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Placement of Documentation Number On C34 Shanagolden at 8:05pm 07.30.08 Big Boats 3/1622 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 11/1387 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 9/5722 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 3/1043 The small fan between the freezer and fridge on my 376 has stopped working. The compressor on teh A
what boat should i buy? PART#3 the purchase! sailorKevan at 9:58am 07.30.08 Ask All Sailors 57/3527 ok guys that thread was a way out of hand! So here it is part #3. So this is whats going on so far:
sunscreen stains Gary at 9:34am 07.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1292 I know this topic has been discussed be for but I can't find it in the archives. A guest used sunsc

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Point to ponder: furling the jib Crusty Ol Salt at 4:56pm 01.10.22 Tons of great advice in this thread. Thx a million.
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for? (1) ingramsail at 4:55pm 01.10.22 201668
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for? Crusty Ol Salt at 4:52pm 01.10.22 I pulled cap off the hole in the floor and all I can see is top water tank. Now onto the next quest
Winter Cruising Question colb218 at 4:48pm 01.10.22 Never leap off but rather step off when departing a boat. For sure. I said leap in my post but it
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for? ingramsail at 4:48pm 01.10.22 I pulled cap off the hole in the floor and all I can see is top water tank. Now onto the next questi
Occaisional Head Smell Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 4:40pm 01.10.22 Consider yourself lucky. Occasionally my head does NOT smell Some modifications to the intake plum
Winter Cruising Question Hello Below at 4:28pm 01.10.22 It is a very rare day in the winter on the PNW when you see a sky as clear and blue as what we had y
New to us Hunter 40.5 SV Maverick at 4:10pm 01.10.22 Thanks baycloud. I would like to see how your linear drive is set up. A lot of things to consider.
Winterizing the main aft scupper on a MacGregor 26M Brians Mast at 4:06pm 01.10.22 How would that keep the water from freezing? You are quite right. I store the boat in a marina st
Is there access to nut for bolt that holds the headsail traveller track? fullbore at 3:15pm 01.10.22 Thank you new323owner! (From another new 323 owner, maybe newer).
Winter Cruising Question kappykaplan at 3:15pm 01.10.22 Make sure reef lines are off any cleats/winches prior to raising the main :plus::plus::plus: Don't
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta kappykaplan at 3:13pm 01.10.22 Looks good, Jim. You'll be on the water in no time (maybe)! :beer:
mast raising (1) Tally Ho at 3:12pm 01.10.22
Jibing The Mainsail Tally Ho at 3:08pm 01.10.22
mast raising (1) MacBeane at 3:07pm 01.10.22 Thanks! You're correct about the lever, and I've figured out how it works. I am working with my 14
New to us Hunter 40.5 baycloud at 3:06pm 01.10.22 Welcome! I am also new to this forum having just bought a 40.5 a few months ago. The people here hav
Jibing The Mainsail shemandr at 2:57pm 01.10.22
mast raising (1) Tally Ho at 2:56pm 01.10.22 I think your Johnson lever is also known as a highfield lever. It is used to tension or remove tens
New tool :) Justin_NSA at 2:54pm 01.10.22 Justin. I know you posted your tool last January. In honor of your 2021 post I offer a clever tool
Winterizing the main aft scupper on a MacGregor 26M rgranger at 2:50pm 01.10.22 It seems it would be easier and better for the boat to simply cover the whole thing. How would tha

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