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50 vs 70hp on 26M Jim22483 at 1:04pm 11.24.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 46/8087 We are planning to buy a new 26M and trying to decide on o/b motor size. The dealer says we will app
Splintered Rudder Andy S. at 11:51am 11.24.05 Smaller Boats 6/819 The rudder on my '95 H26 splintered when it dropped while launching. The bottom of the rudder is che
Battery Selector Green Lamp secretsailorsailing at 11:31am 11.24.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/911 The green power on indicator light under the battery selector switch has burned out. Does anyone kno
260 vs. 25.5 Tim at 10:19am 11.24.05 Smaller Boats 7/1015 I'd like to poll some folks out there that have a Hunter 260 but have also had a heavier fixed keel
260 Wheel vs. Tiller Tim at 10:16am 11.24.05 Smaller Boats 7/1169 This is a follow up to my question on a swing keel 260 versus fixed keel 25.5. I really like the 260
260 Wheel vs. Tiller Tim at 10:10am 11.24.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/750 This is a follow up to my question on a swing keel 260 versus fixed keel 25.5. I really like the 26
Sloop to cutter modification on a 37.5? Shaun at 8:59am 11.24.05 Big Boats 4/729 Has anyone modified their 37.5 for a cutter rig.... if so I would be interested in how you secured t
Two different metals at through hull - problems? rsn48 at 8:17am 11.24.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1192 I have found that my through the hulls are two different metals for intake and output through hulls
Bottom paint for Lake Ontario paphman at 8:17am 11.24.05 Smaller Boats 2/1047 I need to paint the bottom of my Cat. 22, and will be using it on Lake Ontario. What do others use
Venture 22 pop top ?? Frank at 7:49am 11.24.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/3358 Stupid question time.My pop top will not go up all the way with the boom attached, the boom is too
living on the hudson,nyc eric at 6:25am 11.24.05 Ask All Sailors 17/1132 i have been living on my boat for the past two months and will continue living aboard thru winter. i
internet access in boat eric at 6:15am 11.24.05 Ask All Sailors 9/957 does any one know what is available to have internet access on board? mostly away from any land hot
rub rail bob ingalls at 4:28am 11.24.05 Morgan 1/1610 I would like to find rub rail for my morgan o/i
Deltas Hold Nice N Easy at 3:58am 11.24.05 Ask All Sailors 7/975 Just thought I would post this information. Shortly before leaving Ct. and heading south, I thought
shoveling not sailing rick at 2:50am 11.24.05 Balboa 4/1640 Hi guys, Im in the middle of a full blown snow storm. I was unable to get my boat indoors, the poor
No-Furl! A. Sikes at 2:46am 11.24.05 Catalina 30 5/1410 I need to replace my ORIGINAL headsail furler on my '78 C-30 "OBLIVION", I think it was made by Bay
Carbon Fiber Tillers from IdaSailor John S at 2:14am 11.24.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1099 I have been observing the crew at IdaSailor as they have started to turn out sailboat components amd
Hunter 260 table Bill P. at 1:29am 11.24.05 Smaller Boats 3/1045 I've a 1999 Hunter 260 WB and the hole in the table that the center post passes through is just a ve
Pearson 323 spreaders dimensions Carlos A. Castillo at 1:17am 11.24.05 Other Sailboats 2/1126 I'll just bought a Pearson 323 1981 and the spreaders are missing.Could anyone help me out with the
Livingston dinghy motor John at 12:40am 11.24.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1534 "Go fast" in a 8' Livingston dinghy I'm replacing my 2hp motor with more HP. Does anyone know what

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low battery display on autopilot Bill Roosa at 9:24pm 11.16.20 You have a high-resistance connection somewhere, likely on the negative side. Look for corrosion.
Love Texas. Jackdaw at 9:18pm 11.16.20
1996 HUNTER LEGEND 40.5 DEPTH AND TRANSDUCER ISSUES Bill Roosa at 9:16pm 11.16.20 Hello to all and thanks for all the suggestions concerning the depth display & transducer issue I h
anchor light Bill Roosa at 9:13pm 11.16.20 Don't remember the model on mine but it just took a 1/4 turn of the lens and then the lens lifted of
Love Texas. HMT2 at 9:10pm 11.16.20
made this for both of our Catalina 34 clubs boats - no more accidental alarms Ken13559 at 9:08pm 11.16.20 How is the slot for access to push buttons cut? Drill on 4 corners and saw or router? Taking orders
Motor will not cranked over Bill Roosa at 9:05pm 11.16.20 Like Michael says make sure batteries are charge and connections are clean and tight. Hunters suf
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker Ken13559 at 9:02pm 11.16.20 Rain water should not get in the transom lockers as it has raise lip and overhang lid/cover. It is n
Question about AC wiring jssailem at 9:00pm 11.16.20 I discovered a keel bolt that needs to be replaced. Treasure is sometimes hidden in the simplest t
rust remove from swim ladder Ken13559 at 8:58pm 11.16.20 The best product I have used for removing rust stains form stainless is called Spotless Stainless.
Mac 26s wiring questions... Tedd at 8:45pm 11.16.20 I agree with @George_NJ , you can probably run everything you need behind the headliner. I like the
Question about AC wiring Bill Roosa at 8:44pm 11.16.20 I need to move my Inverter/charger with transfer switch. The existing 120V AC 10-3 won't reach the
Water heater tech question Bill Roosa at 8:41pm 11.16.20 Hmmm that means when I drained my engine cooling system I did not drain it at the lowest point so t
Oil Mystery Bill Roosa at 8:37pm 11.16.20 is the motor inclined so the dipstick is toward the "shallow" end of the oil pan? Most boat motors
93 Catalina 34 Mk1.5, is this normal jono at 8:30pm 11.16.20 I'm considering buying. But that engine has to go.
Alternator Won't Charge at Idle Bill Roosa at 8:30pm 11.16.20 Not really. You're smart enough to notice the change. Good for you. None of us was born an elec
93 Catalina 34 Mk1.5, is this normal Brian D at 8:28pm 11.16.20 Wow, are you selling your boat?
Christmas... Calif. Ted at 8:18pm 11.16.20 Anyone else remember the old joke about Roy Rodgers ? ?Pardon me Roy, is that the cat that chewed y
Irwin Citation 34 Furler replacement higgs at 8:07pm 11.16.20 On a 34 footer I would not skimp on a furler. Assuming a 150 you have a lot of sail there and, in a
Refinishing Tiller Handle thinwater at 8:04pm 11.16.20 Be sure to get a tiller cover on it when you're done. The easiest and cheapest protection you can b

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