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Dumb Sail Question Mick at 6:42pm 07.08.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1235 I am a relatively new Mac owner . We purchased this boat a few months ago and between working out so
Furler hanging up rnye14 at 6:09pm 07.08.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1200 Hi, Hope someone can help with this problem. Boat in question is a 1993 42' Passage...had to chang
Excellent TV Reception. No (Extra) TV Antenna Needed. JohnY at 4:26pm 07.08.09 Catalina 309 Group Forum 0/2193 I recently purchased a 19" Toshiba LCD flat screen TV with a built-in DVD player. Like nearly all n
Vulnerable Water Hose (3) JohnY at 3:53pm 07.08.09 Catalina 309 Group Forum 0/1661 On top of my Yanmar 3YM20G motor there's a water hose that runs very tightly behind a thick, metal,
Topping Lift Roy10289 at 3:46pm 07.08.09 Big Boats 6/1422 I have a 37.5 Legend with the Dutchman control system. Adjusting the topping lift is very difficult
Topping lift peptobysmol at 3:17pm 07.08.09 Smaller Boats 3/1284 Is there any contraindications to putting the topping lift on the backstay before the splitter and n
8.0c centerboard rbright at 2:26pm 07.08.09 S2 3/2107 I have a 1979 8.0c that the center board is gone. I have tried to get information from S2 about the
Leaking Diesel Furnace Valve at Gas Tank ComoxOrion at 2:09pm 07.08.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/989 The valve that houses my diesel furnace line (and tube that goes to the bottom of the plastic gas t
Need mast for Catalina 22 garyjohn at 1:26pm 07.08.09 Catalina 22 1/1246 Need used mast for 1982 Catalina 22. Located in Savannah GA but could pickup or arrange shipping. Ap
Catalina 22 Owners: Need Advice Quickly jbrosser at 1:21pm 07.08.09 Catalina 22 23/5195 I've made an offer on a 1986 Catalina 22. The boat is in great condition and has some of the featur
23.5 battens Mike in Cape Cod at 12:37pm 07.08.09 Smaller Boats 3/1374 Can anyone tell me the diameter of the sail battens on the Hunter 23.5 original Doyle sail ? Thank y
Chain plate for H30 brendenke at 12:36pm 07.08.09 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1164 I need to replace the head stay chain plate on a 1977 Hunter 30. What parts are available? Who might
O'Day Javelin? pcal at 11:33am 07.08.09 Day Sailers 3/5702 All, I have owned an O'Day Javelin since 1967. It has only been sailed in fresh water until now,
Leaky port in head KSR at 11:29am 07.08.09 Mid-Size Boats 0/982 We have owned and sailed our 1989 Hunter 30 since 1998. The port in the head is installed into the
safety Bob B at 10:47am 07.08.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1282 I have been told by a racer that Macgregors should only be used on inland lakes and are not made for
Yanmar 4JHE Heads-Up Rick D at 10:39am 07.08.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1707 A note to you that have this or a variant, I had a coolant leak last week. It turned out to be the c
Running a fan on an inverter javaprog at 10:38am 07.08.09 Ask All Sailors 34/19249 Does anyone know the power consumption of one of these Honeywell table top fans? http://www.amazon
Shower installation in a 26X Gypsy at 9:49am 07.08.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/6003 New to this site and sailing ! We just bought a 2000 26X after years of shopping for just the ri
Propane System on C27 parrothead17298 at 9:49am 07.08.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/965 I have a '71 C27 Dinette with Port Galley and a alchohol stove. My wife wants propane. We also thoug
Mast lifting procedure/equipment I did cobraearl at 7:57am 07.08.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1409 Im going to post photos, as soon as I learn how. I put a second wench on my 26S trailer. My boat

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New to us Hunter 40.5 artboas at 8:26pm 03.06.22 Yep, you are right. That is what I purchased in stainless steel from USA Roller Chain and Sprocket
hunter 49 steering quadrant artboas at 8:12pm 03.06.22 Hi, I'm after some more advice. after 15000 nm and recently crossing the Atlantic, I'm noticing tha
hunter 49 steering quadrant artboas at 8:07pm 03.06.22 Hello Craig. I'm not next to my H50 so I hope these pictures are of some help. I'm interested in
hunter 49 steering quadrant artboas at 7:58pm 03.06.22 Hi, I'm after some more advice. after 15000 nm and recently crossing the Atlantic, I'm noticing tha
Running Gear Maintenance Ralph Johnstone at 7:49pm 03.06.22 2008, 1000 hours The PSS shaft seal is ready for replacement at 14 years. The shaft log hose cou
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? Ralph Johnstone at 7:36pm 03.06.22 I have the skills and time to do whatever is necessary with the engine except for the stuffing box.
Running Gear Maintenance Tom J at 7:15pm 03.06.22 My question is, should I change the shaft log, too? Do you mean the shaft log hose that the shaft
New Catalina 30 Owner Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:10pm 03.06.22 Under the settee is where Catalina almost always puts holding tanks. As I said earlier, 25 gal is s
Running Gear Maintenance Georgedoyle at 6:51pm 03.06.22 2008, 1000 hours, no movement of shaft in cutless bearing at last haul out in 2020. I'm installing a
Stern Rail Outboard Mount (2) Tom J at 6:46pm 03.06.22 I installed a brace for the perch seats. There was some sagging, since they are the most popular se
Running Gear Maintenance Ralph Johnstone at 6:43pm 03.06.22 and change the cutless bearing. You want to check the condition of the cutlass bearing before any
Running Gear Maintenance Terry Cox at 6:33pm 03.06.22 Hi George, no experience here with a PSS seal, but just wondering why you need to replace the cutles
HUNTER 280 ZINC ANODE CROmarin at 6:06pm 03.06.22 When I pull the boat out I will take and post a photo no problem. It was there when i bought the boa
Houston, we have a Problem - H36 Compression Post (2) chichiflys at 5:57pm 03.06.22 Slow progress to some degree. Realized the upper portion of the post is epoxied to the underside of
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? DArcy at 5:39pm 03.06.22 If you are trying to determine sailing performance you might get an idea looking at PHRF ratings. Th
Running Gear Maintenance Don S/V ILLusion at 5:38pm 03.06.22
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? Md80max at 5:33pm 03.06.22 Thanks, Dave, and I agree with your assessment. The boat has been sitting that long because the own
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? Md80max at 5:11pm 03.06.22 I have been on the fence about which way to go with this boat, and your comments, and advice are hel
I'm Tweaking My Battery Banks and Need Advice reuabyor at 4:57pm 03.06.22 Thank you both.
I'm Tweaking My Battery Banks and Need Advice dlochner at 4:18pm 03.06.22 What @Stu Jackson said. Also you probably want the single feed version one the MRBF holder. The exi

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