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Hunter 212 Rudder/Tiller replacement? Mark Malcolm at 4:57pm 08.31.04 Smaller Boats 0/1146 Has anyone replaced their stock rudder assembly on their 212? If so, did you build it or buy it? I
26m owners Roy at 3:28pm 08.31.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/937 Did you demo sail a 26m before you bought it? Are there any 26m owners roughly within a 100 mile dis
Wheres the best place to mount an exteral antenna? Jax at 2:22pm 08.31.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1147 I have purchased a Garmin 172C w/the external antenna. Unlike a prom queen; I've no idea where to
marine diesel storage additives jprieto at 1:16pm 08.31.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1324 Having read a number of horror stories about the deterioration of diesel fuel in long term storage,
Confused: in 1995 did they make a 26 and a 260 Jake at 11:46am 08.31.04 Smaller Boats 2/786 I would like to know is there a 1995 26 and a 1995 260 which might be a more optioned model or is th
What equipment recommended when buying a new 26M Ray Kail at 11:44am 08.31.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/1359 I am going to the Annapolis boat show with the intention of buying a Macgregor 26M. What would 26M
Question about why a dinghy won't plane Rick at 10:57am 08.31.04 Ask All Sailors 10/6962 I've got one of those new BossBoats dinghy. Appearance wise, it looks identical to any inflatable r
Why won't this dinghy plane? Rick at 10:55am 08.31.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1520 I've got one of those new BossBoats dinghy. Appearance wise, it looks identical to any inflatable r
cracking counter tops Peter Burns at 10:35am 08.31.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1328 Has anyone else had difficulty with countertops that crack and graze. I was on a new 473 last week a
Go to the HEAD of the line. Cracker Jack at 10:04am 08.31.04 Ask All Sailors 0/979 Peggy:I really enjoyed your book, "BOAT ODORS". However, information on the Galley Maid Head in m
Prospective Buyer Kevin Power at 9:51am 08.31.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1227 I'm considering buying a Mac 26S (1991) and I am not familiar with the water ballast system. The sa
VHF Radio Troubleshooting oreana123 at 9:35am 08.31.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/3161 I have an older marine radio I'd like to use. After installation, I tested the radio with another ha
Failed Water Tank Jim Carney at 9:33am 08.31.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1250 I have a four year old Beneteau 361 and just a week ago my aft water tank failed and began leaking a
? about Series Andy Nuttbrock at 7:59am 08.31.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/804 I have been in contact with someone selling a 1968 16' ODay sailboat. I was under the impression it
Head Misteress Plumbing Winterizing techniques amir at 7:18am 08.31.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1017 How do I access in the reference library, Head Mistress Plumbing Winterizing techniques?
princess optimas stove bob mundle at 6:43am 08.31.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1370 just bought a catalina 27. tried to use the 2 burner alcohol stove (princess optimus) and had a fire
Is it worth Rebuilding a Head? Bob at 6:39am 08.31.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/910 I have the original PAR head that came on my 88 C-30. The gaskets are dry and worn that makes the pl
Phew! Have a Persistent Odor! jmcclain at 6:29am 08.31.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/2193 Help! The odor just won't go away! We have 1996 Beneteau 321 purchased in 2002. There has been a n
Dock SIde Water J.B. Dyer at 5:56am 08.31.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1252 I am considering a water hook up on my boat via a regulator inlet. My question is would it be possi
Fresh Water tank Keith at 5:41am 08.31.04 Ask All Sailors 5/992 HelloWhat would anyone suggest to use to keep the fresh water tank fresh? I have 13 Gal flexiable.

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Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) DougM at 6:41am 02.11.21 I have a Dust Deputy. I never thought of using it for bottom sanding. Short of having a generator to
Bowsprit Advice Please Jackdaw at 6:38am 02.11.21 When you get ready to install your sprit, whatever brand, be sure that the sprit stays clear of the
Would you call this a lug sail..? dlochner at 6:30am 02.11.21 Here's an interesting video on sail plans from Leo Goolden on Samson Boat Works. WuiaVpCNYNo
Managing the Mal de Mer? Kings Gambit at 6:29am 02.11.21 It's not always inner ear but BETWEEN the ears.. Keeping their mind off the subject... I think som
Steering Backwards dlochner at 6:25am 02.11.21 Pedestal steering uses cables to turn a quadrant on the rudder post to turn the rudder. Some boats
Steering Backwards (1) Parsons at 6:23am 02.11.21 More room in the cockpit. Perhaps simpler connection to tiller quadrant - can use direct rack & pini
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) dlochner at 6:20am 02.11.21 See if you can rent a Mirka sander and vacuum from your yard since you're doing so many boats. I at
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 6:12am 02.11.21 My question is why is there such variation of response? My non medical education leads me to questi
Bowsprit Advice Please DougM at 6:11am 02.11.21 When you get ready to install your sprit, whatever brand, be sure that the sprit stays clear of the
Would you call this a lug sail..? cb32863 at 6:06am 02.11.21 Not a Lateen, more Gaff headed. Digging through "Sailmaker's Apprentice" and a modified Gaff seems t
H26 Battery Panel / Wall Chiriqui at 6:05am 02.11.21 oh I just re-read that they counter the weight of the motor.. good point! maybe into the L shape an
Possible new 26.5 owner Orbweaver at 6:04am 02.11.21 unfortunately the bimini and boom are incompatible, so you either sail or enjoy the shade. that's on
H36 Battery Charger replacement tfox2069 at 6:01am 02.11.21 Bought the Sterling ProCharge Ultra 12v 60a charger from MaineSail to replace my OEM ProMariner ProT
Steering Backwards LloydB at 6:00am 02.11.21 Same as a tiller or a car push the top towards the side of the boat that you want to make circles. T
H26 Battery Panel / Wall Chiriqui at 5:59am 02.11.21 soaked in sweat trying to work back in under the cockpit maintaining those batteries
Video of cargo ship launchings... DougM at 5:57am 02.11.21
Would you call this a lug sail..? jibes138 at 5:51am 02.11.21 I have a lugsail on a sailing dinghy. The sail is attached to the boom and the boom connects to the
Pulls to port under power RoyS at 5:50am 02.11.21 A thought: Prop pitch has been cited above. When you are in forward and motoring your engine should
H26 Battery Panel / Wall Chiriqui at 5:43am 02.11.21 There is also that space at the bottom of the hanging locker in the head.... or under the sink in th
C310 Pedestal guard and new prop question JRT at 5:36am 02.11.21 Hey @Fleet the shaft should be 1", the stock prop diameter is 15", right hand rotation if I rememb

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