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AC/DC Switch Panel Mystery Switch! - 84 Hunter 31 reserche at 12:29am 07.31.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1362 Okay - I have a mystery switch on the AC/DC Switch Panel - on my 84 Hunter 31. All the switches ar
Hunter 25 Mark H at 11:19pm 07.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/878 newbie sailor...are there any Hunter 25 with water ballast/centerbaord mods? txs in advance Would
RL 24 Mark H at 10:01pm 07.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1436 Im looking for the rigth first boat.Has anyone here heard of or sailed the RL24 sailing sloop. It i
Any advice on rebedding C-30 chain plates? Jeff at 8:53pm 07.30.08 Catalina 30 2/1985 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 11/1390 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 9/1261 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 9/5725 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 4/1332 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 9/1854 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 28/3270 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 9/1020 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

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Update kloudie1 at 10:33am 01.11.22 MAN! Great to hear that recovery is progressing! We are pulling for you!
Update LloydB at 10:25am 01.11.22 Rodd glad that you survived and to also see you back on the forum with us.
Winterizing the main aft scupper on a MacGregor 26M Tsatzsue at 10:07am 01.11.22 I just did the same thing. If it were pitched properly this would not happen. It is also concerning
Racing Rules PaulK at 9:59am 01.11.22 The rules through 2024 show that the start is also based upon the hull. It is easy to find answers
110v into boat (1) rgranger at 9:58am 01.11.22 I installed my 30 amp plug in the fuel compartment ... I would be worried that a spark and leaking
New tool :) rgranger at 9:53am 01.11.22 https://www.sailrite.com/Drill-Steady-Tubing-Tool?gclid=Cj0KCQiA8vSOBhCkARIsAGdp6RTmaT9-7-xCGdoeA
A few questions. (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:36am 01.11.22 Installing gauges is a useful endeavour if you like to feel you're on top of everything. A couple
mast raising stickinthemud57 at 9:21am 01.11.22 You are very welcome - glad to be of help. Raising the mast is a pretty common-sense process. The m
A few questions. PaulK at 9:12am 01.11.22 Agree with Don. You fixed the gap that was there. If it stays the way you fixed it, you fixed it.
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting AndyL at 9:10am 01.11.22 Found a couple of 41 DS pictures on Google that appear to show the same fitting, so maybe original.
I still don't quite get rule #2... Sailfanatic at 9:10am 01.11.22 Fair enough! I will admit that if you simply use common sense to avoid collisions, there is not an
Removing alternator on Yanmar 2YM15 Davidasailor26 at 9:02am 01.11.22 I understand that my engine may actually get 20% extra HP (which I don't really care, but that's a
Sailing 2021 round up PaulK at 8:59am 01.11.22 Doesn't look like there are many other sailboats where you are. It might be interesting for us to s
What is the future of the Catalina 22? Grotto at 8:25am 01.11.22 Wow and I thought hijack only applied to airplanes. Lol, I think more like resurrection as it is a
Removing alternator on Yanmar 2YM15 mermike at 8:24am 01.11.22 PS, good to see you MS!
Removing alternator on Yanmar 2YM15 mermike at 8:23am 01.11.22 What is the point of disabling the alternator?
Hunter 34 chain plate inspection Artey1 at 8:14am 01.11.22 Its great insurance for sure, and so easy now to open mine up and visually inspect, pop a camera in
Sailing 2021 round up jssailem at 8:07am 01.11.22 Thank you for the video. Looks like you enjoy your sailing. I tried to look up your Canal25, but cou
Winterizing the main aft scupper on a MacGregor 26M Don S/V ILLusion at 7:59am 01.11.22
A few questions. Don S/V ILLusion at 7:51am 01.11.22 Check keel bolt torque if you are concerned about the gap. as to the gauges vs. alarms choice, my o

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