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Mac Electrical Panel Fuse Replacement Mike at 11:47am 02.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/910 I have a couple of switches that don't work on my electrical panel. I'm not sure if it is the fuse
One more question... Douglas Washburn at 12:39pm 02.04.08 Big Boats 9/1279 This 2003 H356 that we have purchased is our first boat with onboard refrigeration. Our question is
Looking for Canadians in Florida Robert Louis Stevenson at 6:00pm 02.04.08 Other Sailboats 1/1045 Hello fellow Hunter owners. I am a Newfoundlander looking to spend some time in Florida. I would lik
Hunter 42s to 46s 1992 to 2005 What do I need to know Robert Louis Stevenson at 6:21pm 02.04.08 Big Boats 7/1508 Folks I am considering buying a Hunter for my retirement and I have decided I will be looking for a
Buying a boat in winter. Part 2 Brian Scott at 8:06pm 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1510 Weird stuff happens. After inspecting the boat I made an offer of 25% under the asking price, as som
How many Ranger 37's were built? Michael J16039 at 10:36pm 02.02.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/1959 Curious as to if anyone know how many were built. And where I could find some specs. Looks like a gr
keel stepped mast & water in bilge John at 10:56pm 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 8/3515 With all the rain we've been having here recently, I am getting a lot of water in my bilge. My boat
SO... I just came back from the Boat Show (Dallas) SceptreSailor at 11:42pm 02.02.08 Catalina 310 5/1843 Not a huge event like other cities, and mainly the dark side (Power Boats), but I have to say after
Varnish - re-visited (1) Jim Seamans at 2:00am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1374 Well I just placed the last coat of varnish on the wood this morning. Things are looking good. Fina
Add a sprit for the Asymetrical? (1) Andy1237 at 2:09am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1221 Who will be the first of you to get this for the A-kite? Looks like a nice set up. Where is Santa
Play in Rudder Stu T at 2:30am 02.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1691 I have an Oceanis 321. For the past three years I have been hearing a thumping noise coming from un
mizzen mast Captain Raleigh at 3:39am 02.03.08 Irwin 2/2137 Water that collects inside the mast seeps out the bottom, where it sits on top of the mast step. my
What is advantage of loose footed main sail? LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 4:16am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 9/4953 Could anyone please comment on the pros/cons of a loose footed mainsail? I am currently sailing an O
Advice on headsail fabric Don at 5:08am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2787 I have a hunter 340. I need a new headsail and have tried to research several fabric types. In fact,
Norseman 44 Center Cockpit DJW at 4:52am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 10/10772 I would like your thoughts on a mid 80's Bob Perry designed Norseman 44 CC. We have been kicking ar
plumbing joefusa at 5:37am 02.03.08 Catalina 30 14/2928 i'm in the process of restoring hull 543 and i'm up to the plumbing. thinking about hot water and pr
replacing grippers on the mainsail traveler rottiesrule at 5:39am 02.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1425 Unfortunately the grippers on the traveler are worn and need replacement. Do I need to replace the e
gas consumption Talmadge at 6:26am 02.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1234 What kind of fuel milage does a MacGregor 26 get with the typical 50 horse 4 stroke engine . Dont ow
Garmin GPS Roy at 7:33am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1139 I will replace a loran with GPS on my boat. I am considering the Garmin 545 model. Does anyone have
Kayak vs Whale Bob V at 7:56am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1358 I've been having a bit of trouble uploading this movie but I'm going to try once more. Open the lin

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New Capri 18 Owner (1) thedude at 4:17pm 12.05.21 Quick refresh if the wood to try to help protect it over the winter. I plan to remove, sand and refi
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? patbratton at 4:12pm 12.05.21 When I was looking I found that I could not get people to call me back or text or answer messages th
What color for your Bimini? patbratton at 4:06pm 12.05.21 I was dreading buying a jib sack and not being able to duplicate either the mainsail cover or the Bi
Christening the WET DOG patbratton at 3:35pm 12.05.21 Finally done. Now sir, enjoy your boat. Thank you for sharing thanks for all your advise and help
Dink in davits sail sfbay at 3:34pm 12.05.21 What dinghy and is the air floor removable? If the floor is removable, insert a couple of retractabl
A couple trailering questions sail sfbay at 3:32pm 12.05.21 If I was towing a boat that length and weight a tandem axel trailer with electric or surge brakes wo
Its funny Friday! BlowMeAway at 3:27pm 12.05.21
I just got Macgregor 19 and the water ballast floods and fills even when compartments are close. Justin_NSA at 3:23pm 12.05.21 You need the valve gasket or the "finger hole" plug ?
I just got Macgregor 19 and the water ballast floods and fills even when compartments are close. Ronald A. Berliner at 3:22pm 12.05.21 You may just need the gasket. Blue Water Yachts might have them. Some members here have made their
I just got Macgregor 19 and the water ballast floods and fills even when compartments are close. Ronald A. Berliner at 3:20pm 12.05.21 You can buy a new valve at any R.V. store, it's the same valve they use for grey water on R.V.'s.
Pearson 30 Tally Ho at 3:20pm 12.05.21 A visiting boat in our harbor blew his cabin off when the vapors ignited. Sounds more like propane
sail sfbay at 3:03pm 12.05.21 One option to color match your gelcoat is to go to the Spectrum website and look up their gelcoat co
Alternative source for the center board bumper nut? sail sfbay at 2:51pm 12.05.21 What are the specifications......diameter, thread type, etc.?
Pearson 30 jssailem at 2:30pm 12.05.21 I am sure no one was laughing. Not I, and I have no knowledge of him nor what he did, save what you
Christening the WET DOG Crazy Dave Condon at 2:30pm 12.05.21 Finally done. Now sir, enjoy your boat. Thank you for sharing
Pearson 30 PaulK at 2:25pm 12.05.21 Likely singed his eyebrows and maybe the hair on his head, as well. I think he went to the hospita
Its funny Friday! SFS at 1:54pm 12.05.21 Oh he knows, Jerry, he knows.
SeaSprite 23. dlochner at 1:47pm 12.05.21 I have seen other fractional rigs with out them So wondering why this boat has one Masts have to
SeaSprite 23. ScottMac at 1:27pm 12.05.21 I have seen other fractional rigs with out them So wondering why this boat has one
SeaSprite 23. jon hansen at 1:16pm 12.05.21 i have same on the kid's cal 20

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