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painting the inside stuart22320 at 3:41am 07.20.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1374 i would like to paint the inside of my mac25 a fresh new white paint. especially on the sides of the
advise on power inverter use pimerese at 5:26am 07.20.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2018 I have a 1985 H31 with the standard set of two deep cycle batteries. While sailing or at anchor, th
Deck wax or compound Jim Thompson at 5:59am 07.20.07 Seidelmann 1/1450 Hey GuysI new to taking care of a gelcoat on the top deck, I want to clean it and put some type of
evasion 25 Brett19241 at 7:53am 07.20.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2053 I have just converted from a power boat to sail.My first sail boat is a Benateau evasion 25.I woul
It's hard to believe yks Alan at 8:34am 07.20.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1113 ...but Fuel Whistles sales just hit the 10,000 mark!! ...and I just made the first sale to Hawaii*
Best wax for new hulls and topsides Bob V at 10:14am 07.20.07 Ask All Sailors 5/2087 I have read a lot of good info on this site about how to restore fiberglass that is in need of a lit
Widgeonn Manual SaltyRob at 12:04pm 07.20.07 Day Sailers 1/1374 I just bought a Widgeon and would like to find an 'Owners Manual' for it. Thanks
Rewiring a catalina 22 - 1981 Al at 11:28am 07.20.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2568 We just purchased a Catalina 22 - 1981. It appears that someone previously atempted to rewire it as
Useable deck space? Travis at 12:04pm 07.20.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1159 I found a couple of great deals on the Mac 26Ms and am considering a purchase within 1 to 2 years.
Threading block & tackle... Roger at 1:48pm 07.20.07 Ask All Sailors 7/8212 I don't know IF that's clear? I attempted to--' did--run rope thru 2 blocks of 3 pulleys each to mak
Manual for O Day 15 Daysailer Katrine at 10:28am 07.20.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/935 I just bought a 1982 15' O Day with no manual. I have never sailed anything but a sunfish(not much
H260 HAL at 9:12pm 07.18.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/997 260 THROTTLE CREEPDoes anyone know if the late model 260 pedestal steering by Edson has a throttle
1978 Catalina 25, Brand of Marine toilet John at 10:03pm 07.18.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/3921 I would like to repair a 1978 Catalina 25 marine toilet. I can not see the brand name or model numb
motor for the 170 Bob at 9:41pm 07.18.07 Day Sailers 9/1496 My 170 is moored in a very congested area and it requires a motor to go about 200 yards to get into
Rudder Problem Karl Wilmot at 10:54pm 07.18.07 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1356 I'm the new owner of a 1980 Hunter 27, which for the most part works great. I do however, have a pr
Shroud tensions jsailor at 10:30pm 07.18.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1090 The shrouds on my 22C never appear to be tight enough but I have not a lot of experience with the 22
Where to get more keys Broke sailor SV Marcell at 10:30pm 07.18.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/890 Where can I get another one of those keys to open the diesel/septic and water covers on deck?Where
Advice on chart plotter Kevin C 26S at 10:21pm 07.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1237 I'm in the market for a chart plotter and wanted to get some advice before I pull the trigger.I'm
Javelin mast Maurice15605 at 11:09pm 07.18.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/898 Last weekend my mast broke in half. Where can I get a new one or can I fix the one I have?
Rub Rail End Caps (1) MED at 11:29pm 07.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1313 Can someone let me know how the rub rail plastic end caps are fixed to the bub rail and what is the

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Heat exchanger temperature reduction amount Skipper at 8:50am 10.25.21 I kept waiting for the punch line - did this fix the problem? I'm assuming it did, but I hate to as
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? Justin_NSA at 8:42am 10.25.21 Tablet with Navionics mounted on your pedestal rail with a universal mount ($20) simple & effective
Safe to mount screws in the bilge? PSR at 8:40am 10.25.21 Also, just an aside, but I am curious where some of you have looped the hose? I have some ideas whi
Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch? Fleet at 8:23am 10.25.21 I didn't take the chance on the 5" and returned it. Bought the 4" Marinco. The 4" fit fine but see
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank John T1594 at 8:22am 10.25.21 I could never get the WH tank on my 2000 H340 to drain fully. I would open the drain valve on the bo
Wood Battens install (1) william24424 at 8:20am 10.25.21 I used a pine (bead board) for the ceiling, replacing the masonite/vinyl.. I did notice a few unsigh
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy... Leeward Rail at 8:19am 10.25.21 It is a glorious moment when the light bulb turns on... :biggrin: The annoying part is that I hav
Thanksgiving and Christmas Brian D at 8:18am 10.25.21 No apostrophe, sorry.
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? Db421 at 8:15am 10.25.21 Tablet with Navionics mounted on your pedestal rail with a universal mount ($20) simple & effective.
Wood Battens install dmax at 8:11am 10.25.21 Ash is commonly used for boat ceilings - the stuff in your salon looks like it might be ash
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy... jssailem at 8:10am 10.25.21 It is a glorious moment when the light bulb turns on... :biggrin: Do not bemoan the fact that the o
How to change reefing line on Hunter 42 Passage single line reef system? mesmith1122 at 7:58am 10.25.21 Welcome to the forum!! Post #8 in this thread discusses how to remove the internal blocks for serv
Late season storage options in Maine. Panera at 7:56am 10.25.21 Try Southport Marine in South Portland. Ask for Garrett. 207-799-8191
eye candy jssailem at 7:53am 10.25.21 Or a stout Viking on board.
How to change reefing line on Hunter 42 Passage single line reef system? sail sfbay at 7:53am 10.25.21 Welcome to the forum!! Post #8 in this thread discusses how to remove the internal blocks for servi
Wood Battens install jssailem at 7:53am 10.25.21 William... There really is no specific wood. Light colors will help to mitigate the darkness that be
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy... kappykaplan at 7:52am 10.25.21 Step 1: Take the sail ties... one by one... undo them and then clip/secure them JUST around the mai
Another plumbing question? Scott T-Bird at 7:45am 10.25.21 A vented loop isn't needed in a discharge line that ONLY goes to the tank. How fast it drains and
Why are marine toilet bowls so small? (1) jssailem at 7:44am 10.25.21 Monkeys. You know the little 3 marks you find on top of a coconut. ees. They find the young, soft,
Kudos to Peggy Hall - Installed Raritan Fresh Head no worries about contamination now SawyerCurt at 7:38am 10.25.21 Should consider writing it up for Mainsheet. :)

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