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Seaward S-600 Ron at 11:06pm 08.26.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1521 My new to me Catalina 30 came with a fairly new Seaward S-600 water heater. I am seeking an owners
anybody ahve a ranger 20? Jim at 10:46pm 08.26.05 Ask All Sailors 0/983 I'd like to hear anyones opinions, experience with a ranger 20. Thanks.
ICW Route 1 or Route 2 Dave at 4:42pm 08.26.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 10/9287 I am planning a trip from Ct. to North Carolina in the next few weeks. Never done this and am resear
California cruising xqos at 3:09pm 08.26.05 Destinations 6/2173 If anyone is interested in cruising California, I just completed the web site on my cruise between S
does anyone know of a H23.5 mast raising system? Jeramy at 2:47pm 08.26.05 Smaller Boats 2/902 Does anyone know of a easier way to raise the mast on a H23.5? I have a 93' and have a hell of a tim
Pardon the dumb question. Jeremy at 2:42pm 08.26.05 Smaller Boats 4/709 I'm getting ready to mount some deck hardware on my hunter and want to do the job right. I have foun
repost of "Cruisin' in a 25.5" Brian and Stephanie at 2:12pm 08.26.05 Smaller Boats 7/983 Hey Everybody!We have gotten several e-mails about the difficulty of finding this photo-essay and
26X Steering play with Raymarine Sport Pilot? Jib21855 at 1:47pm 08.26.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1684 I recently added a Sport Pilot to my 26X. There is some play built into the Pilot which adds to the
How can I sail my 26X closer to the wind? Jib21855 at 1:40pm 08.26.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1446 I sail on Lake Michigan out of Michigan City. When I tack, I end up going through more than 90 degr
Bahama 30 versus MK II 30 David at 1:16pm 08.26.05 Islander 7/4256 I have been trying to figure out the major differences between the MK II 30 and the bahama 30. The
Barient 21-33 winch Bob Schmit at 12:47pm 08.26.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/3057 Before I call Bruno in Australia at Australian Yacht Winch Pty.Ltd, I thought I would quiz the group
Can I trailer a M 25 or 26 with a Town and Country Ted at 12:42pm 08.26.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1541 I am looking into buying an older MacGregor 25, 26S, or 26D. Many of the reviews say these boats are
Widgeon rigging Richard Brodehl at 12:11pm 08.26.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1157 How do I rig the main sheet on my new 1976 Widgeon? The sheet now starts at the end of the boom, ru
proper boom height Sean McElligott at 11:41am 08.26.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/2996 On my 1978 H27, the boom is attached to the mast via a type of locking slider that sits in an alumin
how bad is WHITE?? deeman7777 at 11:23am 08.26.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1110 I am planning to paing my decks. I am guessing about 70% will be non-skid and grey. The other port
Blue Hunter 2" lining tape on topsides - source? Patrick Randall at 9:53am 08.26.05 Mid-Size Boats 8/1225 Can anyone tell me how I should redo the blue Hunter line on our 91 30T? Bits of the original are mi
Going Outboard daytripper at 9:33am 08.26.05 Other Sailboats 18/1949 This Spring my old Atomic 4 died of internal corrosion that was causing water to enter the cylinders
Steering Wheel Mike at 8:10am 08.26.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1295 Does the Mac 19 have enough room to install a wheel instead of a tiller?
Cover for Mac 26S while on trailer/storage? Corgi Two at 7:43am 08.26.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/899 Need ideas on products to use to cover the boat. The prior owner made some nifty frames out of PVC
Hurricane Katina-Sails up? Pace�o at 7:22am 08.26.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1104 The sad photos coming in on CNN news show many sailboats piled on each other typical of hurricane da

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Replacement House Batteries dlochner at 11:49am 05.04.21 I just spoke with East Penn directly, and they said the Duracell SLIGC125 is the Deka 25 with a dif
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver dlochner at 11:48am 05.04.21 I don't understand why someone would pay $250 for a splitter when an antenna and cable sells for $1
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? dlochner at 11:44am 05.04.21
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver jlp0217 at 11:43am 05.04.21 I don't understand why someone would pay $250 for a splitter when an antenna and cable sells for $13
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? PeteTheri at 11:40am 05.04.21 This 42 year old new to me C&C is mechanically, and structurally sound, and is seaworthy, but is als
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Rich Stidger at 11:33am 05.04.21 How do you like your S2 so far? It seems like the most robust option, and also keeps the swivel rig
Hunter 34 Thru-hull sizing Don S/V ILLusion at 11:31am 05.04.21
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 Rhubarb at 11:29am 05.04.21 Thank you yes, I'll first fly one at a time. (walk before I run), good advise. It's only my 2nd year
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel skunther at 11:19am 05.04.21 I bought the Mantus S2 to use with my G4 5/16" chain. Until now I was unaware of the issue betwee
Manasquan NJ to Block Island Dil at 11:17am 05.04.21 thanks for the input I thought about sailing strait through however I do not have crew for a night
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Rich Stidger at 11:14am 05.04.21 I bought the Mantus S2 to use with my G4 5/16" chain. Until now I was unaware of the issue between
Tackle for secondary anchor skunther at 11:07am 05.04.21 You probably only need an FX-16, but a 23 is good for very soft mud. The 23 will be hard to set in
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? rgranger at 11:04am 05.04.21 Pictures might help with better product recommendations.
Tackle for secondary anchor skunther at 10:55am 05.04.21
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel skunther at 10:50am 05.04.21 The Brand is Crosby. Make sure you buy a size that is one size larger than the chain. Be sure to pu
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? Wm. Gill at 10:48am 05.04.21 This might work for the short run, but it will make any long term fixes more difficult. My advice i
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel skunther at 10:39am 05.04.21 Our 1991 boat came with 5/16" G4 hot dipped galvanized chain connected to a hot dipped galvanized s
Riding Sail -- Use and Sources Tom J at 10:31am 05.04.21 Making one bridle side shorter than the other, so that boat stays to one side, will stop it from sa
Replacement House Batteries skunther at 10:31am 05.04.21 I just spoke with East Penn directly, and they said the Duracell SLIGC125 is the Deka 25 with a diff
Replacement House Batteries skunther at 10:24am 05.04.21 Great, much thanks. Yes, both into the same house bank. They are split into 2 separate cockpit lock

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