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deadlight Ted Thompson at 8:50am 09.26.07 Smaller Boats 0/1815 Has anyone replaced the deck deadlight on the front of earlier Catalina sailboats (22,25 and 27)? Mi
Tuning the satnding rigging - 1994 Hunter 37.5 Van737 at 9:02am 09.26.07 Big Boats 3/1250 Is there a given procedure for tuning the standing rigging of the 1994 Hunter 37.5?Tension values?
Outboard Remote Control Relocation Mergatroid at 9:47am 09.26.07 Smaller Boats 5/1089 My outboard has no control on the handle, in fact, no handle. It is in a fixed position and the rem
3JH2-E Maintenance Van737 at 9:18am 09.26.07 Big Boats 4/1164 My 1994 Hunter 37.5 has a 3JH2-E Yanmar engine with 1400 hours. It has been service evry year except
Hoses and cracks shorty10709 at 9:52am 09.26.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1614 I had some serious odor coming from the holding tank area that I traced to the hose fittings. I rem
Buying a seidelmann 299 jeff108 at 10:27am 09.26.07 Seidelmann 6/6392 Hello to all,I am looking at purchasing a Seidelmann 299 and am curious about any blue water racin
Changing Manual toilets Doug at 10:11am 09.26.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 12/2255 My Jabsco manual head is six years old and in need of rebuilding. I was thinking of replacing it wi
water heater stevew at 10:49am 09.26.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1316 I have traced a slow leak back to my Force 10 water heater. Before I start this project does anyone
To Twist or Not Stephen K at 11:51am 09.26.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/2229 I have been using Don's sail trim guide and chart for about 1 year...it has really improved my saili
What Are Your Home Waters? Mergatroid at 8:48pm 09.24.07 Smaller Boats 17/1451 I thought it might be helpful and informative if the active members of this forum revealed the home
Mast steaming light troubleshooting saildude at 11:31pm 09.24.07 Smaller Boats 7/3645 I replaced the bulb in the mast/steaming light and it is not working. Checked the fuse and opened th
Running new wires - not as easy as it seemed Kevin C 26S at 9:55pm 09.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/831 I installed a stereo in my Mac26S, and was surprised to find out it is a lot tougher getting wires a
Holding tank fittings Scott B at 10:18pm 09.24.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1483 This weekends project is to finally get rid of the hose from the holding tank to the macerator that
Medevac Insurance Rick Webb at 11:47pm 09.24.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1251 I am part of a crew that is taking a cruise from here to Panama and back. We have six different legs
Endeavour 38/40? maccauley123 at 12:51am 09.25.07 Other Sailboats 1/1644 I am starting to shop around for my next boat and the Endeavour brand has really caught my eye. The
Newbie; Grounded causing temporary keel leak J.R. Bob Dobbs at 2:36am 09.25.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1474 Howdy folks,Total newbie here. Bought a 1983 25' Hunter last week with a friend, neither has sail
Race breadman at 2:23am 09.25.07 Day Sailers 1/1219 Race this weedend at Port Oliver Yacht Club. All are welcome and guanteed a good time. Check out the
Old MacGregor-Boats website Stan Breaux21640 at 1:47am 09.25.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1116 Can someone remind me where this site is, now? I know someone else is hosting the data these days.
Leak near stern (early C-27) Paul at 3:39am 09.25.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/1076
spinnaker pole Gary Sisson at 3:37am 09.25.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1033 I wish to obtain a spinnaker pole and am wondering if anyone can advise me as to length and diameter

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Water Heater/Air Conditioning system Davidasailor26 at 6:16am 09.26.21 The hoses from the water heater to the engine carry engine coolant to the heater, so no need to worr
Water Heater/Air Conditioning system dlochner at 6:14am 09.26.21 Don't put AF in the water tanks. It does not flush out easily. Pump the water tanks dry. Drain the h
Loosening Alternator Belt shank at 6:02am 09.26.21
Loosening Alternator Belt Don S/V ILLusion at 5:48am 09.26.21 I haven't been able to tighten or loosen the little screw on the adjustment bracket at all. It's ju
Loosening Alternator Belt shank at 5:27am 09.26.21 I haven't been able to tighten or loosen the little screw on the adjustment bracket at all. It's jus
Loosening Alternator Belt NYSail at 5:19am 09.26.21 Do you tighten the other bolt as well? And yes a lock washers would help. Greg
Hunter 310 1997 Fuel tank replacement - pics of aft sailcapt340 at 4:56am 09.26.21 Are you saying you have to cut the wall itself that we see in your third photo? When I enlarge you p
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33) Jim Legere at 4:46am 09.26.21 I believe Dahmer Marine was the original manufacturer for a lot of the prop struts on the Cherubini
Take two: Sell day is NOT one of the happiest... Will Gilmore at 2:38am 09.26.21 I think posting pictures of you sailing your hobie, pontoon flying, would help. I am a ComPac fan.
Outboard to rudder link Christopher Williams at 11:07pm 09.25.21 Hello thank you for your reply, I have a tiller regards Chris Williams
A simple list of preparations... Stu Jackson at 8:42pm 09.25.21 You have a link for the first one? What? That IS the link. What do you mean by both risk toleran
M15 engine is overheating catalina30 at 8:35pm 09.25.21 Stu, as I mentioned I did take the line off that is down stream from the pump and water we flowing o
M15 engine is overheating Stu Jackson at 8:33pm 09.25.21 Are you sure it was primed? i.e., it had water "at" it? Those Oberdorfers are pretty reliable.
A simple list of preparations... jssailem at 8:12pm 09.25.21 Most folks who consider a 2000 plus nm voyage, have been punt on the water for a few sails of 100 -
I left the lights on patrickfarley at 7:43pm 09.25.21 The battery is dead. The battery was purchased on April of 2019. Last time the battery lasted 8 ye
A simple list of preparations... SailorElliot at 7:40pm 09.25.21 Check any of the Transpac race requirements, they will have an exhaustive list of offshore equipmen
Catalina 22 or Tanzer 22 Wolfpack Six at 7:39pm 09.25.21 You don't say what country you live in. The Catalina will have better resell in the US. The Tanzer
A simple list of preparations... SailorElliot at 7:39pm 09.25.21 There are websites oof sailors who have made the trip and in their writeup you can learn of their s
A simple list of preparations... SailorElliot at 7:32pm 09.25.21 Good advice. Here's a discussion of possibilities; Spares for a Long Cruise 101 Engine Spares for
Take two: Sell day is NOT one of the happiest... (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:31pm 09.25.21 I sold my Hunter 26 today. It was not a happy day. I find this to be highly irregular and quite u

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