Justin_NSA at 12:23pm 07.22.21 Damn! Does 1 out of 4 requirements qualify, i nailed "older".
Johnson Boat Works SM 6 Scow Scott T-Bird at 12:12pm 07.22.21 Nice looking boat! I hope your abs are in shape. I sailed a C-Scow years ago. A single race was l
Pendant for autofurl Sailfanatic at 12:05pm 07.22.21 ... Should i change halyards to 1/2"? The jib halyard is a cable and i've been advised not to use i

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