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main sheet rigging stuart22320 at 1:05am 04.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1049 hi, sorry to ask such basic questions however i am new to big boat sailing and this is a 85 mac 25'
Repair of swing keel - 1995 Macgregor 26S dave63021 at 1:22am 04.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/2091 A chunk of my swing keel has broken off off one side resulting in the lifting cable coming loose fro
Utility/Storm Jib question ChuckThomas at 2:24am 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1096 Hi All,I have a 1981 Hunter 33 with a rolling furler 150% genny. This past weekend we were 'pratic
Cleaning decks, hulls, interior teak, what to use? Gary at 3:01am 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 6/2218 What is the best products to use in cleaning decks, hulls, teak etc? Is there alternatives to the e
The Solar Stik... fact or fiction? ...the debate: h2ocruizers at 3:38am 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 42/4028 Hey everybody! As many of you know, we have been posting here on SBO for many years now, and it
Venture 25 Keel Bolt etc. Popeye18296 at 3:33am 04.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1270 Where can I obtain keel bolt washers,bushings??
Cat 22 (1987 model) Refit Capt Whitaker at 5:30am 04.02.07 Catalina 22 5/3003 I have a Cat 22. I want to refit her innerds. I want to re-enforce her deck to her hull. Currently s
Capri 26 Sail Sliders Gary Vogel at 6:21am 04.02.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1049 Does anyone know where I can by the sail sliders for a Capril 26 main sail??Thanks
Teak oil - what a difference! tegwilym at 6:30am 04.02.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/1292 As I wait for good sailing weather here in Seattle, I continue to work on my "new" boat. My wood tr
Good News for Whales Alan at 7:43am 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 2/972 A big leap forward in the ambitious campaign to save the world's last unspoiled gray whale nursery a
pss shaft seal Steve Anderson at 9:06am 04.02.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/749 What are the tell tale signs that the rubber piece on the dripless shaft seal needs replacing? Mine
Max Prop Installation Chris at 11:31am 04.02.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1198 Trying to install a new Max Prop 3 blade classic. After installation, the blades are very stiff an
battery hold down block replacement Phil at 12:45pm 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 2/970 I am starting my work to get the boat ready for another season. I have a new battery and box ready t
water leak - port side interior bob greenfield at 10:29am 04.02.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/895 Water leak in 1994 29.5 Hunter - inside port cubby hole near forward berth. Please advise. Thank y
Stuffing box Ctskip at 1:14pm 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1246 I know it's been discussed here before, but I'm going out tomorrow and the box needed attention last
leaks in the bottom KevinMc at 1:14pm 04.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/968 I have a slow leak. Interestingly, I have no idea of how long it has been leaking. Last spring when
How to make (or buy) a preventer Steve A. at 1:24pm 04.02.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/766 Last fall I sailed my H28 from Boothbay, ME to Isle of Shoals in one overnight leg. The wind was bl
I'm disappointed to see... Brian D at 1:42pm 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 38/1783 Seadance's thread about her Irwin 31 is gone. It's too bad that all it takes is a few malcontents to
fish finder transducer location walt at 3:12pm 04.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1251 I picked up an inexpensive fish finder with the "puck" style transducer and the manual shows either
Boom lines layout Jeff Richter at 4:44pm 04.02.07 Smaller Boats 2/834 I just attempted my first sail today and I can't figure out how to set up the topping lift or where

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Hypalone Fabric and Glue Claude L.-Auger at 12:00pm 02.22.21 Hey Folks, I am looking where to purchase some Hypalone Fabric and Glue for a new to me Brig Inflat
420 passsage exhaust Stephen M at 11:57am 02.22.21 Thanks for the advice, Ralph.
all rope windlass DaveJ at 11:45am 02.22.21 My Catalina 310 came with a rope only windlass. I have 35' of chain and lots of rode and use the win
H36 Reefing Advice tfox2069 at 11:44am 02.22.21 Your new sails! Ah, I'll know in April!!
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom tfox2069 at 11:44am 02.22.21 I am looking at a Catalina 36 as a step up from our Hunter 31. While it draws 4'5" our mean low low
H36 Reefing Advice kappykaplan at 11:44am 02.22.21 Which part :) Your new sails!
H36 Reefing Advice tfox2069 at 11:33am 02.22.21 Would love to get your report on the above. Which part :)
H36 Reefing Advice drm1 at 11:16am 02.22.21 Thanks everyone. Great feedback.
Catalina 22 Structural Fiberglass Repair Info Needed dlochner at 11:02am 02.22.21 Some of the photos look like cracked gel coat and voids left during the construction process. Gelcoa
Modern Design Anchors Tom J at 10:54am 02.22.21 I have upgraded from the Delta to the Manson Supreme. The Delta was good in hard bottoms, but not s
H36 Reefing Advice stuartsw at 10:49am 02.22.21 I think you've got it figured out. I've got a 130 roller furling genoa, and roller furling main on
H36 Reefing Advice stuartsw at 10:48am 02.22.21
H36 Reefing Advice tfox2069 at 10:46am 02.22.21 Hi. Would love to get thoughts from others on reefing. I have the roller furling main and standard
Marking anchor rode smokey73 at 10:41am 02.22.21 Makes absolute sense. What I do. smokey73 said: I have marked mine with colored zip ties coded to
Sanitation question Justin_NSA at 10:37am 02.22.21 I eliminated the overboard discharge system, My project started with a leaking PVC ell connected t
eye candy kappykaplan at 10:36am 02.22.21 unbelievable what a poor job the helmsman is doing :plus: Just loved the s-shaped wake (not)!
Hunter 35.5 opening in rear berth to change waste tank sail sfbay at 10:33am 02.22.21 Suggest drilling holes to locate the corners of he tank then cut out a bullhead access door.
H36 Reefing Advice kappykaplan at 10:26am 02.22.21 Flatter is faster. :beer:
2005 Hunter 36 Bilge tfox2069 at 10:24am 02.22.21 Thanks tfox. Yes I was wondering about the stuffing box as a potential leak point. I don't think it
Hunter 35.5 opening in rear berth to change waste tank shawanaga at 10:17am 02.22.21 Yes thats the one i saw as well. i tried to find Jim Rushings but he doesnt seem to be on here any m

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