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bright bright bright (1) Jeff Prideaux at 10:27am 07.18.06 Smaller Boats 2/960 Another good weekend of sailing with the family. Here we are anchored just off a sound beach near B
2nd trailer axle Dean at 10:21am 07.18.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/990 I am considering adding a second axle to my standard M26 trailer for long distance hauling. Has anyo
Ranger 37 sailboat model production sanjuan2R at 12:14pm 07.18.06 Ask All Sailors 1/2535 Ahoy - Just bought a Ranger 37 One Ton racer/cruiser and wanted to know how to find out how many of
capsize John in CT at 12:49pm 07.18.06 Smaller Boats 3/1396 I'm a novice sailor with little experience in the Capri 14.2 I bought last year. Does anyone have e
Looking for a prop "Thrust Ring" for Honda 9.9 Marty 26d at 1:52pm 07.18.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1012 Hi ThereAnybody had any luck finding a Prop Thrust Ring to fit a Honda 9.9.Homemade or store bough
2005-2006 Hunter 25 Garry15984 at 1:42pm 07.18.06 Smaller Boats 4/6168 I was emailed by Andrew who, with his brother, has been "thinking about the Hunter 25 because we vac
Why do my plumbing parts not fit? Michael at 2:18pm 07.18.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1123 I purchased an exterior shower unit for my boat, but am having problems. I hooked it up to my freshw
Check this out Wanderer138 at 2:11pm 07.18.06 Smaller Boats 5/914 Just because we sail small boats doesn't mean we can't think big. Click on the link below, then scro
prop shaft jake at 2:01pm 07.18.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1002 has anyone ever replaced a cutlass bushing and prop shaft? and if so can you tell me if one must cal
Towing a dinghy Tom at 8:40pm 07.16.06 Mid-Size Boats 5/1610 I recently purchased my first dinghy. I would like to now tow it along with us during cruises. Does
Shaft Alignment? Loosen and Let 'er Go! Bob at 10:49pm 07.16.06 Ask All Sailors 11/1871 I posted here awhile back about shaft alignment as I tightened down the motor mounds without realizi
New Hunter 25 Mike at 11:21pm 07.16.06 Trailer Sailors 5/1394 I am currently considering the purchase of the new Hunter 25. Does anyone have any reviews on this
oday 25 mast jim stevens at 12:27am 07.17.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/789 question for the board. I notced that my masthead has a stainless steel loop pointing forward abou
Trailer Cover? Jon Romano at 12:40am 07.17.06 Smaller Boats 5/962 Does anyone know where I can find a good cover for my Hunter 216 when it's on its trailer?
On the water again ! Glenn17427 at 12:46am 07.17.06 Day Sailers 7/1037 Well, after 4 weeks of not sailing for one reason or another my wife and I sailed out of Ventura Cal
Tie inflatable to stern (athwartships) MichaelStacy at 1:09am 07.17.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1007 I generally tie my inflatable to the deck ahead of the mast when cruising. But this makes it harder
What a Sailing Day 20 knots and rising! ;D Salty Dog at 2:23am 07.17.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/827 Had a wonderful sail this past weekend. Started out on a day sail from Dahlgren, VA to Port Kinsale
Video Instruction on Sailing Kevin Jeske at 2:31am 07.17.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1081 I am a new owner of a pre-owned Catalina 22 Sailboat. I am learning to sail "on my own". I was won
Looking for 25.5 bimini David at 2:56am 07.17.06 Smaller Boats 2/893 Am looking for a tall bimini, ... about 18" higher than the boom. Have seen photos of them here but
Symmetric flown as assymetric? Grizz at 3:03am 07.17.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/1549 I read w/ interest today's Forum Topic and note where one Captain will fly his symmetric from a penn

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Really? You expect 2021 to be better? Tell me how! DAVA390 at 5:13am 01.05.21 I retired a year ago,right after Christmas. Turns out that for once i finally made the right decisio
Cal 3-27 Cutlass Bearing Tally Ho at 5:00am 01.05.21 Hi @Greg@ s/v Tally Ho: Did you find it easy to pop off the prop with this set up or do you think
1994 Hunter H26 trailer bracket Crazy Dave Condon at 4:49am 01.05.21 One thing on some trailers that the supports were not long enough. Why? The swing centerboard was
1982 Catalina 27, outboard well model Joe at 4:32am 01.05.21 The C27's rudder is swept back. I use a long shaft tohatsu 15 hp. but a 9.9 is fine too. The shaft
in board sheeting? Joe at 3:41am 01.05.21 Just a quick comment... what you are talking about is called the ,,"sheeting angle". It is the angl
Singing Prop danstanford at 2:23am 01.05.21 For what it is worth, we would get our prop spinning as well when the speed got up but it was a very
2004 Hunter 326 Edison Helm Ken13559 at 1:17am 01.05.21 Try the rear berth ceiling access panel. There should be one on each side of the ceiling hump. If th
ipad for navigation AndyBC at 12:29am 01.05.21 I think most of the issues with a tablet are answered by getting a non apple product. Samsung galax
New Owner O'Day 23 Project_Mayhem at 11:38pm 01.04.21 @sreidvt Do you have any tips to speed up the process? Even without epoxy it's taking me a long time
Transom: Solid Fiberglass or Cored Project_Mayhem at 11:37pm 01.04.21 It appears as if the inboard 25's had a glass transom (except by the rudder) and the outboard had a
Cal 22 ricksoth at 9:51pm 01.04.21 Have you joined the FB Cal Boats group? If not, check it out. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3079
Cal 3-27 Cutlass Bearing WBH at 9:30pm 01.04.21 Hi @Greg@ s/v Tally Ho: Did you find it easy to pop off the prop with this set up or do you think t
Raymarine ST7000 auto pilot- integration with Raymarine Axiom question eianm at 9:06pm 01.04.21 i got a reply from Ray- i can see the auto piot on the Axiom, but have to use the ST7000 head/screen
Source for 10 gauge ATC fuse holders dmax at 8:41pm 01.04.21 I bought some quality maxi fuses with 8 gauge leads (they are quite large compared to the minis) - I
in board sheeting? Jumpstart at 8:37pm 01.04.21 Sea state is an important consideration. Short steep chop kills boat speed when using a small headsa
26X speed when loaded kenny13669 at 8:30pm 01.04.21 Hi Folks, I am wondering if any 26X or 26M owners can speak to the effect on speed (and getting on
So many questions - 24ft Laguna Windrose Daveinet at 8:08pm 01.04.21 It also looks like you may want to try to get your gin pole down close to the pivot point at the bas
in board sheeting? rgranger at 8:05pm 01.04.21 what you need an excuse to go sailing for the day. :what: A DAY!? a plan was laid to consume ever
What is this? marchem at 7:54pm 01.04.21 emergency tiller extension if it is I sure hope he never has to use it!
What is this? marchem at 7:54pm 01.04.21 It is likely the manual bilge pump handle. White cover, port side under seat. See if fits. Looks li

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