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Masthead sheaves Netrick at 7:52am 02.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1264 I have a question about the masthead of the 80 Mac 25. Is it possible to replace the sheaves, and wh
Just Another Miserable Day In Paradise (1) Dick Dixon at 8:02am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 29/2152 On Saturday my sailing buddy, Capt. Ron, and I took advantage of the beautiful clear skies and mid 6
Low stern on 473 Jester II at 8:22am 02.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1520 Has anyone experience of the 473's stern rub rail being under water? I have a gen set installed in t
new model catalina 375 Don S/V ILLusion at 9:58am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1148 Just saw the pics of catalina's new 375 and can't help notice the similarities with contemporary Hun
Boat Shopping in Southern Cal MABell at 10:31am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1232
Mast Strength - Bosum Chair and Hammack Mike at 1:07pm 02.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1043 How strong is the mast and rigging for a MacGregor 26? Is the mast and shrouds strong enough to use
It's a grand old flag SailboatOwners.com at 2:02pm 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1318
Towing and Putting-In w/ a small truck Derelicte at 1:51pm 02.03.08 Smaller Boats 8/1554 Hey all: I've recently purchased an older Hunter 20, that probably weighs around 2000-2200 lbs unl
Installation of marine head Doug at 9:08pm 02.01.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1476 Marine head installationI will be replacing my port a potty head with a proper pump out head on my
Where can I get a new trailer for my 26S? Stan Breaux at 8:55pm 02.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1058 I've gotten to the point where I don't really trust my 1993 Macgrogor 26S trailer, anymore. Honestl
Power vs. Sail- another angle TimCup at 11:30pm 02.01.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1184 Warren's post a couple of days ago, asking about what we sail, got a lot of responses, and I was a l
Current International Electronic Chart Symbols ...... RichH at 11:54pm 02.01.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1340 Symbols for the latest S-57 ENC charts :
Y-30 Issues? palacegrand at 1:40am 02.02.08 Yamaha 1/2056 Hi Folks,I have a Yamaha 30 fixed in my sights. I've been aboard one at a brokers and love the lay
Espar vs Webasto Bob V at 1:15am 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 16/9328 I installed an Espar radiant heat system on my last boat and loved it. I was all set to buy the equ
Hunter 25.5 outboard Jim at 2:59am 02.02.08 Smaller Boats 7/2233 Can someone please tell me what size outboard I need for my Hunter 25.5? I just purchased it and it
How to test a through hull for leakage. brianbob at 7:29am 02.02.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1417 I recently purchased a Hunter 20 for trailer sailing. While getting it ready I found that the drain
Maryland DNR Tax Broke sailor SV Marcell at 9:28am 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2097 Hey you Maryland Sailors, did you take a deduction on your taxes for the DNR tax you paid? (Persona
Lock for Drop Boards. sailortonyb Allied Mis at 11:15am 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 5/2201 Im making a new set of companionway doors and normally i will use them most of the time. However, wh
Marine Air Problems Idratherbesailing at 12:38pm 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 9/2659 Seems like I am jinxed with 16000 BTU Marine Air Units...I have an approximately 2000 model, so 7-8
diesel odors Guts at 4:58pm 02.02.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1652 Do the catalinas tend to have problems with diesel fumes in the cabins or outside areas of the boat?

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Checking cooling water flow Tally Ho at 3:08pm 12.01.21 I can tell when I forget to open the cooling water thruhull, or when the impeller is not working, by
Rig Tension with 5/32" Rigging (3) LakeShark at 3:04pm 12.01.21 Be careful with advice on rig tuning from boats larger than the 22. They are a completely different
Raritan PHII dry flush. Normal resistance, hose doesn't appear clogged. 18 months old. But pumping does little/nothing SFS at 2:53pm 12.01.21 Man, I love hearing from Stu, on any topic.
Comparing 30s jeepbluetj at 2:52pm 12.01.21 Most likely is a chainplate. Cure is correct. For that difference in price, the newer boat is an e
leaky boat capta at 2:52pm 12.01.21 Take heart. There is a wonderful book called "The Boat that wouldn't float". After reading it, nobod
Oday 34 Sliding companion way hatch removal (2) Tally Ho at 2:51pm 12.01.21 I think you are on the right track Scott. Heat and maybe the oscillating tool are good options to
Re-configuring lifelines on the MacGregor 26S (2) stickinthemud57 at 2:49pm 12.01.21 Another reason for relocating the back stanchion is illustrated in the attached photo. When closed h
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line capta at 2:46pm 12.01.21 I should imagine any well built spinnaker sock would do the same thing, only from the top down. I've
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line jssailem at 2:43pm 12.01.21 Mark it has been many years since I have seen a douser (that is what the skipper called it) for a sp
Its funny Friday! Rjm st.petersburg at 2:43pm 12.01.21 It looks like the proud parent did write it on the car window
Mounted VHF Radio F260SS at 2:38pm 12.01.21 If Catalina installed a VHF radio antenna cable could it be behind the galley close to where these
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit shemandr at 2:17pm 12.01.21 There was a yard, which Mainsail highlighted, that did complete refurbishments of older designs - su
Reefing Rig Change shemandr at 2:10pm 12.01.21 Personally I prefer two line reefing. They can both be led to the cockpit if desired. I have only
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit dLj at 2:04pm 12.01.21 Since the major work is wood work, I would look to Maine and a small company there. Plenty of good
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line shemandr at 2:02pm 12.01.21 My Bandit 15 had a spinnaker douse line. It attached to the center of the spinnaker and ran through
Oday 34 Sliding companion way hatch removal ScottMac at 1:58pm 12.01.21
Proper Course shemandr at 1:55pm 12.01.21 I haven't gone to the RRS so this response is from my working knowledge of the RRS or lack thereof:
Proper Course dlochner at 1:48pm 12.01.21 How close were you to the mark? It has been a while since I raced, however, I recall there are some
Reefing Rig Change Tom J at 1:44pm 12.01.21 You could have a true "all lines lead aft" system if you installed a jiffy reef. This would involve
Spinnaker Emergency Brake Line dlochner at 1:41pm 12.01.21 It seems an unusual way to depower a sail because you would be pulling against the force of the wind

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