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Any advice on rebedding C-30 chain plates? Jeff at 8:53pm 07.30.08 Catalina 30 2/1982 We recently bought a 1982 Catalina 30, with some evidence of leakage at the chain plates. I would
Follow Up on ST50 to ST60 Conversion Rick D at 8:24pm 07.30.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1133 I want to thank everyone for their hints on this conversion. It went better than I expected, in part
Placement of Documentation Number On C34 Shanagolden at 8:05pm 07.30.08 Big Boats 3/1623 I am looking for best locations to affix the documentation number on the boat (C34). Thank you
Recreational Boating Act (H.R. 2550) passed! RobG at 7:58pm 07.30.08 Ask All Sailors 2/857 I received this e-mail today (exerpts): "Knowing your concern regarding the proposed waste permit r
Mac 25 swingkeel Vs Mac 26 waterbalst Pilatos 1958 at 6:30pm 07.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1389 In the yatch club where I belong, there are a number of Macs 26 waterbalasted, S and D. I own a 1985
is there an easy way to tell if the sails are good? sailorKevan at 6:07pm 07.30.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1259 As some of you may know, i'm hopefully about to buy my first sailboat! I was wondering if someone co
She looked great for about a week Rick Sylvester at 6:06pm 07.30.08 Ask All Sailors 0/879 after busting butt for eight days. After the dirt and stains set in Anthem goes back to looking norm
advice on single handed sailing Joe R. at 5:50pm 07.30.08 Catalina 30 9/5724 seeking advice on how others may be single handling their C30's. I have had problems getting around
Fuel use Dennis at 4:55pm 07.30.08 Big Boats 4/1331 Can anyone tell what the fuel usage is for 75Hp yanmar on 45CC boat? At 2,600 rpm.
26m engine choices blueangel at 4:15pm 07.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1851 After sailing on 26m models with Hondas and Suzukis, I got the Yamaha 60 high thrust, and find it to
Source for drapery material and parts Brian D at 3:37pm 07.30.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1157 Anyone ever replace the drapery in your boat? I am looking to add some lost drapes but am having a p
vibration using a 2 blend blades propeler over 1600 rpm Cesar at 3:32pm 07.30.08 Other Sailboats 0/1014 thanks to Rick Dinon L 40.5 for the clear answer in reference to vibrations over 1600 rpm
keel winch Dave at 12:44pm 07.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1286 I have recently bought a 1983 Macgregor 25 with swing keel. The keel winch handle, when turned to l
Cooked Alternator Larry Jackel at 12:37pm 07.30.08 Big Boats 3/2607 After 3 1/2 seasons and about 700 hours the factory installed Balmar 90-100 alternator (high output
New sailor phdoc at 12:22pm 07.30.08 Trailer Sailors 28/3269 I am new to sailing, in fact I am taking my first lesson this Saturday. I am very interested in owni
Two batteries? Jim at 12:13pm 07.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1019 I just bought a used 9,9 2 cycle outboard for my MAC26S. The old motor charged the battery but was
It lasted about a week, Rick Sylvester at 12:02pm 07.30.08 Ask All Sailors 0/901 after 8 solid days of big-time work to get the topsides and bottom looking good. Then dirt and stain
Hit in the night danp at 11:01am 07.30.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1208 My wife is hearbroken. We (had) a 68 Coronado 25 ft and another sailboat T-boned her last week whil
Seidelmann 299 Mylar Reacher-Drifter sail for sale - NICE! Keith at 10:14am 07.30.08 Seidelmann 2/2900 Ladies ' Gentlemen, I have a Horizon Sails (http://www.horizonsails.com) 1.9oz Mylar Reacher-Drif
376 supercoldmachine fan fuse John anderson at 9:59am 07.30.08 Big Boats 3/1046 The small fan between the freezer and fridge on my 376 has stopped working. The compressor on teh A

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Our 315 Arrived kappykaplan at 3:04am 01.11.22 Congratulations!
Our 315 Arrived Skipper John at 2:29am 01.11.22 Thanks, @Skipper John And congrats on your pending possible 81! FYI, my 74 was delivered to the dea
New Owner!! sail sfbay at 9:47pm 01.10.22 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!!
New Owner!! Mikem at 9:40pm 01.10.22
Winter Cruising Question jssailem at 9:38pm 01.10.22 We all develop docking procedures that we like. I prefer to use the method described in this video.
mast raising MacBeane at 8:44pm 01.10.22 Great info! I looked at your trailer winch mod, and coincidentally earlier today I was eyeing my tra
110v into boat ingramsail at 8:39pm 01.10.22 Thanks, I have already ordered parts and will go in and cleanup this rat's nest. Joe thanks for the
Marelon Seacock fail! cagreen75 at 8:24pm 01.10.22 After reading this entire thread I have to say that is important to know how these threads work. A q
Update JRacer at 7:32pm 01.10.22 Glad you are on the mend, Rod. You have been missed and lots of prayers have been offered up on your
Winter Cruising Question colb218 at 7:28pm 01.10.22 That is Baker out in the distance, but we were in Semiahmoo Bay. You can see the entrance to Drayton
New tool :) justsomeguy at 7:23pm 01.10.22 I just ordered one.. From Sailrite? A five dollar grounding clamp with a couple of thumbscrews and
Update Joe at 7:14pm 01.10.22 It's fantastic to hear this update directly from you Rod. You inspire us all. Everyone is delighted
mast raising stickinthemud57 at 7:00pm 01.10.22 Curious as to what, exactly, you are having problems with. Were you able to raise the mast to its v
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 6:54pm 01.10.22 201669
Point to ponder: furling the jib Tom J at 6:53pm 01.10.22 For storm prep we do that with both spinnaker halyards, wrapping them each in opposite directions.
Jibing The Mainsail Davidasailor26 at 6:35pm 01.10.22 there are a couple of jibes he does from 19:00 to 20:00 that just made me nervous to watch. What do
110v into boat Davidasailor26 at 6:28pm 01.10.22 Yes, there should be a breaker on the boat. ABYC says it should be within 10 feet (along the length
110v into boat Joe at 6:19pm 01.10.22 My 27 footer's shore power is similar, in theory, to the system described here: Shore-Power Upgrade
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan markwbird at 6:11pm 01.10.22
Racing Rules Davidasailor26 at 6:10pm 01.10.22 By inference, for the start, does that mean when any part of the "hull" crosses the start line and

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