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Ray Easton at 7:26am 05.01.04
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I'm considering the purchase of a 1988 Mac Gregor 26 but here's the problem. It appears as if someon
SRcruver at 6:47am 05.01.04
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somebody explained this to me...but we didnt have enough room to see it happen. :o maybe if somebod
jack at 6:44am 05.01.04
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How safe am I in my 25 foot o'day as far as lightning? We plan on spending weekends in a small cove
Jim at 6:22am 05.01.04
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I'm installing a depth finder on my O'day 23. It will be a "shoot through the hull" transducer. My
Michael at 6:05am 05.01.04
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For those who use such things: When the motor is up, does the EZ-Steer get disconnected? If not, d
Cobberdon at 4:50am 05.01.04
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How do you clean your cushion covers? Mine are in good condition but need to be either washed or cl
Larry at 3:38am 05.01.04
C&C
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I am trying to determine what size of packing material I will need to repack the stuffing box on my
Ed Ryan at 3:10am 05.01.04
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Any suggestions as to what to do, not do, use, not use in pressure washing the bilge and underneath
Scott Blahnik at 2:51am 05.01.04
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Jeff Leicht at 1:50am 05.01.04
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I am seriously considering a 1997 Hunter 42 Passage. The current owner mentioned the echo-chamber af
Larry at 1:37am 05.01.04
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Does anyone know what size of material is required to repack a stuffing box on a C'C 25?
Jay at 12:34am 05.01.04
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We have been sailing for years on two boats, a Hunter 26 and now a Catalina 310. We now have a bran
rich at 12:13am 05.01.04
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Any information on where to get a mast boot . I have a kenyon mast but when i give rig rite the se
John Totten at 6:43pm 04.30.04
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Seems the Hunter 45 (PHRF 70) and the 54 (PHRF~40) would be good choices for fast cruising and a lit
jack at 5:31pm 04.30.04
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I can hold 15 gallons of fresh water but I was wondering what people do to keep it safe? How long do
Bill at 3:12pm 04.30.04
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To Anyone out there: I am considering buying a new 311. I have been looking into various articles on
jeff at 12:42pm 04.30.04
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my engine has quit underway after a day of heavy winds and heavy heeling, I've secured the fuel line
BoatBum at 11:58am 04.30.04
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Anyone know the correct replacement bulb for the anchor light installed on a 1985 Hunter 25.5?
Tim Pinkham at 9:33am 04.30.04
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Hi, I need to run two wires from base of mast to breakers. There is a conduit that runs all the way
David Lucas at 7:28am 04.30.04
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My wife and I are considering cruising up north, intercoastal waterway to be exact. We have owned

Recent Replies

Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but...
rgranger at 2:15pm 10.22.20
I was referring to the hull-deck joint. I guess the word window confused me...:biggrin:
Trailer clearance on keel V.
rgranger at 1:51pm 10.22.20
The only alternative I can think of would be to mount larger diameter tires and therefore increase
Problems with fresh water manual supply
Jammins2 at 1:42pm 10.22.20
Thank you. No that is not the problem. The tank is almost full when that happens. With a manual pump
Problems with fresh water manual supply
Jammins2 at 1:06pm 10.22.20
Thank you. I will try that. Appreciate it.
Problems with fresh water manual supply
Ron20324 at 1:02pm 10.22.20
There should be a vent from the water tank to the outside air. It allows air to flow into the tank a
Trailer clearance on keel V.
Hunter216 at 12:41pm 10.22.20
I have but that would be quite a hassle. It also would not solve the problem of dragging in other s
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting?
jssailem at 12:41pm 10.22.20
with all the "free" information around, there is another difficulty: wading through the garbage and
Trailer clearance on keel V.
RussC at 12:35pm 10.22.20
when I straightened and rebuilt my Mac 25 axle I put an 1 1/2 spacer in to give more clearance betwe
Cordage
Jackdaw at 12:28pm 10.22.20
Well, no ST'ers on my boat so far, all those lines mentioned will be run through cam cleats or stop
Cordage
Drinky Crow at 12:17pm 10.22.20
Well, no ST'ers on my boat so far, all those lines mentioned will be run through cam cleats or stopp
Trailer clearance on keel V.
Dan Wray at 12:07pm 10.22.20
I have but that would be quite a hassle. It also would not solve the problem of dragging in other si
Trailer clearance on keel V.
Hunter216 at 11:52am 10.22.20
I have a Mac 25 on the standard trailer. It has little clearance at the V Cross member. My drive is
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting?
Jackdaw at 11:49am 10.22.20
One more thought with respect to the last few points. Question: Can you become a good sailor withou
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but...
Justin_NSA at 11:49am 10.22.20
Don't forget the lampcord wiring. I'm sure it was cutting edge weight savings :huh:
Cordage
Justin_NSA at 11:45am 10.22.20
I was going to say "feel" too but you beat me. Some clutches, jam cleats etc are sized for older, th
Transom void
Whatfiero1 at 11:43am 10.22.20
Closed cell marine spray works great to fill voids take it easy when spraying as it will expand and
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but...
Jackdaw at 11:43am 10.22.20
Not sure that was always true... when I restored this Mac V22-2, the original windaw "caulk" resemb
Cordage
Jackdaw at 11:41am 10.22.20
Probably not. With one exception (see below), size line by function and hand feel.. smaller lines ar
About to buy a 2002 Hunter 356
Jackdaw at 11:37am 10.22.20
One step at a time, make sure you engaged the surveyor and that he works for you. Many Dealers wil

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