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26S outboard specs required BruceG at 7:44pm 01.29.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1005 I have had my outboard stolen and need to replace it. Can someone give me details such as shaft leng
Hatch rods jbreland at 7:34pm 01.29.06 Smaller Boats 8/1068 My H23 is missing the original rods that used to hold the companion top open.I've seen them before
cabin sole rot Hugh at 6:39pm 01.29.06 Seidelmann 3/1545 I just bought a 24.5 and am refurbishing it. There is rot where the bulkhead seperating the forword
AC Units Mitch at 6:36pm 01.29.06 Big Boats 13/1578 I have narrowed it down to either a CruiseAir or A Flagship Marine AC unit. Both look to be of the
Help on removing a Rotostay drum Take 5 at 2:36pm 01.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1337 Hi Guys,I recently bought a Legend 26 fitted with a Rotostay jib roller reefer.The inner stay re
A $350,000 day sailer? ex-admin at 2:10pm 01.29.06 Ask All Sailors 81/6166 Fall and winter seem like good times to look at boats. Most of us are doing little or no sailing thi
1969 Islander Lower shroud chainplates Will Whitman at 12:59pm 01.29.06 Islander 3/2196 I bought a 1969 Islander 34 at bargain price because others thought the boat was coming apart at the
Radar Poles Brad Hoff at 12:45pm 01.29.06 Big Boats 9/1639 I just purchased a JRC radar/chartplotter and am looking for an economical radar pole or other suppo
O'Day 25 Deck Plate question Scott R21226 at 12:20pm 01.29.06 Day Sailers 1/1323 Quick question. I have to rebed the deck plate around the chain plate. The deck plate has two screw
Fleming Wind Vane mbryant at 12:17pm 01.29.06 Ask All Sailors 0/1444 I tried to buy a Fleming wind vane, and I have been ripped off. There are two Fleming web sites. Bot
Bimini Top Frame Kit John S at 12:14pm 01.29.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/4551 Here is a source for a very reasonably priced frame kit for a bimini top for your boat. You can cut
Bone dry battery question Rick Evans at 12:04pm 01.29.06 Ask All Sailors 10/3852 Okay, I've already nominated myself for idiot of the year award. I hesitate to even ask this questi
refrigerator condensation jonsailon at 11:31am 01.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1074 I have a 1999 hunter 340. I seem to have condensation from the refrigerator. It is draining down t
Blower required for diesel? Blue Eyes at 8:04am 01.29.06 Ask All Sailors 23/12707 I recently purchased a Pearson 36-2. The diesel engine is located under the galley sink and there is
Port Replacement Brad Hoff at 6:24am 01.29.06 Big Boats 5/1054 I am in the process of replacing my original ports with the Tri Matrix ports. Have installed three w
easy up for the rudder Rob19626 at 12:55pm 01.28.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1366 I have been getting my H26 ready for the season (it starts early here in central Ca.)and have cobble
Carbon Fiber Masts Greg at 11:39am 01.28.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/989 Finally found two places that can make a carbon fiber mast for the Mac's. However, Rig rite wants a
Message To Capt. Ron-Avalon Dick Dixon at 11:33am 01.28.06 Other Sailboats 12/1203 Capt. Ron-You can kiss it buddy! In my 35+ years sailing experience I've successfully sailed everyt
Daggerboard problems Scot Henney at 11:17am 01.28.06 Other Sailboats 11/4139 I hope to buy a Sandpiper565. The daggerboard raising and lowering system is unusual and I have not
Preventer on a 35.5 Scott N. at 8:37am 01.28.06 Big Boats 5/1043 I am intersted in preventer arrangements that other 35.5 owners have. How and where is it attached

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First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) Justin_NSA at 10:38am 06.02.21 for a little levity. A fun movie BTW. 'Summer Rental' jKmLOxe-tYU
Beneteau 361 (and other models) Mast Howling in the Wind -- Problem discovered and need help solving... Harry Mathias at 10:32am 06.02.21 Thank you Chris Excellent and very useful information. I really appreciate this. Harry
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump odaydokay at 10:31am 06.02.21 Shurflo makes great pumps, though you may be able to get seals and parts for the one you have, it ma
best way to clean a water tank? odaydokay at 10:23am 06.02.21 I have that type filter/strainer screwed onto my Shurflo fresh water pump. I keep an identical spar
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) shemandr at 10:15am 06.02.21 Just because you can protest doesn't mean you have to. Every fleet has its tolerance level for mino
Catalina 310 line drawing appeal? Alansails at 10:14am 06.02.21 This is who we have used for our shirts with our boat name on it. He also does other boats. He is fa
Yanmar 2GM20F strong exhaust odor ManicFarmer at 10:13am 06.02.21 You might even be able to detect the leak by running your hands wherever there's a possibility of o
Another Electrical Question (speakers) DayDreamer41 at 9:59am 06.02.21 Not looking at wattage output, we have a pair of Sony SRS-XB43 blue tooth speakers which work very n
Yanmar 2GM20F strong exhaust odor Justin_NSA at 9:54am 06.02.21 You might even be able to detect the leak by running your hands wherever there's a possibility of on
What do you use for fire extingushers?? (1) sail sfbay at 9:53am 06.02.21 CYQK ...........besides USCG-approved fire extinguishers you might consider an automatic heat releas
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) LakeShark at 9:51am 06.02.21 Seeing as you did not protest there is nothing that can be done except you and the boat owner worki
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) sail sfbay at 9:40am 06.02.21 Sorry to hear about the contact. Had a "near" collision one a race in the San Francisco Bay a few ye
What do you use for fire extingushers?? MikeHoncho at 9:39am 06.02.21 As stated previously, I would not carry a B-C extinguisher over a ABC on a boat unless it was a supp
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) Justin_NSA at 9:39am 06.02.21 I don't race, but I would think the other boat should have been reported. Not only did they get away
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) cb32863 at 9:36am 06.02.21 Seeing as you did not protest there is nothing that can be done except you and the boat owner workin
Yanmar 2GM20F strong exhaust odor ManicFarmer at 9:35am 06.02.21 I am a few years late to this thread but I am having this exact same issue. Purchased my 1990 Hunte
Another Electrical Question (speakers) (4) Maine Sail at 9:31am 06.02.21 Speaker wattage ratings are for the most part irrelevant and also very often bold faced lies. With c
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump (1) sail sfbay at 9:22am 06.02.21 ............ Is this replacement as "simple" as finding a new pump that is compatible with my freshw
Traveler Bar replacement -- Has anyone succeeded? LakeShark at 9:16am 06.02.21
Changing Hoses, Catalina 320! jssailem at 8:57am 06.02.21 Way to go Ward... Helping a friend. That will give you points somewhere.

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