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prop size rick at 6:54am 09.06.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/970 I JUST REPOWERED FROM A UNIVERSAL 5411 TO A UNIVERSAL 5424. CAN I USE THE SAME 12X11 2 BLADE PROP? I
Boatyards in Fort Lauderdale Phiggins at 6:53am 09.06.05 Ask All Sailors 0/817 Asked this once before but just in case someone knows something new: Is there a boatyayrd in Fort La
Need newe sails james scott/FANTASEA at 6:51am 09.06.05 Seidelmann 5/1793 Hi,I recently purchased 30T and quickly realized that everything is in very good shape...Except th
Dousing the Asymetrical chute Richard Bryer at 6:12am 09.06.05 Ask All Sailors 15/1289 Well after this weekend's experience in trying to get the Asymetrical chute down without a sock, I m
Easy Curtains for 29.5 Larry Grasse at 6:06am 09.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/939 I have more pictures Just e-mail me and I will send this is an easy window cover for odd shaped glas
In need of a boom for Cal 34 MKI Anybody have one? Jim at 5:19am 09.06.05 Cal 0/426 I am in need of the long boom for a Cal34 MKI. If anyone has one in good condition please email me f
Fairleads - fore and aft Don Guillette at 4:40am 09.06.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/2088 Mates; After seeing the devestation of boats as a result of Katrina, I have to force myself to write
mast lights Anthony at 4:25am 09.06.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1179 I'm trying to restore the wiring of 1979 Spirit 28, the connector at the base of the mast was broken
marine growth removal larry abbott at 4:11am 09.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1011 Hi, any preferred methods for removing various marine growths from the keel? Thanks, Larry
For SF Bay Area MacGregor Owners csobalvarro at 3:41am 09.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1131 After searching for a while, I have yet to find an online community for MacGregor sailors in the bea
water heater roger marshutz at 3:35am 09.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/955 Is there a way to lower the water temperature in the water heater when connected to shore power?
smelly deisel compartment? Peggy? Mystic51 at 3:33am 09.06.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1376 I have read Peggy's book. To date I have changed all sanatation hoses, exhaust hoses (all but a one
Help needed S299 Dave at 3:11am 09.06.05 Seidelmann 4/1648 Hello all, I am looking for a source for a starter for a Yanmar 2qm15 inboard. Any Ideas... I have
What is this? csobalvarro at 2:47am 09.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/830 Used boats are full of mysteries :) I bought my Mac 26D earlier this year and I 'think' most have be
keel Bob Teasdale at 2:41am 09.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1049 Will a wing keel on a Cat 32 point as close to the wind as a fin keel
Considering buying a MacGregor 21'. chutz at 4:54pm 09.05.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/6766 Hello All,Requesting any information that may be helpful in the buying of a 1972 MacGregor Venture
Teak finish Steve P at 2:09pm 09.05.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1136 Has anyone had any experience with, or knowledge of, Le Tonkinois or Waterlox wood finishes? I am r
still looking, 1/2 the fun they say TI doug at 1:26pm 09.05.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1154 I'm still looking for my first sailboat. I want a 22-27 foot boat, I'm a beginner to owning a sailb
Altering keel on Hunter 40 Tim Davis at 1:22pm 09.05.05 Big Boats 2/922 Does anyone have first hand experience shortening the deep fin keel on a Hunter 40? Mars Metal Co, O
Katrina Damage H-30 Danny4719 at 1:08pm 09.05.05 The Cherubini Hunters 3/918 Mandeville suffered extensive damage. Many, many trees are down. One boat in the marina was hit by t

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Mystery parts! S/V Honu at 12:28am 11.01.20 Safety lanyard for tying in to cockpit and backline; covers for...propane tanks? winches? Bent pole.
Radar Head Elevation On Mast NYSail at 12:16am 11.01.20 Mine is mast mounted and I never have an issue with sail.
Macerator Pumps, Hunter 45 CC HandsOnTech at 10:05pm 10.31.20 I think I may have to do this job too. I only got my boat (Legend 290) a few weeks ago. I didn't k
Radar Head Elevation On Mast MikeHoncho at 9:50pm 10.31.20 Here are the images of two boats. Mine, is a 35 ft CAL with a mast about a 46 ft. Spreaders are abo
Doors on sailboats--Do we need them? Ron20324 at 9:33pm 10.31.20 Did you think of CLOSING the offending doors?
I have a rigging question Ron20324 at 9:31pm 10.31.20 I've been looking at a 52' home made steelie...the seller describes it as being made by an ironwork
Carbon Monoxide jssailem at 9:20pm 10.31.20 Could you be brewing methane in the bilge or holding tank?
Radar Head Elevation On Mast (2) jssailem at 9:18pm 10.31.20 Here are the images of two boats. Mine, is a 35 ft CAL with a mast about a 46 ft. Spreaders are abo
Carbon Monoxide Benny17441 at 9:17pm 10.31.20 CO detectors have an expiration date, usually printed in the back.
Radar Head Elevation On Mast MikeHoncho at 8:54pm 10.31.20 Lots to be considered with the location. The line of sight distance to the horizon at 20 above sea
Propeller shaft key material Captain Larry-DH at 8:15pm 10.31.20 Good question. Keys are used, along with friction, to transmit torque from the shaft to the prop. I
I have a rigging question Rainbowcrystalkitchen04@yahoo at 8:03pm 10.31.20 You are right ofcourse but for a 52 fool steelie for less than 5000 it's an interesting deal...lol
Fold or flex? Jackdaw at 7:22pm 10.31.20 So it sounds like yearly maintenance for feathering props. How often do you guys w/F'oF's need to d
I have a rigging question David in Sandusky at 7:14pm 10.31.20 If you have plans for the boat, and of you have any confidence the boat was built to those plans, th
I have a rigging question Tom J at 7:00pm 10.31.20 One good thing about a steel boat is that parts of the boat can be repaired, modified or fabricated.
Carbon Monoxide thinwater at 6:54pm 10.31.20 Certainly sounds like hydrogen gas being evolved typically from overcharging batteries. Likely caus
Radar Head Elevation On Mast Don S/V ILLusion at 6:50pm 10.31.20 . Assuming your are not using it for navigation or weather watching, keep in mind the primary functi
I have a rigging question Rainbowcrystalkitchen04@yahoo at 6:43pm 10.31.20 I worked are a commercial salmon fisherman on a 30 foot Steelie years ago...it felt good knowing tha
PHRF adjustments BarryL at 6:41pm 10.31.20 Hi, My club does not adjust ratings for sail material. How would that work anyway? Brand new Dacron
Cordage Jackdaw at 6:34pm 10.31.20 What's "old" Pre 2000 or older? My Lewmar ST winches are 1999. I planned to run smaller diameter

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