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2002 26X Timm Miller at 3:00am 10.04.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/812 I just listed my 2002 26X.....this boat is loaded.
Procedure for trailer lauching a keel boat Watts Ueltschey at 1:23am 10.04.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/954 I am considering buying an Oday Mariner with a fixed keel. This boat draws about 3.5 feet and is on
Sail repair? Curt McClain at 1:17am 10.04.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/714 The mainsail that came with my 26D has a major problem with shrinkage of the bolt rope. I've read ar
Genoa for H260? John De Keyser at 1:14am 10.04.04 Smaller Boats 7/1059 I have had my H260 on Lake Michigan now for two seasons. When I bought her she came with a normal s
wires in compass binnacle? dave at 12:52am 10.04.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1236 I was working on a used O'Day 28 I recently purchased and wanted to put the old-fashioned compass b
Fuel Gauge installation Rob at 12:25am 10.04.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1854 I have head lots of talk and seen info on installing gas gauges. But how about Diesel?...I am tired
cushion question Tom Ehmke at 12:04am 10.04.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/934 This is not an earth-shattering new topic, but I have not figured out what cushions to use when I co
Insurance i.e. a totaled boat Walter Grygiel at 12:04am 10.04.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1439 No, we're not interested in scuttling our boat. We love our Beneteau 331, "killybegs". I understan
Cetol or Varnish? Jonathan Costello at 11:19pm 10.03.04 Smaller Boats 7/3026 I'd like some input on the pro's and cons of each product. I am trying to get a jump on my woodwork
Cetol or Varnish? Jonathan Costello at 11:13pm 10.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1055 I am trying to get a jump on my wood this winter and want input on the pros and cons of each product
Standard versus Furling Sail Plans PHitchcox at 10:34pm 10.03.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/898 I have a roller-furling main on my Hunter 290, and as much as I love the convenience, the light air
How to compare Jeanneau Vs. Beneteau zamibc at 3:55pm 10.03.04 Ask All Sailors 9/28675 How to compare Jeanneau Vs. Beneteau Hi allI have been asked what is the difference between Jeann
New steering and autopilot for a 26X Martin at 3:15pm 10.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/961 I am not too happy with my Mac 26X steering cable, the steering is stiff and there appears to be no
Sea stories SailboatOwners.com at 3:02pm 10.03.04 Ask All Sailors 32/2899 Since the time we were kids, most of us have liked to hear stories. Now that we're "grown-ups," mo
To Unstep or not? Juice6576 at 1:52pm 10.03.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/971 Well, winter is almost upon us in the great white north. The travel lift has been busy pulling boats
Mast raiseing / lowering John Wilson at 1:40pm 10.03.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/850 I would like to know if there is a way that the mast can be raised and loward with out the help of 5
Boom gooseneck 240 o'day 1988 Dwight3406 at 11:57am 10.03.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/836 I asked how to stap a mast on my 240 and jon told me how I can, But where can I get a gooseneck for
Need cradle for Hunter 31 ASAP Rob at 11:53am 10.03.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/755 Need cradle for Hunter 31Rob845 457-1000rob@unlimitedaircraft.com
columbia 26 external motor mount dgoffe at 11:52am 10.03.04 Columbia 3/2051 My 9.9 Merc has had it. Has anyone been able to find an external mount that will take a 4 stroke and
Winterizing M26 S` Bob Garcia at 11:07am 10.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1105 Just pulled boat out for the winter:1.) Mast is supported from bow pulpit and Stern support - is t

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Coolant pump mismatch / Universal Kubota capta at 8:45am 01.30.21 A couple of washers or shorter bolts could have solved that problem lickety split. Obviously the non
39 Hunter underpowered with the base 29HP Yanmar? Lifeisgrand at 8:40am 01.30.21 Thanks to all for your comments and advice, they have been very helpful. We decided to pass on this
magma kettle 3 grill cover dlochner at 8:40am 01.30.21 Basically the cover is just a cloth bag with a drawstring. Go to a thrift store and get a large pill
American Magic cb32863 at 8:37am 01.30.21 It was disappointing and difficult to watch, that 4th race was very tough. There will be a lot of an
Smallest boat with dedicated shower? garry at 8:35am 01.30.21 My 2001 Tartan 3500 has a separate shower.
Barbecue Beefs YVRguy at 8:33am 01.30.21 I cooked chicken at moderate heat and it came out very tasty with an kikkoman orange sauce. Any c
San Diego maintenance contractor recommendations wanted: rigging, plumbing, interior detail garry at 8:27am 01.30.21 kim, For rigging, I like Chris Catterton, 619-756-9437. For plumbing and misc stuff, Chris Simon, 6
Barbecue Beefs YVRguy at 8:22am 01.30.21 I also keep the regulator on the bottle and store it that way. No issues with that. T For wha
Barbecue Beefs YVRguy at 8:17am 01.30.21 We have the magma marine kettle series 3 and I have never had a blowout under any circumstances. I
Hunter 34 Fuel Tank Well Mike Oldak at 8:17am 01.30.21 THANKS for the picture. I wasn't sure what a "molded well" that could hold spills actually meant.
Barbecue Beefs YVRguy at 8:14am 01.30.21 The H340 has space for two 4.25 lb tanks in the portside swim platform lazarette, so I always had o
Barbecue Beefs YVRguy at 8:12am 01.30.21 We use the Magma kettle now. Have used Force 10 and Dickinson but the kettle is the only one that h
Barbecue Beefs dlochner at 8:11am 01.30.21 Thanks Dave. Good call on the propane storage but do you mean the storage needs to be "vented" or
Barbecue Beefs YVRguy at 8:06am 01.30.21 Thanks D Thanks Rich. I love your custom PVC propane holder but sadly I lack the skill and faciliti
Barbecue Beefs YVRguy at 8:01am 01.30.21 I've only had the Magma and they are OK and big enough for the two of us. My one beef with Magma i
luger 26 chasfrank at 8:00am 01.30.21 Hmmm... I think I'm doing it wrong I know I am :-) :)
Barbecue Beefs YVRguy at 7:56am 01.30.21 Hi Doug, I have gone through the same issues over the years and have had several brands, i.e. in ch
Barbecue Beefs YVRguy at 7:49am 01.30.21 A cheap kettle with a few charcoal briquettes. Simple, easy, and cheap. Spent briquettes go overbo
Covid-19 Vaccination sail sfbay at 7:12am 01.30.21 ...............the deaths from Covid19 will not stop until we reach Herd Immunity. Herd Immunity i
Covid-19 Vaccination sail sfbay at 7:04am 01.30.21 ............Compliments should go out to the organizers for anticipating the potential choke points

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