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CD - XM Radio installation Doug Brown at 11:31pm 04.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/973 I plan to install an xm radio along with a cd/fm radio in my 26M. I think the best location for the
Legnth of a Mac 25 keel JustinG328 at 12:35am 04.16.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1081 Hey all, I am looking at buying a MacGregor 25 Keel and want to know if anyone knows how long it is.
Whisker pole height John at 1:21am 04.16.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1481 I recently purchased a (used) whisker pole for my C36. I also bought a short piece of track (about 1
perkins 4108 alternator upgrade wes justice at 1:50am 04.16.08 Irwin 1/4168 I just took the old 80amp ac delco alternator off my 4108 and want to upgrade to an marine grade alt
2 potential upgrades for this year Jayne at 2:40am 04.16.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/1486 HiThe 2 upgrades I'm considering are a CDI furler for headsail and a boom vang. I've read the ins
Starting outboard motor Steve E. at 1:44am 04.16.08 Smaller Boats 8/3150 On my 23.5, I have a small Honda 5HP motor that works very well. We are not going to win the poker
hunter 26.5 asymmetrical sail rstokes at 4:44am 04.16.08 Mid-Size Boats 6/2714 Hi, looking for information , drawings, etc for the set up of an asymmetrical for hunter 26.5 OR
Bottom Paint for a Trailerable Derelicte at 5:04am 04.16.08 Smaller Boats 6/1317 If my 20' will be going in/out of salt water only a few times a year, and only 3 days at a time max.
Stanchions and Bases for Mirage 36 BEL at 7:49am 04.16.08 Other Sailboats 1/1088 I am looking for replacement stanchions and bases for a 1988 Mirage 36. The bases are aluminum, and
Compare Irwin, Hunter, O'day, Catalina saberlin at 8:17am 04.16.08 Ask All Sailors 13/6020 I am interesed in purchasing an 1986-87 vintage Irwin Citation. 1.) what is the difference between a
bottom coating process Stevep at 9:10am 04.16.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1694 Hi all -- I plan to start applying the first 2 of 4 coats of Interprotect tomorrow morning. My boat
Evaluation and Inspection of a Brand New 26M oreana123 at 10:07am 04.16.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/2980 I have had the opportunity to look over a brand new 26M this week. Among other problems, it has a ro
Yacht rescued three times in a week Allan R at 10:17am 04.16.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1227 Some people never learn.EMERGENCY crews from a Hampshire lifeboat station were called to rescue th
One More Allan R at 10:27am 04.16.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1147 Not a good day to be on the water for the folks in the video. Don't hold me to it, but the attached
Engine Mount Lori1818 at 10:00am 04.16.08 Day Sailers 8/1644 We recently bought a really nice little O'Day 22 that we put out in the local marina in a slip. Slo
h26 motor mount john withrow at 10:03am 04.16.08 Smaller Boats 4/829 Bought a 2005 mercury 9.9 ob electric start. Works great but due to the design I can not raise the
Cunningham? Hakuna Matata9168 at 7:24am 04.16.08 Ask All Sailors 19/2401 I have been planning control line upgrades and modifications to my Mac 25 all Winter and ran into a
Lowering the Mast Capt. Woody at 6:51am 04.16.08 Balboa 1/3318 I need to learn how to lower the mast on my 1974 Balboa 26. There was no handbook or manual availab
Tiny-Tach. I need some info to install it. timweed at 11:58am 04.16.08 Catalina 30 6/1716 Design Technologies Inc. makes a tachometer, the Tiny-Tach, which sells for $95. I read about it in
Irwin 25 (8' beam) vs Irwin 10/4 (25' w 10' beam) TT5952 at 12:16pm 04.16.08 Irwin 5/10397 I'm planning to move to SE FL (West Palm Beach - Ft Lauderdale area) when I retire in a few years an

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A couple trailering questions bmorr at 12:26pm 12.06.21 With either trailer you will figure it out. The important thing is which boat best fits your needs.
Keel bolts torque specs (1) sail sfbay at 12:04pm 12.06.21 Your torque specification will be based on the diameter of the bolt/stud and the alloy of the metal
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht tfox2069 at 11:54am 12.06.21 Always a breeze? If I turn my ceiling fan on high, you bet!
Advise for Ranger 20 Sam Wilkes at 11:46am 12.06.21 I just purchased a Ranger 20 11/18. Hull #194. Looks like a great boat. I am going through the boat
Third Propulsion Option Captain Larry-DH at 11:37am 12.06.21 My last boat came with a 6HP OB on a transom bracket that could raise and lower with spring-assist.
Third Propulsion Option Plymouth Sailor at 11:27am 12.06.21 Am I missing something? Is this what you are trying to do? th a 25" lower unit... and 6A altern
Third Propulsion Option Plymouth Sailor at 11:24am 12.06.21 Hey Mark. Merry Christmas. It is certainly possible to attach a motor mount to a Hunter 25. I would
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht jssailem at 10:48am 12.06.21 At least the weather's always good in my computer room. Always a breeze?
keel bolt torque sail sfbay at 10:20am 12.06.21 Welcome to the forum!! Your torque specification will be based on the diameter of the bolt/stud and
Flag Clips Ralph Johnstone at 10:01am 12.06.21 Maybe try a thicker diameter flag halyard. I have the same clip that relies on a small hook which
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht tfox2069 at 9:37am 12.06.21 I paid for nonexistent Full Self Driving in my Tesla, so (grimace) I suppose I'm a candidate for buy
Flag Clips Justin_NSA at 9:36am 12.06.21 Having not yet rigged flag halyards on the Wet Dog I tried using flag clips that I purchased from A
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht LloydB at 9:19am 12.06.21 I do not get mildly seasick when I have been sleeping on the boat for a week or when I am in control
Tank system monitor Justin_NSA at 9:08am 12.06.21 Did you have to re-calibrate the system?
What color for your Bimini? Justin_NSA at 9:06am 12.06.21 I think Blue is more of a standard and it is easier to find sail covers, winch covers, helm covers,
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? walt at 9:00am 12.06.21 How hot does that roof get in the Arizona summers? a fan blowing horizontally in between the Roof
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? walt at 8:57am 12.06.21 Cation.. a bit technical.. Last night I looked at the heat flow off the top of the Propane heater tr
What color for your Bimini? Benny17441 at 8:48am 12.06.21 I think Blue is more of a standard and it is easier to find sail covers, winch covers, helm covers,
American Fiberglass 21 upgrades LloydB at 8:43am 12.06.21 Welcome to SBO. It's nice to have somebody with a ongoing project within short driving distance of S
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? Benny17441 at 8:37am 12.06.21 Seems to me that a fan blowing horizontally in between the Roof and the black body would displace an

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