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Partners, The good, the bad and the ugly. caguy at 5:44am 01.18.07 Ask All Sailors 18/2765 I like my boat and my independence, but I think I might like to move up a notch or two (especially a
Inflatable Dinghy cover, boot, bra, whatever?? Moondancer at 6:27am 01.18.07 Ask All Sailors 6/3544 Has anyone read the January Sail magazine article on "The Perfect Dinghy?" They show and speak of a
Folding Propeller Question Mike at 6:34am 01.18.07 Big Boats 2/1364 I'm considering changing my 2-bladed fixed prop to a folding one. A couple questions (Engine: 35BC,
east coast icw russ imler at 8:07am 01.18.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1771 Hi, I'm nearing retirement and my dream is to cruise the icw. My question to any catalina owner wh
At present we have three threads running Ross at 10:05am 01.18.07 Ask All Sailors 31/2026 concerning the interfacing of GPS and computers. This has caused me to wonder if I am among the ve
Older Hunter layouts Deb at 10:04am 01.18.07 Big Boats 9/5516 I am looking into buying a Hunter sailboat. The new boats have great, spacious interiors (even a 33
H356 Raw Water Pump Mystery Steve at 10:26am 01.18.07 Big Boats 5/1077 When I winterized my 3GM30 in November I removed the hose from the raw water seacock, put a funnel i
Trailer for 22' Bill22305 at 11:21am 01.18.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1036 Hello:Got a lead on a 22 with no trailer. What are the specs on a trailer for this boat?Bunks or r
plastic porthole replacement Scott St. Germain at 12:26pm 01.18.07 Mid-Size Boats 6/4807 Anyone know of any sites they recommend to find replacement porthole parts for Hunter's? Thanks in
Towing a 26M with a Jeep Grand Cherokee Formerly Flashback at 1:00pm 01.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/939 Has anyone used a Jeep Grand Cherokee to tow a Mac 26M? I know the best engine to use is the V-8, b
Could the MacGregor Be Hauling Hazardous Critters? (1) You Yours at 1:58pm 01.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1382 Article From THE RIVERSIDE PRESS-ENTERPRISE:Boats coming into California from Lake Mead are being
mast and keel Dr Stacey at 3:42pm 01.18.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/989 I have a question. I recently found another Catalina 25 (I already own one). It's good looking but i
Looking for yachtmaster at 5:23pm 01.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/970
It's so cold.... Rick A at 1:35am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1361 .... that I almost froze my buckin'ears....
cabin cover billy boy6571 at 1:45am 01.17.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/911 Where can i find a cabin top cover for my Mac24 1970?
ok,who's got the oldest 25 Venture in here.. Malcolm & Darlene at 2:16am 01.17.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1057 I was just wondering who has the oldest Mac Venture 25 in here,,mine is a 1974 25 Venture hull numbe
Stern Rail Seats tgrass462 at 3:22am 01.17.07 Smaller Boats 3/1162 Well my class just made ... I'm an adjunct faculty member at a local junior college ... this means I
Pendent replacement Oday 26 Jim V at 4:09am 01.17.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/957 I need to replace the 23 year old pendent on my centerboard. Any great words of wisdom on how I go
Beneteau 35s5 Chainplate Cover ian thompson at 5:26am 01.17.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1245 How do I remove the cover over the chainplates on my Beneteau 35s5. There is a leak around the chain
Replacing life lines Mike at 5:24am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 18/3285 Since the vinyl coating on my lifelines are cracked and look horrible, i have decided to replace the

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Wooden (1) PaulK at 5:18pm 08.22.21 Woodenboat's facilities are fantastic, along with the know-how that gathers there to make it all hap
Balmar SG200 battery monitor Davidasailor26 at 5:17pm 08.22.21
Alternator problems artboas at 5:15pm 08.22.21 We'll need more information.. How big is the battery bank (Ah capacity)? How low do you discharge
Balmar SG200 battery monitor Mark Maulden at 5:03pm 08.22.21
Single Handed Docking sesmith at 4:38pm 08.22.21 The stern bridle technique in the video linked to below works really well for us: 110882884
Trying to understand this modified 40.5 rigging! Don S/V ILLusion at 4:24pm 08.22.21 As best I recall, the winches all look located in their factory location.
Hunter 33, started some work (5) Rabe at 4:20pm 08.22.21 Were those gate valves or ball valves? In either case, its probably best to replace the sanitatio
Single Handed Docking RitSim at 4:20pm 08.22.21 Docking variations PoGMAEjiHmU
New to cutter rigging, question. Murgatroid at 4:19pm 08.22.21 Found the video here: MrNrGiVB8oA Hoisting a genoa or yankee would help immensely, especially if
New to cutter rigging, question. Murgatroid at 4:18pm 08.22.21 The Allmand 23 (HMS 23) https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/allmand-23-hms-23 looks like it is design
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? fstbttms at 4:04pm 08.22.21 I used to run her aground on the east end of middle ground and go over the side with my brush and s
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Mooseman at 4:01pm 08.22.21 Congrats, great boat - you're going to want to join the c30 organization, lots of specific info: ht
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! (1) Mooseman at 3:57pm 08.22.21 Welcome, Robert. What engine? In an '86, you mgiht have an M25, like mine. Here are some links t
New to cutter rigging, question. Murgatroid at 3:46pm 08.22.21 I think I would agree with Murgatroid (First name Heaven's to..?). In light wind it may be better
Balmar SG200 battery monitor MikeHoncho at 3:46pm 08.22.21 That is what it is designed for, multiple banks require a shunt for each bank. A single shunt will m
Balmar SG200 battery monitor Stu Jackson at 3:45pm 08.22.21 Mark, they generally don't do "measurements" when charging, which is when the ACR connects the two b
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Stu Jackson at 3:42pm 08.22.21 Welcome, Robert. What engine? In an '86, you mgiht have an M25, like mine. Here are some links to
Single Handed Docking Stu Jackson at 3:36pm 08.22.21 Hi, Don. Interesting recurring subject. Like anything, docking requires practice, regardless of wh
anyone ever hire a tow truck to lift a boat? (8) rgranger at 3:27pm 08.22.21 Assuming the aft end of the boat is clear of the trailer, lower the trailer tongue. This will raise
New to cutter rigging, question. PaulK at 3:26pm 08.22.21 Found the video here: MrNrGiVB8oA Hoisting a genoa or yankee would help immensely, especially if y

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