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New VHF/DSC install help Bob f at 10:46am 02.26.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1043 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 1/1270 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 4/994 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 1/988 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) 7/4187 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 5/2169 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 4/7104 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 9/1817 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 3/1375 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 27/2453 I have a 1979 Mac 25 (Venture), and it is in really good shape, I have a few things to add and chang
Photos John24107 at 12:28am 02.25.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1144 Am I the only one that can't see photos that are posted. I get a "click image for full size view" b
Winter isn't letting go yet Ross at 12:11am 02.25.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1022 11:04 EST. N3932 W7617 It has just started snowing here. The forecast was for a 0400 start. Oh w
36 vs 30U Robert Sexmith at 12:50am 02.25.07 Other Sailboats 3/3940 I am returning to sailing as all my soccer players are out of the nest.I used to own a Catalina 36
Mary I'm moving up paulj17784 at 2:30am 02.25.07 Catalina 310 0/1369 In response to your e-mail Mary I will post a reply here.I will still look at the C250 web page.Ye
old ads mike england at 1:40am 02.25.07 Hallberg-Rassy 1/1888 have just trawled thru the for sale ads only to see that many of them date from 2003! could these n
Waste Holding tank Stan21606 at 1:26am 02.25.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1163 My waste holding tank uses a gravity feed to empty the tankwhen I'm offshore. The waste hose comin
losing my sole Captain Chigger at 4:33am 02.25.07 Other Sailboats 0/966 I sail a '79 16 footer. I've had her about a year. The fiberglass sole above the keel is seperated
Pop-Top Maximized You Yours at 5:18am 02.25.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1141
owners manual tom duncan at 3:25am 02.25.07 Morgan 0/1622 I'm looking to get a copy of an owners manual for a 1968 ( or so ) m34. Thanks,Tom Duncan
Does everybody know about this web site? Ross at 4:04am 02.25.07 Ask All Sailors 14/1173 The second covers the entire US coast.http://ocsdata.ncd.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/AtlanticCoastViewer

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first 20 manual Dusty Mac at 9:49am 09.05.21 I have a copy of the 2017 First 20 manual. Do you still need. If so, send me your email address to
What would you change in this plan? (fiberglass part of a rotten core job) sandpiper10471 at 9:40am 09.05.21 Bevels should be about 12 - 14 times skin thickness. Top skin is likely about 1/4 inch. Therefore b
Tongue weight question. MikeHoncho at 9:16am 09.05.21 Having the trailer rails level to the ground and tow vehicle enables more stable braking and decreas
Considering purchasing a 2009 Beneteau 34 (not a 343) - seeking owner opinions LakeMIsailor at 9:06am 09.05.21 I purchased a 2010 B34 this spring and have been sailing in Lake Michigan with it this summer. I wou
WTB Catalina 22 mast sail sfbay at 9:00am 09.05.21 Welcome to the forum!! New ones from manufacturers like Rig-Rite Inc. - Masts, Booms, Spars, Riggin
Poker run (2) jssailem at 8:35am 09.05.21 A few years ago, my neighbor trailered his power boat - Exterminator, down to Lake Powell for the La
Replacing Inhaul / Outhaul lines (1) sail sfbay at 8:21am 09.05.21 Same question came up on this thread Charleston Spar - In mast furling \| Sailboat Owners Forums See
Advice on securing outhaul and topping lift led to cockpit Joe at 8:14am 09.05.21 All you need for the larger clam/vee cleat's fairlead is a simple stamped metal eye strap or bullet
Turnbuckles - Navtec "Rigging screw" vs Open-Body ricksoth at 8:04am 09.05.21 Agreed. The cost differences of moving to the non-Navtec type make this a logical decision and not
C25 cabin sole soft spots JUUD at 7:51am 09.05.21 As a c25 owner that only weighs 160lbs, the sole in these boats flex when I walk on them. My boat
Turnbuckles - Navtec "Rigging screw" vs Open-Body dLj at 7:27am 09.05.21 If I were changing rigging, I'd also change the turnbuckles. No comment on what type to use, but I'd
Poker run dLj at 7:23am 09.05.21 A few weeks ago I was watching a "Poker" run up on Lake Champlain. Man, talk about loud! I don't kno
Last follow up on "Pulling my hair out" (1) sail sfbay at 7:16am 09.05.21 If your 97 Catalina MKIII has the same engine configuration as 1980 circa Catalina 30's Contents (ca
Charging a NORCOLD SCQT 6406 with refrigerant dLj at 7:16am 09.05.21 Bolander did it start chilling after running it an hour or more? or you going to replace it? Just w
Now have name on boat caverun at 6:56am 09.05.21 Love the name and the font she used!
Dehler 34 Holding Tank (2) sail sfbay at 6:50am 09.05.21 The owner's manual attached indicates you have a deck pumpout fitting (1) / (13). It appears the ve
Charging a NORCOLD SCQT 6406 with refrigerant DeniseO30 at 5:30am 09.05.21 Bolander did it start chilling after running it an hour or more? or you going to replace it? Just wo
H34 Lazy jacks DeniseO30 at 5:16am 09.05.21 I just happened to see a sailrite ad for lazy jacks, they just came out with a set that would work
Windows for Niagara 26 George Jarvis at 5:15am 09.05.21 Excellent article. Thanks again for your help.
Oday 28 1980- shaft log DeniseO30 at 4:57am 09.05.21 Reads like your boat is in the water...please, be very very sure and very careful of what you're doi

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