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D or S? S or D? Marty at 12:58pm 11.29.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/860 Ive read reviews, and everyone seems to love the boat they own. Has anyone owned, or at least sailed
safe limits? Fred at 12:07pm 11.29.04 Smaller Boats 3/945 I have a 1973 catalina 22. What are the "safe" limits of this boat from the factory? Where are its w
Thinking about buying Chance at 11:45am 11.29.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/1159 A friend and I are thinking of going in togethor to buy a 1972 Catalina 22. The dealer is asking 4,
merriman blocks gary8041 at 11:12am 11.29.04 The Cherubini Hunters 3/4126 I would like to replace the merriman travler block on the port side of the 82 H27. Are they still in
How do you remove the chainplate to rebed? Lou at 11:12am 11.29.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1134 I have a small leak coming through the starboard chainplate. I would like to remove the chainplate
Finding Hunter Rails, other Parts Larry877 at 10:14am 11.29.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/753 One of my stern rails and two stanchions were damaged during Hurricane Frances and I'd like to repla
Rooler Furler Main Sail? Buzz Biernacki at 10:10am 11.29.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/763 Hello,I am curious if it is possible, practicle and financially realistic to convert my mast on a
What is worth buying for the 26M? pop Bernardo Gelabert at 10:02am 11.29.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/822 I was wondering if current McGregor 26M owners could share with me their experience with the differe*
Club Beneteau of FLorida Jeffrey Schwartz at 9:33am 11.29.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1261 A quick reminder that the third meeting of Club Beneteau of Floridais this coming Thursday, Decembe
Chat Room Bad Obsession at 9:29am 11.29.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1214 Hey all,Just wanted to say that I am disappointed. Every time I check into here I also check to s
H376 sink covers Bob F. at 9:19am 11.29.04 Big Boats 1/926 Does anyone know if theres a premade sink cover/cutting board for the 376. I've seen them in the new
Where's the water coming from? Stephen OBrien at 8:44am 11.29.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/824 My 1981 Hunter 27 has been out of the water since mid October. All the port lights and hatches are
Sea Talk failure and Feathering Prop news John Richard at 8:03am 11.29.04 Big Boats 5/1063 I recently had a total black out on my Ray Marine instruments. I thought that a Sea Talk plug came
Catalina 22 vs 25 David Evans at 7:57am 11.29.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/11986 I am a new sailor and am contemplating my first new boat. I have been looking at both the Catalina
Bilge pump cycling Al9586 at 7:46am 11.29.04 Big Boats 10/1515 We have a 2002 356 and have noted a problem with our bilge pump/float switch combination. It seems
Accessories Source Needed! Jimbo at 7:04am 11.29.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/863 I just bought a 1986 Mac 25. Nice boat, but I want to add a boom vang, and perhaps a traveler. Is th
Some assistance here Alicia Ford at 6:51am 11.29.04 Big Boats 19/1049 To all the sailors at sea. My husband suggested not to write because he thinks I'm going to get "sm
compass bubble John at 6:45am 11.29.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/813 I have developed a bubble in the compass on my Hunter 326. What is the cause and how do I fix it?
Towing a Mac 26 George Kosta at 6:26am 11.29.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1133 I was wondering how many of you use trailer brakes when towing a mac 26. Also, does anyone tow with
o Where does the washer/dryer go! Wendy at 5:50am 11.29.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/852 Does anyone know where they put the washer/dryer on a 2004 44DS? Thanks*

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How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? DRhoads at 1:26pm 12.09.20 Isn't like putting flaps and slats down on an airplane. More lift at slower speed (greater camber)
do you sail in the fog? Captain Larry-DH at 1:25pm 12.09.20 All true but stats show that good visibility and close to home is where most accidents take place o
The Proper Prop Claude L.-Auger at 1:18pm 12.09.20 As John said, it's your boat hence your decision. A general rule of thumb is to go down in pitch whe
do you sail in the fog? TomY at 12:59pm 12.09.20 I've spent time looking online for collisions, especially on our coast. I couldn't find much. As I
paint... PaulK at 12:47pm 12.09.20 What you paint first depends upon your technique. If you do the smooth sections first, you have to
do you sail in the fog? TomY at 12:44pm 12.09.20 :plus: Rocks + currents = high risk Rocks + currents + poor visibility = higher risk Rocks + curre
which Sani Hose (1) justsomeguy at 12:37pm 12.09.20 Is that a through-hull?
which Sani Hose (2) Ralph Johnstone at 12:15pm 12.09.20 can we install all white vinyl hoses in the head? But of course, it lends a certain cachet .....
Coolant Smoke or more? Whatfiero1 at 12:08pm 12.09.20 Keep the key on the sea cock. Best plan
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking forbin at 12:06pm 12.09.20 I never totally fill my fuel tank to capacity (85 gallons). So have not had any leaking around the
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking forbin at 12:04pm 12.09.20 I'd be concerned about how the fitting is attached to the inspection plate. If it is threaded into
Coolant Smoke or more? Ralph Johnstone at 11:51am 12.09.20 So you're saying "Check List usage" is governed by the impact it may have? Yes, the impact and th
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking Tom J at 11:43am 12.09.20 I'd be concerned about how the fitting is attached to the inspection plate. If it is threaded into
which Sani Hose ontherocks83 at 11:35am 12.09.20 Holy Crap! Excuse the pun! $10/foot?! I am getting ready to replace a long length of 1 1/2" ID sani
The Proper Prop jssailem at 11:02am 12.09.20 Barn-dog. It is your diesel and you get to decide how you want to run it. All the diesel study I ha
Hunter 333 real or myth? BigEasy at 11:02am 12.09.20 So the myth is starting to look BUSTED! :) It does raise another question though ;) Why did Hunter
which Sani Hose (1) rgranger at 11:01am 12.09.20 Ahhh. It's vanilla scented. That makes a difference! :laugh::laugh::laugh: could be worse
Coolant Smoke or more? Hello Below at 10:57am 12.09.20 2. Boat failure. Oh man ............ float around out here for a while and hope I can fix this befo
Redoing 1984 H34 reefing system (3) rgranger at 10:57am 12.09.20 I redid mine. My boom already had a reefing line that secured the clew but like you... I had to wal
do you sail in the fog? Captain Larry-DH at 10:34am 12.09.20 Beware the rocks :plus: Rocks + currents = high risk Rocks + currents + poor visibility = higher

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