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stiff steering dave at 11:02am 09.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/904 The steering of our 2001 (with a Honda 50 hp motor) has become much stiffer over the past season. It
anchor lite Harold at 10:29am 09.06.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1142 Could anybody tell me if a multi color anchor lite is legle or not?Thanks
My Wife Holds Our Speed Record Marc14857 at 10:06am 09.06.05 Big Boats 1/760 My wife holds the speed record at least on our boat! Two weeks ago on our Hunter 356 we were headed
322 furler question larry at 9:53am 09.06.05 Bigger Boats 2/1248 just aquired a 322 that has a furler i am trying to identify.it has a round section approx 7/8 to 1
Stern cleats prdewolf at 9:40am 09.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1358 I cross the stern lines on my 310 but the lines contact the hull (cockpit coaming) before reaching t
Wiring help HukilauMike at 9:20am 09.06.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1048 I recently purchased a 1982 Oday 25.The P.O. stated that the wiring was old.Everything else was good
Stay and shroud tension Wayne at 9:01am 09.06.05 Big Boats 1/1326 I have noticed my Shrouds and backstays have backed of a little. Does anyone know what the desired t
Yanmar YSM12 Stalling Out Fred Ficarra at 10:07am 06.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1105 Are you out of fuel? :) Hey it happens.
halyard question bernie hoban at 7:22am 09.06.05 Smaller Boats 1/1017 dear 22' owners, has anyone out there ever replaced their mainsheet wire halyard with a line type.
Bad paint or ??? deeman7777 at 6:59am 09.06.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1055 I am in the process of repaintig my 77' H25. The foredeck and deck areas on either side of the ca
prop size rick at 6:54am 09.06.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1018 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 0/851 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 5/2189 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 15/1420 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 1/996 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 0/545 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 5/2582 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 4/1220 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 3/1106 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 1/1179 After searching for a while, I have yet to find an online community for MacGregor sailors in the bea

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Durango tow vehicle questions FuzzyBadger at 9:03am 04.29.21 Did you pass on the Toyota Tacoma 4 cyl truck? Tow capacity reportedly 5000 lbs per this link: 201
remove siezed motor mount bolt dmax at 8:53am 04.29.21 Man, that is a tough one, sorry for your pain. Would a right-angle drill help to drill it out?
Delightful decisions in New England coast dmax at 8:48am 04.29.21 Some great suggestions, others to consider: Sag Harbor (anchoring allowed), Westport Harbor (MA, anc
Different size sail acceptable? jssailem at 8:44am 04.29.21 I'm considering this because the SA is close enough, What do you hope to gain from spending your m
Seaward 19RK? sail sfbay at 8:44am 04.29.21 Welcome to the forum!! An internet search for a Seward 19RK came up empty except for a few reviews.
remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:38am 04.29.21 As Sailor Sue said, I would try to unscrew the mount from the hole - I had a similar situation and
remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:29am 04.29.21 Get a better penetrating oil - something like Aero Kroil and keep soaking the stud. Use one of the
remove siezed motor mount bolt dmax at 8:24am 04.29.21 As Sailor Sue said, I would try to unscrew the mount from the hole - I had a similar situation and t
remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:24am 04.29.21 Since you are replacing the mount - I assume the new mount has its own new threaded stud - here is
remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:22am 04.29.21 You indicate that you have begun the lift. It looks (in the image) that the engine flange might be
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink Head Sail at 8:22am 04.29.21 If they are tiny holes, you might just apply some JB Weld to the underside.
Leaking Water Tank jssailem at 8:13am 04.29.21 While you are at his fix, be sure to check that your vent line is functioning. You could be filling
Refrigeration help JAE at 8:06am 04.29.21 Now that is Great News JAE. Does this mean cold beers are possible, again in Gig Harbor... Cheers.
Stern vents - screen options? jssailem at 8:06am 04.29.21 I got some galvanized wire screen and inserted it into the air vents. I have since replaced it with
remove siezed motor mount bolt Charles Erwin at 7:49am 04.29.21 Since you are replacing the mount - I assume the new mount has its own new threaded stud - here is w
Anchor light not working Parsons at 7:46am 04.29.21 ... I wouldn't go up the mast to change a light bulb ... or for any other reason. I would find anot
Hull crash jssailem at 7:42am 04.29.21 I feel your pain. I had a fishing boat hit me back about 2017. Came out of the fog doing 30mph. I wa
Hull crash sail sfbay at 7:41am 04.29.21 Ouch !! .........looks repairable............I would be looking for quotes from expert fiberglass /
Hull crash Parsons at 7:41am 04.29.21 Wow - some crash. Agree with @jssailem that this will take serious structural re-building, so find
Accessing hose from freshwater tank because of suspected leak jssailem at 7:37am 04.29.21 There will be a hunter owner that might be able to provide some ideas. You can also call the SBO o

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