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Mike Bacome at 11:41am 06.07.05
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A few years ago I bought something from west marine or defender that I used to soak my sails to clea
John at 11:33am 06.07.05
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I have an ICOM power mic on my boat. Recently I sent my RayMarine Wind indicator for repair Now wh
Jim W23131 at 11:29am 06.07.05
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Today while cleaning out and organizing my anchor locker, I noticed a significant crack in the botto
pbcfd @comcast.net at 11:20am 06.07.05
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It's time for me to get a new outboard for my 1982 Hunter 25. I believe the original one is a Johns
New here at 11:17am 06.07.05
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Hi all, Where can I buy a stern pulpit for a Mac26S and does it constitute a good addition? Cheers
Jim Madden at 10:46am 06.07.05
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If the head goes directly to the holding tank and the output of the tank has a Y valve to a deck pum
Jeff Prideaux at 9:32am 06.07.05
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I just purchased a used Hunter 216 and it has a bit of rudder damage. See attached photo. (A scrape
bill niessen at 9:20am 06.07.05
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On my AC breaker panel the lamp for the refrigeration system is flickering. Since everthing is worki
jimmy23191 at 9:20am 06.07.05
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I am looking at removing my rudder on a 85 cat 27 so that i can get the drive shaft out but i am not
rfrye1 at 9:05am 06.07.05
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Im headed down for a nite on the hook this weekend to the Los Coronados. I've never anchored there.
Clark at 8:46am 06.07.05
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I watch the forum quite a bit in hopes of learning more about the new 25 - how it sails, interior er
Doug J at 8:42am 06.07.05
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I've heard of washing the running rigging once a year to keep it all in good shape. Can someone tel
Mike at 8:34am 06.07.05
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I recently acquired a spinnaker for my boat. It's used and in pretty good shape other than the color
Capt Greg at 8:03am 06.07.05
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I am looking for a rudder for my 1971 26MKII. I could use demnsions if nothing else
secretsailorsailing at 7:50am 06.07.05
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I have an annoying fuel leak from around the fuel pump. I can't see exactly where it is leaking from
Rick D at 7:38am 06.07.05
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The prople at BoatLIFE will be our forum contributors starting next Tuesday. I have used their produ
Harold18515 at 7:17am 06.07.05
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First time on this web site--any help is appreciated. Line to centerboard is frayed topside and mus
Gil at 6:56am 06.07.05
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The pivot hole on our 74 Mac 25 is out of round. I am considering having a bushing made by a machine
Jacktar at 6:29am 06.07.05
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We have a 2004 Nissan 4 hp outboard on our 216,which has a connection for an external fuel tank to
Phil Herring at 6:16am 06.07.05
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I'm sure you all know Brion Toss from his books, seminars, or his recent expert forum on SailboatOwn

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Dynaplate
chip veres at 11:52am 04.16.21
Good suggestion, thanks. Chip V.
Funny Friday!!!
DArcy at 11:51am 04.16.21
You might be a redneck if this is your bass boat:
Removing Liquid Electrical Tape
thinwater at 11:50am 04.16.21
The Permatex web site says vinyl. The SDS will tell you the solvents.
What Gen 3 Anchors fit H38 bow rollers?
flightlead404 at 11:49am 04.16.21
Only one definite response so far (thanks @senang). Does anyone else have either a Mantus, Rocna, o
Pulling mast C&C 29 Mk II to torque keel bolt
shemandr at 11:46am 04.16.21
De-rig the boat yourself so that the yard can just pull the pins for stays and upper shrouds and lif
1989 Catalina 30
Hootenanny at 11:43am 04.16.21
For many years we used to use a commercial teak oil finish that was coconut "scented" and the label
Fuel Filter Question
SycloneDriver at 11:42am 04.16.21
Looks like a Donaldson P552000 (same as WIX 33207).
Swing keel vs Dagger ?
Justin_NSA at 11:35am 04.16.21
the Macs are pretty simple. Not much to go wrong except for abuse. Motor and sails are the expensive
Swing keel vs Dagger ?
kendyoozed at 11:28am 04.16.21
Any special areas to look for issues on the Mac 26D?
NEED Prop Size
Coyote at 11:21am 04.16.21
truly remarkable to me that SBO will NOT give the specs on a $600 prop!!! I was told it was the orig
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
dmax at 11:15am 04.16.21
You might be a redneck if this is your bass boat:
6-pack Charter Looking for More Capacity (Catalina 30) - USCG Inspected Vessel Requirements
Sailfanatic at 11:14am 04.16.21
I ditto that considering ten passengers on a Cat 30 is nutty, frankly its a pretty poor platform for
Close Call   (1)
DArcy at 10:58am 04.16.21
I prefer GoT but sailing there can be somewhat treacherous.
Fluke 360 / testing for AC leakage.
BAD ORCA at 10:55am 04.16.21
That would help, can't hurt, you're halfway there already. May I suggest a different approach? Yo
Fuel Filter Question
sailme88 at 10:47am 04.16.21
ONCE AGAIN STU STEALS MY THUNDER.... The order that Stu has passed on is imperative ! Best advice t
Fuel Filter Question
SycloneDriver at 10:44am 04.16.21
Look at WIX 33262.
Fluke 360 / testing for AC leakage.
Stu Jackson at 10:33am 04.16.21
would it be a simple matter to just run all of the grounds connected to all the different locations
Fuel Filter Question
Stu Jackson at 10:22am 04.16.21
It is installed past the fuel pump but before the secondary filter on the engine. The engine is a U
Covid-19 Vaccination
Will Gilmore at 10:14am 04.16.21
Woo Hoo, just got back from getting my second shot. Two more weeks and I'm a safe as I can get.
Close Call
rgranger at 10:01am 04.16.21
I personally like "Glass and Optical Materials":biggrin:

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