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Hey-All ! I just found a MacGregor 22 (1978) on internet...looks like a good deal, but I really have
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Hi! I am new to sailing. I bought a Macgregor 26S in July 03. That hooked me and I bought a 1989
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I just recently purchased a 1978 30' Catalina from VT, definately a project boat but I love doing it
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I have purchased a centerboard model oday 25. The hull is in great condition except for the toe of t
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I want to replace the cutlass bearing on my 31 O'day. Do you have to remove the rudder and if you do
NewB at 9:39am 11.23.04
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I am trying to get "the right answer" if there is such a thing on the proper amount of drips/min. AF
york brown at 9:18am 11.23.04
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I just purchased a 1968 columbia 28 and am looking for some input or pointers from other owners.
Dave at 8:13am 11.23.04
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Has anyone converted there fractional rig to a masthead rig? How did it sail afterwards, e.g. heel?
Jim at 8:03am 11.23.04
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Just purchased a '85 C 30. Have not picked it up yet as there are many electrical problems to be sol
Gregg at 7:19am 11.23.04
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I have 2 group 27 deep cycle batteries wired in parallel for a house bank. I do not yet have a separ
GregC at 6:19am 11.23.04
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I recently bought a 1983 catalina 36 that needs the cushions replaced. I'm looking for suggestions a
IKE at 6:10am 11.23.04
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I own a 22 foot Oday fixed keel sailboat(600lbs ballast) displacement 1800lbs, that I regularly sail
coffee at 5:52am 11.23.04
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does anyone out there have a view on lighting arresters on sailboats? i have heard that they work w
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Can anyone tell me if there were any manufacturing differences (or other) between the Hunter 26 mode
Seattle Scott at 5:46am 11.23.04
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Check out the link to the shorthanded sailing asso. I and a buddy did the Blake Island race this mon
ge8679 at 5:11am 11.23.04
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I am replacing the 1 1/2 inch hoses in the head with white flexible hose I purchased at West Marine.
Kevin B at 4:51am 11.23.04
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While being laid up with a bug over the last couple of days I read through lots of back issues of sa
gary8041 at 4:30am 11.23.04
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I think i have to replace my cutlass bearing. I have a 1982 h27. does any one know the size I should
Drew at 4:19am 11.23.04
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Anybody ever put an autopilot on a 240? I'm looking at the ST1000 - it seems worth the price for a
Rick Hilimire at 2:45am 11.23.04
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I have a leak when it rains and it seems to be coming in from the deck somehow near the bow. The car

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So Many Projects, Where to Start?
Justin_NSA at 5:45pm 01.15.21
Catalina 22 owner mods here https://catalina.sailboatowners.com/mods.php?task=model&mid=107&mn=22
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Crazy Dave Condon at 5:36pm 01.15.21
Depends on state reg as to overhang but generally @rgranger is spot on to 6 ft. However states are r
Only in Florida
Justin_NSA at 5:27pm 01.15.21
Here in CA we have floating out houses, on some lakes. That's just wrong! :huh:
Sail Rigging Questions - I have never sailed - 24ft Laguna Windrose
ebsail at 5:04pm 01.15.21
where is the boat. Maybe one of us is near ehough to give you a visit
Coaming Treads Teak C-30 Mk II
snoopy_ at 4:56pm 01.15.21
I added step treads to my mk-1 and screwed them down. A #8 oval head screw near each corner, counte
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snoopy_ at 4:52pm 01.15.21
Pay attention to recommended application temperatures. This time of year they may not cure correctl
Loose footed main with Mid-boom sheeting
Stu Jackson at 4:28pm 01.15.21
@Hayden Watson I agree, no issue. The larger issue is have you cleared your outhaul to actually b
Wet bilge and oil glops: troubleshooting tips?
LukeAvanti at 4:16pm 01.15.21
Yikes! OK, better get used to chasing and fixing leaks... thanks, Greg and all the others, very help
Prada cup on TV
RussC at 4:02pm 01.15.21
Thanks for the spoiler. :huh: You do understand they aren't replaying the same race again tonight?
Wet bilge and oil glops: troubleshooting tips?
Tally Ho at 4:01pm 01.15.21
Water is Wiley.... Good news is that it is fresh, and not salty. as @jssailem said, you need to ch
Only in Florida
Kings Gambit at 3:57pm 01.15.21
Here in CA we have floating out houses, on some lakes. Never heard of one being stolen! That would b
Loose footed main with Mid-boom sheeting
jon hansen at 3:56pm 01.15.21
hayden, your going to love the increase in horsepower from your loose footed main. there really is a
12 volt charging at marina
Tally Ho at 3:47pm 01.15.21
Since the AGM batteries are pretty new, you might find someone in the marina who would buy them fro
Only in Florida
Hunter216 at 3:39pm 01.15.21
I saw one of these pedalbars in downtown Minneapolis a few years back :biggrin:
37C Windlass
sandpiper10471 at 3:37pm 01.15.21
Bolander - if you install as per your pics above, you will be forever flaking chain and rode in the
Eye Splice double-braid
lehighsail at 3:19pm 01.15.21
Me Too.
Loose footed main with Mid-boom sheeting
Hayden Watson at 3:12pm 01.15.21
Thanks @DrJudyB. I assumed that the foot did not apply a great deal of force to the boom so had com
Prada cup on TV
AlastairLC at 3:05pm 01.15.21
Thanks for the spoiler. :huh:
Beneteau 323 Marine Gear Access
Beneteau323 at 3:03pm 01.15.21
When I bought the Beneteau with the Yanmar engine, the previous owner had been using 15W-40 engine o

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