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It seems the previous owner had tightened the keel bolt too much and cracked the fiberglass alittle.

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boat steers backwards???
jssailem at 4:27pm 11.26.21
:plus: @smokey73 has identified your challenge. The steering cable was installed incorrectly. This s
boat steers backwards???
SailingFree44 at 4:25pm 11.26.21
I too have no idea how the mechanic pulled that off. Yes, the gearbox cable. so twist the cables at
boat steers backwards???
smokey73 at 4:15pm 11.26.21
When you say "transmission" cable do you mean the cable for forward - reverse on the gearbox for the
Porta Pot on 23.5
SkookumZac at 4:05pm 11.26.21
Yes, I recommend moving the pot out to the cockpit at night. -Z
Sailing and restoring #9874
AaronD at 3:53pm 11.26.21
How are you deploying those 200 watts of solar? 4x 50w semi-flexible panels, on the bimini with ve
Re-configuring lifelines on the MacGregor 26S
stickinthemud57 at 3:51pm 11.26.21
Sail SFbay, I appreciate the advice. My sailing sailing venues are quite tame as opposed to your sto
Sailing and restoring #9874
AaronD at 3:45pm 11.26.21
I don't know the science behind it -- but all truck and trailer calamities happen on Sundays. The
Sailing and restoring #9874
Gene Neill at 3:32pm 11.26.21
How are you deploying those 200 watts of solar?
Re-configuring lifelines on the MacGregor 26S
D Swanson at 3:22pm 11.26.21
I recommend paying attention to where the base of the stanction brace attaches to the deck. You will
Re-configuring lifelines on the MacGregor 26S
sail sfbay at 3:19pm 11.26.21
Your boat, but if it was mine I would install lifelines all the way aft (detachable with pelican ho
Tipping angles
All U Get at 3:13pm 11.26.21
Put 4 of those 6 guys out on the boom.... Or one Mainer.
Sailing and restoring #9874
Hardhead at 1:38pm 11.26.21
I don't know the science behind it -- but all truck and trailer calamities happen on Sundays. The g
H36 Boom Vang Attachment to Boom
chichiflys at 12:57pm 11.26.21
Thanks sailme88 - I think I'll stick with this setup for now, but I appreciate the Garhauer hint - I
Tipping angles
jssailem at 12:43pm 11.26.21
On the Boom? They likely will fall off now you have a rescue while stuck under the bridge. Life is c
Tipping angles
sailme88 at 12:42pm 11.26.21
Put 4 of those 6 guys out on the boom....
Add a battery
dlochner at 12:36pm 11.26.21
What you are describing is pretty normal. The 13.5 voltage is the float voltage. It is a low current
H36 Boom Vang Attachment to Boom
sailme88 at 12:35pm 11.26.21
Well, if you were to shift gears and go with a solid vang, I'd suggest that you contact Garhauer.
Add a battery
acudavid at 12:06pm 11.26.21
Hi Everyone! I decided to take the good advice of Davidsailor26 and others, and do the smart thing
Sailing and restoring #9874   (3)
AaronD at 11:48am 11.26.21
Small Boat to the San Juans, Ed III, Pt 3 Parks Bay was an unexpected delight. It wasn't on our age

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