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slides and slugs on a main Josh at 5:02am 06.10.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/1468 I just bought a new main, but the representative made an error and put the slugs (the ones that look
My MAC 21' won't sail with only the main set? Ed Sanford at 4:38am 06.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1085 This is an old '72 21'. I am unable to effectively sail in any wind using only the main, as soon as
Rewiring of Hunter 33.5 Daniel18773 at 4:29am 06.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/947 Hello all:Bought my boat about 4 years ago. It was a salvage situation. Electrical and electronics
Transmission shifter PJE at 3:05am 06.10.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1017 I have a problem shifting my transmission from neutral to forward. I am aware of two adjustment po
Improvement to rigging / hardware 146 / 170 Tereza at 2:19am 06.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1042 This applies probably to 146 or 170, and maybe 140 owners.I have a 146, and have found some of the
Singlehanding out of harbor with no motor Tereza at 2:12am 06.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1116 Basic question. I hope you can help!I dock my Hunter 146 at a dock in a narrow cove. I want to av
Dodgers, Bimini rsn48 at 2:05am 06.10.05 Ask All Sailors 10/2577 I have been contemplating a combination Dodger/Bimini like other people have. I was talking to a ch
Mast sPk at 2:04am 06.10.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/892 1980 O'Day 25 CB. The mast light bulb is full of water and understandingly not working. The sprea
Anyone seen one of these? GregS at 1:50am 06.10.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1113 http://shop.store.yahoo.com/comfort1st/wicosawiandk.htmlMight be something fun if you can't get to
Roller Furling Question for 1979 C30 Birchy at 1:43am 06.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1028 I have a 1979 with the older roller furling system. This is the system that gets pulled up the fores
1979 C30 Standard Rig, Roller Furling conversion Birchy at 1:33am 06.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/901 I have the older roller furling system that gets pulled up the forestay. I want to replace with a ne
1974 cal 35 Chuck at 1:25am 06.10.05 Cal 1/793 I have found a 1974 cal-35. It seems solid but in need of serious TLC. I am a newbie and would lik
Northeast "rOnDAYvous" Pete at 1:24am 06.10.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/782 It's almost here! The big 3rd annual Northeast O'Day Owners "rOnDAYvous," scheduled for the weekend
Spinnaker Rigging jibline at 1:22am 06.10.05 Racing 2/1884 1996 Hunter 336 has a track on the front of the mast for spinnaker rigging. Does nayone know who mak
1968 columbia Earl House at 12:44am 06.10.05 Columbia 5/2223 I am considering purchasing a 1968 Columbia 31'. I have been looking at Pearson's in this size rang
Help MarBu05 at 12:26am 06.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1012 Help...Bought Mac 25. Have 2 cables 1/3 way down the mast just below the upper shrouds (one on each
knobs for ports Ron at 12:19am 06.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/972 Have a '84 H22 looking for replacement knobs for the ports. Current ones are white and hae bolt set
Installing a Raymarine ST4000 Autopilot Chris Ashley at 12:13am 06.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1170 I am about to istall a Raymarine ST4000 wheel mounted autopilot in my C320. The only things I need h
Need a trailer...size? Crashtestdummy at 11:24pm 06.09.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/794 Just purchased and need a trailer. Not sure what size or weight cap. to get. I know that boat has a
Unique Macs... Dave M26D at 10:47pm 06.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/786 I'm going up to Lake Superior next week...I'm going to try and look this guy up...hoping to catch a

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Random orbital buffer BigEasy at 6:05pm 03.23.21 Makita 9227C (Best) Totally agree with Maine, Makita is best polisher. I have had mine for appr
Replace Batteries on the Hard dlochner at 5:40pm 03.23.21 Another thought if you have a cooperative marina. Use a fork lift to lift the batteries up to the bo
Its funny Friday! Richard19068 at 5:33pm 03.23.21 The 3rd man in history to walk on water The 1st one was Jesus Christ... The 2nd one was Peter (the
1987 H31, Rudder Issue? Where to start? BMercer at 5:30pm 03.23.21 Could this be caused from a worn bushing? If you can move the rudder back and forth it may be the p
1987 H31, Rudder Issue? Where to start? Don Crowther at 5:24pm 03.23.21 Could this be caused from a worn bushing? If you can move the rudder back and forth it may be the pr
cockpit table mounts Don Crowther at 5:22pm 03.23.21 Thanks for all the suggestions. The pedestal/guard is 1.5 inches SS tubing. Finding a SS clamp in th
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 5:14pm 03.23.21 191951
Issues removing cutless bearing. Tally Ho at 5:02pm 03.23.21 Hello, I screwed the pooch on this removal. I finally removed this bearing using 4' length of pipe
Replace Batteries on the Hard Terry Cox at 4:59pm 03.23.21 Argh! Well, I've replaced our dual 8D battery system twice over the years since owning our boat that
Replace Batteries on the Hard Tally Ho at 4:58pm 03.23.21 Get a case of beer, and offer it to some strong young studs who can lift the batts up on the boat.
Boat graphics FuzzyBadger at 4:58pm 03.23.21 Local it is. Thanks!
Catalina 22 swing keel on mooring Gene Neill at 4:55pm 03.23.21 Agreed. I would go to great lengths not to moor one in salt, but fresh water wouldn't concern me.
Saloon Port Lights on O'Day 26 Castrilper55 at 4:50pm 03.23.21 Oh heck... I'll post length and max height after I pull my boat from winter storage on April 3rd! C
Buying a Hunter 45 DS 2010 sail sfbay at 3:58pm 03.23.21 SEMPERAVANTI41.......The last two boats (one power in Oct 2020 and one sailboat in Dec 2018) have re
Hunter 260 Ballast Modifications Crazy Dave Condon at 3:52pm 03.23.21 I remember hearing about that boat. WALK AWAY FROM IT. The trailer will be over the limit of gross
Buying a Hunter 45 DS 2010 SEMPERAVANTI41 at 3:50pm 03.23.21 Purchased Hunter 50 over 5 years ago. Did survey myself. Have been insured first by Boat US, New Ham
Hunter 260 Ballast Modifications sail sfbay at 3:36pm 03.23.21 Water weighs 62.4 lb/cf vs. concrete weighs 140 lb/cf. Therefore, the ballast has a large void. Se
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS kappykaplan at 3:36pm 03.23.21 Good luck with the project! :beer:
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS Castrilper55 at 3:30pm 03.23.21 I ordered the 2074 3/8" plexiglass, the 795 adhesive caulk, and 30' of the 3M high bond tape today -
Damper plate. SimiSAilor at 3:21pm 03.23.21 Yes, those mounts from R&D are a direct replacement, no modification required. They have 5" bolt spa

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