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Water balast Roger22 at 9:08pm 07.03.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/911 I just got a '79 Mac V22 and am confused about water balast. Where does it go, how much and how do
wanted mast for c 22 rob j at 2:15pm 07.03.05 Smaller Boats 1/886 hi i am looking to buy a mast for my 1977 catalina 22 any for sail ? desperate to get sailing again.
Our 170 on Lake Erie today JerryA at 11:22am 07.03.05 Day Sailers 9/1454 We went out on Lake Erie today. The wind was about 5-7mph, and waves were less than 2 feet. It was
New Owner Needs Advice Sam T at 10:53am 07.03.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/869 I bought a 1982 Macregor 22 and need quite a bit of advice. Where do I place and hook up an elect
water in head sink CJINLONGBEACH at 10:48am 07.03.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/945 why does my head sink fill up with water when i wash the boat?
Grab Rail on coach top Ted at 9:16am 07.03.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1247 I would like to take the grab rail off the coach top. I can see brass screws (I think) but these app
150 or 135 genoa on roller furler? JB at 6:49am 07.03.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/3692 Hi Don, I'm putting a new roller furler on my Cal 34 Mk1. I was going to put a 150 on, but two more
It Went "Pop" Mike4049 at 6:47am 07.03.05 Smaller Boats 1/905 Okay, did I do something stupid and break my 1998 C-22 mkII?While the boat was on the trailer, I u
port job completed Sanders at 5:48am 07.03.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/913 I posted a photo forum project report on the port job, tried to be specific to 37 but obviously appl
Propeller help Fred at 4:50am 07.03.05 Big Boats 4/789 Need help! the propeller on my 1999 380 fell off. does anyone know the correct propeller for the
ks sailor ks sailor at 4:28am 07.03.05 Smaller Boats 2/1105 Looking for mainsheet controls and traveler for 22 Catalina 1974. Also main and jib
Mackinac Island access??? Jeff K at 2:32am 07.03.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/835 We live about 3 hours South of the Mackinac Bridge and would like to put in around that area and sai
using your boom vang in gusty winds? rob j at 2:15am 07.03.05 Smaller Boats 2/1164 ive noticed in gusty conditions beating up wind close hauled that hardening the boom vang reduces h
15 or 20 inch outboard shaft fred at 2:06am 07.03.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1441 need help with mac 26m. what is the proper shaft length needed for a new outboard I am going to buy.
Diesel Engines David Allen at 1:25am 07.03.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1457 I purcharsed an O'day 322 last fall and am just getting to actually start using it this summer. It
Sound system on Oday 25 Alan Johnson at 12:53am 07.03.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/927 I am considering installing a sound system on my 78 Oday 25. If any of you 25 owners have done this
Sail balance with 150 genoa Mel3909 at 8:32pm 07.02.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1544 Hi Don,I have an O'Day 23 which used to point into the wind when I let go the tiller. Since I rep
Solar panel on stern rail? Duke13548 at 7:11pm 07.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1372 Has anyone put a solar panel on stern rail? Where would the best place be? Boy if i could use it for
Refinishing toerail and painting Rbounds at 6:15pm 07.02.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1146 Plan on pulling out this winter and doing a full paint job top and bottom, I would like to do someth
help ! ! I need a mast . rob j at 5:02pm 07.02.05 Smaller Boats 0/833 hi all today my mast fell over i blew my lower aft starboard turnbuckle in about 15 knots of wind t

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Switching an inboard for an outboard Johnb at 9:25am 02.04.21 For lake sailing an outboard has multiple advantages including cost and simplicity. A diesel repower
HIN location Parsons at 9:06am 02.04.21 Don't know if they did it as far back as mid-80s, but manufacturers "hid" another set of numbers for
HIN location Claude L.-Auger at 8:59am 02.04.21 Agreed with Benny. You may be lucky however as some manufacturers also stamped the HIN in a second l
Navigation Lights Parsons at 8:58am 02.04.21 I'm with @LakeShark - if you don't want fancy or expect to use them much, get portable. Fill the lit
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:46am 02.04.21 Stay alert, big ships move fast and can can close the sightline distance in a matter of minutes.
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Benny17441 at 8:22am 02.04.21 Stay alert, big ships move fast and can can close the sightline distance in a matter of minutes.
HIN location Benny17441 at 8:01am 02.04.21 Check the HIN on the title and make sure it reflects the actual boat model and a reasonable manufact
Navigation Lights Justin_NSA at 7:56am 02.04.21 @LakeShark is right. Don't overdo it. We don't sail much after dark either but the new LEDs are much
Navigation Lights LakeShark at 7:44am 02.04.21 Honestly it depends on how much you really need them and are you moving their location. To access t
Oceanis 37 loose stanchion JimmyB57 at 7:31am 02.04.21 You can get to the nut on the bolt that goes though the deck by taking out the panel at the back of
Cargo Ship snaps in half Pirate Dave at 7:28am 02.04.21 I love that clip What is the minimum crew requirement? Well one I supppose
Navigation Lights Justin_NSA at 7:23am 02.04.21 SBO might have some fixture that will work. MarineBeam is very popular too. I used them to convert t
Navigation Lights sail sfbay at 7:21am 02.04.21 Low cost navigation lights on Amazon in the link below. You are probably aware that even if you are
Crossing the Strait of Georgia (Gibsons to Nanaimo) Terry Cox at 6:43am 02.04.21 some cool pubs on the island. Especially the Dinghy Dock Pub in Mark Bay on Wednesdays for the wee
Switching an inboard for an outboard (1) Whatfiero1 at 6:42am 02.04.21 Was it the newest 2ym15 too big surprised. as it fit nice in a Santana
Emergency Tools (1) Bill19233 at 6:42am 02.04.21 Those towers look like pretty knarly rounding marks. This unlit, abandoned platform is also used a
HI jssailem at 6:32am 02.04.21 wondering from the different main sail Traveller systems and the locations to be installed which wo
Switching an inboard for an outboard rgranger at 5:25am 02.04.21 I once chartered a Ranger 29. The charter company had done just what you are suggesting and it seem
Hull/Keel repair Sailfanatic at 5:21am 02.04.21 An inspection by a qualified repairman is highly recommended. A major concern is condition of ke
Cargo Ship snaps in half rgranger at 5:18am 02.04.21 Here is a oldie but a goodie about this issue from down under. 3m5qxZm_JqM That is a good one. I'

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