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Hatchboards   (1)
paulj at 8:29pm 05.30.09
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Where do you store your hatchboards while sailing? paulj :troll:
Joe Mullee at 7:58pm 05.30.09
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Two weeks ago I installed a Raymarine X5 AP. Got everything hooked up and turned it on and off a few
Echo at 7:17pm 05.30.09
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We tried to pop up the top over the companionway and we are puzzled because the supports to it do no
Brian P at 6:58pm 05.30.09
1/2006
I have a 1981 Hunter 27 with leaky portlights. I had been looking over the last year for gasket mate
SoSound at 6:23pm 05.30.09
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The big project is redoing a soft (likely de-laminated) cockpit seat where there had been teak slats
alikolbe at 6:17pm 05.30.09
6/1456
Anyone know where I can get a replacement rubber gasket for a 1994 H23.5 front hatch? Mine is ripped
gary at 6:03pm 05.30.09
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I use a solar panel to keep the battery on our Hunter 22 topped up. So far this has worked great.
Mickey G. at 5:10pm 05.30.09
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I just purchased a 20 amp solar panel with a charge controller to keep my two battery banks charged
SoSound at 4:30pm 05.30.09
3/1315
Looking for advise and ideas on two small projects. Flag halyard and replacement sail slides and sh
r.oril at 3:49pm 05.30.09
6/1447
:eek:The winds finally calmed down in Lancaster, Ca. and we headed for Pyramid Lake. We were in the
McMikeJr at 3:43pm 05.30.09
4/16017
Wondering if anybody has any experience with C'C? How's the customer service? How solid is the manuf
gkornreich at 3:22pm 05.30.09
1/1979
Hi again Peggie. Is it OK to leave vinegar in the system (after flushing it out of the bowl) for
Krantz at 2:56pm 05.30.09
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Hello, I just joined this forum after buying a 92 Macgregor 26s a couple weeks ago. I have to replac
Sumner at 1:13pm 05.30.09
1/1524
.......you are going there. I didn't want to mess up Blakes trip, so though I would post this sepera
odayray at 12:31pm 05.30.09
5/2102
Has anyone used a Loos tension gauge to set up their rig? If so what settings did you use? thanks
Larry Hale- BSA Troop 22t at 10:25am 05.30.09
3/3203
Looking for info on propeller for IRWIN 28. Needed for Boy Scout boat.
luvitt at 10:02am 05.30.09
2/1259
i already osphoed the heck out of it and was just gonna paint over it. its rained everyday for a mo
jriebold at 8:59am 05.30.09
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1992 Macgregor 26s. What type, diameter, and length of halyards do you recomend for a 26S? Tha
emergpa1 at 8:43am 05.30.09
3/1225
Hi, I made a mold with modeler's clay to make a elevated area of the deck to attach my pulpit to, a
patsheridan at 8:35am 05.30.09
4/1522
i just had someone dive and clean the bottom of my islander bahama 24'. i asked him to check around

Recent Replies

Hatch handle
Mark Maulden at 9:36pm 03.21.22
The slider and screw closures were Italian made. Looong gone. The hatch that had a slider was the m
New S2 ( to me :)
Halvern at 9:32pm 03.21.22
Check the local boat yards, often someone will have a trailer they don't use during sailing season.
S2 11A - Locked throttle and gear shift
Halvern at 9:12pm 03.21.22
I thank you. It worked. I was looking for my wire wheel brass knock-off hammer. With your help I jus
JABSCO LITE OVER-FILLING THE BOWL!
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:31pm 03.21.22
You only need to replace the 2 option flush panel with a 3 option panel that offers a choice of wat
Kudos to Peggy Hall - Installed Raritan Fresh Head no worries about contamination now
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:23pm 03.21.22
That's your choice. You're right that no toilet designed to use sea water should ever be connected
Wooden strip for Stern Rail Seats   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:19pm 03.21.22
Could use teak like the original.
Auto Pilot
MikeHoncho at 8:12pm 03.21.22
Stu, you apparently have no sense of humor. That first sentence was meant to be humorous. I would
New O'day 28 Owner with lots of questions
BKParks at 7:11pm 03.21.22
Welcome to the forum, I am in the same "boat" as they say as you. I also bought a 1985 28 this wint
Christmas in March
Tally Ho at 6:55pm 03.21.22
Sounds like you had a good day at Yachtapalooza. I was there too. It was cold and wet. Straight
Firefly battery issues
Davidasailor26 at 6:46pm 03.21.22
Getting these batteries to 10.5v is not easy with constant monitoring for several hours. Even when
Auto Pilot
Dalliance at 6:41pm 03.21.22
Just bought a 1988 34' Catalina and want to install an autopilot, Any suggestions greatly apprecia
Auto Pilot
jviss at 6:25pm 03.21.22
On my boat, to fix the problem I described, the wheel would have to be hard over to one side or the
Auto Pilot
Kings Gambit at 6:20pm 03.21.22
Funny! I'm assuming the steering gear is still good, I heave-to and lock the wheel. The biggest c
Have you made cockpit cushions?
watercolors II at 6:12pm 03.21.22
Have made many of my own cushions plus cushions for friends. Yes, make patterns, DO NOT use old
Auto Pilot
jviss at 6:10pm 03.21.22
It might be repairable at sea if the quadrant could be absolutely IMMOBILIZED. Otherwise, goodbye i
ASA 101 class...
Kings Gambit at 6:02pm 03.21.22
Funny, but oh so true!! And so the truth comes out! The Emperor has no clothes!!:laugh:
ASA 101 class...
BigEasy at 5:59pm 03.21.22
ASA 101 isn't going to be taught in really crappy weather because then you may not return for 102
Auto Pilot
Kings Gambit at 5:57pm 03.21.22
The device comes as it comes. It was on the boat when I bought it. Two failures in 18 years; none o
Forever to Charge - What's This?
jviss at 5:49pm 03.21.22
What happened when you separated them? What was the resting voltage for each? Have you tested them

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