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bilge drainage adrian at 3:28pm 05.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1185 Help me. I recently purchased a 19 ft motorsailor 1994 model. Trying to drain the bilge is a real
hunter 140 rigging Wayne at 2:41pm 05.09.05 Day Sailers 0/2161 I have a hunter 140 and i noticed where the rigging lines go from the mast to the sides of the boat(
Tire inflation for a 26X trailer Norm8525 at 1:49pm 05.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1090 My tires have a maximum inflation of 50psi. Are there any recommendations for the inflation best on
Owner's Manual - 30' 1979 Hunter Aaron Norlund at 1:37pm 05.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1804 Hi there again,As noted in my last post, I recently purchased a 30' 1979 Hunter that needs some wo
Coast Guard Documentation number John Miller at 1:09pm 05.09.05 Ask All Sailors 15/1449 Hi, I have just finished reading the archive discussions about Coast Guard Documentation. I recentl
Bilge water Doug J at 12:54pm 05.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/917 I'm curious to know where is the best place or places to install electric bilge pumps. In my 26S un
stupid question im sure but plz bear with me louie7316 at 12:45pm 05.09.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/999 i have a 22 foot oday.i use it for coastal cruising.boston to cape ann north of boston.i have found
Coast Guard, a broad spectrum of experiences Ragbagger43 at 12:09pm 05.09.05 Ask All Sailors 0/852 First experience was in North Carolina in 1973 where a young CG officer boarded our 16' runabout and
Does anyone know this guy Tim Welsh at 11:58am 05.09.05 Big Boats 4/854 I sailed alongside this guy on Ouachita for a little while Saturday. Tim Welsh H34 AKA Cabo Wabo
cabin top sunroof cover Franklin at 11:47am 05.09.05 Big Boats 3/869 Ok...sunroof may not be the correct name but the best I could come up with. I'm looking for a cover
Rudder vs Prop on the WB 250 Charles Jackson at 11:07am 05.09.05 Trailer Sailors 2/1488 I have a '96 model Water Ballast Calalina 250. I have the problem of the rudder and prop from my Hon
Running rigging option Rick at 10:48am 05.09.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1072 During a recent rigging survey, I was questioned about the way my boat was set up. This is a 336 th
Certificate of Compliance Label William at 10:21am 05.09.05 Big Boats 1/1048 Does anyone know where the Certificate of Compliance Label is located on a Legend 40.5?
Sick of the N.E. winters looking in N.C. Before the Bell at 10:07am 05.09.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1656 Can anyone in North Carolina comment on the ocean areas east of Raleigh or Goldsboro? I'm only 45 b
Tension on the Jib Halyard when moored? Jim at 9:33am 05.09.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1582 I have an Ericson 29 with a bit of an odd roller furling gear (brand name unknown). There is a wire
mac 25 or 26 comparison, tow with minivan ? Rick4852 at 8:07am 05.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 28/2907 Looking at used mac's, originally interested in the 26D/S, but started looking at the 25 also. I sor
replace electrical systems natchezblue at 8:06am 05.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1064 I need to replace the electrical systems for a catalina 22 and 25. Some of the old wiring is still
Water Tanks replacement Jim22315 at 8:00am 05.09.05 Bigger Boats 1/1187 My cb 1980 28 has two 25 gal. water tanks, port and starboard. The port on I have tried to repair,Sp
Yacht Speciaties Binacles Phil DeGaa at 7:53am 05.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1166 I have a 1987 Hunter Legend 37.5 with a Yacht Specialties binnacle and wheel. The plastic top sectio
1995, 35.5 Standing rigging tune Ozana Halik at 7:51am 05.09.05 Big Boats 4/1022 I tuned the standing rigging, but I think I need to do further adjustments since the boat goes faste

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Custom font for boat lettering jssailem at 6:30pm 03.31.21
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? Mikem at 6:27pm 03.31.21 Yes, this is an excellent point and while applies to me, if this were a cruiser (passage maker?) ru
Adding a Bow Platform to a H27 Ken13559 at 6:13pm 03.31.21 Would the lengthen bow affects your berthing charges since LOA will be longer with the extension?
Kiwi Prop Ken13559 at 6:03pm 03.31.21 Just go with manufacturer recommendation first. You can easily adjust the pitch angle after trying o
Confused on outhaul rigging (1) Ralph Johnstone at 6:01pm 03.31.21 Ralph, how long was the line you replaced? Odd, but can't find any record of the line purchase an
Custom font for boat lettering (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:32pm 03.31.21 Choose your font carefully. Can't we just put this all behind us ?
new battery charger install, & new solar panel project.... Davidasailor26 at 5:21pm 03.31.21 Look at the efficiency ratings and look at the physical size for the wattage. I bought a couple of
Starter/solenoid submerged leo310 at 5:10pm 03.31.21 use the de-presure valve and try and turn the shaft by hand to make sure no water entered the engin
new battery charger install, & new solar panel project.... dlochner at 5:05pm 03.31.21
Starter/solenoid submerged JohnShannon at 5:03pm 03.31.21 I wouldn't think so. Were they even submerged? I think my battery starter and solenoid would be a
Does my hull have a barrier coat? Allan12210 at 4:55pm 03.31.21 When we bought our H34 new in 1985 the dealer had a barrier coat applied. It is rather thin, but def
Starter/solenoid submerged Johnb at 4:47pm 03.31.21 Does it crank
new battery charger install, & new solar panel project.... Davidasailor26 at 4:45pm 03.31.21 www.MarineHowTo.com Take a look at this article by Nigel Calder. One of the most informative I h
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dLj at 4:43pm 03.31.21 that is a bit of an upgrade from a Hunter 30. :) I've been looking for a blue water boat for abou
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dlochner at 4:38pm 03.31.21 Oh I have to update my profile. No for sure not. On a Belliure 41. dj that is a bit of an upgrad
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dLj at 4:24pm 03.31.21 On a Hunter 30? Oh I have to update my profile. No for sure not. On a Belliure 41. dj
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dlochner at 4:12pm 03.31.21 Not me - I'm running a 57 hp Yanmar diesel with onboard fuel above 120 gallons. That should give me
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dLj at 4:11pm 03.31.21 If you are considering a zero emissions all electric boat, read about Jimmy Cornell's experience on
Folding vs Fixed Prop STW? dlochner at 4:02pm 03.31.21 Yes, this is an excellent point and while applies to me, if this were a cruiser (passage maker?) ru
Custom font for boat lettering rpwillia at 3:39pm 03.31.21 Choose your font carefully. Just sayin' jVhlJNJopOQ

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