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Swim Ladder on a 216 andrea14994 at 4:08am 09.08.04 Smaller Boats 3/908 We are new owners of a 216 and are looking for the right type of swim ladder for the boat. It can b
356 Leech Flutter Solved Marc at 3:36am 09.08.04 Big Boats 4/1053 out of frustration I contacted UK Sailmakers concerning the 356 leech flutter problem previously dis
The Hurricane Blows! Greg2230 at 3:04am 09.08.04 Ask All Sailors 15/1400 I've lived in Central FL for over 15 years now and have been a sailboat owner for just the last year
Survived Hurricane Frances Unscathed! Ron Vanderveer at 2:51am 09.08.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1492 Fellow Sailors:I know there are some horror stories out there, but I thought that my co-owner and
Storing my 260 for the first time Bill Sieber at 2:40am 09.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/908 I will be putting my 260 to bed for the winter in November. Since this is the first time for this b
Any experienced with sewing? Andy26M at 2:32am 09.08.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1282 Hey all,I'm thinking of doing a few sewing projects for my boat, and was considering trying it on
Lost power to my AC outlets John1534 at 1:43am 09.08.04 Mid-Size Boats 15/3566 I have a 1990 Catalina 28 that has lost power to my 120 AC outlets, none of them work. My battery ch
Question about boat wiring. Marshall_92Mac26S at 1:35am 09.08.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1269 Off the lake for several weeks, so I decided to really tear the boat apart and do some needed rewiri
Essex 26 George at 1:20am 09.08.04 Ask All Sailors 1/2921 Does anybody have any info or where to obtain info on a 26'Essex center cockpit sailboat?Thanks,
Sailboat Cover tomk at 1:02am 09.08.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1248 Forgive me for bringing up a previously discussed subject, but I am debating buying a winter cover f
removing the sink(s) console bob marwin at 12:57am 09.08.04 Catalina 30 1/1411 We will have to remove the 2 sink + work space console above the Atomic 4 in a 1977 Catalina 30. Ca
Hunter 18.5 karl3000 at 12:49am 09.08.04 Smaller Boats 2/908 Has anyone turned over the hunter 18.5?I had it in 20 mph winds last weekend and was trying to put
Hunter Marine hurricane update Phil Herring at 12:25am 09.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/631 Eddie Breeden notified us that Hunter Marine is open again but with limited resources. They have n
line drawing for 35.5 jumpingfish at 12:09am 09.08.04 Big Boats 9/1317 Does anyone have a line drawing of a 35.5? I am trying to get a feel for the keel shape.Please sen
Boat washing advice Kevin C 26S at 11:57pm 09.07.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/906 Well, its getting to the point that my boat is so dirty that I have to clean it. Being my first tim
Need 74' Ranger 23 specs... Dave Busby at 11:55pm 09.07.04 Ask All Sailors 1/2302 Can someone provide me with the physical specs for a 1974 Ranger 23 Fin Keel.I am looking at a trai
Head Repair Jim at 10:49pm 09.07.04 Big Boats 5/816 It seems like time to replace seals and such in the head. It is a Par brand compact. Should I repair
High output alternator Ted at 4:17pm 09.07.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1551 I have a 1987 Catalina 36 with a M25 Universal. I am thinking about upgrading the alternator but ha
Hurricane Frances Damage Sea Ducer Too at 2:03pm 09.07.04 Ask All Sailors 1/969 Could anyone recommend a good fiberglass repair person as we suffered a outside hull puncture during
hull thickness gary8041 at 1:45pm 09.07.04 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1056 How thick is the hull on a 1982 H27? I want to add a battery hold down strap.

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We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san sailme88 at 11:16am 11.19.20 BEFORE you get caught up in a surface repair, have someone conduct a moisture test. If you have mois
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san (1) jssailem at 11:00am 11.19.20 I use a Bosch ROS20VSK Random Orbit sander. This is the corded version. They may make a cordless mo
The Lesson rgranger at 10:58am 11.19.20 OK @rgranger, stay off Photoshop. LOL So, I do wonder, can I give myself COVID? Interesting though
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne rgranger at 10:54am 11.19.20 That's a keeper! :thumbup: I made it myself... I have to admit, I am a little proud of it.
A sad day Mikem at 10:52am 11.19.20 Years ago I fell in love with a Catalina 30 but could not afford it so bought a used Columbia 8.7.
The Lesson Brian D at 10:26am 11.19.20 OK @rgranger, stay off Photoshop. LOL So, I do wonder, can I give myself COVID? Interesting thought
The Lesson jssailem at 9:56am 11.19.20 It might also be one of those California Gang signs that sends a special message to all who are in t
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne Justin_NSA at 9:50am 11.19.20 That's a keeper! :thumbup:
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37 Justin_NSA at 9:49am 11.19.20 When you raise it above deck, wouldn't you need to modify the sail? Mine would have to be. Personal
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne (1) rgranger at 9:48am 11.19.20 187389
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why cdarwincole at 9:46am 11.19.20 my Hunter 280 had full battens, and the PO installed Hardin batt cars...really sweet. when I put a
The Lesson Justin_NSA at 9:44am 11.19.20 Is it just me or does it look like Brian is giving himself the finger... I guess that is what you
The Lesson (1) rgranger at 9:38am 11.19.20 Fake News?:biggrin: Is it just me or does it look like Brian is giving himself the finger... I gu
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san (1) Hunter216 at 9:37am 11.19.20 I just wanted recommendations on sander types. I use a Dewalt model D26441 - 1/4 sheet palm sande
We need to grind down the cockpit coaming and paint it. We do not care to save the non-skid, so all we want is a nice smooth surface. What type of san S/V Honu at 9:26am 11.19.20 4" angle grinder with a flap disc, keep it moving so the structure does not overheat.
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne Freedom77 at 9:21am 11.19.20 Pretty sure it's a Venture 222 (Mac built). Is the transom cut out for an outboard. Had '72 222 for
The Lesson justsomeguy at 9:17am 11.19.20 "Let's duet".
The Lesson dlochner at 9:15am 11.19.20 It doesn't quite look you're 6 feet apart. And where are the masks. "Gavin, we got one for you!"
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37 rjarrell at 9:04am 11.19.20 Thanks for the insight! I am concerned it would be really tight too. Much easier to access when d
The Lesson jssailem at 9:03am 11.19.20 Fake News?:biggrin: Beware... The Govs Covid police are trolling everywhere. You may think becau

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