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Sail straight Jib21855 at 12:22pm 07.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1051 Why can't I sail my 26X in a straight line? Every little wave causes the boat to turn. When I get
silly questions about wind gusts Alan Johnson8370 at 12:03pm 07.23.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1273 I've had two recent encounters with heavy wind on my O'Day 25, which responded differently both time
Tossing the head jerry10848 at 10:07am 07.23.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1337 After 15 years of trouble free and ODOR free service from the porta-potty in a smaller boat, I moved
Main Halyard replacement Dave at 9:42am 07.23.04 Smaller Boats 2/835 I am replacing my main halyard for my 85 h23. What length and dia line do I need? Also the block on
Spreader to Shroud Connection Hardware? Herb at 9:36am 07.23.04 Ask All Sailors 3/4216 What is on the end of a spreader that holds the shroud, or what is on the shroud that attaches to th
prop spec for a C310 C310-on-Erie at 9:35am 07.23.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/821 When I motor over 2000 rpm I get a vibration of about 1 Hz. The more over 2000 I go the worse it get
Tandum Trailer bccitenn at 7:05am 07.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/874 At one time there was a dealer near Cleveland, OH that would take a stock Macgregor26X trailer and a
Changing Oil Tips and Tricks Kip C at 7:00am 07.23.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1242 I know this question is a little early, but it goes with a previous post regarding what oil to use
Lazy Jacks BarryL at 6:25am 07.23.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1078 Hello,I want to add a LAzy Jack to my boat, a 1986 Newport 28.Any comments on how easy or difficu
Prop Walk Cookie4167 at 6:09am 07.23.04 Big Boats 7/1053 I have had conflicting reports concerning a hard pull to port when the boat is under power, which is
Sailing Magazine Suggestion Koen Loeven at 5:23am 07.23.04 Ask All Sailors 22/2837 Sail primarily a Catalina Coronado-15 and am planning to take some courses to introduce myself to la
Looking for a Cherubini 27 Bryner at 4:54am 07.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/975 Hello, I have been looking for a Classic Cherubini 27 for a little while now, as time passes, and
Navico WD 200 Harry at 4:54am 07.23.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1706 Last weekend my wind speed ' direction indicator stopped working. From the deck, it looks like the c
Bent Mast amir at 3:34am 07.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1017 I have a Hunter 336 (1995). The mast of it is bent backwards. I wanted to know how to straighten t
Prop Walk Cookie4167 at 3:20am 07.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1003 Has anyboby else with a Hunter 426, 44, 426DS or 44DS had a problem with the boat pulling to port as
Possible problem in the Forums Jack4865 at 3:19am 07.23.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1179 Phil, Trevor, et. al.,While looking at a message thread that extends to beyond 1 page, it seems th
rigging Jay20635 at 2:19am 07.23.04 Big Boats 1/920 My backstay pins were lost when mast was unstepped and I was'nt told. Now I want to replace them wit
auto pilot/steering rzxtc at 2:10am 07.23.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/939 I recently purchased an '88 Catalina 30' and want to get auto pilot/steering to assist with coastal
Opinions and tips on raising the mast. Marshall_92Mac26S at 1:55am 07.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/987 I imagine this subject has been beat to death already in the archives of the MacGregor forums, but f
RF Genoa UV Protection Allen at 1:31am 07.23.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1398 Hey Guys,I have a 3 year old roller furler 150 genoa from Doyle that has chafed where it rubs agai

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Anode needed on inside shaft? dlochner at 11:15am 08.04.20 balance is related to the distance from the center of rotation, mass, and rotation speed. On a 1 i
More propane outboard questions john6206 at 11:09am 08.04.20 I don't have anything like a propane locker on my Capri - 18. Originally I thought I could use the
Adventure 21 by Cornish Crabbers MitchM at 11:06am 08.04.20 great boat! -- does anyone know what refrig does the guy in the video have, he say
Anode needed on inside shaft? jibes138 at 10:58am 08.04.20 balance is related to the distance from the center of rotation, mass, and rotation speed. On a 1 in
Is this Boat a good boat? Red_Dog at 10:54am 08.04.20 I'm in complete agreement about understanding where and how one intends to use your new-to-you boat.
New Boat tfox2069 at 10:40am 08.04.20 OK, so I'll throw out something here...what about a Catalina 270? I'll concede up front that its no
(1) odaydokay at 10:38am 08.04.20 Here is the one on my O'day 28, factory installed as far as I know. Not sure who manufactured, but
Fuel filter questions Perkins 4108 Stu Jackson at 10:37am 08.04.20 The fuel pump should be after the primary filter. In fact, that's just what the Parker filter manua
Just bought a 22 rlongfield at 10:35am 08.04.20 what's your sail #? if it's original that's your 4 digits -- you were manufactured August of 74 e
Just bought a 22 pclarksurf at 10:22am 08.04.20 what's your sail #? if it's original that's your 4 digits -- you were manufactured August of 74 ed
Do the math (1) All U Get at 10:08am 08.04.20 183327
On or Off Capt jgw at 10:00am 08.04.20 If the electrical fault causing the electrolysis was on your own boat, then yes, disconnecting would
1992 Catalina 30 Stu Jackson at 9:59am 08.04.20 They made 6,200+ of these boats, there is an association website (www.catalina30.com) (one of the fe
Anchorage magnet... Ralph Johnstone at 9:59am 08.04.20 I actually like the sound of bagpipes, if they're at least a half mile away. They're good from af
Anchorage magnet... Capt jgw at 9:53am 08.04.20 Bagpipes facing the sun at sunset!:cowbell: I was going to say that. I actually like the sound of
79 Hunter 27 in need of hatch replacements kcmagoo at 9:47am 08.04.20 Here are some vids I did. It's a 1980 Hunter 27 Hatch Replacement: Hunter 27 Hatch Replacement t
Odd HIN / Hull Identification Number - ends in M? Capt jgw at 9:47am 08.04.20 I doubt the DMV or whoever you register with in your state would even notice the odd number. They ju
New Boat Meriachee at 9:47am 08.04.20 ....AVOID SLIP FEES.... At what cost. Your '62 VW will not pull a 27 anything over the big hills.
Chirping alarm sound while engine running (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:44am 08.04.20 What you have is NOT a loose wire or a corroded wire, but a wire with an accidental ground that is p
Second Bilge pump Dalliance at 9:35am 08.04.20 Two bilge pumps is a prudent choice in my opinion. My primary bilge pump is on a digital cycle coun

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