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Venture 21 rudder problems gabriel at 10:22am 07.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2902 I am a novice at sailing and recently purchased a Venture 21, I love the boat but am having a hard t
Mast Gates, Sail stops and Cunninghams? bellsailing at 10:05am 07.15.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2113 As a recent owner of a Catalina 22 I have learned a lot already but obviously need to learn much mor
Stuffing box repair with pictures Michel at 9:58am 07.15.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1577 I recently had to repair my stuffing box and had a hard time understanding since I'm a visual person
anyone want a rusty 26D trailer? mrBill at 6:49am 07.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1080 I'm getting an aluminum trailer... old one is still usable, sort of... for short hauls... if any
Makeshift Sail? thisoldspouse at 5:25am 07.15.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1368 I was just given a 72 Starcraft Skylark, just a 14 ft fun boat. I can't wait to try her out. Here's
looking for supplyer for sail material GARY at 1:41am 07.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/999 Well my wife has patched the sail as much as she can,or wants to, looking for a lead on material,any
Props Josh Young at 9:02pm 07.14.08 Big Boats 7/1891 I changed my fixed 3 blade prop that came with the boat to a feathering MaxProp. I have had the prop
Hunter 356 Transmission Tom Waggener at 8:59pm 07.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1379 Developed transmission failure on 2003 Hunter 356. Won't shift/stay in gear. Kanvaki Model KN 2P-1 t
Handy website Manny at 8:49pm 07.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/964 I'm not sure if this has been posted before, but this is a nice NOAA site that allows you to print c
Mac 26 model year Jansen at 8:21pm 07.14.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/966 Can anyone tell me what model and year a Mac 26 I looked at is? The serial # is: MACW3438C292. It
Need new masthead light - GE-68 John F at 7:30pm 07.14.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1440 I need to go up the mast and replace my old masthead light. My Newport 30-III manual from 1987 says
Boat Quiz higgs at 7:01pm 07.14.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1260 What kind of boat is this? No fair if you are from Lake Ontario.
Windlass Problem Steves at 7:00pm 07.14.08 Ask All Sailors 8/2224 We have a 2003 Hunter 356 (built in 2002) which has a Simpson Lawrence Sprint Atlantic Anchor Windla
Stand on boat question Jim at 6:04pm 07.14.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1499 I was sailing this weekend when I was passed by a large powerboat (30 - 40 range) towing a smaller
sea pearl 21 ChuckThomas at 5:57pm 07.14.08 Ask All Sailors 5/9461 Anyone have experience with this boat? Good? Bad?
A/C evaporation pan drain hose Don at 5:54pm 07.14.08 Big Boats 4/1172 The hose from the evaporation drain pan is about 2 feet long and is not attached to any other tubing
spinnaker capt ed at 5:47pm 07.14.08 Big Boats 3/1604 .... just wondering if anyone has any ideas or sugguestions as what a good spinnaker/and size. stick
Water Launching C22 Mk11 Fin Keel Richard Hooker at 5:45pm 07.14.08 Catalina 22 7/3779 I'm looking for info/solution on how to water launch a C22 Mk11 Fin Keel without lifting with a hois
Front window leak Andrew at 4:44pm 07.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1227 The large front window has developed a leak. I am preparing to remove the 10 or so screws, remove th
Forestay rbarclay at 4:13pm 07.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 7/1344 I own a 1991 28' Catalina which I just discovered has a frayed forestay. I called Catalina today an

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Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 11:23am 12.05.21 You had the answer back in your post #7. , slow turning fan above the propane heater and send those
SeaSprite 23. sail sfbay at 11:18am 12.05.21
Christening the WET DOG patbratton at 11:11am 12.05.21 Did you think to invite anyone on the forum here :huh: ? I know I would have been there in a heartb
Christening the WET DOG Ralph Johnstone at 11:04am 12.05.21 Did you think to invite anyone on the forum here :huh: ? I know I would have been there in a heartb
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? walt at 10:52am 12.05.21 Thanks for the link. Im not sure what the point is but interesting to read.
Upgrading Crazy Dave Condon at 10:47am 12.05.21 Which boat
self tacking jib Ted at 10:41am 12.05.21 I'm assuming you are going to be sailing on the Long Island Sound. It's notorious for light wind. Yo
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? JamesG161 at 10:38am 12.05.21 My last reply is to try my suggested experiments or read this... Heat transfer - Wikipedia Every t
Christening the WET DOG kappykaplan at 10:34am 12.05.21 Congratulations! :beer:
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? (1) walt at 10:18am 12.05.21 FYI, here is a picture of the heater and shield above the heater with some illustration that I added
self tacking jib smokey73 at 10:03am 12.05.21 With that size genoa and electric winches for the genoa sheets I personally wouldn't make the switch
Christening the WET DOG jon hansen at 9:56am 12.05.21 what fun
self tacking jib Davidasailor26 at 9:40am 12.05.21
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 9:18am 12.05.21 It is a sign of the times I guess, people are untrusting generally. I thought maybe the classified a
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? walt at 9:08am 12.05.21 Thanks for the reply and ideas and interesting and good for discussion.. Yep.. shiny silver coatings
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? twodzusfittings at 8:52am 12.05.21 Mmmm. Sounds like its worth looking into.
self tacking jib jssailem at 8:42am 12.05.21 Congrats Stephen on a PRESTIGIOUS looking yacht. Never sailed on one, but from the many images avai
self tacking jib sail sfbay at 8:41am 12.05.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! I would not worry about the broker'
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit kerrydeare at 8:32am 12.05.21 From Port Washington you are quite close to a yard in NJ that specializes in the work you describe.
Its funny Friday! (1) dmax at 8:18am 12.05.21 Photo bomb: my mother-in-law was so proud of her christmas village she sent this picture out yesterd

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