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Cockpit cushion backs, MacGregor launched Wave Bye at 10:03pm 04.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1361 We (the Captain and I) finally launched Wave Bye this weekend, and got her situated nicely in her su
Hatch cover & extender Christine Garner at 12:18am 04.28.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1158 Hi,My husband and I bought a 1984 22' MacGregor yesterday, and the seller told us that a canvas can
Changing out new halyards Gary_H at 12:12am 04.28.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1241 I've changed out most of my running rigging on my Cal 2-25 and I've left the hardest for last, the h
Cruisng Decision time!!!!! Pearson 323??? MoonSailer at 11:34pm 04.27.08 Ask All Sailors 17/4972 Well retirement is now one year away, We have a 1980 Pearson 323 with a volvo MD11C that is in reaso
Dropping my rudder JimBr at 11:28pm 04.27.08 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1226 I have a question. I noticed some cracking on my rudder and decided to drop it for repairs. I took
Rigid Vang Ted5612 at 1:46am 04.28.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2093 Hi All, I recently purchased a Garhauer rigid vang for my legend 37. Unfortunately it came with no
Ports and Genoa Track Repairs (1) Larry at 1:35am 04.28.08 Seidelmann 2/2142 Hi Everyone,I imagine my recent repairs are relevant to most Seidelmann owners. From what I've exp
taking on water... jerlim at 1:24am 04.28.08 Smaller Boats 1/1333 We've got a 1980 25 swing keel. The boat was hauled for the winter by a yard and put on jack stands
Ericson 27 life line set Steve Mullins at 2:23am 04.28.08 Ericson 2/1912 I'm anxious to replace the vinyl-covered lifelines on my 1979 Ericson 27. Is there a standard measu
Running Rigging Info needed for Iwin 23 Steve Wein at 2:50am 04.28.08 Irwin 2/2053 Hi:I just bought a 1970 Irwin 23 to restore. It had been on "dead boat row" for year at a nearby m
1984 H 34 Fuel Tank Replacement Todd at 2:56am 04.28.08 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 0/2191 I need to replace my fuel tank soon. I noticed it is a very irregular shape. Has anyone else done th
Pearson 424 mainsheet larry w at 3:07am 04.28.08 Pearson 0/1220 I'm making this enquiry for a friend who owns a late-70's P-424, the ketch version. He wants to chan
LOOKING FOR AN OWNER Mike Wannell at 3:19am 04.28.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1102 Three years ago we brought back an O'Day 302 to the UK and sailed her for two years.We liked her so
Help in Window Leak Repair bear24 at 3:26am 04.28.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1237 Need a little help! My 99' Hunter 340 has a rather large window leak in the long port side window. A
Diesel Fuel Ted5612 at 1:59am 04.28.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/999 Hello again, I purchased a 1987 Hunter Legend 37 recently. Tha boat has been on the hard for 2 yea
Thread moved Phil Herring at 3:36am 04.28.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1044 I have moved the homeland Security / Fox News thread to the Sails Call Lounge.
Boat cushions Art at 3:43am 04.28.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1075 Hey there guys and girls. I need to update my interior on my C-22. I need new cushions or at least
Advice? C27 Mast Repair on Chesapeake - Prefer Eastern Shore MD Jim Rauer at 3:57am 04.28.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1226 Can anyone recommend a metal work company on the eastern shore to splice repair our mast? She went d
Anodized or not legowolfe at 3:59am 04.28.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1041 What is the differnce between Anodized or not Anodized for a mast beside the money. and is it worth
Looking for Race crew Barnegat Bay, NJ Cappie at 4:36am 04.28.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1296 Our club SAYC Spring series begins this Sunday, May 4th. I am looking for foredeck crew, mainly spi

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Floor boards for 285 First Knot Scary at 2:23pm 09.01.21
Mobile Diesel Marine Mechanics in Eastern Massachusetts sail sfbay at 2:23pm 09.01.21 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! I often find mobile marine engine mechanics on Craiglist so
Hood 810 Roller Furler sail sfbay at 2:13pm 09.01.21 Welcome to the forum!! Possible furler jamming when furling and unfurling causes that come to mind
yanmar parts alternative dave_and_dd at 2:04pm 09.01.21 Ha! I'm saying there are some parts that you truly shouldn't use non marine versions of (like a spa
yanmar parts alternative Don S/V ILLusion at 1:55pm 09.01.21
Floor boards for 285 First (1) sail sfbay at 1:34pm 09.01.21
Marine Diesel vs Automotive Diesel dave_and_dd at 1:34pm 09.01.21 I've always used on-road diesel in my boat. I don't find it difficult to siphon a jerry can when ne
The 260 is home! Crazy Dave Condon at 1:31pm 09.01.21 Good to see one of my children has a new home. Most do not have heat and air like your boat has. W
Tongue weight question. Rick Webb at 1:27pm 09.01.21 The answer to your question is yes. The center of mass for your boat and trailer is higher than the
Tongue weight question. LeeandRick at 12:54pm 09.01.21 That is what I'm planning on doing, just wondered how much difference the trailer ball made since t
Another Anchorage Gone thinwater at 12:52pm 09.01.21 The sign does not say how far the prohibition extends, and logically it cannot extend to infinity. I
Tongue weight question. Murgatroid at 12:47pm 09.01.21 Just looking at the picture of your trailer on launch day, it looks like the axles are mounted on t
Floor boards for 285 First Knot Scary at 12:25pm 09.01.21 They came on the boat. I picked the floor up and out to refinish. Maybe it's not called floorboard
Looking for a swing keel LakeShark at 12:22pm 09.01.21 Check the Catalina 22 facebook group as well. they come up every so often as boats are scrapped. A
B31 Sails sail sfbay at 12:22pm 09.01.21 Please clarify and elaborate...........thanks.
1983 Catalina 22 Sliding Galley sail sfbay at 12:17pm 09.01.21 Welcome to the forrum!! You might advertise on this site's classified section Used gear for sale (s
Floor boards for 285 First sail sfbay at 12:16pm 09.01.21 Welcome to the forum!! Ouch!! Looking at images for 285's, it would appear the floor does not have
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33) Rabe at 12:02pm 09.01.21 I removed and rebedded the strut on my H37C years ago. I think you might have success getting the n
Catalina 22 Swing Keel rgranger at 11:54am 09.01.21 There are soooo many Catalina 22's out there. I think you cheapest option would be to find a badly
Another Follow up on "Running out of hair to pull out", Raw water leak. dmax at 10:51am 09.01.21 Look on the bright side - it makes it harder to pull any more hair out :) Get well soon.

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