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C30 Propane locker problems. Ken13531 at 4:56am 07.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1216 RSN just asked about LPG storage venting on C27.I have similiar issues with my C30 MkII 1987.There
Bikini Regatta Don Williams at 4:24am 07.28.06 Racing 2/2197 Hi Guys, Before we started cruising 5 yrs ago my wife had her own all girl crew and raced our
converting a macgregor 26 trailer to catalina 27 matt at 3:19am 07.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/1152 Just wondering if anyone had any experience with trailer modification. I bought a Mac. trailer for
leaking windows sweet relish at 3:19am 07.28.06 Other Sailboats 7/5748
Halyard Eric 14700 at 2:05am 07.28.06 Other Sailboats 4/1232 Hi; the surveyor said the 20 year old halyard needs replacing; so it's a standard 3/16" ss tied to
Sailing a Yawl Kay at 8:11am 07.28.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1258 I have always wondered about sailing a yawl. I have heard that one can steer the boat by trimming th
Jabsco Pump Problem paul h at 6:46am 07.28.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1427 I was having back flow problem in the head. Water would seep back into the bowl after sitting a whil
My Pedastal Column Leaks S. Morrow at 10:58am 07.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/953 I have a 2005 Huntr 33. I just discovered a leak under my pedastal. The screwed in cockpit sole will
H23 Trailer pics Swampyankee at 10:34am 07.28.06 Smaller Boats 10/1255 I'm headed out tomorrow to look for a good used trailer that I can adjust/modify/customize to carry
27 Fairwinds Anthony D'amore at 10:18am 07.28.06 Other Sailboats 1/1102 Greetings from TexasI recently purchased a 27 foot Fairwinds. Guess you could say I got a hell of
Bilge weep holes Marty at 9:48am 07.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1405 In the process of fixing a leak at the stuffing box shaft hose section, I found the two weep holes w
Best air conditioner Rick at 12:51pm 07.28.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1062 Hey guysI am looking for a few takes on the best option for air conditioning. I dont want portable!
Question re. Tall Rig Cat. 34 skipperjay at 5:27pm 07.28.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/802 I presently own an 88 Cat. 30 Standard Rig, Fin Keel. I am considering the purchase of an Cat. 34 w
gain access to head tank matthew cosmas at 5:58pm 07.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 0/846 I wonder what some of you had done to better keep track of head tank level. I have a 1989 30_88-94 a
Fischer/Panda 8kw Generator Fred at 2:52am 07.27.06 Big Boats 3/3243 I have an 8kw Fischer Panda generator with 300 hours. Begining two weeks ago after the generator ru
Tiller Pilot: Does it work well? csobalvarro at 3:07am 07.27.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1111 Does anyone here have any experience with Tiller Pilots? If they work, seems like a great investment
Tiller Delaminating bowtrash at 3:18am 07.27.06 Ask All Sailors 7/4424 My tiller is delaminating along two of the joints.Is it worth trying to reglue or should I just toss
anchor line knot fun Chris3720 at 3:08am 07.27.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/987 I have new anchor with 200 feet of 1/2 inch, 3 strand/braid anchor line that keeps getting knotted.
Single handing newbie questions WindDancer at 3:39am 07.27.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 24/3802 Have all control lines brought to cockpit(except lazyjacks)When ready to raise sails, I set autohe
Daysailer II Center Board leaks Jeanne B at 3:44am 07.27.06 Day Sailers 0/1678 I have a substancial leak in my DSII. The water will fill the space between the hulls in a few hours

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Sailboat as 'investment"??? Leeward Rail at 8:02pm 07.15.21 I always thought Beer was only rented. Only part of it is. The ratio depends on the beer. Coors
Introducing Myself Catalina 22 at 7:55pm 07.15.21 Hi Ted, thank you very much for your detailed info, that really helps!
Sailboat as 'investment"??? jssailem at 7:52pm 07.15.21 Time to invest in some beer. I always thought Beer was only rented.
Sailboat as 'investment"??? dlochner at 6:55pm 07.15.21 Oh well... Time to invest in some beer. Beer is never owned. It is only rented. Often for a time
Furler Twists Sirius Pete at 6:52pm 07.15.21 Group, First, my apology for my delay! So, I used the ideas for lubing the swivel (dry lubricant)
1987 Hunter 23 mast. Crazy Dave Condon at 6:14pm 07.15.21 Forum store has your build list of parts. Franc Spar has to be Z Spar. The other mast supplier was
A New Record! Scott T-Bird at 6:10pm 07.15.21 I never pay the winter bill until I get an invoice after the boat has been hauled out and the servic
Trailer Catalina Capri 22 (wing keel version) - to buy or rent Crazy Dave Condon at 6:08pm 07.15.21 Load range of the tires? How many supports on each bunk board? Brakes? Installation of a bow eye
Hunter 212 Spinnaker's Crazy Dave Condon at 5:56pm 07.15.21 @Dave Groshong Does the forum store offer that option? If so, can you advise
Retractible Keel Line Replacement Crazy Dave Condon at 5:46pm 07.15.21 @sullyd First, safety is a factor. Trying to save a buck is foolish. Have the boat lifted. T
Sailboat as 'investment"??? sail sfbay at 5:26pm 07.15.21 QUESTION??
Sailboat as 'investment"??? Tally Ho at 4:49pm 07.15.21
Sailboat as 'investment"??? Leeward Rail at 4:21pm 07.15.21 Even buying into a charter boat, where the charter company pays the mortgage for a few years and mai
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view sailcapt340 at 4:15pm 07.15.21 I do have plans to get back to transmitting. It's after this years sailing season. I'll definitely
A New Record! Leeward Rail at 4:11pm 07.15.21 I knew people in our marina had it good, but not this good. :dancing:
A New Record! shemandr at 3:59pm 07.15.21 ugh! I usually paid winter fees when my boat was hauled and spring fee when it was launched. Maybe
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 (2) Philly2DC2LBI at 3:57pm 07.15.21 Thanks, jssailem and shemandr. fantastic advice, really appreciate it. In the picture in reply #8
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view Brian D at 3:57pm 07.15.21 I would also recommend adding a Common Mode Choke to prevent RF from returning back to the transmitt
Replacing water tank valcour at 3:53pm 07.15.21 Do you have a leak? have not had a reason to do so yet.
A New Record! dlochner at 3:34pm 07.15.21 Be careful what you wish for. Between mid September and the end of October I have to come up with wi

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