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Boom Vang Reema at 1:50am 08.15.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1102 Good day,I have a 26M I don't have a boom vang, would you recommend it, you comment is appreciated
Conversion of Running Lights to LED John S at 1:49am 08.15.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/871 I have converted my navigation lights to LED, reducing current flow compared to the stock incandesce
Leave rudder down? GregS at 1:16am 08.15.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/917 What's the downside to leaving the rudder down between sails? It's a Ida rudder with no bottom pain
Rigging instructions for minifish Scott at 1:13am 08.15.05 AMF 1/7164 Looking for rigging instructions for minifish II
Downwind on a 92' H28 Steve at 1:07am 08.15.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/903 I was out the other day running with the wind when I noticed that the main was being poked by the sw
BVI Yacht Charters John at 12:54am 08.15.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1140 I am thinking of chartering a sailboat with BVI Yacht Charters in February 06. Does anyone have any
re: todays question on speed Mike4116 at 12:46am 08.15.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/924 About 10% responded that their O'day sailed faster than 12 knots. Ahhhhhhh, haaa, haaa, haaa!Eith
windvane RandleCorfman at 12:36am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 2/881 I have noted some smaller sailboats with windvanes atop the mast, and am interested in purchasing on
dodger Steve Wallace at 12:31am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 0/697 I saw a Sovereign 7.0 on ebay that had a dodger, Anyone have a dodger for a Sovereign 7.0 for sale?
Uprighting capsized capri RandleCorfman at 12:29am 08.15.05 Other Sailboats 4/3098 I just had a learning experience in uprighting my 14.2 capri after being caught off guard by a wind
Bilge pump for '82 Hunter 27'? Rich Woodward at 12:21am 08.15.05 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1422 I am curious if anyone has come up with a good solution for a bilge pump for the Hunter 27'. I curr
Arkansas River Lake Dardanelle p323ms at 12:17am 08.15.05 Ask All Sailors 2/3331 Is it possible to get to Lake Dardanelle in a sailboat??? I saw a reference to a lock on the river.
Picking up a Mooring Ball.... Jack at 12:11am 08.15.05 Big Boats 4/1005 I looking for the "right" way to pick up a mooring ball, both when singlehanded sailing and with oth
What Size Shaft Packing for H30T Stuffing Box? Mike Jaeger at 11:48pm 08.14.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1072 Can anybody tell me what size. Also, has anybody usedTeflon impregenated Flax packing. Thanks in ad
Rust Dan "Rode to Nowhere" at 11:11pm 08.14.05 Smaller Boats 7/1086 After 2 weeks in salt water, pin point rust spots seem to be starting on the stanchions. Does
Head and Water Tank Leakage? Dave Myatt at 10:59pm 08.14.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/920 Hi Recently, I discovered moisture and mildew in the v-berth between one of the cusions and the ar
prop pitch jeff everson at 10:14pm 08.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/744 i am purchasing a 50 hp tohatsu what pitch prop is best for crusing and which is best for pulling so
tell tails Ken Juul at 10:06pm 08.14.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 1/1514 What is the recommended method for putting telltails on a in mast roller furling main? I've tried t
Furling Jib - Lock Up? Sandpiper20958 at 9:54pm 08.14.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1179 Dear Folks:I have a Schaeffer unfurling jib on a 30' Catalina. I purchased the boat last Spring.
Outboard thing-a-ma-bob? Before the Bell at 9:45pm 08.14.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1072 I'm new to outboard motoring, I was a day sailor for many years and sailed a 16' boat w/o any utilit

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Dockside pressure washer? Johnb at 4:06pm 03.20.21 I got a Ryobi which has run and run and run. Never used it except on lowest PSI. As long as you keep
Electronics pipe size at helm on Hunter 50AC? (1) sail sfbay at 3:56pm 03.20.21 Are referring to the pedestal guardrail outside diameter? If it is a Lewmar you might contact them
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 3:44pm 03.20.21 191828
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 3:44pm 03.20.21 191827
Catalina 310 propeller sizes leo310 at 3:36pm 03.20.21 I run at 2000-2200 5-6 kts as it just to get out of the harbor. Most of the time its around .5-.75
I have a screw loose! sail sfbay at 3:23pm 03.20.21 Correct size is trial and error............try a one size smaller SAE and metric self tapping screw.
Catalina 310 propeller sizes Deleted member 117556 at 3:22pm 03.20.21 I have a 15/9 but also have a yanmar 3gm 29 hp Leo, what is your fuel consumption and speed at 260
Bimini Design - Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36.2 (2) sail sfbay at 3:19pm 03.20.21 Welcome to the forum!! Do an internet search on "Jeanneau 36.2 Bimini images" to find examples like
I have a screw loose! Dr Pearse at 3:12pm 03.20.21 Welcome to forum and congratulations on your new 376!! Remove the screw and buy a SAE and metric s
Looking for boat bike ideas? dLj at 3:10pm 03.20.21 I just pug mine into a 750W inverter. Charges when motor running. Just for my knowledge, how long
Hunter 306- can I add refrigeration? Tally Ho at 3:07pm 03.20.21 Peter, it's possible but... In addition to the compressor location problem, you need to be able to
Engine coolant valve and water heater PAC3142 at 2:58pm 03.20.21 Scott, Thanks, though I can't take much credit. When we first saw the boat 5 years ago it had been
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? pmbuck at 2:58pm 03.20.21 So I've got some good feedback on how and what to replace, if we were to replace -- any thoughts wha
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? pmbuck at 2:57pm 03.20.21 I just replaced our '88 Harken traveler, mostly due to nicks in the finish and it was getting a bit
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? pmbuck at 2:55pm 03.20.21 -- I think this sounds like a good starting place. Any thoughts what you could coat the remainder wi
Dockside pressure washer? dlochner at 2:51pm 03.20.21 For the kind of power washing we do, boat deck, around the house etc, the lower PSI is good enough.
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? pmbuck at 2:44pm 03.20.21 ...perhaps we will, eventually. Thanks for the recommendation on Garhauer.
Hunter Legend 37.5 (1992) mattresses dimensions Steve67 at 2:36pm 03.20.21 Sorry I just realized I hit the wrong number, it`s 70 not 80 inches on the short side.
Beneteau Oceanis 321 Lewmar Hatch question sdcsmith2000 at 2:31pm 03.20.21 I have a 1998 Oceanis 321 and am currently replacing all of the hatches. They are all low profile.
Dockside pressure washer? Kings Gambit at 2:30pm 03.20.21

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