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Mast Raising on the Water Michael at 6:56pm 07.27.08 Smaller Boats 14/1271 For a variety of reasons, I had to launch and motor to a spot before I could raise my mast. We di
What's on my Hunter 25.5? John & Lauri at 5:49pm 07.27.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1314 I (we) just bought a Hunter 25.5. The manual tells you very little. Does anyone out there care to a
Correcting excessive heel Anitabreak II at 5:38pm 07.27.08 Smaller Boats 11/1544 Hello! I have a '99 H240 that I've grown to love this summer. I've gotten over my fear of what I th
Battery Consumption Question strobeone at 3:19pm 07.27.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/990 I know there's some wizard out there with this answer, but for me....I just need some knowledge. I'
ODay Trailer needs work jake at 1:58pm 07.27.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/940 My trailer needs work, and is most likely not safe to drive. The boat is on the trailer, 22 foot fi
OD 22 Where does gas can/line go? Walter6016 at 1:48pm 07.27.08 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1040 Hi - I recently bought an Oday 22 andplanto launch tomorrow. The gas can is in the stern port side o
Cabin lights without shore power Vern at 1:35pm 07.27.08 Smaller Boats 6/1188 I have a 2004 H260, stock in all electrical respects except I just upgraded to a Group 27 battery, w
Fiberglassing Capt. Strapfoot at 12:56pm 07.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/878 Ok, I had a cleat rip out of the stern (Starboard) gunwale. The cleat bolts ripped 1 inch wide gash
Mac 26 questions RNC725 at 12:47pm 07.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1005 Bought a 91 M26s -- had bought a 94 M26s and then sold it in 2000 and forget almost everthing I knew
How do I reef my mainsail? Tonto's Revenge at 8:21am 07.27.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 16/9375 I'm sailing a 1974 MacGregor 25 that I just bought this spring. The boat sails great in light to mod
Rudder Position While Anchoring Rob Hessenius at 8:10am 07.27.08 Ask All Sailors 20/5867 What is the proper position that the rudder should be while under anchor. My boat has a real prople
Clouds and stuff Wanderer138 at 8:04am 07.27.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1094 While researching a reply to an earlier thread on thunderstorms, I came across a website about cloud
Bayou Bonfouca as hurricane hole Rick at 6:52am 07.27.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1190 I am getting inconsistent reports of the post-katrina depths of Bayou Bonfouca. Does anyone know th
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 7/1144 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 2/1048 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 2/1044 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 12/1530 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 4/1126 nm
boom vang gabriel at 7:43pm 07.26.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1174 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

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I still don't quite get rule #2... Jacktar at 3:28pm 01.07.22 The key is rules apply to motorboats with exceptions for sail driven vessels and towed etc.
I still don't quite get rule #2... capta at 3:23pm 01.07.22
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace garymalmgren at 3:00pm 01.07.22 Everything is repairable.!!! An exhaust riser is not a complex piece of machinery. The flange is reu
Just committed to an 82 C22. Gene Neill at 2:54pm 01.07.22 Congratulations! Pics are required within seven days of purchase. :biggrin:
11.0a LeeandRick at 2:19pm 01.07.22 I am looking for a copy of the 11A Owners Manual or a site that might have a PDF. Check on the S2
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace markwbird at 2:19pm 01.07.22 Replace. Any repair will only be temporary as it corrodes from the inside out. It's had it.
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace Tom J at 2:16pm 01.07.22 I would definitely replace that. Whether you go new or fabricate depends on your budget and/or your
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace Richard19068 at 1:54pm 01.07.22 $600 is a lot of dough. I think a lot of people fabricate their own risers with black iron pipe from
11.0a fairwindgirl at 1:08pm 01.07.22 Is this the famous Hal who owns too many boats (BMC customer)? :-) We have two 11Cs here at the Va
Barbed hose fittings Shaw_2112 at 12:43pm 01.07.22 Thanks for the replies, looks like I'll stick with the marelon fittings.
I still don't quite get rule #2... Hello Below at 11:56am 01.07.22 Yes, except during a sailboat race and then wind and tack do make a difference for crossing situati
11.0a Halvern at 11:29am 01.07.22 I am looking for a copy of the 11A Owners Manual or a site that might have a PDF. More than happy to
I still don't quite get rule #2... Stu Jackson at 11:21am 01.07.22 For example, if sailing and you are on port tack and crossing a starboard tack boat, the only safe
Just committed to an 82 C22. Stu Jackson at 11:10am 01.07.22 Congratulations. We had an '81, #10496, great boat. We trailered it up to Clear Lake from SF for m
I still don't quite get rule #2... Sailfanatic at 10:51am 01.07.22
Catalina 320 start problem jeepbluetj at 10:33am 01.07.22 Just replaced my start switch for the same issue. I wanted to make it "keyless" but got it a bit of
Question about CE Categories Tedd at 10:24am 01.07.22 On the CE plates I've seen the difference is usually due to number of people or load aboard, 4 peopl
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin) Seaswood at 10:03am 01.07.22 Thanks glad to dispose of the milk jugs. that leaves the underside of the forward decking, possibly
Question about CE Categories sail sfbay at 9:47am 01.07.22 Never seen that. My understanding boats are certified to one (1) of four (4) CE categories. Big dif
Question about CE Categories (1) Calif. Ted at 9:46am 01.07.22 On the CE plates I've seen the difference is usually due to number of people or load aboard, 4 peopl

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