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New owner! David Russell at 10:36am 05.05.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/919 HiI was recently given a MacGregor 21 on a trailer. She does need some work, but the hull, riggin
How do I reset an ST4000 Autopilot Sailor-man at 10:38am 05.05.06 Ask All Sailors 1/5155 I need to "reset" my Raymarine SP4000 Mk II Wheel Pilot so the unit will look for my newly installed
Hunter 22 1984 manual Lesphoto3613 at 11:28am 05.05.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1363 Does anyone have access to a manual? I've purchased a real nice 22 and would like to have the manua
Fastener Choice for Lazy Jack Install Clark at 11:49am 05.05.06 Ask All Sailors 16/3023 I'll be installing Lazy Jacks soon and am not sure what type of fasteners to use for the mast and bo
Sanitation Hose artfem at 8:04am 05.05.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1261 I have bought your book and it is great. I am about to redo the hoses on both heads in my Island Pac
Rub rail replacement for 1998 Mac26x Tom2909 at 10:04am 05.05.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/807 Looking for source of parts, suggestions to replace the rubrail damaged on a 1998 Mac26x.Thank you
Trailer Springs size? MrBill_FLL at 9:07am 05.05.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1056 Comming home last weekend, I developed a serious tire rub on the underside of the fender. I figur
Sink Hand water pump Mel E. at 1:10pm 05.05.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/968 on my 1998 26x gave up. I've looked for a replacement, but have only found one's with a square base,
Problem in reverse Bill P. at 1:31pm 05.05.06 Smaller Boats 4/786 I've had my Hunter 260 with a 9.8 Evinrude for about a year - sorry, I don't have the manuals so I m
marine air on a 272 michael schiele at 8:49am 05.05.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/795 I want to put a marine air system on my 272(87). It's a outboard model and i plan on using the vacan
Reasonable Rating carl longnecker at 4:05pm 05.05.06 Catalina 310 5/1547 What is a reasonable PHRF rating for a 310? I need a number for some low key beer can racing that s
Anchor Charlie at 11:09pm 05.03.06 Big Boats 0/729 Interested in hearing anchor theories and experiences for Hunter 34's. That is, what kind of winds
Garhauer Nereussailor at 10:29pm 05.03.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1174 Has anyone here purchased any products recently from Garhauer Marine? I ordered a traveler almost tw
Shaft wear (1) Randy Burns at 10:28pm 05.03.06 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1059 I'm in the process of repowering and am looking for advice. The original brass drive shaft shows .00
Looking for specs on 26.5('85-'87) Alan at 10:22pm 05.03.06 Smaller Boats 3/958 I'm trying to find anyone that would be willing to get me some critical measurements off their boat.
Newbie wants to wash sails ? PY charlie at 10:08pm 05.03.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1634 Just bought a solid '86 O'day 222. I suspect the main sail being attached to the boat with it's cov
Sources for compressed natural gas Tomm at 10:06pm 05.03.06 Big Boats 4/831 I spent all day yesterday trying to find a source for compressed natural gas to fill the cylinder th
Stuck Knotmeter Boat Babe at 10:04pm 05.03.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1523 New to cruising, I just got a Cal 28 (1987)last fall and the knotmeter worked fine. I made sure the
gelcoat over marine filler? colin hunter 335 at 10:04pm 05.03.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1372 I need to paint on a few layers of gelcoat to cover up some marine filler. What is the best way to
Open Gulf sailing Jacob Donnell at 12:23am 05.04.06 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 2/1465 I have a 26 foot Ranger that I sail on lake travis quite often. I am needing to move to Lake Jackso

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How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? jssailem at 2:43pm 12.19.20 These guys sail in rarified air. They are sailing 2.5 to 3.5 times True Wind Speed. The are just ma
companion way Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 2:24pm 12.19.20 What Dave said
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? Hunter216 at 2:01pm 12.19.20 I saw a quick description somewhere on line. The rules allow the dual mainsails and each team seems
Autopilot for 30T 19thol at 1:48pm 12.19.20 Also installed a Raymarine EV100 this year, works very well, and easy to install. Got it for $1000
companion way dlochner at 1:45pm 12.19.20 Before sealing up the companionway, do a little digging to be certain the wood inside is dry. Start
companion way Ralph Johnstone at 1:45pm 12.19.20 Download the West System manual or any other epoxy manufacturer's manual (all epoxies are similar in
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:29pm 12.19.20 I think what the orignial question was how fast to go with others on board. First you own the boat
companion way capta at 1:25pm 12.19.20 I would suggest wax paper on wood held up by something like duct tape, possibly using a syringe to i
Special Sale--Signed copy of my book available now! Crazy Dave Condon at 1:20pm 12.19.20 Does your book apply to me, Crazy Dave. It has been a long time younng lady since we had lunch. M
Do I need a main downhaul? H26 Crazy Dave Condon at 1:17pm 12.19.20 cannot open that program. Need a photo from someone with a H 26 out there with a CDI furler as it w
Hunter 333 real or myth? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:14pm 12.19.20 @Dave Groshong Please pass this on to the person who can correct and put into Hunter Resources for
Stabilizing 33 pound claw anchor on bow roller sailme88 at 1:13pm 12.19.20 IF this is a NEW boat, I guess the best place to sort this out is at Catalina....
Shipping from Michigan to California Crazy Dave Condon at 1:13pm 12.19.20 Thank you for advising as the spread of Zebra musscles is a big issue in many states going into fres
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? dlochner at 1:12pm 12.19.20
Stabilizing 33 pound claw anchor on bow roller Ralph Johnstone at 1:08pm 12.19.20 A photo of your existing setup would go miles towards coming up with a solution ............. from n
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 1:07pm 12.19.20 Don't try this at home. I couldn't, my wife would have seen that coming a mile away. Her father t
Help, advice!! Swing keep jammed in up position on Beneteau 323 Hunter216 at 1:05pm 12.19.20
Stabilizing 33 pound claw anchor on bow roller SV At Last at 12:36pm 12.19.20 I just use a bungee. Hook the anchor chain and the cleat inside the anchor locker.
Help, advice!! Swing keep jammed in up position on Beneteau 323 Hunter216 at 12:24pm 12.19.20 Thanks I saw this but never said if he actually fixed it. I noticed that as well but thought it mi
Stabilizing 33 pound claw anchor on bow roller Benny17441 at 12:22pm 12.19.20 Install an anchor stop with a pin to the side in order to secure the anchor chain tight on deck. Re

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