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Preparation of GRP hull prior to antifouling Penbodlas at 6:16am 02.26.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1107 I am going to convert my boat (MacGregor 26C) from a trailer-sailer to one on a saltwater mooring (s
New Yahoo Group for Catalina 27/270 owners Tim Haibach at 6:19am 02.26.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/1890 A Yahoo Group was recently launched that is catered toward Catalina 27 or 270 owners. Since we are g
GPS oceansail0 at 6:31am 02.26.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1167 I have an h31 (1984). I do not need a gps tracker normally. I will be taking a few week long trips t
Rebuild or replace the Perkins 4.154 in my O/I 41 Scott at 7:01am 02.26.07 Morgan 5/3666 I need to rebuild or replace my Perkins 4.154 in my `79 Outisland 41. It looks like about $7K to re
Thinking about racing Margaritaville at 7:16am 02.26.07 Mid-Size Boats 13/1289 I have been considering trying to race my 31H Previous owners have had some luck with her when she
C 36 Boat US Review Allan R at 7:57am 02.26.07 Big Boats 7/2102 For anyone interested, attached is the review of the Catalina 36 in the March Boat US magazine (may
what size batteries to buy ? Chet7135 at 10:07am 02.26.07 Ask All Sailors 47/3154 Ok, I have to buy batteries, I was planning to buy seagel or any kind of gel battery, but not sure
Table pedestal... Douglas Washburn at 10:05am 02.26.07 Mid-Size Boats 7/1099 Our boat has the horseshoe banquet seating configuration. The table (original equipment, I believe)
Bottom Painting Chuck Turner3968 at 9:56am 02.26.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1057 I know this subject has been covered many times, but instead of looking in the archives, I would lik
single handing John at 9:19am 02.26.07 Ask An Oday Owner 12/1145 Has any one ran there lines to the cockpit on a 26 it looks too tight to do this...any suggestions ?
New VHF/DSC install help Bob f at 10:46am 02.26.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1040 Just purchased a new Icom M422 for my Hunter. couple install questions that the manual is a bit fogg
Stuck discharge valve Philip Toren at 11:00am 02.26.07 Other Sailboats 1/1243 My overboard discharge valve from the head is stuck in the discharge position. So far I haven't been
Elecreic winch PROs and CONs Alex at 11:14am 02.26.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/982 Hey, All.Did enyone ever consider an elecreic winch for a swing keel?Seems like you can pick up a
ericson 38 - sailing windsmaker at 11:27am 02.26.07 Other Sailboats 1/967 I'm thinking about buying a ericson 38 . Anyone familiar with the sailing characteristics of this m
Restoring a Ranger 26 tom Gardner at 4:38pm 02.26.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 7/4046 I have found a 1974 Ranger 26. I raced against one years ago up in SF bay. It seemd to race will t
S37 bottom rudder bearing Robert at 8:43pm 02.24.07 Seidelmann 5/2112 I have some play on the rudder of my S37. The bottom rudder bearing needs to be replaced. I was wond
Wire schematics for Catalina 27 Jim gaw at 9:19pm 02.24.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/7011 I purchased a 1974 catalina 27 that has been neglected for several years. I am trying to upgrade and
Rigging the Fuel line Pete at 9:13pm 02.24.07 Catalina 22 9/1790 Fellow C22 skippers,Until now, I have been running an integral tank outboard. Now I have my sights
JRC 1500 MKII radar install George H260 at 11:53pm 02.24.07 Big Boats 3/1338 Greetings and salivations to all!here in Vermont today the sun is shining brightly and it has warm
changing the Forestay Gregg at 11:23pm 02.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/2415 I have a 1979 Mac 25 (Venture), and it is in really good shape, I have a few things to add and chang

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wing on wing sailing RoyS at 9:45am 08.13.21 Artley1, that is one of the most thorough, expert, and well written reports I have ever read. I cann
NOT buying H34 Capt Robbie at 9:40am 08.13.21 you have to be a contortionist to get into the dungeon, other people have made a access panel in th
H34 rig tension Artey1 at 9:37am 08.13.21 As rig tuning goes the H-34 is challenging to say the least. AGREED!
Jib Advise danstanford at 9:35am 08.13.21 Don and David have both given you great responses to the challenge of setting the jib car. Many rac
Jib Advise danstanford at 9:30am 08.13.21 It's the job of the jib trimmers to read the break of the sail and communicate with each other. Le
Rode Length (1) jon hansen at 9:27am 08.13.21 197126 some whirling dervishes
H34 rig tension markwbird at 9:18am 08.13.21 Oh I'm not even going to try and address tuning yet, I call them the shrouds the side stays, they a
NOT buying H34 markwbird at 9:15am 08.13.21 Very exciting. Congratulations.
Air draft for Hunter 420 Passage jssailem at 9:11am 08.13.21 Do you have any unique instrumentation on the mast that is extends higher Those 3ft wire VHF anten
BOOM VANG!!! Kingjim91 at 9:02am 08.13.21
Yanmar 3jh3e alternator upgrade Mark Maulden at 9:01am 08.13.21 I have a 150 Balmar with a 614. We have had some 100 deg weather and I'm finding I need to supply d
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 outwardboundguy at 8:55am 08.13.21 Good information
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 jssailem at 8:42am 08.13.21 Yes... getting a boat, whether you spend a little of a lot is a big investment in time and money. I
BOOM VANG!!! LeeandRick at 8:42am 08.13.21 If bails are used the need to have a compression tube to prevent damage to the spar Depends on how
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 outwardboundguy at 8:35am 08.13.21 The picture is a good idea. I will be doing a sea trial wednesday of next week. Broker is too busy t
New outboard and new adjustable bracket Project_Mayhem at 8:34am 08.13.21 Access looks pretty good assuming you can reach up there. If someone put those bolts in, you should
Jib Advise jssailem at 8:16am 08.13.21 Don and David have both given you great responses to the challenge of setting the jib car. Many raci
Jib Advise JoeWhite at 8:15am 08.13.21 Great help, Don. Thanks.
BOOM VANG!!! dlochner at 8:06am 08.13.21 If bails are used the need to have a compression tube to prevent damage to the spar
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 jssailem at 7:53am 08.13.21 With a picture other owners are quick to identify if the situation is the "Usual" layout. Or if some

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