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MG 21, Jib & Sails Dimensions Jay at 12:06pm 07.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/3717 I am looking for a JIB ' Main Sail for MG 21. Does anyone has a set or either one for sale? If not w
Power to Engine Instrument Panel Problem BreakAway at 11:33am 07.21.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/977 1992 First 310: When I flip the toggle switch to bring battery power to the cockpit panel to start
Junk Breaking wind at 10:47am 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 3/938 gives new meaning to the term "junk"
Mooring ball All U Get at 10:41am 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1750 While tying up to a mooring ball for the night, the boat responded to the wind while the tide change
Handheld GPS Tony at 10:37am 07.21.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/724 Got a Garmin 76cx as a birthday present and this wekend I installed the Chesapeake Bay Blue Chart( a
Mac 25 rudder, Shrouds and Thunderstorms Max Godde at 10:26am 07.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1098 I am considering purchasing a aftermarket rudder. Do they increase performance? Also how do I know
95 26S mint. What is she worth? Michael Brennan at 9:34am 07.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/915 Our very nice S has got to go for lack of time to use it. Given the trailer is excellent and the bo
Another Yanmar Question Don at 9:24am 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1038 After motoring for a couple of hours the engine loses RPM's all on it's own. I throttle right back a
Your opinion on inflatable floor dinks please..... Bob F at 9:13am 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1252 I am considering a new inflatable floor dinghy vs. a RIB. Its lighter, stowable. But the RIB has it
Fuel tank Jim at 8:31am 07.21.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1019 For some reason I am having trouble locally finding a 6 gallon fuel tank that will fit into the exis
Dining while sailing? Joel at 7:59am 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 18/1225 This weekend me and my wife went out sailing in the St. Pete basing, our new digs. It was about 6:30
Can't tilt outboard Kevin C 26S at 7:58am 07.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1615 Hey all, as stated in a couple of threads here, I just got a new Tohatsu 8 hp outboard. I can't f
Battery comparments for hunter 26 Thomas Holland at 6:49am 07.21.08 Smaller Boats 6/989 Can you use comparment in deck for gas tank and a battery for the motor. Hunter 26 batteries are har
Leaks and mainsail sliders Sirocco at 6:49am 07.21.08 Bavaria 13/3276 Hi people - we have two major problems here, the first of which is that the starboard side fixed pan
what boat should i buy? sailorKevan at 6:40am 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 48/2896 hi everyone, im new to this forum but have checked the archives and am confident i have come to the
Mounting Outboard on Transom Kevin C 26S at 5:33am 07.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1015 Hey all, I've just purchased a new motor for my 26S, and have some questions on mounting it. T
What kind of flake are you? SailboatOwners.com at 5:30am 07.21.08 Ask All Sailors 34/1881 Mainsail flaking systems have been around a long time. The oyster dredging sailboats of the Che
Remove controls from Edson Ped. Earl Keim at 5:03am 07.21.08 Smaller Boats 6/1010 I have a Hunter 260. I am changing motors and want to remove the controls of a Honda 9.9 from my Ed
lowering dinette table mokum2 at 10:06pm 07.20.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/860 Hope someone can help me. I tried to lower the dinette table on my 90 Hunter 30 and could not get it
Spinnsker Rigging Don Lewis at 9:57pm 07.20.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1066 Need info on blocks etc and postioning for Spinnaker for my 26D all info will be helpful to me. Tha

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2005 Hunter 36 Stainless Steel Arch dmax at 11:41am 09.24.21 5200 solvents: https://www.boatingmag.com/marine-solvents-for-removing-5200
2005 Hunter 36 Stainless Steel Arch Ralph Johnstone at 11:24am 09.24.21 A couple of beer drinking buddies should be able to handle the arch nicely. Maybe 100 lbs. at best.
Wema Fresh Water Gauge - Sending Unit sailcapt340 at 11:04am 09.24.21 Thank you for the link. I'll look into that. But as I'm writing this, I can say that I did notice
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin) Ralph Johnstone at 11:02am 09.24.21 I've slept in worse places :facepalm:.
Wema Fresh Water Gauge - Sending Unit JamesG161 at 10:44am 09.24.21 The water itself does not smell or taste of chlorine on a daily basis It is the city added Chlorin
Wema Fresh Water Gauge - Sending Unit sailcapt340 at 10:32am 09.24.21 Jim, We were just siting at lunch with some friends at the marina and it's mine and everyone's opin
IS my 1990 Beneteau s 41S5 alternator working?? Stu Jackson at 10:03am 09.24.21 Alternator should push the voltage up to around 13.5-14 volts. Check all alternator connections fi
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star smokey73 at 8:50am 09.24.21 I've noticed they tend to grow with the addition of alcohol.... dj In the Navy we called them Se
Wema Fresh Water Gauge - Sending Unit JamesG161 at 8:48am 09.24.21 What ate this away? Chlorine in the water. The new float is better covered and will serve you for
Toe rail carriage bolts JamesG161 at 8:37am 09.24.21 I would bet stainless steel bolts are a lot stronger than aluminum bolts You would win your bet.
Toe rail carriage bolts dlochner at 8:35am 09.24.21 I doubt it would do anything to buytl, but would the 4200... I always wonder about switching out s
Looking for Tarragona based yacht maintenance services sail sfbay at 8:35am 09.24.21
Tropical Storm Sam (1) JamesG161 at 8:27am 09.24.21 Hurricane Sam appears to be following Hurricane Larry and the other Alphabet M thru R. But it is st
Winterizing the Head Holding Tank Nichole340 at 8:25am 09.24.21 Rich Aside from the 2 heads, I'm doing what you are for 1 head, but without the running of the macer
Toe rail carriage bolts wade the giant at 8:24am 09.24.21
Toe rail carriage bolts dLj at 8:22am 09.24.21 I doubt it would do anything to buytl, but would the 4200... I always wonder about switching out st
Wema Fresh Water Gauge - Sending Unit (2) sailcapt340 at 8:00am 09.24.21 My new WEMA sensor arrived today. 3 days earlier than promised. Here is a couple of comparison pho
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Inner Jib Tracks and Life Lines LakeShark at 7:40am 09.24.21 The Short answer: Yes you can (and should) install inner tracks. Yes they will help the boat prefor

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