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Forward Deck/Cabin Question (Anchor Locker???) SeacretSailor at 9:21am 12.06.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1511 I'm refurbishing my 1991 Mac 26S. I've finished painting the hull, put on a new rub rail, etc and n
mac 26S video: link MrBill_FLL at 8:13am 12.06.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/757 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7076785769434785211pretty long, show assembly at min 33 r
Dingy Experience Captain Dave24313 at 9:41am 12.06.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1110 As a former bigger boat owner who occasionally used a 9' Zodiac on the Chesapeake, I'm considering s
What motor mount Dulinsky at 10:56am 12.06.06 Catalina 22 1/1408 Need to install a motor mount for a 4-stroke 8hp (Nissan, about 90 lbs.). All I've seen in ads are
Minimum HP ulpilotrmh at 3:51pm 12.06.06 Smaller Boats 6/1560 I am wondering if since I will always be sailing on lakes, would a 3.5 or 4 horse power outboard be
Silicone Remover Phil at 11:07pm 12.06.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1901 I figured I would through out this triva question knowning one of you has the answer handi. As for
New Hunter 25 mooring set up Mike16400 at 1:34am 12.07.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/980 This question is to anyone with a new Hunter 25 or possibley a 260 that keeps their boat on a moorin
Cabin Wood parts needed KeithGrill at 1:34am 12.07.06 Catalina 22 1/1338 The wooden ( teak? ) floorboard bilge covers on my '87 22 need replacing. Are these available anywh
33ft Hunter Cherubini - the one that sank - update Neil at 2:23am 12.07.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1392 Just wanted to close the loop. This board is great, and I appreciate all the support and advice I re
Overheating - Westerbeke 4-91 painman8629 at 4:34am 12.07.06 Other Sailboats 3/1666 Pearson 35, 1978Engine is a Westerbeke "Four 91" (4 cyl, 30 hp). It has a fresh water cooling syst
windshield vs. dodger Butch at 5:10am 12.07.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1974 I would like to put windshield in place of dodger on my 34' 1986 Hunter? Has anyone else?
cutlass bearings nick at 6:43am 12.07.06 Islander 3/2038 has anyone ever replaced a bearing themself.if so did you have to remove the shaft
Pls share ur secret Marina Rey Del fishing holes caguy at 7:01am 12.07.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1212 I like to troll while sailing and fish when the wind is dead. I just took mast up storage at MDR and
Schaefer vs Harken paphman at 8:04am 12.07.06 Ask All Sailors 9/5891 Is there any real differance between Schaefer and Harken equipment. I have replaced some of my olde
Miami to BVI Les at 9:27am 12.07.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/848 Any of you blue water guys have experience in sailing from S. Florida to the BVI. I'm considering s
Set and Drift william at 9:00am 12.07.06 Ask All Sailors 37/2758 At 1712 your GPS indicates a position of LAT 36 54.8'N, LONG 75 39.8'W. Your are on a course of 319
Teak Interior Refinishing Greg at 9:34am 12.07.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2487 I am planning on touching up the interior teak on my 1983 H31 in the spring using Daly's Teak Oil. D
320 PHRF vs. Portsmouth Rating Jim DeLong at 10:06am 12.07.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2035 I've noticed the range of PHRF ratings I can find for the Catalina 320 (151 to 160's)indicate it is
Teak Steps Greg W at 10:21am 12.07.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/918 I need to find or have cut a custom teak step being 6.5" by 18". Does anyone know of some company wh
Hairline cracks in gelcoat John Marty12799 at 10:36am 12.07.06 Big Boats 5/1484 Just wondering if others have hairline cracks appearing in the gelcoat around several stauntions and

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Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? Monheganlover at 8:26pm 05.24.21 I am going to have a mechanic look at it just to confirm that is the issue and make sure there isn't
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? Tom J at 8:25pm 05.24.21 Most unusual. According to Catalina Direct, it also shuts down the engine in the event of low oil
Shore water feed MFD at 8:20pm 05.24.21 So at least for me, looking at the 'shore water' attachment, and also understanding that it is best
Which Sail to Get JohnShannon at 8:16pm 05.24.21 Class legal is only important if you want to race other sunfish in a sanctioned event. If all you wa
Shore water feed MFD at 8:16pm 05.24.21 Thanks for the support. I removed the hose and eyeballed things from outside again. Looks like it
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:11pm 05.24.21 Very common issue on the M25XPB. A loose connection at the oil pressure switch will set off the ala
Instruments on panel not working. Tally Ho at 8:03pm 05.24.21 Yesterday I installed two new batteries as one of the old one had become hot and blackish water was
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! Bluesmoods at 7:58pm 05.24.21 Thank you much! How would you rate the off-shore seaworthiness? Let's say swells of 4' 7' ? Does
Fresh water Tally Ho at 7:55pm 05.24.21
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? Monheganlover at 7:37pm 05.24.21 Very common issue on the M25XPB. A loose connection at the oil pressure switch will set off the al
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? Monheganlover at 7:36pm 05.24.21 You're off to a good solid start. The first thing to do is to disconnect the wire connected to t
Full size porta potty? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:30pm 05.24.21 Instead of converting to any marine toilet (all of the Raritan models #tfox mentioned are high end
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? Tom J at 7:25pm 05.24.21 It appears the culprit could be a loose connection on the oil pressure sending unit. Plenty of oil
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit (1) Doug J at 7:18pm 05.24.21 Look what showed up today. An upgrade for the boat! orks. Yay. Now to install it. I have a Simr
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced? Ralph Johnstone at 7:14pm 05.24.21 I have a multi-meter and took an elementary sailboat electronics class You're off to a good solid
360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise Terry Cox at 7:03pm 05.24.21 Way to go, John. A grand start to an adventure of a life time. Few to experience, many to miss the o
E11 ABYC standards : how many GFCI 's? dlochner at 6:39pm 05.24.21 First outlet needs a GFCI, it protects all downstream outlets. Main panel needs a ELCI too.
Pop quiz Will Gilmore at 6:30pm 05.24.21 It's all about the air support. -Will
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! Georgedoyle at 6:27pm 05.24.21 Most 49's have original sails, and they do not function well. Lots of weather helm in moderate condi
Mast sheave box - Compatible Ronstan part? jssailem at 6:21pm 05.24.21 Ben.. Here is a link showing sheaves, a mast head fitting and an attachment called a "crane"for a sp

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