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Hi, Does any body have any experience or history as to the seaworthiness of the 1986 Series of Hunt
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Hello all! As I stated in a previous thread I am currently looking at purchasing a used mid-90's bo
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Hey folks, i just purchased a 1984 Catalina 25, there is a switch on the electric switch panel that
Lane504 at 9:24am 02.10.07
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Does anyone know if it is possible to add stern rails (as seen in today's Hunter 25 models) to a 197
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We have a 1994 Catalina 42 and a Avon by West Marine 10.3 hard bottom dingy. We want to install davi
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I have a Universal 14hp inboard diesel and will be making my maiden voyage in Mid-april. I was wonde
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Re: CYOA - Mid Winter Cruise-Not in a Md. Columbia, but in Columbia, Md. As the daylight lasts long
Craig Warren at 10:19am 02.10.07
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I am installing an automatic bilge pump in my 1974 Oday 27. Where would be the best location to inst
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I am kicking around the idea of buying a boat in the Med - Greece... I have never had to consider mo
Art G. at 10:52am 02.10.07
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Are there any full-time live aboards on Mac. 26 X or M models ? If so, where,how long, shoreside/do
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I'm installing a new fuel tank in my Catalina 30. Any suggestions about whether it should be just fa
JD'S boat at 4:21am 02.10.07
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Invest 99L
kappykaplan at 9:35am 08.27.21
Dammit Jim... Yes! :beer:
asymmetrical spinnaker sock
twodzusfittings at 9:26am 08.27.21
NEVER go around with a spinnaker without the main up - if winds build you may have to cut the thing
asymmetrical spinnaker sock
Parsons at 9:15am 08.27.21
My ATN sock (Sailboat Spinnaker Sleeve | ATN Sailing Equipment) was installed by the sailmaker and a
asymmetrical spinnaker sock
twodzusfittings at 8:59am 08.27.21
But, once she's up and open, its a blast!! I'll take the work for the result it gives.
asymmetrical spinnaker sock
twodzusfittings at 8:58am 08.27.21
I believe mine is only partially sleeved with inside line guide straps for the un sleeved areas. Tha
Rookies first outing, hunter 260
Ottdreamer at 8:55am 08.27.21
The Ottawa river is a lot more forgiving than Lake Ontario. Don't worry about the rapids, just turn
asymmetrical spinnaker sock
Richardwm at 8:37am 08.27.21
As usual, all your comments are helpful. Thanks.
Invest 99L   (4)
JamesG161 at 8:21am 08.27.21
Update on Tropical Storm Ida... Hurricane Hunters and NOAA aircraft are alternating storm passes.
asymmetrical spinnaker sock
justsomeguy at 8:14am 08.27.21
Someone on our list may have the answer to that, so please do share. A lot depends on frequency of
Wooden   (2)
Ken Cross at 8:07am 08.27.21
I've built a drift boat and a kayak. I've even carved my own Greenland paddles. It's very satisfying
Invest 99L
smokey73 at 8:04am 08.27.21
@JamesG161 I know you are probably busy getting ready for this storm so no need to respond. Just
asymmetrical spinnaker sock
sail sfbay at 8:03am 08.27.21
Curious what your sail/sock maker said about their design and the problems you are having?
Near Miss in Port Huron
Joe Blizzard at 8:02am 08.27.21
Check the pecking order on the COLREGS. That must be what the folks in the sailboat were doing all
asymmetrical spinnaker sock
twodzusfittings at 7:53am 08.27.21
My sock does not cover the last two feet of the spinnaker. It is stock from the sail maker, paired w
anyone ever hire a tow truck to lift a boat?
PaulK at 7:47am 08.27.21
Your boat weighs less than a ton. Car jacks would lift it easily, using gRanger's idea (nice photos
Rub Rail 26D
sail sfbay at 7:02am 08.27.21
Check here: MacgregorOwners.com search and MacGregor 26 Daggerboard (1987-1989) (bwyachts.com)
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JamesG161 at 6:56am 08.27.21
BOHICA Gulf Coast! SUSFU Gulf Coast! :cowbell:
NOT buying H34   (1)
DeniseO30 at 6:12am 08.27.21
Thank you! I'm sure I'll find the other components. Actually happy to have the wheel drive off the
Near Miss in Port Huron
Pirate Dave at 6:09am 08.27.21
No one. One boat is the stand on vessel and one is the burdened vessel. And then there is the gross
NOT buying H34
Rjm st.petersburg at 5:59am 08.27.21
If you can find your Autopilot ECU, you should see wires labeled for the Fluxgate Compass. They shou

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