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Had your 15 minutes of fame yet? tcbro at 10:28pm 03.15.07 Ask All Sailors 30/2112 I noticed that 2 of the regular contributors to this forum had pictures in the current edition of La
sea state richk at 11:14pm 03.15.07 Other Sailboats 2/916 Henk asked about the picture. The red arrows are based on observations and the blue are derived fro
Bimini Option kd4ao13295 at 11:17pm 03.15.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1900 I want to add a Bimini to my boat but I dislike the problems in will present in moving about the coc
Genset Steve11027 at 1:38am 03.16.07 Ask All Sailors 0/859 I am thinking of adding a Next Gen 5.5KW to my boat and am looking for feedback from others having a
The ocean is covered with floating rocks! soling42 at 1:50am 03.16.07 Ask All Sailors 19/1515 It's not chicken little but a unique passage experience.(forgive me if it's a repost). I've attach
replacing a depthfinder peter frontera at 3:16am 03.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/941 looking to replace original depth finder on a 27' 1992 hunter.any sugestions, thanks
Cruisair AC John5961 at 3:40am 03.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1238 When I purchased my Hunter 27, the previous owner threw in a Cruisair 5000 portable AC unit with it.
Head Sail and Deck Hardware (1) oreana123 at 3:53am 03.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1166 I have a Melges 28 or E Scow headsail. It is a Biradial design using Mylar and Carbon Fiber Mylar fo
PSS dripless stuffing box jaydog5000 at 5:29am 03.16.07 Ask All Sailors 18/2481 I have 1985 catalina 30' with a M-25 engine. Has anyone put a dripless stuffing box in there Calali
creeping water is a H34...sry! greg at 5:11am 03.16.07 Big Boats 0/769
creeping water!!! greg at 5:08am 03.16.07 Big Boats 5/881 anybody had any water creeping out from under the refrig under heavy rain...right on that lil strip
Stanchion Backing Material Paul at 5:08am 03.16.07 Ask All Sailors 11/2324 Is there any reason why I cannot use 1/4" King Starboard (synthetic wood product) as a backing plate
self steering louis at 5:00am 03.16.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1051 Does anyone know how to rig a self steering system for wheel steering ?
Masthead Light Bracket jp at 4:40am 03.16.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 1/1910 The bracket my masthead light fits into on the mast is cracked, and I am looking for a replacement.
CAN YOU I.D. THIS BOAT?? DAN HHHH at 6:01am 03.16.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1142 Hi, I need help identifing a boat from the attached photo; I am told it is 20 foot long with a 8'4"
Electronic starting problem Paul Schloop at 5:48am 03.16.07 Bavaria 2/1672 Often my engine will not start nor even turn over when I turn the key. If I go to the engine compart
Moving trailer axle back R Abbs at 7:44am 03.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/5337 I need to replace some of my trailer spring hangers and I would like to move my axle back to improve
Mast Rewiring Peter Bothner at 7:53am 03.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1552 Seeking advise on running new mast wiring below deck through the PVC inside the mast step. Wires in
Rear corner observation seats R Abbs at 7:49am 03.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1131 I have a 2000 26X that I would like to install two rear observation seats similar to what comes on a
From the Great Lacs down the St-Lawrence Chuck at 10:42am 03.16.07 Destinations 9/2650 Hi all, it"s me again, I just bought a Cal 34, it"s presently at a Milwaukee marina, I was debating

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Tongue weight question. (1) rgranger at 5:06am 09.01.21 Guess there is no way around it, going to have to slide the tandem axle back a few inches, no room
Overheating issues, it can't be this hard! RoyS at 4:56am 09.01.21 Remember to open that bleed device when you next drain your coolant. If you drain your coolant witho
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33) RoyS at 4:49am 09.01.21 With regard to sealant: I recommend 3M 5200 Fast Cure for this project. Fast Cure will fully cure in
Keeping A Sailboat Cool Without Shore Power (1) TomY at 4:12am 09.01.21 Our boats awning gets increasing use every season. Even on the coast of Maine, many mid-days would b
Galveston Sailing? A6C5O7 at 4:08am 09.01.21 HMT2, Thank you for your response! I was going to head out of Freeport and get a taste of the l
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33) Jim Legere at 4:06am 09.01.21 I removed and rebedded the strut on my H37C years ago. I think you might have success getting the nu
Galveston Sailing? HMT2 at 4:04am 09.01.21 This time of year we always have scattered storms. You pays your money and takes your chances. Keep
Tongue weight question. Hayden Watson at 1:09am 09.01.21 When I got my C25 it was also a bear to tow due to little tongue weight. I built a motor mount onto
Keeping A Sailboat Cool Without Shore Power Mark Maulden at 10:31pm 08.31.21
Keeping A Sailboat Cool Without Shore Power Benny17441 at 9:20pm 08.31.21 The problem with boats is that the sun will heat the deck which has poor insulation and the interior
Keeping A Sailboat Cool Without Shore Power garymalmgren at 9:11pm 08.31.21 I cruised SE Asia for 3 years. There is nothing you an do about humidity. A fan will move air acro
Tongue weight question. Benny17441 at 8:55pm 08.31.21 You are correct, by raising or lowering the ball you can make small adjustments to the tongue weight
Stantion bases Benny17441 at 8:02pm 08.31.21 I think you have your answer about an imbedded aluminum plate. I would use plenty of of penetratin
Galveston Sailing? A6C5O7 at 7:55pm 08.31.21 Good evening! Planning on heading out this Friday. How are you guys feeling about the weather? Sca
Tongue weight question. Murgatroid at 7:40pm 08.31.21 Guess there is no way around it, going to have to slide the tandem axle back a few inches, no room t
installing hatch vent w/out damaging acrylic (1) Caspurr at 7:33pm 08.31.21 I purchased this hole saw from ebay (~$13). Practiced on a spare piece of plexiglass. Took me 2 days
is it hard to tip a sail boat? mcgregor 26s Roadking Larry at 7:22pm 08.31.21 My 1st boat was a Mac 26S.I made my share of mistakes with it and had more than a few pucker moments
Tongue weight question. Murgatroid at 7:14pm 08.31.21 OP..............can you post a photo of the trailer attached to the ball hitch? Is the trailer tou
Help with a fresh water system issue discovery at 7:08pm 08.31.21 When I close the starboard valve and work off forward tank air leak goes away so I know it's in the
Help with a fresh water system issue discovery at 7:04pm 08.31.21 At your water manifold swap the lines for the port and starboard tanks and see if the problem follo

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