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rigging oday 37 John Stevens at 3:20am 06.20.06 Bigger Boats 1/1098 we recently puchased an oday 37. WE have no idea how the sails are rigged. If you have specific c
Experience with the PHC ? Clark at 4:19am 06.20.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1357 I have read resounding reviews and recommendations for the Raritan PHII's etc. and only mentions of
rstoring the black accents and removing stains judith ann at 4:23am 06.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/936 i am trying to sprue up my 26x and finding it difficult to brighten up the black on the cabin. also
3GMF Overheating csdurand at 4:36am 06.20.06 Big Boats 20/1788 I was running my 3GMF the other weekend heading back to the marina when the temp alarm sounded after
Swim step for older Catalina 34's Bruce at 4:39am 06.20.06 Big Boats 4/1152 Are there swim steps available for 1986 Catalina 34's?
Dennis, your goose neck picture John M. Moe at 5:58am 06.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/909 Dennis,The picture you posted in answer to the question about mast/boom connections is identical t
Falling off! Ameribritalia at 6:31am 06.20.06 Ask All Sailors 17/2098 I have been fortunate in never having fallen off my boat while sailing however I have come close bot
Shroud Tension Stuart Casteel at 7:43am 06.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/818 Hi, I was wondering about how to go about retensioning my rig while I am afloat. While I was prepare
Potential Buyer Fitz932 at 7:54am 06.20.06 Big Boats 1/874 I am considering the purchase of 1985 Hunter 34. Where can I get the original specifications and sa
Where to find S25 serial number Daydreams at 9:34am 06.20.06 Seidelmann 4/1401 I have found the hull id number on the transom... but... it is partially covered by a bracket. Is t
Boom Vang Explained...Please Carol at 7:08am 06.20.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1394 I need a quick explanation of the function and purpose of a boom vang. I question when and why we ti
Oday 28's-- difference in model years steve L5538 at 8:01am 06.20.06 Bigger Boats 2/1299 Am looking at possibly buying an '82 Oday 28. Have read some sterling reviews of the '83 model and
O'Day 26 shroud question radiocommander at 9:15am 06.20.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/975 I recently bought an O'Day 26. It has the french made mast unlike the 25 I once owned. The T Bar s
Did we lose info with the new knowledge base? KennyH at 8:55am 06.20.06 The Cherubini Hunters 3/904 We use to have a vertical layout of our 25 as well as a horizonal layout. Have we lost this informa
Hull # steve L5538 at 8:20am 06.20.06 Bigger Boats 2/1038 When I was on the 28' I was looking at buying I couldn't find the plaque with hull #, etc. Can anyo
More on H376 access panel install Bob F at 8:17am 06.20.06 Big Boats 2/716 More questions, need your help.What is the best tool to cut the fiberglass? Someone mentioned Dreme
26S Laz Floor out of PVC pipe (1) Doug J at 10:30am 06.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/954 I've always wanted to install a floor in the laz. Never liked the idea of putting heavy stuff right
26S Laz Floor another view (1) Doug J at 10:35am 06.20.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/894 Here's another pic of both sections out of the boat, so it can more easily be seen how it's made. Th
Bilge pump losing prime. Smitty at 10:20am 06.20.06 Ask All Sailors 9/4887 I have a Rule RuleMate 750 bilge pump that seems to lose prime. With more than enough water in the
420 range Kevin at 12:59pm 06.20.06 Big Boats 5/2032 What kind of range can you get with the 60 gallon fuel tank on the 420 passage? Also, what do you th

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How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave? capta at 6:46pm 04.19.21 In my opinion, a rebuilt engine should operate like a new engine, PERIOD!
Well, that was surprising! capta at 6:42pm 04.19.21 When our painter in Trinidad waxes and buffs our hull, she shines like a new paint job. But with the
Frozen seacocks,how to cure? capta at 6:35pm 04.19.21 We used muriatic acid on our stuck seacocks, leaving the bad ones over night. Simple as pie, but req
Dingy Davit Horizontle Stabilizer capta at 6:27pm 04.19.21 We use a pair of sailing dinghy main sheet block and tackles crossed like fore and aft spring lines
Launched boat#1! jon hansen at 6:21pm 04.19.21 i'm 2 months out. we're due for 3" of snow tomorrow night here in toledo. if i were up nort, it's br
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Lubricant for impeller Windpilot at 5:49pm 04.19.21 Not so chosey sailors use dish soap because they always have it on hand. And it works fine, I like l
SPRING CLEARANCE AUCTION BEGINS MONDAY - FAQ Phil Herring at 5:40pm 04.19.21 You'll be glad to know that you didn't have to stay up until midnight! The auction started at midnig
Acetone a safe cleaner? leo310 at 5:33pm 04.19.21 MEK is safe if used the proper way remember MEK will remove oils from rubber if not MEK approved.
New Owner of an H34 WasabiRush at 5:32pm 04.19.21 There should be a sensitivity setting that you can change. My Ramarine autopilot default setting i
mast leaking through deck along compression post into cabin (1) Rich Stidger at 5:27pm 04.19.21 On my Z-Spar mast the weep holes are on the front and sides in the mast base. You can see the one o
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Mast Support Will Gilmore at 5:07pm 04.19.21 2x4 lumber has gotten smaller over the years. In my youth it was nearly 2x4. Desire for profits h
Lancer 45' Tally Ho at 4:54pm 04.19.21 Sometimes there is a screen at the end of the fuel pickup tube that can get plugged or blocked, once
sheave under mast plate for CB line. hunter240 at 4:53pm 04.19.21 I have a 1998 H240. Am in the process of replacing for the third time the sheave as well as the bloc
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