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Editing A Post cscott at 6:48am 02.14.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/906 Help,How do you edit one of your own posts? I have logged in, but do not see a edit link.Thanks,
Voltmeter to replace ammeter Jack Swords at 5:26am 02.14.08 Catalina 30 1/1344 Installed solenoid and direct wiring battery/starter years ago. Just getting tired of looking at th
Heat shrink tubing Bob at 7:59am 02.14.08 Ask All Sailors 16/2099 I have some electrical work to do on the boat and need some heat shrink tubing to seal the wires aft
Where to install Propane tank Alan23153 at 8:56am 02.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1858 I am looking to install a 2 burner propane stove in place of my Origo alcohol stove. Where do you su
Hey Phil, what happened to... Jim Legere at 8:39am 02.14.08 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1084 What happened to all the photo articles that used to be found at the old 37-cutter model page? I kno
Hunter 28.5 vibration / prop choice Rich M at 11:25am 02.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1516 I have a 1985 28.5 that last season required a transmission rebuild. After serious work and serious
Looking for a Hunter 31 Don Crowther at 11:30am 02.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/834 I've been looking for a 31 for about 6 months now. I have even paid for a survey on one. I know it's
boom vang larry at 9:06am 02.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/998 i am interested in adding a boom vang to my 1983 hunter 27. what would be the recommeded size for th
Anyone ever use Plastimo Dacron sail cover? Kadima at 12:38pm 02.14.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1021 HeyI am looking into purchasing a new (to me) furling 135%. I have the option of Sunbrella cover
Adjustable forestay Marty Freed at 12:38pm 02.14.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1005 HelloLooking to find an ADJUSTABLE FORESTAY unit for my MacGreggor 26D.Would prefer a mechanical f
Use your oven? shorty at 7:56pm 02.12.08 Ask All Sailors 25/3921 Winter project has been to completely disassemble, clean ' reassemble my 2 burner Hillerange gas ran
headstay wire size O'Day 28 mike C16582 at 9:49pm 02.12.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1235 does anyone know the wire size of the 28's headstay??
I'm totally frustrated texastom at 11:10pm 02.12.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 21/2852 I am still having a problem with waste backwashing into my Jabco toilet. I posted the problem severa
Trailer for Hunter 27' batonhodges@aol.com at 11:07pm 02.12.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1842 I am trying to build a trailer for a 1990 Hunter 27' (270 ?) and need line drawings, etc or infor
Correct Chain Size Capt Andy at 2:36am 02.13.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1618 Seems that the more places you look, the more answers you get. I would like to know the proper chain
Speed Log / Depth Sounder Chris Arias at 2:24am 02.13.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1911 Howdy-I just bought my first sailboat in November and am plunging into fixing, refurbishing and eq
volvo mb10a to atomic 4 changeout ctalmage at 2:20am 02.13.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1983 Hi - just purchased a 1974 irwin 28 mkII. the previous owner had removed the volvo motor and was goi
volvo mb10a to atomic 4 changeout ctalmage at 1:52am 02.13.08 Irwin 7/2658 Hi - just purchased a 1974 irwin 28 mkII. the previous owner had removed the volvo motor and was go
I have an O'Day22 boat,- I want to order new sails for it with the original sai Zsolt Regényi at 1:43am 02.13.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1121 Do you anybody know which was the original sail ensign (logo ) for an O'Day22.I want to change my s
Stuck centerboard Jerry Dykhuisen at 4:32am 02.13.08 Ask An Oday Owner 11/4680 I have one of those famous O'Day 23's with a cast iron keel. As has been noted many times, the cent

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Sailboat Drone jssailem at 3:47pm 10.26.21 Dave. They do have gadgets on board that some may consider valuable. Not all sailors are pirates s
Old Salts sail sfbay at 3:34pm 10.26.21 Pattern of boat owners moving from one marina to another?
Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch? (1) Rick D at 2:52pm 10.26.21 This wasn't directed at me, but here is a photo that I hope may help.
Safe to mount screws in the bilge? JoeWhite at 2:44pm 10.26.21 Remove your existing screws and see if water is not coming in. If not, then cut a piece of 1/4" star
Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch? valcour at 2:27pm 10.26.21 Can you post a photo? I had one in the little hatch up by the mast, but left the hatch open while s
Loose stanchions - is there a simple solution? Bogart at 2:23pm 10.26.21 Thanks all.
Heat exchanger zinc anode. jssailem at 2:20pm 10.26.21 I guess - Anchor chain wrap damage. Good that you have the boat on the hard. You can let the keel
Replacement Fresh Water Pump valcour at 2:13pm 10.26.21 Don't go down a size on the pump in volume thinking you will save some fresh water while on a longer
Another Battery Inquiry dlochner at 1:56pm 10.26.21 The price difference between a Group 24 and 27 is small, so as long as there is room for 2 Group 27s
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission jeepbluetj at 12:17pm 10.26.21 If you suspect the tank, run the motor off of an outboard tank to test. If you suspect ignition, a
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission shemandr at 11:53am 10.26.21 Interesting. Thank you. Removing the tank would be a nightmare, but I wouldn't be surprised if it w
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? RussC at 11:28am 10.26.21 Wow that was fast! Does it lock in the down position or does it rely on weight? Just the weight of
Heat exchanger zinc anode. (3) JRR at 11:20am 10.26.21 No doubt, The bird of my life, no Catalina smile but PO never mentioned the damage on keel beneath s
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission mikemoyer at 11:18am 10.26.21 My A4 would quit after 10-15min, then not always restart until 20min later... turned-out it was the
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission mikemoyer at 11:16am 10.26.21 I had an A4 in my Ranger. I had a similar stalling problem. I suspected a contaminated fuel tank.
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission Jake N Eggs at 11:02am 10.26.21 My Buddies Catalina 30 has the A4 and his would suddenly quit. It wouldn't always start right away b
Engine Issue Ralph Johnstone at 10:48am 10.26.21 My engine is a Universal M3-20B, which the manual says does not have decompression levers, Use a
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? Project_Mayhem at 10:44am 10.26.21 2.2825.4=58mm Wow, that is big!*
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? Richard19068 at 10:42am 10.26.21 I looked through an older online Groco catalog. I didn't see a socket offered and I don't think 2
New Pop Ups Project_Mayhem at 10:41am 10.26.21 That makes sense. I go with the bare minimum apps on my iPhone. I do avoid many sites. I always blo

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