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HELLO please could you tell me do you no were they sell a chart plotter,fish finder,depth sounder, s
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The Universal specs on engine oil capacity states 4.5 to 5.0 Quarts or SAE 30 HD or 10W40 . When 4.5
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I came across a bunch of recently outdated (last month) Cyalume light sticks that clip on to life ja
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I am planning to add blocks to the main sheet traveler and would like to know if anyone has done thi
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Cant find a 12.5" pedestal gaurd anywhere Can any one help
MoonSailer at 8:56am 07.02.08
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What is your favorite run drink??? Mojito??? Right now I am enjoying rum and ice and it is good.
Chris at 9:03am 07.02.08
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My klevis pin snapped off my swing keel on my 1973 Catalina 22. Has anyone experienced this and if s
Allan R at 10:42am 07.02.08
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Can anyone tell me the clearance of the bridges (US 40 ' railroad) that cross from Peryville to Havr
Scott B at 11:12am 07.02.08
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This past weekend was Canada Day... eh, and since July 1 was Tues., meant taking Mon. off as well.
John at 5:37am 07.02.08
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Some time ago I had asked for suggestions on what was making my autopilot act up. Several suggestion
jdgrnt66 at 3:42pm 07.02.08
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anyone been under the channel 5 bridge in long key? is it really the the 65 feet as on the chart. mo
Brian at 3:32pm 07.02.08
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My buddy has a newer Beneteau 44.7 and one of the neat things I like is the seat in the salon that t
traveldoc at 3:10pm 07.02.08
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Any information on the pros and cons of the Hunter Vision 32? I've become strangely attracted to it
Ocean Sieze at 1:53pm 07.02.08
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Looking for any tips on tuning the B'R rig on my 1989 H376. The forestay (with Hood SeaFurl roller
Hull Speed   (1)
sailorkev at 1:50pm 07.02.08
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According to the research I've done, the hull speed on my Catalina 27 is either 6.2kts (according to
strobeone at 1:20pm 07.02.08
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Can someone suggest a place I can go to see instructions (with pics) on how to set up a single line
Ocean Sieze at 1:17pm 07.02.08
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The fresh water tanks on my 1989 Hunter 375 smell like sulfer. I have flushed with fresh water and
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Almost ready to put boat in the water. Prevoius owner pulled the centerboard out and I can't find th
elizabeth at 12:40pm 07.02.08
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we have just purchased our first gulfstar, and are wondering where the water heater would be located
capt len at 12:36pm 07.02.08
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adding hydraulic steering

Recent Replies

Getting cables to reach bus bar
chip veres at 10:07am 12.04.21
The "easy" way to extend those cables is to get a same-diameter battery cable the length you need.
What color for your Bimini?
sesmith at 10:05am 12.04.21
I read or heard that if you go with sky blue the spiders won't nest, don't know that is true as we
Soft deck spot repair: Never do anything for the first time!!
PSR at 9:59am 12.04.21
As far as covering the damge, you could get a 3/8" sheet of Azec (PVC lumber) and fashion a nice co
Third Propulsion Option
chip veres at 9:54am 12.04.21
I endorse the middle bracket posted by Jssailem. I use it on my Mac 22 and have for many years. Chi
I just got Macgregor 19 and the water ballast floods and fills even when compartments are close.
Ronald A. Berliner at 9:52am 12.04.21
What "compartments"? If it's like my M26S, you should have a hull valve below the water line that l
Soft deck spot repair: Never do anything for the first time!!
PSR at 9:52am 12.04.21
In the area that has been exposed, what is the condition of the core wood? Wet and soft crumbling i
Getting cables to reach bus bar
Davidasailor26 at 9:51am 12.04.21
I am assuming you plan to remove the Ground Interrupt Switch I'm going to repurpose it as an emerg
I just got Macgregor 19 and the water ballast floods and fills even when compartments are close.
Justin_NSA at 9:50am 12.04.21
What "compartments"? If it's like my M26S, you should have a hull valve below the water line that le
Third Propulsion Option
Tom J at 9:36am 12.04.21
Interesting idea, Mark. I think a lot of us would say, "Hey, it's a sailboat, you can always sail i
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut?
twodzusfittings at 9:26am 12.04.21
I'm hiding my wealth from my kids!!!!!
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line
markwbird at 9:25am 12.04.21
Stopper knots on the end of the sheets??? I was hoping no one would ask that. It was blowing 20 an
I just got Macgregor 19 and the water ballast floods and fills even when compartments are close.
stickinthemud57 at 9:24am 12.04.21
While not an authority on the 19, I would suspect that those who might be would want more informatio
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut?
jssailem at 9:19am 12.04.21
Those clean up nicely. Not sure you needed to gold coat them for Christmas.
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut?   (1)
twodzusfittings at 9:17am 12.04.21
Not quite as nice as eherlihy's but still nice
Single handing
WI Rigger at 9:15am 12.04.21
CENTERBOARD HELP   (1)
twodzusfittings at 9:13am 12.04.21
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Third Propulsion Option
Ralph Johnstone at 9:11am 12.04.21
I am assuming your not considering a Chevy Big Block Outboard... And why not ? If a little bit's
CENTERBOARD HELP   (2)
twodzusfittings at 9:00am 12.04.21
So here is a picture of how the board is at the moment. In addition, I am posting a second picture o
Third Propulsion Option   (4)
jssailem at 8:51am 12.04.21
Hey Mark. Merry Christmas. It is certainly possible to attach a motor mount to a Hunter 25. I would
Getting cables to reach bus bar
jssailem at 8:28am 12.04.21
David, this sounds like a good project. I am assuming you plan to remove the Ground Interrupt Switch

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