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I have a 1980 irwin 37cc markIV. When we purchased the boat the standing rigging was loose. we have
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Hello all, Having just sold my H26 I'm looking at moving up to a Catalina 28 thats for sale on this
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How does the 26M sail with just the jib up? (The MacGregor site touts sailing with just the main).
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A while ago I got a email from a member leading me to a 22 swing keel i contacted the person and the
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Can anyone suggest how to repair rotted bulkheads without hauling out dropping mast and completely r
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Ive recently bought a MacGregor 25 and have been spending the last few weeks cleaning it up and fixi
Jon at 3:21am 08.06.05
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I geting water in the watertight part of the hull of my 1975 daysailer '17. I'm sure it's not the dr
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Hi Y'all.. On my Merriman/Yacht Specialties pedestal, there is a plastic housing under the compass
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I'm in the process of buying a new asymetrical spinnaker and need advice about size. I'm considering
John Richard at 1:32am 08.06.05
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I have reported on the amount of bilge water in Jack's Place. After inspecting, I found my water he
John Richard at 1:24am 08.06.05
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A few days ago I did a post on water heaters. Since, I have swapped out my old heater and replaced
Odin at 11:55pm 08.05.05
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I bought this amazing boat two weeks ago :-) However, since in my area wind sometimes diasappear unp
RAD at 11:22pm 08.05.05
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I'm a 32 ODay owner and I'm Looking at a 1986 Pearson 36-2 model for trade up. Any one have input on
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Recently installed new Profurl system on my 30' Hunter but am having trouble properly adjusting the
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My '88 Hunter 28.5 has masthead rig and a 150% genoa. I go well with Close- and Beam Reaching, but m
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I wanted to replace my factory installed Racor Filter (the kind that you can't see what's inside) wi
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I have a crack in my large plastic water holding tank. Please advise of best place to order a new o
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to leave our Mac26X in the water (fresh water lake)for 2 months, is that okay without bottom paint?

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