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proper boom height Sean McElligott at 11:41am 08.26.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/2993 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 4/1109 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 8/1223 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 18/1948 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 2/1294 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 0/898 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 1/1103 The sad photos coming in on CNN news show many sailboats piled on each other typical of hurricane da
Yamaha 4hp Outboard David L at 7:17am 08.26.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1390 Does anyone have any information on the generator function of this engin?
purchasing a 26 m jeff everson at 6:13am 08.26.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1050 i will be getting a 26m in about a mth with a 50 hp tohatsu/nissan motor.any info for the purchase o
Is size important Capt Jim24025 at 6:02am 08.26.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2440 How are winches sized? I wanted to add a winch on my cabin top (O'Day 27) to assist raising the sa
Water damage karen at 5:45am 08.26.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/2066 Hi, I took a second look at this sailboat ' I decided to have an out of the water survey. Its a 19
standing rigging rich at 5:15am 08.26.05 Ask All Sailors 1/944 I recently purchased this boat and noticed the mast has a rake towards the cockpit. There are other
Boat transport Nereussailor at 5:05am 08.26.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1087 Does anyone know a Boat transport company that would move a 30 ft sailboat in Wisconsin?
gel coat Jim Messerschmidt at 4:05am 08.26.05 Other Sailboats 1/776 I have a 1977 Ericsion 39B and was wondering what was the original gel coat color and if there is an
Windlass Installation Legend 35.5 in Photo forum Alex 2740 at 4:01am 08.26.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/889 I finished the Windlass installation on Nepethe and posted a overview of my experiences ion the phot
Transmission when under sail aquaholic1 at 2:50am 08.26.05 Big Boats 7/1043 Should I have my transmission in Forward, Neutral or Reverse when under sail? And why? Thanks in a
Stinky Forward head H40 Sailortom20832 at 2:16am 08.26.05 Big Boats 2/1188 My forward head stinks!! I have cleaned the Shower sump (it was pretty bad) the smell is not from
Water Damage on Oday 22 Ellen Traver at 1:43am 08.26.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/2345 I am thinking about purchasing an Oday 22. The boat has been out of the water for 2 years and has a
Cushion Measurements 34/35 Arthur Stock at 1:34am 08.26.05 Other Sailboats 1/957 In July I purchased a 1987 E-34. The prior owner threw out the cushions for the v berth and aft cabi
rules of the road Dave D 94 H26 at 1:32am 08.26.05 Smaller Boats 3/1087 Where can I find a copy of the rules of the road, so as to never be the object of derision on this w

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Squeaky/sticky wheel turning to starboard - causing autopilot problem? Tally Ho at 7:16pm 05.03.21 I tore my wheel pilot drive all apart over the winter...I had a broken wire in the drive unit. But
Smart Plug Installation KZW at 7:14pm 05.03.21 Yup, Geico sent me an email today saying the same thing. Bummer!
Polaris Compass / no fluid Tally Ho at 7:05pm 05.03.21 Not sure if you if you have seen these... https://www.westmarine.com/buy/ritchie-navigation--ventur
Insurance for Macgregor 65 sail sfbay at 6:57pm 05.03.21 There are many more companies that can quote a 20 y old boat like Markel, Chubb, BoatUS, Progressive
Insurance for Macgregor 65 Argus at 6:53pm 05.03.21 I do have requests in to hear what the current owners are paying - you'd think that would be an easy
WTB: O'Day 272 w/ trailer sail sfbay at 6:52pm 05.03.21 Welcome to the forum!! Lots for sale here: O Day 272 Boats for sale (smartmarineguide.com) O'Day bo
PROP upgrade size sail sfbay at 6:42pm 05.03.21 Just to add to the great recommendations above we need to know your engine manufacturer, model and h
Barnegate Bay Inlet? Tom J at 6:39pm 05.03.21 Albemarle sound was the worst though. That was one hell of a ride across the sound. :plus:We once
Window Caulking Pat cool skip at 6:35pm 05.03.21 Do they open? Or are they fixed in the hull? They are fixed
Hunter 34 - looking for cabin top cover Capt Robbie at 6:23pm 05.03.21 what you are looking for is a hunter 34 deck hood and as far as I know are not available any more,
26D Rudder sail sfbay at 6:21pm 05.03.21 Consider fabricating your own: http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor-other-people/other-
Insurance Underwriter Hull Rating Crazy Dave Condon at 6:09pm 05.03.21 Who is the insurance carrier and contact. There was no plate for that boat
Funny Friday!!! (1) Will Gilmore at 6:07pm 05.03.21 193680 -Will
Barnegate Bay Inlet? Chris Patterson at 6:06pm 05.03.21
Insurance for Macgregor 65 sail sfbay at 6:03pm 05.03.21 dlochner has it right. If you want a quote suggest getting them from insurance broker(s) who can ob
Window Caulking dlochner at 6:02pm 05.03.21 Hi sailors, what kind of clear caulking should I put around my leaking window. Thanks Nothing y
O'Day 34 cabin top going soft Davidasailor26 at 5:58pm 05.03.21
Insurance for Macgregor 65 JohnShannon at 5:47pm 05.03.21 Can you ask the present owner what he is paying? Spectacular boat
Polaris Compass / no fluid Kevin&Karen at 5:47pm 05.03.21
Using a trolling motor on small boat mspeters at 5:46pm 05.03.21 I used a 22 lb thrust Minnkota on a Taser to motor out of the dead air in an inlet ramp and get back

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