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Saloon table Paul at 7:45am 12.13.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/900 Can anyone help? I need a table for the saloonOr if someone would kind enough to send me photos an
Lining of an Oday 240 Namaste at 6:24am 12.13.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/910 I have recently purchased a O 240 and was curious about the treatment of the bolts and fasteners thr
Which boat would you choose to cruise Greg White at 5:54am 12.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/684 I am going to buy one of three boats 26 C,D,S and I don't know the differences!Can you help?
1989 Sabre 34 Targa Don at 4:47am 12.13.05 Sabre Sailboats 2/4896 I'm considering making an offer on a 1989 Sabre 34 Targa. I would appreciate hearing from anyone wi
Selling a boat on Ebay Cathy at 2:36am 12.13.05 Other Sailboats 0/617 We found our next boat a little faster than expected ' I want to get my Catalina 250 sold by spring.
Bottom stripping and repair Curtis at 2:19am 12.13.05 Seidelmann 8/1465 Hello everyone. Makin' Luff was recently pulled, pressure washed, and blocked. In examining the
Apalachicola to Tampa Rick Webb at 11:32pm 12.12.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1426 Anyone out there making that trip around the third week of January? I may be doing it with a buddy o
Chart/guide book for florida keys biorapper at 10:45pm 12.12.05 Destinations 9/2010 Looking on the internet...there are alot of choices and prices for guide books with charts. Are the
Used Sunfish in NE PA Ernie at 10:16pm 12.12.05 Other Sailboats 0/754 This is a response to the poster who is looking for a cheap used SF. I tried to respond directly, b
Replacement Rudder Steve Braverman at 9:45pm 12.12.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/961 Has anyone had any experience with replacement rudders from Ida Sailor? My rudder was lost during a
Anchor Roller Steve Braverman at 9:41pm 12.12.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1251 Has anybody installed a bow anchor roller on an O'Day 25? My 1978 model does not have the bow anchor
winterizing john Kivel at 8:26pm 12.12.05 Day Sailers 5/1135 Hi all, I read the recent posts on winter covers and I wonder if anyone leaves their boat uncovere
So long Bill at 6:54pm 12.12.05 Big Boats 5/871 I purchased a new (to me) 1974 Westsail 42 in October. Have accepted an offer on Someday Lady, my 19
MacGregor 26s Tuning Information Iian M at 6:22pm 12.12.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2583 I have recently purchased a MacGregor 26s that I am hoping to race, on a lake, at my home club Gosfo
CT 41 Mizzen Liz and Paul at 5:22pm 12.12.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1502 We are Paul and Liz (Brits) who have recently purchased a CT 41 which is currently in San Diego. We
CT41 mizzen boom Liz and Paul at 5:14pm 12.12.05 Other Sailboats 3/1049 We are Paul and Liz (Brits) who have recently purchased a CT 41 which is currently in San Diego. We
Rudder posts and just how strong is yours Mark at 3:19pm 12.12.05 Big Boats 3/848 Perhaps you may have heard of Dr Margaret Williams who set off from Queensland to attempt the first
Yanmar 3YM30 overheating/ Hunter 33 David Whitworth at 2:14pm 12.12.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/3782 I finally have some info from Yanmar about the problem of Hunter 33 Yanmar 3YM30's overheating above
Thin hull areas along keel pocket Cap'n Scott at 12:27pm 12.12.05 Balboa 2/1860 Has anyone ever noticed or had reason to be concerned with the thickness of the 26-B along both side
Shroud supports Bob at 11:34am 12.12.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/956 I've had my boat for a while but am hoping to use it at my winter home in Estero in the Gulf.. Afte

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Bulkheads Dug22 at 11:39am 11.19.20 Gene, Will it be ok to disconnect the chain plates with the mast up? The boat is in my wet slip and
Potagannissing Bay DArcy at 11:29am 11.19.20 @john6206 have a look at the Harbor Island anchorage review on Active Captain. They claim 10 feet of
Bulkheads Gene Neill at 11:29am 11.19.20 The bulkheads are structural in that they hold your rig up, not because they stiffen the hull in any
Potagannissing Bay john6206 at 11:20am 11.19.20 As soon as I hit "post" I re-checked my chart. 3-4 foot depth in most of the harbor. That seems saf
Potagannissing Bay john6206 at 11:18am 11.19.20 @AndyVS Harbor Island does look great. The chart shows a 1-2 foot depth in most of the harbor, my
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san sailme88 at 11:16am 11.19.20 BEFORE you get caught up in a surface repair, have someone conduct a moisture test. If you have mois
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san (1) jssailem at 11:00am 11.19.20 I use a Bosch ROS20VSK Random Orbit sander. This is the corded version. They may make a cordless mo
The Lesson rgranger at 10:58am 11.19.20 OK @rgranger, stay off Photoshop. LOL So, I do wonder, can I give myself COVID? Interesting though
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne rgranger at 10:54am 11.19.20 That's a keeper! :thumbup: I made it myself... I have to admit, I am a little proud of it.
A sad day Mikem at 10:52am 11.19.20 Years ago I fell in love with a Catalina 30 but could not afford it so bought a used Columbia 8.7.
The Lesson Brian D at 10:26am 11.19.20 OK @rgranger, stay off Photoshop. LOL So, I do wonder, can I give myself COVID? Interesting thought
The Lesson jssailem at 9:56am 11.19.20 It might also be one of those California Gang signs that sends a special message to all who are in t
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne Justin_NSA at 9:50am 11.19.20 That's a keeper! :thumbup:
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37 Justin_NSA at 9:49am 11.19.20 When you raise it above deck, wouldn't you need to modify the sail? Mine would have to be. Personal
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne (1) rgranger at 9:48am 11.19.20 187389
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why cdarwincole at 9:46am 11.19.20 my Hunter 280 had full battens, and the PO installed Hardin batt cars...really sweet. when I put a
The Lesson Justin_NSA at 9:44am 11.19.20 Is it just me or does it look like Brian is giving himself the finger... I guess that is what you
The Lesson (1) rgranger at 9:38am 11.19.20 Fake News?:biggrin: Is it just me or does it look like Brian is giving himself the finger... I gu
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san (1) Hunter216 at 9:37am 11.19.20 I just wanted recommendations on sander types. I use a Dewalt model D26441 - 1/4 sheet palm sande
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san S/V Honu at 9:26am 11.19.20 4" angle grinder with a flap disc, keep it moving so the structure does not overheat.

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