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Anyone have a cork? mvgibson at 9:09am 06.21.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2068 I recently purchased a 1993 MacGregor 26S. I am very new to sailing. The boat had been sitting outs
Concrete Keel on Irwin 37 (2) stevee9259 at 8:39am 06.21.09 Irwin 1/6789 We just hauled our 1976 Irwin 37 CC sloop for what we thought was going to be a routine bottom job a
which cylinder is #1? yanmar 2qm15 SEADANCE at 8:07am 06.21.09 Ask All Sailors 3/4036 Hello All, We recently have been trying to replace a head gasket on our raw water cooled yanmar 2qm1
Hunter 28 sailing piwowarski at 7:28am 06.21.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1227 Question for those Hunter 28 sailors, do you sail with the main in the track on the boom, or loose f
remote vhf mic sailor420 at 7:06am 06.21.09 Ask All Sailors 22/5001 I am looking to upgrade my vhf to DCS and want to incorporate a remote mic at the helm. Has anyone
Which epoxy resin? emergpa1 at 6:16am 06.21.09 Ask All Sailors 39/6742 Hi everyone, I am out of resin and hardner. I have used west system and have been pleased, but am t
H34 Prefit Bimini zds at 5:52am 06.21.09 Big Boats 9/4531 The store here sells a pre-fit bimini for the 34 ($1,100 - yikes!) and there are plenty of stories o
Removing Window (1) AndrewB at 3:57am 06.21.09 Big Boats 6/1714 Does anybody know how to remove the big window in a 410 hull? See picture.
Converting heads to fresh water mac1840 at 11:31pm 06.20.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1189 We just purchased a B-43 and want to convert the two electric heads to fresh water. Any suggestions
Venture keel inspection and repair (4) gabriel at 9:31pm 06.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2523 Hi all, I'm in the process of repairing the keel on my Venture 21, I have attached some shots of the
Number of Passengers aboard 77 27' Hunter Sailboat WCharlton at 9:22pm 06.20.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/9036 Can someone tell me the number of people I may have on board my boat. I am about to register my new
O'day 28/outboard/lightning Marc Bergmueller at 7:38pm 06.20.09 Bigger Boats 5/1764 I've been going over the sphagettii wiring of my "customized" 28 with an 9.9 outboard. What I have
mainsheet configuration gilligan44 at 4:31pm 06.20.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1274 Hi All, I have a Hunter 25 sloop 1978 model. I have been working on her for a year+ now, and finall
keel inspection/repair dang at 4:29pm 06.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2293 I'm thinking of buying a 1979 Macgregor (not Venture, I'm told), and I'd like to be sure the fibergl
How far can you sail in a 310 darbay at 3:26pm 06.20.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/2529 My wife and I are thinking about buying a 310. Has anyone sail a 310 from San Diego to Hawaii or
P30 Rudder Deck fittings (4) aankers at 2:57pm 06.20.09 Pearson 2/1986 I had an origional post here about this problem but it was 6/6/2008 so it appears to be gone. Nevert
Boat speed TOMV at 2:40pm 06.20.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1430 I recently purchased a Mac 25 with a 7.5 Mercury longshaft outboard. I was wondering what boat spe
Hunter 26.5 - main halyard and sheave? jerseywaters at 1:23pm 06.20.09 Smaller Boats 4/1917 We have to replace our main halyard. It is rope and way too big for the sheave, ergo it was wearing
Mast Step Support Shawondasee at 12:46pm 06.20.09 Mid-Size Boats 9/2878 Can someone tell me what material is used to carry the mast load from the step to the top of the com
Genaker for hunter 310 31099 at 9:21am 06.20.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1034 Has anyone had any experience with a genaker on a Hunter 310?

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Replacing water tank Calif. Ted at 8:09am 07.16.21 The tank from CD is a B101
Hot water coming through cold lines SycloneDriver at 8:08am 07.16.21 Please forgive me for reviving an old thread but I think I found the problem with my boat. The tran
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view Tedd at 7:54am 07.16.21 Would it be possible to use an aft stay, much like the HF antennas on airplanes?
Do we have a Battery or a Fridge issue? SycloneDriver at 7:53am 07.16.21 Check for voltage drop across the battery switch. Both of my Beneteaus had a significant drop at th
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view Brian D at 7:51am 07.16.21 Well, a life line on a boat will work as an antenna. I, personally, don't recommend that method sinc
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view Don S/V ILLusion at 7:50am 07.16.21 Living here is what is euphemistically considered the HOA capitol of the world, it's interesting tha
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? Kings Gambit at 7:42am 07.16.21
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view sailcapt340 at 7:37am 07.16.21
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? sail sfbay at 7:34am 07.16.21 My practice is to keep the jib sheets cleated on a winch ready for tacking/jibing and trimming.
Peggy Hall - Vinegar sitting in toilet after pumping dry Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:33am 07.16.21 What you're missing is: The piston rod doesn't rub against anything, so greasing it doesn't accomp
Introducing Myself Tedd at 7:28am 07.16.21 Happy to help, @Catalina 22 ! Regarding that anchorage on the south side of Echo Island: It's fairly
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view Tedd at 7:24am 07.16.21 Is there any restriction on having a clothesline?
Sta-lok fittings FastOlson at 7:23am 07.16.21 One caveat: do not ever assume that all swaging machines are equal. They have to be checked regularl
Determining Trailrite C22 1982 VIN Jacktar at 7:17am 07.16.21 BMV is wrong, example Florida, no titles for trailer under 2000 lbs. New ones need to have it weighe
Funny Friday!!! (1) All U Get at 7:11am 07.16.21 196276
Electric repower sail sfbay at 6:55am 07.16.21 That subject came up on these SBO threads: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/repowering-wit
Throttle position while sailing? Maine Sail at 6:45am 07.16.21 Yanmar's official position is neutral while sailing or to use a dedicated shaft-brake.
A New Record! All U Get at 6:44am 07.16.21 You can avoid all that by following me south for the winter. :cowbell:
Throttle position while sailing? ldegagne at 6:44am 07.16.21 Great information, thank you!
Throttle position while sailing? DayDreamer41 at 6:34am 07.16.21 Neutral is the safe way http://crowleysyachtyard.blogspot.com/2013/04/sailing-with-transmission-in-g

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