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Mac 25 PERF Rating? Rick at 12:01am 09.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/943 I am looking for the PERF rating on my 82, Mac 25. Can anyone tell me where to find it?
texas holdem room texas holdem room at 11:54pm 09.18.05 Other Sailboats 0/765 This etiquette handicapper gross online t
Hunter 30T Info Don at 11:51pm 09.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/7836 I am looking at a 1993 Hunter 30T. Any info regarding this boat and what to look out for would be gr
"Wind Bully" Gust Preventer BrianW at 11:43pm 09.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/910 The previous owner of my H26 bought and used a device in addition to a preventer called a "Wind Bull
Is Oday still in business? Sio at 11:21pm 09.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1101 Hi,I am a sailing newbie and have been looking at purchasing an 1984 model. It needs some work, b
Electrical Problem Jack at 11:16pm 09.18.05 Big Boats 10/975 My wife was in the cabin cooking with a crock pot, air on, microwave on and overloaded the 110 syst
Beneteau Shoal Draft Wanted Charlie at 11:16pm 09.18.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1226 Looking for a used Shoal Draft B-423 (<5'). East Coast of US. 2002~3. Contact me at ckapeghi@okid
Capri 25 Manufacture Date kcornwell at 11:10pm 09.18.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1028 I would like to know what month my boat was born on. Thanks for any info. :)-Kevin CCapri 25
Two Blade Prop Bob at 11:07pm 09.18.05 Ask All Sailors 15/1521 Okay,I have to admit that to me the most nerve racking part of sailing is not reefing a mainsail in
Side Stay Size on O'Day 23 svey at 10:09pm 09.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1133 I was at the boat yesterday and measure with a caliper the size of the side stay on my O'Day 23. I
How to repair small cracks in topside fiberglass? Chip at 7:13pm 09.18.05 Grampian 6/7248 I have noticed a number of small cracks in various locations topside, sitting area of cockpit, compa
O'Day impersonators Sue Mawson at 2:30pm 09.14.05 Day Sailers 0/967 We bought a 17 and a half foot sailboat about 15 years ago. The owner had no paperwork but said the
Hard to Find Parts David at 1:53pm 09.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/908 We are planning to purchase a 1987 Hunter 23 in the very near future and are new sailors. We have re
C-22 wiring diagram neile at 1:34pm 09.14.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1760 I'm looking for a wiring diagram for aCatalina 22. anybody have one or know where i can find one?
new mainsail? Kevin at 1:15pm 09.14.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/971 I've decided to order a new mainsail for my 1979 Oday 23 for next season. Anyone have any suggestio
Spreaders Scott at 12:37pm 09.14.05 Smaller Boats 0/757 I noticed that my Hunter 23.5's spreaders look like they droop a bit. I am concerned because the boo
ssb license dowra at 12:29pm 09.14.05 Ask All Sailors 12/2489 Do I need a license to operate an ssb radio?
ssb license dowra at 12:26pm 09.14.05 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/1455 Do you need a license to operate an ssb radio?
strut-1980-37c warren at 11:32am 09.14.05 The Cherubini Hunters 0/883 i have a broken strut. has any one removed one? i have the baking nuts off, what else is thier? the
how stable is the macgregor 25 with centerboard K. Greene at 10:54am 09.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1298 Am considering purchase of a MacGregor 26 with centerboard to use in bay/ocean south shore of Long I

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Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches Jackdaw at 6:11pm 04.15.21 Considering a backing plate spreads the load over a larger area than commonly used washers, 3/16" o
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches smo10018 at 6:04pm 04.15.21 Well thanks for the quick replies! Will look for thinner backing plate material then. Thanks for
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM SycloneDriver at 5:56pm 04.15.21 It's wired into the same ground as the other gauges. That should be adequate, right? And pardon my
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches Ward H at 5:51pm 04.15.21 Considering a backing plate spreads the load over a larger area than commonly used washers, 3/16" or
Beneteau 311 Twin Rudder TIe-Rod ends question, (Tie bar), why plastic? Ralph Johnstone at 5:49pm 04.15.21 If you could photograph the entire system, it would go a long way towards figuring out exactly what
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches Jackdaw at 5:46pm 04.15.21 Most builders use only the 4 corners.
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM Ward H at 5:45pm 04.15.21 Earlier Maine Sail posted you should have 1/2 of the regulated voltage at the AC Tap. Have you rec
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches smo10018 at 5:38pm 04.15.21 Was wondering what do you think a safe thickness would be for a backing plate for the clutches? Wou
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches smo10018 at 5:27pm 04.15.21 Yep good points will use all six holes. Thanks for the advice. Sean
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches Ward H at 5:13pm 04.15.21 I just replaced an original triple rope clutch (Garhauer) on my C30. It was mounted with 6 bolts an
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches FastOlson at 5:06pm 04.15.21 Please do use all the mounting holes. These parts are engineered for XX pounds of stress, and their
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM tylcole at 4:54pm 04.15.21 I found a video online, you might look on YouTube. I suggest setting pulse to 12 and then go from t
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM tylcole at 4:49pm 04.15.21 Also make sure your ground is still grounded while the engine is running. It probably is but I wou
Beneteau 311 Twin Rudder TIe-Rod ends question, (Tie bar), why plastic? dlochner at 4:37pm 04.15.21 Hello , Question to this group please...re: twin rudder 311 tie bar (tie rod) ends are currently pl
Catalina 30 Mk II engine dying in rough seas Franzcat at 4:37pm 04.15.21 Thanks for the great input. I change my filters regularly and keep the tank full or near full. I tre
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches kappykaplan at 4:35pm 04.15.21 With the appropriate backing plate, I would think 4 bolt holes would be fine. What's the pattern fo
Beneteau 311 Twin Rudder TIe-Rod ends question, (Tie bar), why plastic? dLj at 4:29pm 04.15.21 Hello , Question to this group please...re: twin rudder 311 tie bar (tie rod) ends are currently pl
rudder rigging question chip veres at 4:16pm 04.15.21 If you encounter the bottom as much as I do, you can make the downhaul of bungee cord. Chip V.
Swing keel vs Dagger ? chip veres at 4:14pm 04.15.21 We love our Mac 22 with a 500 pound swing keel. One of the "tricks" is to put in the lock bolt BEFO
Twin rudder problem CaymanMom at 4:08pm 04.15.21 Hello , Question to this group please, twin rudder 311 tie bar (tie rod) ends are plastic, one of mi

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