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more power Justin_NSA at 4:08am 07.07.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/919 After last weekend's storm, I decide to replace the 5HP Nissan on my 26S. I found a 15HP Johnson wit
Amount of anchor chain? KennyH at 3:57am 07.07.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1868 I know some of this will be opinion but that is what I am looking for. I have a Hunter 25 with 4400
Mainsheet run svey at 3:50am 07.07.05 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1288 I would like to know how your mainsheet runs on your 23? Description of setup:Tiller mounted si
mainsail flaking gerry17139 at 3:42am 07.07.05 Big Boats 4/1157 I have a 35.5 Legend with a new main sail. I'm looking for info on a good over the counter or DIY fl
Keel bolt replacement totaly galling experiance Mike O at 3:41am 05.06.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1037 After two seasons of procrastination I decided to replace the keel bolt. Water had been seeping in
What is the C.B. line/block connected to above? lostsailer at 2:58am 07.07.05 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1047 I'm still having trouble understanding the connection for the centerboard controls on my 1976 DS II.
first sail - update David at 2:29am 07.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1161 Well, I have gotten out a number of times since my first sail now, in a variety of conditions. Two
high temp alarm "chirping" and light flickering Robert L Holzer at 2:21am 07.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1040 This last Sunday my high temp alarm started chirping and the light flickering, but the temp gauge sh
Hinkley SW 52 kelly at 1:38am 07.07.05 Ask All Sailors 10/4604 I'm reseaching different yachts that I'm interested in, and been to the Hinkley Yacht website, yet h
Buffing out marks, cunningham? jason531 at 1:15am 07.07.05 Day Sailers 12/1194 Hi,I just bought a used 170 and have a couple of questions. I appreciate any help! First of all,
Thanks, John Nantz Gary Wyngarden at 1:14am 07.07.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1146 While idling waiting for a docking assignment at Lagoon Cove, we sucked another chunk of seaweed int
Centerboard wont stay down? PARROTHEAD17296 at 1:11am 07.07.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1299 Recently bought mac 26d.Have noticed that the centerboard comes up a third to halve way when moving
OK, ok Gary Wyngarden at 1:02am 07.07.05 Ask All Sailors 0/858 So it's not all bad. This photo was taken in Forward Harbor, our anchorage one evening. Mountains in
Rain, Rain, Go Away . . . Gary Wyngarden at 12:51am 07.07.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1251 We're two and a half weeks into our six week circumnavigation of Vancouver Island. We're currently
3M 5200 Tony Z at 12:48am 07.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1155 A buddy swears by 3M's 5200 for PVC inflatable boat repairs. Anybody care to weigh in on why this m
Catalina MKII 22, 22 Mark Mazour at 12:39am 07.07.05 Smaller Boats 2/862 I am in hte market for a Catalina MKII 22, 22
outboard stearing adjustment screw Jeff Prideaux at 11:32pm 07.06.05 Smaller Boats 7/1049 I have a 4 HP 4-stroke Tohatsu motor in which the stearing adjustment screw (or swivel bracket) does
polar diagram Ken Juul at 10:41pm 07.06.05 Big Boats 0/943 Looking for a polar diagram for a 2004 H36. If none are available, can anybody tell me the apparent
polar diagram Ken Juul at 10:37pm 07.06.05 Racing 2/2048 looking for a polar diagram for a 2004 H36. If none are available, what is the apparent wind angle
merriman pedestal bracket and pods duality at 10:33pm 07.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/808 dont know if it is against the rules but i posted a instrument pod and bracket on ebay it any one ne

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Furler suggestions jssailem at 8:11pm 10.15.20 I received a ProFurler when I bought the boat. It was aged and after inspection decided for better l
Oday 272LE Squealing From Shaft howlingnorth at 7:54pm 10.15.20 I took a mechanic friend of mine out with me this afternoon. He said it was not the alternator and
Engine Cooling Water not Flowing Ralph Johnstone at 7:53pm 10.15.20 -- With the engine running in idle, there is a drip, drip, drip of water from hose leading from hea
Furler suggestions PaulK at 7:25pm 10.15.20 We've had our Profurl for a good while now. Seems to hold up well.
How to enter a slip with pilings njlarry at 7:25pm 10.15.20 Our 34 is in a 45 slip so the end outer piling is far away from our stern. We come in bow first agai
Need 2nd opinion: Cracked piston ring in a Y2GM20F? matts997 at 7:12pm 10.15.20 Seems like the list of bad to awful possibilities is endless. I do trust the mechanic who rebuilt
Neglected boats dlochner at 6:53pm 10.15.20 Neglected and abandoned boats are the bane of almost every boat yard. Fiberglass boats just don't ha
Customs Decal Renewal Time SoSound at 6:51pm 10.15.20 I might just go ahead and renew now. It was a painless process to get the sticker in the first plac
US Coast Guard ATON Survey njlarry at 6:48pm 10.15.20 Added my two cents they should keep crab traps and trot lines out of channels and light all fish tra
Centerboard Leak catalanc at 6:47pm 10.15.20 Hey Doug, Yes, your keel looks just like mine. I had several people at the marina suggest that loos
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel Rich Stidger at 6:44pm 10.15.20 I too have purchased a Mantus swivel in hope to eliminate the twists and the anchor coming up "backw
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel jssailem at 6:34pm 10.15.20 I went with Mantus Swivel. I liked the design. I think it has an advantage over the traditional desi
Arched helm seat (1) DArcy at 6:24pm 10.15.20 Sounds like a nice trip! My boat has a slightly different take on sitting at the helm. One feature I
P42 Bimini/Dodger Upgrade to Solar HandsOnTech at 6:06pm 10.15.20 Here is my thinking to this point. Start with the frame of the roof. The width will be determined b
Need 2nd opinion: Cracked piston ring in a Y2GM20F? Charles Erwin at 5:54pm 10.15.20 ...... Lots of gumboot mechanics out htere who can cost you a fortune and do nothing but make it wo
Dark side?? DArcy at 5:49pm 10.15.20 I like the approach Pogo has taken to boat design. I had no idea they made power boats but this one
Who "owns" a mooring buoy? capta at 5:10pm 10.15.20 We paid to have the sand screws put in place and assembled to mooring in a designated mooring area i
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel capta at 5:03pm 10.15.20 Before spending your money I would suggest you read Rod's take on them at marinehowto.com. I won't u
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel Terry Cox at 4:42pm 10.15.20 You are correct, Michael. Hard to tell from the picture, but it is the chain to anchor connection. H
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel Michael Davis at 4:26pm 10.15.20 Are you talking about the chain to rode connection? I haven't use a swivel there for years. I use a

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