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Forestay Chainplate Brian M H23 at 6:07am 03.12.08 Smaller Boats 3/1870 While the specific question is for a hunter 23, I'd appriciate input from other siilar sized boats.
Who's Got a Bimini? Steve Braverman at 11:20am 03.12.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1578 I'm thinking that a Bimini Top might be a nice addition to my O'Day 25, especially after having a me
1st Posting! McGregor Venture 17 Rebuild xianbei at 11:27am 03.12.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1500 Hello everyone,This is my first post here at the McGregor forum; I am happy to have found this pla
Folding Propellers (1) Happy Dave at 4:48pm 03.12.08 Smaller Boats 2/1162 What is the best folding propeller size, brand, pitch for a Capri 26, wing keel, inboard diesel?
Stern rail for Mac25 bryden@omedia.ca at 4:48pm 03.12.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1000 My 1985 Mac25 has a bare-bones cockpit. How do I acquire a stern rail? Are single units available, o
Companionway Door Question..... sailortonyb Allied Mis at 3:46pm 03.12.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1255 I finally got around to making my companionway doors. The lower section is completely assembled and
What would be the most recommend material? Brian D at 1:41pm 03.12.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1230 For replacing the sliding hatch glass and the forward hatch glass. I am not sure of the current mate
internal halyards on an O'day 25 seth at 12:39pm 03.12.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/913 the mast is off and I think I want to quiet the boat down on those breezy nights. I spend many many
Keeping the ballast tank fresh. Mergatroid at 11:57pm 03.10.08 Smaller Boats 2/828 I am going to have my h26 in a slip this year, with the exception of a 2 week trip to Kentucky Lake.
Best deal on an inflatable boat ??? Tony Z at 12:17am 03.11.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1263 We are getting ready to buy an inflatable boat. We wany a 9' Hypalon with inflatable floor sowe a
A good wax Paul H at 2:21am 03.11.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1811 I was wondering if any of you have a wax that you use and swear by...if so, why? My boat was painted
Holding Tank Doubleshot at 2:40am 03.11.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/997 I just purchased a Hunter Vision 32. The holding tank is leaking and made out of aluminum (what were
Catalina 30 Steering John at 4:04am 03.11.08 Catalina 30 5/3243 My Wheel steering on the Catalina 30 tends to shake especially at the higher RPM setting while motor
Steering Shake John at 4:03am 03.11.08 Catalina 30 4/1414 My Wheel steering tends to shake especially at the higher RPM setting while motoring. At 1500 there
Locker Bumpers John at 4:09am 03.11.08 Catalina 30 2/1239 I am looking for something to replace the worn out or missing rubber bumpers that the cockpit locker
watch that rings ships bell time Dave19461 at 5:03am 03.11.08 Ask All Sailors 3/2386 I am trying to find a watch ( not a mantle clock) that strikes ships bells. Have you ever seen one?
Hunter 170 Tom at 10:37am 03.11.08 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 0/2340 I want to buy this boat, it is in great condition except for small cracks below the metal base mount
Marina del Rey California, 2 hrs ago. (1) Big Joe at 10:23am 03.11.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1131 Today's forecast was for 10 ~ 15 kts. So I went out and never saw 5 kts. These snaps were from off o
Jabsco Head won't intake sea water firehoser75 at 11:12am 03.11.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/6645 Peggy,My Jabsco head is about 4 years old. I rebuilt it last year (a complete rebuild, cost almost
Injecting resin... Derelicte at 11:10am 03.11.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1337 Hi All,I don't have much experience yet with fiberglass and gelcoat repairs, so advice would be ve

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Lubricant for impeller (1) Maine Sail at 4:18am 04.21.21 Johnson (OE supplier to many engine manufacturers) supplies glycerin right in the impeller kit..
1989 Macgregor 26D.....new to me.. and a few questions (1) kendyoozed at 1:37am 04.21.21 What are these for?
Lubricant for impeller Benny17441 at 8:08pm 04.20.21 Any lubricant added to the impeller will only last for a very short time. It is one of those recom
Cabin Windows for 1980 O'Day 28 HansWerks at 7:44pm 04.20.21 DR Marine Product List Thanks very much Berner73, exactly what I needed.
Motor mount just not lifting any more Grotto at 7:37pm 04.20.21 I eliminated the notch and the spring altogether as both are no longer needed. I did make a replace
Motor mount just not lifting any more Grotto at 7:29pm 04.20.21 I was looking at @RussC's set up -- but mine, like yours requires the downward and slightly outward
Dingy Davit Horizontle Stabilizer (1) Tom J at 6:48pm 04.20.21 High and tight!
Replacing standing rigging with mast up marke14 at 6:16pm 04.20.21 Thanks everyone for the discussion here, it is thought-provoking and I appreciate it very much. Yea
Dingy Davit Horizontle Stabilizer Tom J at 6:10pm 04.20.21 Hi - Thanks for the inputs - gave it a shot this weekend - and seems ok. Pics attached and thanks
Motor mount just not lifting any more RussC at 6:09pm 04.20.21 I was looking at @RussC's set up -- but mine, like yours requires the downward and slightly outward
Twin rudder problem fullbore at 5:54pm 04.20.21 Hello , Question to this group please, twin rudder 311 tie bar (tie rod) ends are plastic, one of m
Dingy Davit Horizontle Stabilizer spadaforaj at 4:54pm 04.20.21 Thanks guys - will try leaving it on see how it goes I think the davits are rated at about 300 lbs
1989 Macgregor 26D.....new to me.. and a few questions kappykaplan at 4:53pm 04.20.21 SBO lets you change it...:beer: :plus:
Cabin Windows for 1980 O'Day 28 berner73 at 4:52pm 04.20.21 DR Marine Product List
Acetone a safe cleaner? Capt jgw at 4:49pm 04.20.21 If the rub rail is vinyl, I've had good success with LA's Totally Awesome Cleaner Degreaser. Sounds
C&C 25' Mast Organizer CLS72 at 4:42pm 04.20.21 Thanks both for the answers and pictures !! this is very helpful. @sailsfbay - one of my questions
Cabin Windows for 1980 O'Day 28 sail sfbay at 4:35pm 04.20.21 Photos please so the forum can try to identify the replacement options. Some might be a direct repl
Acetone a safe cleaner? quadrille38 at 4:31pm 04.20.21 MEK is Methyl Ethyl Ketone MEKP is Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide. Even though names are slightly si
LEWMAR Fixed Windows for a 2003/2004 Hunter 36 Rasselas36 at 4:24pm 04.20.21 We have the same issue with our 356. The large windshield still looks pretty good, and I've replace
LEWMAR Fixed Windows for a 2003/2004 Hunter 36 Rasselas36 at 4:22pm 04.20.21 Contact the forum store as they have the build list on your boats but see if any yard has scrap mat

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