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Loose Starboard Stern Cleat >>>on my 222 Chuck R at 6:47am 07.27.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/968 Looks like I'm coming up on re-caulking the through hull fittings on my '86 222-O I found the bow
electrical question reserche at 2:57am 07.27.08 Mid-Size Boats 7/1141 The previous owner had Mickey Moused in a car stereo in my Hunter 31 ~ it was never mounted ~ just s
Bow roller and ground tackle storage on 26D help/suggestions wanted... Nik at 12:40am 07.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1047 Hello fellow Mac owners, I am looking for ideas on mounting an anchor to the bow of my 26D. What
new to me 92 mac 26s....questions Al Winders at 9:36pm 07.26.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1043 Thanks for your help on the water leaks question...I went ahead with the purchase of the boat and ha
Solar Vent placement alllrite at 9:11pm 07.26.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1529 I've just purchased a solar vent for my 26s. It occured to me that placement could create some prob
Anybody heard from Bad Obsession? LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 8:17pm 07.26.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1125 nm
boom vang gabriel at 7:43pm 07.26.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1173 Hi all, I have a 77 Mac 21 and I was looking to purchase a boom vang. Could I get some input as to w
50% Chance of Thunderstorms ruidh at 6:58pm 07.26.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1568 I'm supposed to go sailing at noon tomorrow. I'll be sailing on a smallish bay I'm probably never mo
Factory installed main sail reefing Lance A. Wallen at 5:16pm 07.26.08 Big Boats 10/1382 I recently purchased a 1994 42' Passge with factory installed reefing lines on the mail sail. These
Extra Long Shaft Chuck at 4:45pm 07.26.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1028 Hi, My wife and I are sailing and motor sailing in the San Juans. There have been lots of winds ar
Widgeon center board Brian S at 3:50pm 07.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1357 Hi, Just bought a '73 Widgeon. The center board is stuck. I saw, maybe on this site, that someo
looking for information Rich at 1:25pm 07.26.08 Cal 5/2127 I have acquired what I beleave to be a 1974 Cal 20 but I am not positive of the year I do have a ser
BVI Co. needs 45' Bene for Profitable Chartering provalorbrent at 9:49am 07.26.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/997
Downwind with B&R rig rfrye1 at 8:12am 07.26.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/4304 Hi Don, I was thinking while out on my Hunter H376 yesterday. While running (broad reach) downwind (
Can your boat handle what lake ontario can dish out? sailorKevan at 8:00am 07.26.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1326 Hey guys: just a question-how many of you ever take your sailboats out on lake ontario with a full b
Slippery Footing on Aluminum Toe Rail -- Solution Ideas? rardiH36 at 7:58am 07.26.08 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1504 Any suggestions about how to make the smooth/rounded 1/4" wide top edge of an aluminum toe rail slip
Mac 26X PHRF Steve at 5:37am 07.26.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1395 I just started to race my Mac 26X (I'll never win , but it's still fun), and I wondered if anyone ca
what boat should i buy? PART 2 sailorKevan at 5:32am 07.26.08 Ask All Sailors 135/5935 Thanks to all reply's: Guys, i'm serious here saying that i have gotten more helpfull info from this
Sail Selection - What size jib James at 5:18am 07.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/4803 I am an evening/weekend sailor who enjoys trips between 2 to 6 hrs on Narrangansett bay. I continue
Russian sub finally makes it to the surface BaySailerBill at 3:01am 07.26.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/911 Hi Folks, I thought you might like an update on the Russian Sub's resurrection in Rhode Island. Thi

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need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5 (2) rgranger at 5:45pm 01.04.22 Okay... so I think I found what you need. I pulled this photo from an ad on Sailboatlistings.com an
Adding Batteries Rob Hntr376 at 5:38pm 01.04.22
Catalina 30 exhaust flow sail sfbay at 5:07pm 01.04.22 Typical. I would be concerned if there was NO water flow out the exhaust. Watch your engine tempera
Inflatable tender Charles Erwin at 4:59pm 01.04.22 Many thanks to all for the input. For what it is worth I decided on the Suzuki 2.5. The Suzuki we
I just got Macgregor 19 and the water ballast floods and fills even when compartments are close. Deeseas at 3:55pm 01.04.22 I agree with Snarf, plus be very careful removing the inspection plates and mark them before removin
Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22 sail sfbay at 3:52pm 01.04.22 If the stachions are mounted with machine screws attached to an aluminum plate imbedded in the deck
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Ward H at 3:41pm 01.04.22 if the wire gauge changes /drops down a size,you absolutely do need a fuse to protect that wire Th
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? (2) jssailem at 3:37pm 01.04.22 KJ I have been looking at your battery wiring. It looks like the wiring may not maintain a balanced
Beneteau First 41S5 in mast conduits??? Hollyberry at 3:35pm 01.04.22 On our 91 35s5 all the wire is in a single conduit. There obviously must be an exit at the steaming/
Hunter 410 cutlass bearing Tally Ho at 3:29pm 01.04.22 7 1/2 ? Are you boasting about something? Greg
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Maine Sail at 3:06pm 01.04.22 Guys, thanks for all the input. In the Blue Sea it mentions ANL fuses. Here's what I have as of no
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Maine Sail at 3:01pm 01.04.22 You do not need a fuse between the DC Panel and switch. . if the wire gauge changes /drops down
Youtube video and tips for rebedding the windscreen? Sippingsister at 2:52pm 01.04.22 Thank you @Davidasailor26. The PDF is very good. and I will check with @BigEasy to see if they may k
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Ward H at 2:24pm 01.04.22 Yes, nice diagram. A few things I noted. You do not need a fuse between the DC Panel and switch. You
Catalina 320 start problem Benny17441 at 2:15pm 01.04.22 It will get progressively worse with time. It is a common malady as the wiring between the starter
Adding Batteries Benny17441 at 2:00pm 01.04.22 You are in the best position to determine where you would have room. As a general suggestion I woul
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? dlochner at 1:58pm 01.04.22 Guys, thanks for all the input. In the Blue Sea it mentions ANL fuses. Here's what I have as of no
What size fuse for automatic charging relay? Scott T-Bird at 1:57pm 01.04.22 I don't know very much about charger/inverters but I suspect that the reason for the warning is to a
Adding Batteries sail sfbay at 1:55pm 01.04.22 Replace the existing with higher amp-hour battery capacity. That is what did on my boat.
Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22 Dave Groshong at 1:41pm 01.04.22 https://whitewatermarineinc.com/custom-stainless-stanchions/custom-lifeline-stanchion-options

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