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jimforest at 8:23am 03.21.07
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I have just bought a MacGregor26D, 1990 and I am learning about it. First question: the battery is
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I finaley up to 8.0 the wind was out of the East at 15. I set the coarse and then trimmed the sail
jib at 8:36am 03.21.07
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Anyone know of any nice slips down there? Have never been there before. We are planning on going d
AndyK at 10:23am 03.21.07
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I am having significant corrosion issues with my 2004 Hunter 33 keel (see the attached link). I am c
Clair at 10:33am 03.21.07
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I have a 77 Venture 22. I have replaced the 4 sidestays and keel cable. I purchased them from Havenc
John S at 7:20am 03.21.07
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There was wind today! Forecast for Boise area was winds 10-20 with gusts to 30MPH. I put the boat in
Mike16444 at 9:48am 03.21.07
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I have a 2004 386 that I am considering rigging with a geniker sail and using a "Rollgen" furling sy
Capn D at 10:43am 03.21.07
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Does anyone have a source for Marine Air A/C parts? Seems that everyone wants to install them, but n
KenHartfield at 10:49am 03.21.07
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I recently purchased a 1998 Hunter 340 I noticed on the DC side of the electrical panel a breaker fo
Rich at 11:38am 03.21.07
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I am trying to locate an auto-release clamcleat (spelling's correct), similar to the link below. I h
Jacques LeBlanc at 11:45am 03.21.07
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Just bought a Mac 25 I am so excited to try it out. But need a rudder and tiller. I found a lathe so
NautiDuck at 1:06pm 03.21.07
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This is our first boat with a seperate head. I have installed a Thetford MSD with pumpout and vent.
Syversens at 1:05pm 03.21.07
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Hi All, not sure if anyone remembers but I wanted to get an inverter installed on my boat. After num
Jacques LeBlanc at 12:47pm 03.21.07
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I just bought a Mac 25 the tiller is roted and the rudder is missing. The owner said he has it but h
A Trometer at 11:50am 03.21.07
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Looking at buying a 96-99 Hunter 31. One had blisters repaired by Hunter. Anything else good/bad/u
paulj at 2:48pm 03.21.07
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I do not know what this is for. paulj
C-27 at 6:12pm 03.21.07
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Just purchased a 1973 C-27 with Atomic 4. Anyone know what size and location of zincs for the shaft
tegwilym at 3:06pm 03.21.07
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I have a worn out motor bracket on my boat that I have tried to fix, but my fix is just not going to
Skippercanuck at 11:32pm 03.19.07
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My 1980 Oday 23 came to me late in life and without a trailer. In my research to purchase a trailer
Pres Broussard at 10:29pm 03.19.07
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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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asymmetrical spinnaker sock
sail sfbay at 7:03pm 08.22.21
Check with ATN for a sock size. For solo sailing consider a top down furler operated from the cockpi
Hunter 33, started some work
Rabe at 6:58pm 08.22.21
I like the manner in which you grinded the thru hull fitting to remove it. That is my preferred m
Single Handed Docking
jssailem at 6:58pm 08.22.21
SO many ways available to handle a challenge. I like the Stern Bridle technique. I single hand most
Hunter 33, started some work   (1)
Rabe at 6:56pm 08.22.21
See the reducers in this photo? It looks like 2 to me. The manual says this hose is supposed to be
Single Handed Docking
Dr. D at 6:55pm 08.22.21
Agreed. If a crew must jump onto the dock to secure a line you fail. Practice in all sorts of approa
Hunter 49 / 50 Shore Power inlet
stuartsw at 6:52pm 08.22.21
Smart move. Many of us have done the same.
Single Handed Docking
BigEasy at 6:43pm 08.22.21
Here's my suggestions: Single Handing 101.2 HOPPING OFF THE BOAT IS UNNECESSARY Stu, Def
Hunter 33, started some work
BigEasy at 6:31pm 08.22.21
Yes, I know what your'e talking about. Was installing my mainsail furler, that I rebuilt, and fin
First 20 owner(s)   (1)
Gerryknight99 at 6:13pm 08.22.21
I have a 2013 First 20 on Fox Island, WA
Alternator problems
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:09pm 08.22.21
I upgraded to the exact same Balmar system around 3 years ago and have not had any issues. From the
I just bought a C30 yesterday!!
Stu Jackson at 6:05pm 08.22.21
Robert, that photo doesn't help, too dark to tell. Please do not crack any injectors on a Universal
replacing sanitation hoses
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 5:59pm 08.22.21
Easiest way: buy a male-male "hose mender" fitting. Cut the ends of both the old and new hose as c
Redoing salon table on a Beneteau 37
kodiak1120 at 5:45pm 08.22.21
Thn Suggest doing an internet serach on "newer beneteau 37 salon table images" to see examples like
C30 MKII Water Heater Wiring and Control
Ward H at 5:44pm 08.22.21
Yep, agree with the others. Your only AC circuit, going by the single push button breaker, is the
replacing sanitation hoses
artboas at 5:31pm 08.22.21
:plus: I agree with the idea of using hose barbs to attach hoses end to end so that you can use th
I just bought a C30 yesterday!!
Ward H at 5:28pm 08.22.21
Welcome and Congratulations ! The bilge on the C30 is relatively shallow, compared to some boats, s
Sailing and restoring #9874   (1)
AaronD at 5:19pm 08.22.21
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PaulK at 5:18pm 08.22.21
Woodenboat's facilities are fantastic, along with the know-how that gathers there to make it all hap

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