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h34 aircondition project? Jim Della Vecchia at 4:58pm 09.30.08 Big Boats 5/1621 Is there anyone out there who installed a air-condition or a heat pump on a hunter 34 1983 vintage?
At the end of your furler line (1) Steve A. at 4:53pm 09.30.08 Ask All Sailors 13/5856 What does everyone else use at the end of their roller furler line? I have seen cam cleats and regu
Treatment for wing keel Don12480 at 4:30pm 09.30.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1826 The lead wing keel on my 35.5 is getting a huge amount of growth on the bottom. It is very difficult
Suggestions/comments for new radar Don S/V ILLusion at 4:15pm 09.30.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2311 My winter project this year is a new radar and though it would be good to solicit comments from thos
sewing machine walt at 3:44pm 09.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2731 Im wondering what sort of sewing machine you need for "hobby" sailboat type projects. Ie, say for so
Haul out mangler1 at 3:39pm 09.30.08 Ask All Sailors 24/2676 Hello everyone we are hauling our boat out Oct. 20th. We are moored in Lake Michigan in Milwaukee. I
Uploading Jpg files Paul Z at 3:28pm 09.30.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 14/2595 What's up? no matter how much I reduce the size; .jpg files come up "upload failed"????
New Boat JOEPUT at 2:46pm 09.30.08 Bigger Boats 1/1684 After many years of Trawlering I am now back to Sailing, I just purchased a 1978 30Ft. Center board
New Boat JOEPUT at 2:38pm 09.30.08 Day Sailers 0/2 I just purchashed a 1978 30 FT. ODAY CB Sloop I have been out fo sailing for a few years and am glad
U.S.yachts hard up limey at 1:45pm 09.30.08 Ask All Sailors 5/2062 i am a limey with 5000-10000 dollars to spend on one of your excellent U.S. yachts.at this side of t
Spinnaker for a 26C? Jonathan Jones at 1:42pm 09.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1127 Hi, I have recently purchased a 26C, based in the UK, and want to know what improvements I can mak
The anger of Neptune phdoc007 at 1:00pm 09.30.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1833 I believe I have angered the great God of the Seas by not naming my boat yet. It is a 1983 MacGregor
Securing the foot phdoc007 at 12:56pm 09.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1391 Is there a better method for securing the foot of the mainsail on my Mac 25? Right now there is this
Enclosing the Head Gregg9020 at 12:13pm 09.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2795 Does anyone have any type of plan to enclose the head on an older Mac/Venture 25? Since I will be p
Need Lancer Feedback chemoangels at 11:50am 09.30.08 Lancer 3/2002 My husband and I recently found an absolutely beautiful Lancer 40. We have been looking for our futu
Daysailor forum empty txjim at 11:43am 09.30.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1815 The Daysailor forum does not appear to have the old posts transfered. Is this one of those migration
Yacht Insurance FYI for DIYers Tim R. at 10:33am 09.30.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1339 With the threats of tropical storms and even huricanes lately I looked at my yacht policy and found
Need to change transmission fluid MaryC at 9:28am 09.30.08 Mid-Size Boats 12/5349 I need to change my transmission fluid, as it's milky white. I have a 19 hp Yanwar on my 1996 Hunte
Could you ever justify the cost? Justin_NSA at 7:59am 09.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1347 Anyone ever consider an airlift system or are you all trailer sailors? My 26S is due for bottom pain
Fantasia 35 capjules at 7:28am 09.30.08 Fantasia 35 11/16603 Hello, I own a Fantasia 35 in Miami. Still stuck on land and coastal cruising when I can but hop

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Heat exchanger anode njlarry at 6:53am 01.21.22 Like the zip lock bag tip! However while many caution against thread sealants serveral authors say i
First time out of the water in 8 years sail sfbay at 6:49am 01.21.22 Freshwater antifoulant paint................that question will likely gets lots of recommendations o
Fairleads Don Guillette at 6:45am 01.21.22 I can't imagine anyone not having telltales on their headsails. I've never even heard of a manufac
Frozen Fiberglass - Survey Issue? AlastairLC at 5:39am 01.21.22
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? RoyS at 5:15am 01.21.22
Options for new main halyard kbgunn at 4:59am 01.21.22 You might take a look at Robline Admiral 5000. It is a dynema core with polyester cover priced betwe
What is your oldest boat picture? (1) Terry Cox at 4:57am 01.21.22 One of my earliest boating (er rafting) experiences circa 1950. I'm the tallest standing with my cou
What is your oldest boat picture? (2) rgranger at 4:44am 01.21.22
First time out of the water in 8 years SailingLoto at 4:43am 01.21.22 You have a good plan. Any recommendations on anti foul for freshwater? West Marine has their hous
First time out of the water in 8 years SailingLoto at 4:03am 01.21.22 You have a good plan. Thank you
First time out of the water in 8 years SailingLoto at 4:02am 01.21.22 Time to get to work. I don't think you'll have to do half the things you've mentioned. Certainly
Building an O'25 trailer from a reclaimed 27' power boat trailer (full specs/story/ measurements + cost) (3) J_Stone at 1:25am 01.21.22 Measurements, if you have any questions or need more measurements please reach out to me and just as
First time out of the water in 8 years Joe at 9:35pm 01.20.22 What are your thoughts? Time to get to work. I don't think you'll have to do half the things yo
Starter or battery rgranger at 8:26pm 01.20.22
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered Tom J at 8:18pm 01.20.22 Titling is a different matter. Of the 2 documented boats I have owned, neither was titled by NY or
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered Tom J at 8:04pm 01.20.22 This is not a state by state issue, a boat that is documented may not show a state registration num
First time out of the water in 8 years sail sfbay at 7:57pm 01.20.22 You have a good plan.
First time out of the water in 8 years SailingLoto at 7:36pm 01.20.22 Sand, apply 7 coats of epoxy barrier coating then 2 coats of antifoulant paint. I need to sand t
First time out of the water in 8 years SailingLoto at 7:24pm 01.20.22 Any idea what the keel is ? C.I. magnetic. Lead non-magnetic ? Has the keel detached from the hu
Ericson 38 Shroud U-Bolt sheared off from Deck. Wondering if this UBolt is threaded into the deck? Or is it welded... Any advice? FastOlson at 6:45pm 01.20.22 Note that there can be bimetallic corrosion IF water leaks are allowed down thru around the U-bolts.

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