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building material Justin_NSA at 3:29am 08.03.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/981 Besides Marine lumber (plastic) like BoatUS sells, does anyone recommend another material for buildi
Insurance cost for a Catalina 22 Mark at 3:15am 08.03.05 Smaller Boats 4/4143 I am hoping someone might be able to give me an idea of what the insurance cost for one year for a C
San Juan cruise 2005 Brigg at 2:46am 08.03.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/841 The Hunter Sailing Association of Oregon casts off for the 2005 annual San Juan Cruise August 6th th
San Juan cruise 2005 Brigg at 2:43am 08.03.05 Other Sailboats 0/692 The Hunter Sailing Association of Oregon casts off for the 2005 annual San Juan Cruise August 6th th
San Juan cruise 2005 Brigg at 2:25am 08.03.05 Other Sailboats 0/703 The Hunter Sailing Association of Oregon casts off for the 2005 annual San Juan Cruise August 6th th
Need Sails for 1971 26' Ranger Robert at 2:22am 08.03.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1149 I just purchased a 1971 26' Ranger without any sails. How do I determine what size and type sails fi
Welcome! Phil Herring at 2:13am 08.03.05 Other Sailboats 0/896 Welcome to our new messageboard system for more than 100 popular boats!We think you'll find this s
Keel locking pin Michel at 2:02am 08.03.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/928 I launched my '75 C22, on Tuesday on a very quiet afternoon on the Hudson river, several things happ
tankage size dennis at 1:57am 08.03.05 Other Sailboats 1/747 I have owned a Baufield 29 for a little over a year now and was wondering if if anyone know the size
Nonsuch 22 Marianne14935 at 1:56am 08.03.05 Other Sailboats 4/7084 I am thinking about purchasing a used Nonsuch 22 that appears in very good condition. This one has
How do you set genoa sheets for reaching? Scott at 1:52am 08.03.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/4317 We purchased a new deck sweeping 150 genoa for our boat over the winter. We sailed previously with
Connecting a new Out Board Motor Rusty20702 at 1:13am 08.03.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1149 Trevor, I recently purchased a Nissan 9.8hp 4-stroke for my new-to-me 1982 Mac 25. The OB has an al
Instrument Panel Rick at 1:00am 08.03.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1028 Does anyone have a source for replacement instument panels and instruments for the C30?
dc refrigeration system linda at 12:57am 08.03.05 Other Sailboats 1/1107 Hello,We are planning to switch our refrigerator over to a dc system and were looking for recommend
Charging system inquiry Grant2202 at 12:51am 08.03.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1237 Is there a way to utilize an electric trolling motor to generate power to charge a 12 volt system.
Feedback on "quick" brand windlass Alex 2740 at 12:49am 08.03.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1110 Good morning everyone. We are shopping for a new windlass for Nepenthe and have found several manuf
Control lines Joe Wienecke at 12:27am 08.03.05 Big Boats 7/896 I am looking to replace all my control lines and halyards. Is there a recommended color for each li
Interested in H216 LeeC at 12:22am 08.03.05 Smaller Boats 8/975 I am in the process of selling my current boat. I am very interested in buying a H216. Is there anyo
fuses on starting circuits wayneR at 12:09am 08.03.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/1465 I recently ran into a problem on my O'Day 34 with Universal 25 diesel. Engine refused to start with
Alternator fins Mike G at 10:49pm 08.02.05 Big Boats 1/886 Hello all, I am a new owner of a 1996 Hunter Passage 42. While doing my routine enginechecks last

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Dingy Davit Horizontle Stabilizer (1) Tom J at 6:48pm 04.20.21 High and tight!
Replacing standing rigging with mast up marke14 at 6:16pm 04.20.21 Thanks everyone for the discussion here, it is thought-provoking and I appreciate it very much. Yea
Dingy Davit Horizontle Stabilizer Tom J at 6:10pm 04.20.21 Hi - Thanks for the inputs - gave it a shot this weekend - and seems ok. Pics attached and thanks
Motor mount just not lifting any more RussC at 6:09pm 04.20.21 I was looking at @RussC's set up -- but mine, like yours requires the downward and slightly outward
Twin rudder problem fullbore at 5:54pm 04.20.21 Hello , Question to this group please, twin rudder 311 tie bar (tie rod) ends are plastic, one of m
Dingy Davit Horizontle Stabilizer spadaforaj at 4:54pm 04.20.21 Thanks guys - will try leaving it on see how it goes I think the davits are rated at about 300 lbs
1989 Macgregor 26D.....new to me.. and a few questions kappykaplan at 4:53pm 04.20.21 SBO lets you change it...:beer: :plus:
Cabin Windows for 1980 O'Day 28 berner73 at 4:52pm 04.20.21 DR Marine Product List
Acetone a safe cleaner? Capt jgw at 4:49pm 04.20.21 If the rub rail is vinyl, I've had good success with LA's Totally Awesome Cleaner Degreaser. Sounds
C&C 25' Mast Organizer CLS72 at 4:42pm 04.20.21 Thanks both for the answers and pictures !! this is very helpful. @sailsfbay - one of my questions
Cabin Windows for 1980 O'Day 28 sail sfbay at 4:35pm 04.20.21 Photos please so the forum can try to identify the replacement options. Some might be a direct repl
Acetone a safe cleaner? quadrille38 at 4:31pm 04.20.21 MEK is Methyl Ethyl Ketone MEKP is Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide. Even though names are slightly si
LEWMAR Fixed Windows for a 2003/2004 Hunter 36 Rasselas36 at 4:24pm 04.20.21 We have the same issue with our 356. The large windshield still looks pretty good, and I've replace
LEWMAR Fixed Windows for a 2003/2004 Hunter 36 Rasselas36 at 4:22pm 04.20.21 Contact the forum store as they have the build list on your boats but see if any yard has scrap mat
Hunter 19 or 19-2 Jib haylard wraps around CDI furler twalker H260 at 4:01pm 04.20.21
1979 Eight Horsepower YANMAR ggrizzard at 3:54pm 04.20.21 Mitch, I've never met or read about a YSM 8 or 12 owner who said they religiously drained, flushed a
S2 7.3 Starboard bulkhead question sail sfbay at 3:53pm 04.20.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Sounds like you have a good plan to
1989 Macgregor 26D.....new to me.. and a few questions rgranger at 3:52pm 04.20.21 I don't know why I put a "Ha" there. It should have been "Like" :waycool: SBO lets you change it
C&C 25' Mast Organizer (2) D Swanson at 3:34pm 04.20.21 I agree, great idea. On my C&C 25 I have run everything to the cockpit. I have a couple photos to s
C&C 29 Mark II pedestal brakes dmax at 3:05pm 04.20.21 Keep in mind that the "brake pads" are meant to provide friction to the wheel turning, not meant to

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