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sailing in Biscayne Bay ?? mike C16582 at 7:07am 03.12.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1501 me and my SO will be in Miami over the long Easter weekend. She wants to lay on the beach for 4 day
Starting issues and the 12 volt relay solution Jack at 7:06am 03.12.08 Ask All Sailors 13/4835 I posted a couple of weeks ago about having starting issue. The starter engages but 'sometimes' cran
Capt'n Tolley's Creepy Cure Brian D at 6:49am 03.12.08 Ask All Sailors 18/2031 Looked for this product here but didn't fine it. Ordered an 8oz bottle for $13. West Marine had it f
Forestay Chainplate Brian M H23 at 6:07am 03.12.08 Smaller Boats 3/1939 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 15/1643 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 2/1553 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 2/1232 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 2/1048 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 8/1285 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 9/1265 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 1/945 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 2/853 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 8/1327 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 10/1947 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 3/1037 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 5/3530 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 4/1649 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 2/1430 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 3/2432 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 0/2488 I want to buy this boat, it is in great condition except for small cracks below the metal base mount

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Halyard Loss Don S/V ILLusion at 6:49am 10.04.21 Or you could just tie a knot on the end???
Water Heater replacement for H31 jmce1587 at 6:45am 10.04.21 My H31 has an Atwood EHM6-SM water heater. Looks to be also discontinued with cross reference to Ku
Kubota Diesel (on the hard) model ZH600B sesmith at 6:34am 10.04.21 These guys have the concept and a product: Sea Flush I have one of those. It works great. I put
Kubota Diesel (on the hard) model ZH600B ifmdalvey at 6:16am 10.04.21 That is essentially the same thing because you have an open necked strainer. Many folks do not. S
O'Day 26 - Didn't sell, but now what? MaritimeOliver at 6:09am 10.04.21 Home - Mariner Class Association and you hit the nail on the head for one of the applications I'm
Question on a 'new' Hunter 40.5 Rich Stidger at 6:07am 10.04.21 I visited the Hunter factory around the time they had built my 40.5. I asked about the 3 keel bolts
Stern rail seats DougM at 5:45am 10.04.21 The seats on the Beneteau that I had were Stern Perch brand that came with the boat when it was new.
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair RoyS at 5:21am 10.04.21 You may be able to rotate the motor mounts enough to drill new mounting holes.
Flooded O'Day Mariner - Am I Crazy? shemandr at 5:10am 10.04.21 You have another project boat?!!!! Man, you've got it bad! Get help. But have fun.
Best Fill for Drill and Tap Tally Ho at 4:59am 10.04.21 I used some WestMarine Six-10 thickened epoxy to seal some holes and then re-drilled them. the Six-
Flooded O'Day Mariner - Am I Crazy? BierBarge at 4:36am 10.04.21 Thank you, Will, and everyone else who replied. Exactly what I wanted to find out about this pretty
Any advice regarding bottom paint Jim Legere at 4:20am 10.04.21 You may want to look at Coppercoat. I haven't used it personally, so I can't say if it will meet you
Stop wires slapping inside of mast? Jim Legere at 4:10am 10.04.21 My previous boat had a channel in the mast extrusion that was accessed by sliding out the mainsail t
Rub Rail 26D kendyoozed at 3:52am 10.04.21 I did check and they do not have them. I was told they were macgregor specific and i can not find a
Flooded O'Day Mariner - Am I Crazy? Will Gilmore at 2:28am 10.04.21 Hi BierBarge, welcome to the forums. It is always good to welcome a fellow sailor who is smart enou
Hunter 45CC Rudder Bearings Slipin Away at 2:18am 10.04.21 Check the mounting bolts for the quadrant located under the aft cabin berth
Stern rail seats (1) Hollyberry at 9:36pm 10.03.21 I'd go DIY... fairly simple to make with Starboard or Seaboard and basic tools.
Bringing dogs aboard Will Gilmore at 8:42pm 10.03.21 :clap: More windage than a fire hydrant though. -Will
Stern rail for 26S Justin_NSA at 8:40pm 10.03.21 I have a stern rail from my '94 26S that I have removed and have no plans to re-install. If you can
Question on a 'new' Hunter 40.5 SandyFrank at 8:25pm 10.03.21 This one is also fiberglass. Did your come w/ heaters? No comments on the 3 keet bolts? Still the

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