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Want a custom fit waterproof cover ? miamipaul at 2:38pm 01.29.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1494 I am considering designing and making custom fit covers for the McGregor sail Boats to fit above the
Recommended Holding Tank Treatments Capt Andy at 10:11pm 01.29.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2452 While it seems the the product "K.O.", is generally accepted as the superior holding tank treatment
Any observations on Vektran fiber after extended use? Jim P. at 2:18am 01.30.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1385 We are replacing our 110% furling jib with a 135% genoa and looking at Vektran fiber for the sailclo
Swim ladder paulj at 1:24am 01.30.08 Catalina 310 1/1786 RayHere is the new swim ladder in the closed position on a C309 and it seems everyone is using this
Considering a prop change Mike at 4:46am 01.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1057 Hello fellow sailors. I am considering putting a 2 blade gori folding prop, 16.5 X 13 x2 on my 06 H
37 Cutter Staysail Boom Innards (1) John Brecher at 5:25am 01.30.08 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1451 I have taken the boom apart for overhaul and paint. This was driven by the need to unfreeze the outh
mainsheet set up for solo sailing with a wheel BobM at 6:24am 01.30.08 Ask All Sailors 20/7349 While I certainly appreciate company, I am not willing to forgoe sailing for lack of another pair of
H33 Anchor Replacement Stephan at 7:31am 01.30.08 Mid-Size Boats 8/904 Looking to replace the Danforth type anchor (18lbs) that came with the boat with either a Rocna 33lb
Flex o Fold on a new 36 Hunter seadaddler at 8:10am 01.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/916 Anyone change their fixed three blade prop on a newer 36 Hunter,is the install easy or what.NickEr
Lancer Model Number RJ1946 at 8:19am 01.30.08 Lancer 8/2029 Does anyone know which Lancer 28 model number POGPS28 is. I've been looking for sails an I didn't re
Sheave Replacement on ZSpar Mast Head cbsailor at 8:33am 01.30.08 Ask All Sailors 3/2543 I need to replace both sheaves in my ZSpar masthead. Its a fractional rig on a Hunter 33.5 so I only
CDI furler opinions Mike8088 at 8:31am 01.30.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1612 We're looking at buying a CDI FF4 furler for our O'day 26. What is the general opinion of this furl
Extend the V-Berth in H-33? Scott A. at 8:49am 01.30.08 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1705 Being somewhat tall and large, I find the v-berth a little to short and end up having to sleep on my
Wheel lock on Whitlock? Dave Sharp at 10:00am 01.30.08 Big Boats 1/1120 We purchased ou 1998 376 used. It has the Whitlock steering gear. Since it is not addressed in the
Hot Water Heaters jaydog5000 at 9:56am 01.30.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1548 I am replacing my hot water heater in my 1985 Catalina 30. It is located in the port side locker.
How many of you Fish ( Troll ) Stillraining at 3:49pm 01.30.08 Ask All Sailors 22/2471 Off the back of your boat while sailing ? How do you do it?, and what have you caught?Post some p
H37C sheets and sails. Ed Schenck at 10:52pm 01.30.08 The Cherubini Hunters 1/985 Sheets and sails. Sounds like an ad for Target. There were so many questions in a recent response
hank on jib sail bag walt at 12:20am 01.31.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/8292 Oreana123, Ive seen pictures of a bag at the bow of your boat which holds a hank on jib when its dow
SS + Keel = Bad? Netrick at 12:54am 01.31.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1659 I am still working on the keel of my 80 Mac 25 and was looking for a SS bolt for the keel when I ran
120 Vac Receptacle behind microwave on Beneteau 331 Weasel at 3:23pm 01.31.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1940 I am planning to install a 120VAC fused GFI strip in my lazzarette to plug my searchlight and spare

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Access to manual bilge pump on 2004 Hunter 36? AndyL at 4:00pm 11.27.21 Yes - the handle is inserted on the outside of the locker I mention. The question is whether access
Sailing and restoring #9874 Gene Neill at 3:50pm 11.27.21 The Bimini makes sense. I could see doing that in order to run a fridge, assuming 200W on the Bimini
Catalina 30 Tall rig conversion. Rocky Coast at 3:23pm 11.27.21 I believe both tall rig and standard rig have the same draft, 5.25 ft. Fin keel. I will certainly me
Catalina 30 Tall rig conversion. Whatfiero1 at 3:04pm 11.27.21 Are you planning on switching the keels as the tall rig also has a deeper keel ?
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Tedd at 2:21pm 11.27.21 If I understand what you've said correctly, the boat will be on the trailer (i.e., not in water) the
Port hatch repair ggrizzard at 2:19pm 11.27.21 If the damage is wood rot, you should remove the hatch, replace the wood and properly bed it with 42
Access to manual bilge pump on 2004 Hunter 36? senang at 2:15pm 11.27.21 Where do you put the handle for pumping from the cockpit. That will give you the best idea of where
boat steers backwards??? Hayden Watson at 1:57pm 11.27.21 A C30 has a radial rather than a quadrant. With a quadrant (in front of the post) the right hand ca
Is it ok to leave Shower Sump constantly on while docked? senang at 1:38pm 11.27.21 If you are searching for the leak in the water hoses I suggest you start by looking at the shower ma
IRWIN 25 Bluenose at 12:37pm 11.27.21 That's the most blistering review on a boat that I have seen! You never see reviews saying that type
Port hatch repair Tally Ho at 12:35pm 11.27.21 Is that a lazzarette hatch or something else?
Tipping angles All U Get at 12:10pm 11.27.21 We made it under the bridges in Vero Beach at low tide. A friend took a dinghy over to check the ti
IRWIN 25 David in Sandusky at 12:10pm 11.27.21 Here is a review of the Irwin 37 with comments on their strategy, and manufacturing quality: https:
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water fstbttms at 11:30am 11.27.21 Well, you'll need an ablative paint for starters. Hard paints cannot tolerate more than relatively s
Single handing WI Rigger at 11:13am 11.27.21 I just had the boat bottom paint repainted. With the paint, Mike replaced the keel line because of a
boat steers backwards??? Stu Jackson at 11:09am 11.27.21 thank you all. i appreciate the assistance! tomorrow ill post pictures of the interior of the pedes
Add a battery dlochner at 11:01am 11.27.21 Promariner is a good brand. The manuals can be downloaded on their website. The manual should explai
CNG to propane Benny17441 at 9:25am 11.27.21 I'll give you a list of what you will need; A Propane stove with thermocouple switches. (most stov
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger Johann at 9:07am 11.27.21
Add a battery (2) acudavid at 8:59am 11.27.21 @dlochner I was able to take some pics. The charger looks newish. It is a ProMariner ProSport12, w

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