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Lightning strike presents an opportunity Ed Caldwell at 12:08pm 08.06.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1210 Lightning hit our H340 about 10 days ago. Still sorting through what works and what doesn't. I kno
mast raising-again J Barrett at 11:29am 08.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/762 Ok, I got my mast raising kit from MacGregor. I understand that it is really for the 26 but will wor
Bow Pulpit BrianW at 9:40am 08.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1047 Hi All: I'm removing and replacing my 1994 H26 bow pulpit and a forward port stanchion that was dama
New sailor. Which boat?? Mel at 9:24am 08.06.05 Smaller Boats 9/1553 Hi. Please help me out.My daughter and I have some (a little) sailing experience and we have taken
H31 sole removal??? Gary at 8:12am 08.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 8/1082 I see this project in the near future....got a couple soft spots. Question.....does the whole cabine
need trailer coupler advise please! Bill at 8:08am 08.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/823 I need to replace the trailer coupler (actuator) on my 1985 Macgregor trailer which carries my Mac25
lazarrette wells TI doug at 7:46am 08.06.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1693 I'm looking around to buy a facer/cruiser 22-28 foot range, I'm running across models which have a w
Irwin 37 cc Rig Tuning jannet at 7:26am 08.06.05 Other Sailboats 2/1404 I have a 1980 irwin 37cc markIV. When we purchased the boat the standing rigging was loose. we have
Catalina 28 Owners Manual Jason Alexander at 7:20am 08.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/9258 Hello all,Having just sold my H26 I'm looking at moving up to a Catalina 28 thats for sale on this
Two Questions about the 26M Sam10429 at 6:08am 08.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/961 How does the 26M sail with just the jib up? (The MacGregor site touts sailing with just the main).
looking rich at 4:10am 08.06.05 Smaller Boats 0/680 A while ago I got a email from a member leading me to a 22 swing keel i contacted the person and the
rotted bulkhead repair sean at 3:45am 08.06.05 Other Sailboats 1/3154 Can anyone suggest how to repair rotted bulkheads without hauling out dropping mast and completely r
Keel gets stuck when lowering Jon76 at 3:32am 08.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1437 Ive recently bought a MacGregor 25 and have been spending the last few weeks cleaning it up and fixi
water in the watertight bulkhead Jon at 3:21am 08.06.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1078 I geting water in the watertight part of the hull of my 1975 daysailer '17. I'm sure it's not the dr
Pedestal Troubles avalonduet at 2:13am 08.06.05 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1138 Hi Y'all..On my Merriman/Yacht Specialties pedestal, there is a plastic housing under the compass
Asymetrical spinnaker size James Goodson at 1:36am 08.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/881 I'm in the process of buying a new asymetrical spinnaker and need advice about size. I'm considering
Water leakage from transom hull to deck seam John Richard at 1:32am 08.06.05 Big Boats 6/1053 I have reported on the amount of bilge water in Jack's Place. After inspecting, I found my water he
Water Heater follow up John Richard at 1:24am 08.06.05 Big Boats 1/989 A few days ago I did a post on water heaters. Since, I have swapped out my old heater and replaced
Which Minn kota for Hunter 146? Odin at 11:55pm 08.05.05 Day Sailers 13/3014 I bought this amazing boat two weeks ago :-) However, since in my area wind sometimes diasappear unp
36-2 tri-cabin RAD at 11:22pm 08.05.05 Other Sailboats 2/1231 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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Bug Pants DArcy at 6:48am 04.30.21 Those flies are nasty. I was at a regatta in Hudson on the Ottawa River a couple days after crossing
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Bug Pants Justin_NSA at 6:18am 04.30.21 No ....................... coloured bug pants so they attack each other ;) ! I see what you did
Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing Justin_NSA at 6:16am 04.30.21 IMHO, you'll really appreciate installing a helm control if you single hand a lot. Going forward or
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve njlarry at 6:10am 04.30.21 Thank you Stu for the great posting. Always good to have you aboard!
Bug Pants dlochner at 5:55am 04.30.21 Killing them is no help. Catch one (post #7) Probably not, but it does satisfy the urge to get re
Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing garymalmgren at 5:55am 04.30.21 Hi Rick I feel there are advantages to go to the mast. I am not trying to start an argument, just p
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Looking at an O'Day 34 njlarry at 5:46am 04.30.21 I have 34 that may vome to market soon. New engine drive train and fuel tank 2012. New running riggi
Bug Pants DougM at 5:38am 04.30.21 Whoever said white clothing would work? I would dispute that considering the days when those buggers
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Hunter 34 pierced galley sink RoyS at 5:03am 04.30.21 Watch drain dimensions on sinks. Household ones have a hole large enough for a disposal installation
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Moving mast winch to cabin top for easier solo sailing RoyS at 4:38am 04.30.21 If feasible, you may want to put a halyard organizer plate with attachments for turning blocks under
Looking at an O'Day 34 daviddp at 4:38am 04.30.21 That price looks about right for the vintage and condition. I would not worry about the woodwork c
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