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Peter at 10:55pm 08.06.05
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I am new to this forum (first time) so please bare with me! When you are navigating do you rely on t
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I would very much appreciate any comments from Hunter 38 owners concerning boat speeds achieved. My
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I'm a new owner of a 30ft O'Day. My question is, whats involved in removing the genoa for storage? D
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What manufacturer do you recommend for a combination of chart, GPS, and radar system? Which is bette
Mic at 12:41pm 08.06.05
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It looks like I have been stumped again and need some help from you kind people. I have an 81 cat 27
Ed Caldwell at 12:08pm 08.06.05
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Lightning hit our H340 about 10 days ago. Still sorting through what works and what doesn't. I kno
J Barrett at 11:29am 08.06.05
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Ok, I got my mast raising kit from MacGregor. I understand that it is really for the 26 but will wor
BrianW at 9:40am 08.06.05
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Hi All: I'm removing and replacing my 1994 H26 bow pulpit and a forward port stanchion that was dama
Mel at 9:24am 08.06.05
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Hi. Please help me out. My daughter and I have some (a little) sailing experience and we have taken
Gary at 8:12am 08.06.05
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I see this project in the near future....got a couple soft spots. Question.....does the whole cabine
Bill at 8:08am 08.06.05
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I need to replace the trailer coupler (actuator) on my 1985 Macgregor trailer which carries my Mac25
TI doug at 7:46am 08.06.05
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I'm looking around to buy a facer/cruiser 22-28 foot range, I'm running across models which have a w
jannet at 7:26am 08.06.05
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I have a 1980 irwin 37cc markIV. When we purchased the boat the standing rigging was loose. we have
Jason Alexander at 7:20am 08.06.05
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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
Sam10429 at 6:08am 08.06.05
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How does the 26M sail with just the jib up? (The MacGregor site touts sailing with just the main).
rich at 4:10am 08.06.05
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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
sean at 3:45am 08.06.05
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Can anyone suggest how to repair rotted bulkheads without hauling out dropping mast and completely r
Jon76 at 3:32am 08.06.05
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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
avalonduet at 2:13am 08.06.05
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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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Refrigeration help
Justin_NSA at 10:35am 04.30.21
Good on you for digging in there and checking it out yourself! If you are anal like me, there's a "s
Refrigeration help
JAE at 10:11am 04.30.21
One final update today: I have good ice! And fridge compartment 37 degrees.
Ignition switch
Benny17441 at 10:05am 04.30.21
I think Yanmar instructions refer to the battery switch. I keep my key switch On all the time as
Beautiful work!
DArcy at 9:40am 04.30.21
born Puerto Rican and over a year past due. And WELL worth the wait!!! Beautiful, I am really impr
Ignition switch
Ralph Johnstone at 9:24am 04.30.21
And you're telling me all this occurs because the key has been turned OFF ? Enquiring minds want to
Ignition switch
Flip Rutledge at 9:19am 04.30.21
More than just a rumour. The problem occurs because of output current is interrupted thus its EM fi
Removing Cabin Headliner
Hello Below at 9:15am 04.30.21
It might be easier than you think...but not simple. There's a lot of videos around about removing
Ignition switch
Ralph Johnstone at 9:05am 04.30.21
Turning the key off while running will ruin the alternator according to Yanmar, So, may we assume
Removing Cabin Headliner
tfox2069 at 8:54am 04.30.21
It might be easier than you think...but not simple. There's a lot of videos around about removing s
Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing
ricksoth at 8:24am 04.30.21
Thanks to all for the input. I already have a the tiller pilot 2000 unit, and have only used it for
Smart Plug Installation   (7)
KZW at 8:19am 04.30.21
Smart Plug installed and it works! There was no smoke released on the power-on check. As an engineer
Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing
FastOlson at 8:13am 04.30.21
Consider an electric tiller pilot. Also consider the advantages of having the main halyard cleated o
Removing Cabin Headliner
JamesG161 at 7:58am 04.30.21
Hunter does panels for Access, like in picture one. You might ask Hunter by email. Jim...
Best Lazy Cradle/Stack Pack System
DArcy at 7:51am 04.30.21
Any thoughts on how full battens affect any of these systems? I have a 3 leg home made lazy jack sys
Removing Cabin Headliner
jssailem at 7:50am 04.30.21
Headliners are secured in place by velcro (rarely), screws (none showing), and glue (most likely).
Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing
rgranger at 7:47am 04.30.21
I have also had very good results rigging a tiller-to-sheet self steering system on a 22' sailboat.
Funny Friday!!!
Justin_NSA at 7:45am 04.30.21
How to translate email jargon... Hope this helps = Stop bothering me Thanks in advance = You must
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
dmax at 7:43am 04.30.21
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Funny Friday!!!
jssailem at 7:41am 04.30.21
:laugh::laugh::laugh: @rgranger Very Bold, while giving him your paperwork.
Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing
HMT2 at 7:38am 04.30.21
IMHO, you'll really appreciate installing a helm control if you single hand a lot. Going forward or

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