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inside cabin leak in a Mac 25 Alfonso Vega at 10:44am 11.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1002 Hi, I have a 1980 Mac 25, which I sail in Chapala Lake in Mexico. It's been a month or two that I've
Check Your Through Hulls Peter Milne at 10:03am 11.12.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1359 When I went down to check the boat this morning (It was blowing 50 Kts), several guys were staring f
Tartan 37 manual T37 Phil at 11:47am 11.12.07 Ask All Sailors 3/3555 Anyone out there have a Tartan 37 manual? If so, does it have specifications/dimensions for a stora
mold and mildew symmes1 at 12:00pm 11.12.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1324 I bought a 1965 Bristol 27' that needs quite a bit of TLC. The ceiling has mold on it. I was wonder
H34 cracks (1) Ted at 1:20pm 11.12.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1031 There are some cracks under the adjuster. Can anybody tell me what may cause it and how serious can
wheel brake ken smith at 9:30pm 11.10.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1725 Hello I nned to know if there is a wheel brake available for a hunter 28.5 1986 model. thanks ken
Choosing the Right Caulking Adirondack Bob at 9:14pm 11.10.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1131 I've been reading through the archives for this forum and doing some other reading as well while I t
New Irwin 34 owner here! Common rpairs? Tom at 8:01pm 11.10.07 Irwin 6/2937 Bought an Irwin 34. Couldn't resist the price. I like the looks and I've read the posts. The roll
Boat left in Travellift Chief at 2:24am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1554 This may be a silly question, but for the second year in a row my yard pulled my Catalina 30, Wing K
Ericson Viking Logo grateful at 1:04am 11.11.07 Ericson 3/3266 Does any one know where I can buy a few Ericson Viking Logos for my 1972 29' er. thanks, jeff
Prop guard (1) Captain E at 11:27pm 11.10.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1379 I havn't decided if I should make one or buy a prop guard: http://www.msi-1.com/accessories_1PropGa.
yacht broker Rick at 11:05pm 11.10.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1116 If a guy wanted to be a yacht broker, how would he go about it? Is there a special license certifica
Trojan batteries Chuck Creel at 5:00am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1919 Just found out I have a source for used but decent trojan t-105 batteries.Just wondering the pro's
Keel Problems dale17781 at 5:04am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1648 I would like to know what problems and there are with a fixed keel boat? I have a swing keel, and I
Raising Boom on First 310 Larry Wilson at 6:47am 11.11.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1488 Does anyone know how to raise the boom on a First 310? Cockpit floor to bottom of boom is 66 inches
Pressure Water pump? MrBill_FLL at 6:38am 11.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1142 I'm thinking of adding a new water tank.what do you suggest for a pump?
Venture 17 Keel Replacement David T. at 5:46am 11.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2263 I just inherited a 1972 Venture 17' in pretty good shape (mostly cosmetic issues) EXCEPT it just sur
Ericson Cruising 31 Rudder Emblem Chuck at 7:57am 11.11.07 Ericson 1/2918 We have an accepted offer on an Ericson 31C and would like to put the (original) emblem back on the
looking for references for a mechanic in Tampa Bay Jack at 7:50am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 2/974 I am looking for references for a good, fair diesel mechanic in the Tampa Bay area. I have done the
In-Mast furling VS Performances ??? Guy St-Pierre at 9:40am 11.11.07 Big Boats 6/2018 Hello,I would like to know HOW in-mast furling system decrease performances, more than 10% ??( com

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Challenger: yawl vs. sloop rig LorneB at 10:59am 10.15.21 CCA racing rules were such that you got a nice advantage racing with a yawl rig. flying mizzen sta
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Engine Bilge Blower Hunter 42 Passage DRhoads at 10:52am 10.15.21 We've never had a need to use the blower because of our cooler climate. I use mine to clear fumes
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 10:51am 10.15.21 wait! Why didn't I think of this first...?
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 10:49am 10.15.21 199296
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? Leeward Rail at 10:49am 10.15.21 If you have a cocpit with drains, consider how you are going to prevent the drains from freeze if t
Challenger: yawl vs. sloop rig (1) jon hansen at 10:48am 10.15.21 CCA racing rules were such that you got a nice advantage racing with a yawl rig. flying mizzen stay
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? thinwater at 10:44am 10.15.21 I cover winches for two reasons: The plastic bits of self-tailers, and the real reason, which is...
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Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? Leeward Rail at 10:34am 10.15.21 Here in Ottawa almost all boats store with the mast down and a cover on the boat. There are a few t
Engine Bilge Blower Hunter 42 Passage mesmith1122 at 10:27am 10.15.21 We purchased our 1991 model in 2002. No regrets. Wonderful boat and easy to solo sail. What degree
Quick question - raw water intake hose type/size Hunter 40.5 Rich Stidger at 10:26am 10.15.21 My line is also 1" for my Volvo Penta 50hp engine.
Engine Bilge Blower Hunter 42 Passage Terry Cox at 10:06am 10.15.21 Marty & Annie We purchased our 1991 model in 2002. No regrets. Wonderful boat and easy to solo sa
Please, when can I come back? Stu Jackson at 10:02am 10.15.21 Who could have known that the next day would be benign. The VHF was chatting away in French and the
Quick question - raw water intake hose type/size Hunter 40.5 sail sfbay at 9:59am 10.15.21 Page 61 of the owner's manual posted on this site under 40.5 downloads indicates the coolant water l
Beneteau 43 Main Line Replacement BigEasy at 9:52am 10.15.21
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:51am 10.15.21 Ventilating under any cover isn't that difficult so I don't get why some people use that as a reason
Replacing Cabin Sole BigEasy at 9:41am 10.15.21 Roy, Have you considered a composite material that is the approximate thickness of the old plyw
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? DArcy at 9:40am 10.15.21 Here in Ottawa almost all boats store with the mast down and a cover on the boat. There are a few th
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit Crazy Dave Condon at 9:39am 10.15.21 Thaniel Any time you pull a boat, car, camper and so forth, going thru the mountains uphill you will

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