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Jerry at 12:29am 06.14.07
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Hello, I recently purchased a Macgregor 26M and had a 50 HP Mercury installed. The Mecrury manual
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Does anyone know the stock size of the 4 mast head sheaves in a 1980 C30? Acording to the C30 manual
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I WANT TO INSTALL A ROLLER FURLING SYSTEM THAT DOEST NOT REQUIRE TAKING THE MAST DOWN OR CLIMBING TH
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My hunter 25.5 has a maxwell 17 self tailing winch which needs repair parts. I can not find any web
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I have purchased a new Ritchie HF-742 compass to mount at the top of the Edson steering pedestal on
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I have owned this boat for three weeks so I don't know alot about this boat. Last weekend when tring
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I recently purchased a 1976 Catalina 27. It has a 5hp Nissan outboard on it. I think Catalina reco
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last weekend, we got the last of the "big" projects completed. We flipped the switch and cool air be
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I have raced 22's owned 34 and now have a 36 and want a larger more comfortable boat for extended st
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Hi all - I need to replace one of my Thru-hulls tomorrow. What is the best type of sealant to use
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I have replaced my topping lift with a boomkicker. I read on a another post the suggestion that you
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I need to replace my starboard spreader. Where can I get one?
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I have a 79 Hunter 27. On the mast where you slip the sail clips in there is nothing on the bottom t
Bob16937 at 12:58am 06.14.07
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Just purchased 1990 Hunter 35.5 with a topping lift-dutchman combination. Question why Hunter used
Jim at 7:58am 06.14.07
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Recently, a diesel mechanic advised that the return line was improperly connected. So, he fixed it
JungleJetJock at 7:47am 06.14.07
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On my sail I have 2 full battens at the top and some partials down lower. The batten pockets close
shannon guffey at 7:32am 06.14.07
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sorry no photo, Ive been living on my boat for a few years and im decided to rig her to do some days

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Standing Rigging   (1)
jjweiss56 at 3:59pm 07.05.21
At 5:15 on the video you can see how to get the T Hook in and out of the mast. Hey, John, thanks f
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Mike M. at 3:54pm 07.05.21
Thanks for that advice.
My dockmate's makin' me look bad!   (1)
sail sfbay at 3:49pm 07.05.21
Came across this 3/4"" Split Wire Loom Tubing cover for 30 amp power cord at our marina $18 for 25 f
Battery troubles
jssailem at 3:47pm 07.05.21
If you have a Digital Volt Meter you can test it to see if it is outputting 12 or more volts. If no
Battery troubles
Captain W at 3:40pm 07.05.21
How would I test my alternator?
Inflatable RIB
Captain Larry-DH at 3:35pm 07.05.21
There are many ways, but for me the simplest is to attach the spinnaker halyard to the dinghy. I a
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sail sfbay at 3:34pm 07.05.21
Another long shot.........buy a plastic or wood knob without a hole and drill a hole center backside
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fox9988 at 3:14pm 07.05.21
It's a new 143F thermostat. I pulled it out when the engine temp was 180F. The thermostat was open u
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Tally Ho at 3:04pm 07.05.21
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DArcy at 3:01pm 07.05.21
@RoyS I've been thinking about doing this. I had an overheat a week ago due to the water pump belt b
1987 C22 SK Fuel to Outboard   (1)
Jacktar at 2:50pm 07.05.21
mine goes out the rear vent from the fuel compartment
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holy! it's huge.
Battery troubles
Head Sail at 2:36pm 07.05.21
motor sailed for about two hours, but noted no amps were going to the battery. Your alternator i
Standing Rigging
jssailem at 2:20pm 07.05.21
At 5:15 on the video you can see how to get the T Hook in and out of the mast.
Battery troubles
dLj at 2:13pm 07.05.21
The only AGM's that I'm aware of that list equalization are Lifelines. But I might be tempted to try
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jssailem at 2:03pm 07.05.21
Hello and welcome to the SBO Forum. Rigging is an interesting project. Essential to a safe boat. H
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MikeHoncho at 2:02pm 07.05.21
too bad we dont know why the OP's shaft seal was leaking. (NB- there have been r
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capseaquel at 1:57pm 07.05.21
Thanks for the prompt detailed response. Think we can work that on our boat. Much appreciated neig
Battery troubles
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:55pm 07.05.21
I borrowed a battery jumper from yard and was able to get the engine running when connected to ba
Battery troubles
Stu Jackson at 1:48pm 07.05.21
In addition to Maine Sail's linked website, this may help you, too: Electrical Systems 101 Electr

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