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Mac 26X PHRF Steve at 5:37am 07.26.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1400 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 135/5948 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 4/4810 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 0/916 Hi Folks, I thought you might like an update on the Russian Sub's resurrection in Rhode Island. Thi
Hunter 23.5 Mark at 10:23pm 07.25.08 Trailer Sailors 1/1850 Hi guys...I really like the Hunte 23.5 ive seen on line.Im new to sailing and looking for input on m
H 23/5 Mark at 10:21pm 07.25.08 Trailer Sailors 0/1458 Hi guys tell me about the Hunter 23.5 .It looks like a greta 1st baot? whats yoru opinions txs in a
A21, how to UNDO a 'fixed' centerboard aquariusmg at 9:46pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1411 the A21 is supposed to have a 'swing keel'. A centerboard that can the retrcted for trailering. the
Hunters 'creampuffs' and other pretty faces....;-) Cap't Ron at 8:04pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 30/2117 main sale, did you read that post through? Why did that hunters rudder fall off, must have been some
tow attachement stern?? Rolly at 6:35pm 07.25.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/870 I would like to tow a tube with my MacGregor but have no idea where to hook up the tow rope. Do I ne
Ice Box insulation. Can I use the home depot styrofoam and Bob at 6:24pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 9/2265 glue it outside of the existing box? 1" is R5 so I figure 4" would give R20 There's noo insulatio
Did our 4th of July sail. Benny at 3:59pm 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 0/792 Watched the DC fireworks in the Potomac River from the deck of "Coco Loco" our Starwind 223. It rain
Hurricanes and the H37C. Ed Schenck at 3:33pm 07.25.08 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1182 Do any of you H37C owners have hurricane experience? Specifically I worry about the strength of the
Handling a knockdown with a B&R rig Charles Calnan at 1:11pm 07.25.08 Big Boats 5/1032 Sailing around the Islands and Passes of the Pacific Northwest we frequently are in a position where
Freezer/Frig Problems Jim Booth at 11:54am 07.25.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1497 Is anyone out there having difficulty with the freezer on their Beneteau? I have a 411, year 2000. T
What the heck is going on..??? Maine Sail at 11:47am 07.25.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/2923 Just read this in the local press. Are ALL boaters getting dumber and dumber? Three rescues in 36 ho
I think I shouda hada V8 Moment :o BD at 11:41am 07.25.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/2952 I just realized that all last year I sailed without releasing the topping lift. I just sailed along
Still no water! reserche at 11:29am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1182 Okay - I went to the boat and lifted the little "step" in the aft part of the stern - as I had been
Bavaria 34 Transom Shower Firefly at 11:05am 07.25.08 Bavaria 6/4864 The transom shower head on our 2001 Bavaria 34 broke off. I ordered a replacement from our local Ba
Shipmate 3 burner / oven MANUAL gordo1 at 10:42am 07.25.08 Catalina 30 0/1461 Hello All, I am having trouble locating a manual for my Shipmate 3 burner/ oven that is in need o
Bent rudder....I was wrong Kevin at 10:38am 07.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1279 I'm drove by the lake today to get a good look at my rudder problem from last weekend. I was wron

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What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting dkinzer at 7:50am 01.10.22 Thanks for all of the ideas. Yes, there is one on the starboard side as well in the same approximate
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan Muttondressedaslamb at 7:44am 01.10.22 Roy... Possible not necessarily re was both a fin and winged keel version. The rudders have differ
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting sail sfbay at 7:35am 01.10.22 As pointed out above it is a padeye, an attachment point for any number of purposes stated above....
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan Muttondressedaslamb at 7:33am 01.10.22 Would I be correct in saying that your rudder extends down deeper than your keel? I think there mi
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan (1) jssailem at 7:26am 01.10.22 Roy... Possible not necessarily
Is compass light wired into stern running light on the 270? jssailem at 7:18am 01.10.22 Plus 1 with Joe on the instruments switch.
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan RoyS at 6:59am 01.10.22 Would I be correct in saying that your rudder extends down deeper than your keel?
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting jssailem at 6:52am 01.10.22 It is identified as a PadEye. It is used as a strong attachment to the hull. It can be used for any
Hunter 356 2002-coupler replacement sesmith at 6:49am 01.10.22 Assuming your boat is on the hard, here's what I did in a similar situation. 1" clearance is enough
I still don't quite get rule #2... Scott T-Bird at 6:32am 01.10.22 Greg, are you still blaming this Progressive video for your lack of very basic knowledge? (how is it
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting Parsons at 5:52am 01.10.22 Is this duplicated on the starboard side? I see that you clipped the end of a halyard to the lower s
Point to ponder: furling the jib NoReverse at 5:10am 01.10.22 Need to read your manuals. If you have an oversized jib on my 37.5, you need to remove 1/3 of the
Best to lift a Core Sound 17 with large Davits (1) videorov at 4:53am 01.10.22 Im changing my plan and looks like I will put the Core Sound 17 on the boat lift once I get the bott
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring... justsomeguy at 3:48am 01.10.22 Bing Yeah, Bing sucks. ;)
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting Nodak7 at 3:35am 01.10.22 All is good but the true reason for these pad eyes is to attach your jacklines and tethers for man o
More on Maine Sail hjboven at 2:20am 01.10.22 I just read about Rodd's misfortune today. It remembered me of the ton of things I learned from hist
Venture 23 - Rigging Help MacBeane at 9:59pm 01.09.22 Not sure what you mean about the main sheet. Most older Mac's use what known as a "crosby rig" for
Is compass light wired into stern running light on the 270? eusjim1 at 9:24pm 01.09.22 Compass is on the Edson pedestal. I believe that the boat was built this way. Will track down the
Is compass light wired into stern running light on the 270? Joe at 9:01pm 01.09.22 Very common for Compass' to be aftermarket install. Either track lead from compass or flick all cir
Point to ponder: furling the jib jssailem at 8:33pm 01.09.22 Easy. It is an excellent tool. I got it when I installed my Harken furler. It is as easy to use at i

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