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Mac 25 manual? Ben at 3:48am 05.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1174 My friend and I recently purchased a 1984 Macgregor 25 but the previous owner could not find the own
Leaky deck prism Tina2871 at 4:41am 05.21.07 Other Sailboats 0/1016 Any one have experience repairing leak in deck prism???
How do I rig the Genoa on a Mac 19 Tom5816 at 4:34am 05.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/859 I put my Genoa up for the first time this weekend and I couldn't for the life of me figure out how t
1979 Evinrude 2-stroke vs 2000 Honda 4-stroke Fred at 5:07am 05.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2050 I currently run a 1979 Evinrude (2-stroke) engine on my Mac25 (1979). I have an opportunity to purch
Some observations from a tragedy last night Tim at 6:19am 05.21.07 Ask All Sailors 20/1846 While motoring out of my marina (Tahoe Keys, Lake Tahoe) we heard sirens and observed a rescue helic
I Know Im late but..... Leviosa at 5:37am 05.21.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1345 Ive done a lot of work...and I just wanted to give my cudo's to Maine Sail....used your technique fo
Hunter 26. Ballast tank inspection Kjetil at 6:58am 05.21.07 Trailer Sailors 2/1992 Hello fellow sailorsThe ballast tank is vital to seaworthiness of my beautiful Hunter 26. I want t
Davits and Arch? 200grandprix20465 at 7:07am 05.21.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1142 I am in the middle of some major repairs on my p33. I am going to raise my boom so it will clear my
Continuous Jib Sheet Shep21410 at 6:46am 05.21.07 Ask All Sailors 8/8037 Hi All,I'm trying to run a single, continuous jib sheet through my jib clew on a 22' sloop. I don'
26C Need help with measurements Michael Brennan at 6:41am 05.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1108 Hi.I need a bit of help and I would be grateful for any response. I have a 1996 C which will join
America Cup Don Guillette at 7:18am 05.21.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/2574 I've been watching the races - actually, only the tail end because they are televised starting at 5:
Merriman Clutch & Throttle Housing Mark15271 at 8:15am 05.21.07 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1038 I am looking for Merriman parts for my 1982 Hunter 27. In particular, the plastic/composite control
Universal Fuel filter bracket fix in doubt C36-2000 at 8:47am 05.21.07 Big Boats 4/1358 Universal recently identified a problem with M35 fuel filter brackets. They stated that the origina
shroud tension spinny at 8:58am 05.21.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1464 Anyone know what the proper tension is regarding the shrouds and stays on a CAT 22?Do I need a gage
Can 1 person raise the mast if so ,how? Bill at 9:45am 05.21.07 Catalina 22 7/1742 I m struggling to raise the mast on my catalina 22
cooling system cleaning steve g at 9:41am 05.21.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/943 I have a 2gm20f and would like to know what is the best idea for cleaning the raw/fresh water coolin
Cruising spinnaker Beneteau 473 Eric3626 at 10:51am 05.21.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1545 Recently purchased a used cruising spinnaker from another Beneteau 473 and would like to know where
Solved centerboard problem on my O'Day 30 Arnie Hoffman at 11:31am 05.21.07 Bigger Boats 0/1467 Working on my boat on the jackstands I couldn't get my centerboard to drop. I tried massive pry bar
Transom fuel connection boboduke at 11:07am 05.21.07 Smaller Boats 2/991 I am looking for some advice in cleaning up my transom. I am installing a connector for the electri
Climbing back aboard... Roger at 12:50pm 05.21.07 Ask All Sailors 13/2905 Any ideas?? Thinking of running plastic-sheathed-1/4'cable just below the toe-holdto fasten a life-

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Anyone replace the fuel tank in a 1988 Catalina 27? Astromech1 at 2:43pm 08.22.21 Thanks sail sfbay...much appreciated.
Henri jssailem at 2:40pm 08.22.21 Your story gave me a smile @capta .. Happy your boat and crew made it safely north. Sounds like they
Anyone replace the fuel tank in a 1988 Catalina 27? sail sfbay at 2:37pm 08.22.21 Welcome to the forum!! This same subject came up on this thread (see posts #3 and #7): fuel tank re
Alternator problems Maine Sail at 2:35pm 08.22.21 We'll need more information.. How big is the battery bank (Ah capacity)? How low do you discharge i
Question about Insurance Drivers jssailem at 2:33pm 08.22.21 I agree with @sail sfbay. There is a State law, but ask your insurance company to be assured that th
Question about Insurance Drivers sail sfbay at 2:31pm 08.22.21 SailorElliot.......just read my Chubb Insurance policy and it specified "Covered person means: you o
New to cutter rigging, question. shemandr at 2:30pm 08.22.21 I think I would agree with Murgatroid (First name Heaven's to..?). In light wind it may be better
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! dmax at 2:18pm 08.22.21 Congrats, great boat - you're going to want to join the c30 organization, lots of specific info: htt
New to cutter rigging, question. jssailem at 2:04pm 08.22.21 Congrats on your new to you boat. I watched the YouTube video you made of your sailing it on Lake Mo
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? flightlead404 at 1:59pm 08.22.21 @Scott T-Bird Thanks for the detailed info! Some things to think about.
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Mooseman at 1:54pm 08.22.21 Thanks for the reply JS! That makes sense, when I get the water out on Saturday I'll look for any si
anyone ever hire a tow truck to lift a boat? ShawnL at 1:50pm 08.22.21 Check out Jim's Little Boat on youtube. He has an video where he takes you through what he does to
C30 MKII Water Heater Wiring and Control Calif. Ted at 1:41pm 08.22.21 I should have realized that given the water heater button did not have an amp rating next to it on
wanted: info about small solar panel on Hunter 420 2000 dlochner at 1:33pm 08.22.21 Not sure what a "raised ripple" is. A photo might help.
anyone ever hire a tow truck to lift a boat? dlochner at 1:30pm 08.22.21 Assuming the aft end of the boat is clear of the trailer, lower the trailer tongue. This will raise
Question about Insurance Drivers shemandr at 1:06pm 08.22.21 That's as a simple answer as you are likely to get and it's not that simple. In NY there was a one t
C30 MKII Water Heater Wiring and Control Mooseman at 1:00pm 08.22.21 HG, Wow, what a beauty of an older C30 you have there!!! May I ask if there is a brand name on the
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! jssailem at 1:00pm 08.22.21 Welcome to SBO Forums and congrats on your new boat. Exciting times ahead. Regarding the bilge wate
wanted: info about small solar panel on Hunter 420 2000 senang at 12:50pm 08.22.21 Have you searched the parts shop on this site?
Alternator problems MikeHoncho at 12:48pm 08.22.21 Check all of you main leads from your battery. Tripping the main battery breaker/fuse is a significa

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