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battery compartment jimforest at 8:23am 03.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1087 I have just bought a MacGregor26D, 1990 and I am learning about it. First question: the battery is
8.0 knot suds22334 at 8:38am 03.21.07 Catalina 30 1/1465 I finaley up to 8.0 the wind was out of the East at 15. I set the coarse and then trimmed the sail
Going to Kentucky Lake jib at 8:36am 03.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/917 Anyone know of any nice slips down there? Have never been there before. We are planning on going d
Corrosion on my Keel AndyK at 10:23am 03.21.07 Mid-Size Boats 11/2234 I am having significant corrosion issues with my 2004 Hunter 33 keel (see the attached link). I am c
Looking for new backstay Clair at 10:33am 03.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/885 I have a 77 Venture 22. I have replaced the 4 sidestays and keel cable. I purchased them from Havenc
Sailing Today John S at 7:20am 03.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/942 There was wind today! Forecast for Boise area was winds 10-20 with gusts to 30MPH. I put the boat in
Geniker for H386 Mike16444 at 9:48am 03.21.07 Big Boats 10/1486 I have a 2004 386 that I am considering rigging with a geniker sail and using a "Rollgen" furling sy
Marine Air parts Capn D at 10:43am 03.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1310 Does anyone have a source for Marine Air A/C parts? Seems that everyone wants to install them, but n
Where are the Fans? KenHartfield at 10:49am 03.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1085 I recently purchased a 1998 Hunter 340I noticed on the DC side of the electrical panel a breaker fo
Need help!! Rich at 11:38am 03.21.07 Ask All Sailors 5/981 I am trying to locate an auto-release clamcleat (spelling's correct), similar to the link below. I h
Chop , Cut ,Sail Jacques LeBlanc at 11:45am 03.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/974 Just bought a Mac 25 I am so excited to try it out. But need a rudder and tiller. I found a lathe so
Odor elininator NautiDuck at 1:06pm 03.21.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1432 This is our first boat with a seperate head. I have installed a Thetford MSD with pumpout and vent.
inverter update Syversens at 1:05pm 03.21.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1358 Hi All, not sure if anyone remembers but I wanted to get an inverter installed on my boat. After num
Chop , Cut ,Sail Jacques LeBlanc at 12:47pm 03.21.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1368 I just bought a Mac 25 the tiller is roted and the rudder is missing. The owner said he has it but h
Evaluation of 97 Hunter 31 A Trometer at 11:50am 03.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1054 Looking at buying a 96-99 Hunter 31. One had blisters repaired by Hunter. Anything else good/bad/u
What is this paulj at 2:48pm 03.21.07 Catalina 310 4/1935 I do not know what this is for.paulj
Zincs for Atomic 4 on C-27 C-27 at 6:12pm 03.21.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1053 Just purchased a 1973 C-27 with Atomic 4. Anyone know what size and location of zincs for the shaft
Replacing the outboard motor mount. tegwilym at 3:06pm 03.21.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/3875 I have a worn out motor bracket on my boat that I have tried to fix, but my fix is just not going to
Choosing a trailer for an O'Day 23... Skippercanuck at 11:32pm 03.19.07 Ask An Oday Owner 25/4216 My 1980 Oday 23 came to me late in life and without a trailer. In my research to purchase a trailer
What is the composition of a Catalina hull???? Pres Broussard at 10:29pm 03.19.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/5769 I am currently getting a bottom job on my 1982 27' Catalina. It was pulled out last week and I tho

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Hunter 33, started some work (5) Rabe at 4:20pm 08.22.21 Were those gate valves or ball valves? In either case, its probably best to replace the sanitatio
Single Handed Docking RitSim at 4:20pm 08.22.21 Docking variations PoGMAEjiHmU
New to cutter rigging, question. Murgatroid at 4:19pm 08.22.21 Found the video here: MrNrGiVB8oA Hoisting a genoa or yankee would help immensely, especially if
New to cutter rigging, question. Murgatroid at 4:18pm 08.22.21 The Allmand 23 (HMS 23) https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/allmand-23-hms-23 looks like it is design
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? fstbttms at 4:04pm 08.22.21 I used to run her aground on the east end of middle ground and go over the side with my brush and s
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Mooseman at 4:01pm 08.22.21 Congrats, great boat - you're going to want to join the c30 organization, lots of specific info: ht
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! (1) Mooseman at 3:57pm 08.22.21 Welcome, Robert. What engine? In an '86, you mgiht have an M25, like mine. Here are some links t
New to cutter rigging, question. Murgatroid at 3:46pm 08.22.21 I think I would agree with Murgatroid (First name Heaven's to..?). In light wind it may be better
Balmar SG200 battery monitor MikeHoncho at 3:46pm 08.22.21 That is what it is designed for, multiple banks require a shunt for each bank. A single shunt will m
Balmar SG200 battery monitor Stu Jackson at 3:45pm 08.22.21 Mark, they generally don't do "measurements" when charging, which is when the ACR connects the two b
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Stu Jackson at 3:42pm 08.22.21 Welcome, Robert. What engine? In an '86, you mgiht have an M25, like mine. Here are some links to
Single Handed Docking Stu Jackson at 3:36pm 08.22.21 Hi, Don. Interesting recurring subject. Like anything, docking requires practice, regardless of wh
anyone ever hire a tow truck to lift a boat? (8) rgranger at 3:27pm 08.22.21 Assuming the aft end of the boat is clear of the trailer, lower the trailer tongue. This will raise
New to cutter rigging, question. PaulK at 3:26pm 08.22.21 Found the video here: MrNrGiVB8oA Hoisting a genoa or yankee would help immensely, especially if y
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? sloughsailer at 3:07pm 08.22.21 My boat lives in Suisun Bay near Port Chicago in a small minimum maintenance marina. The water tempe
New to cutter rigging, question. PaulK at 3:07pm 08.22.21 The Allmand 23 (HMS 23) https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/allmand-23-hms-23 looks like it is designe
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

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