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First time sailboat shopper needs some help haus at 5:57am 05.22.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1148 I am looking to buy a 1982 Santana 22' It has been repaired from a hole in the hull and a hole that
garage door height for trailerd26X need specs at 5:15am 05.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1002 I want to buy A mc26X but boats are not allowed in the driveway in my neborhood so I am going to do
Fuel Tank Inspection Port Tony H. at 3:50am 05.22.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1452 Previous owner of my 1991 Hunter 30 put a plastic pie plate eck inspection port in the top of the wh
V-Birth wall removal Andrew at 2:56am 05.22.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1044 I was curious if anyone has experimented in removing the V-birth wall of there catalina 27. I wish t
Stay-less Mast Jeff Knox at 2:38am 05.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1368 I'm new to sailing and am considering a boat purchase in the next 12 months. My question is what ar
speaking of fuel gauges (another post) Bill C320, Papillon at 12:19am 05.22.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1374 My boat does not have one. I have been considering the installation of a mechanical float type beca
Damaged Bobstay Steve Treppa at 11:48pm 05.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1958 Well the storm of the century just blew through southeastern Michigan yesterday (well maybe I'm exag
Battery Switches 356 John Burns at 10:41pm 05.21.04 Big Boats 10/1728 I have finally decided that as I get older I am clearly getting dumber.I have owned my 356 since t
Getting Gently Used Sails - Mac 25 Jay Litsey at 9:32pm 05.21.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2549 Does anyone know where to get a used mainsail inexpensively? I see lots of old Macs being stored bu
Boat Identification Stu Jackson at 4:10pm 05.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/807 I try this once in a blue moon, but thought I'd do it again.So many times people respond to questi
10 hp Universal diesel fuel consumption Victor at 3:37pm 05.21.04 Ask All Sailors 7/5319 Hello there,Please let me know what kind of fuel consumption do you have on you inboard diesel engi
fresh water holding tank leaking! PD at 2:39pm 05.21.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1365 I submitted this question in the "mid-size" forum and was advised to search for answers here. Can
Windlass for tall rig catalina 30 Diane and Charlie Gottlieb at 2:02pm 05.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1577 We are purchasing a 1985 Catalina 30 for use in Lake Champlain and want to put a windlass on. Any s
Bilge Pump Replacement Diane and Charlie Gottlieb at 2:00pm 05.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1001 The Bilge Pump needs replacing in our almost newly purchased Catalina 30 1985 - old bilge pump (West
Windlass for tall rig catalina 30 Diane and Charlie Gottlieb at 1:48pm 05.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1757 We are purchasing 1985 Catalina 30 and want to put a windlass on. Any suggestions about type, ammou
Possible 23.5 problem areas? Piratetreasure at 1:08pm 05.21.04 Smaller Boats 3/863 I have my eye on a 1993 23.5 for sale locally, and am hoping some folks in the know could give me so
Companionway Doors (1) Tim Welsh at 12:50pm 05.21.04 Big Boats 3/882 Here is a pick of my new companionway doors I just made. Lexan and Teak. Had the glass company cut
new companionway doors Tim Welsh at 12:03pm 05.21.04 Big Boats 0/637 Check out my new companionway doors I just made. Lexan and Teak. I still have to make the handles.
19891 22 BACKSTAY,WHAT GIVES? wildbill1012000 at 11:14am 05.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/998 we have a problem,the 22 fott catalina we baught has 1 back stay and ive only seen 22's with split b
fresh water holding tank leaking! PD at 10:23am 05.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/985 Can anyone here offer some insight as to what is involved and what to expect? The fresh water holdin

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How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:19pm 12.19.20 I replaced the hose when I replaced my prop shaft a few years ago. Very nice looking video. I pr
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? dlochner at 3:45pm 12.19.20 @DArcy posted a link near the beginning of the thread that might answer some of your questions but
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? Hunter216 at 3:36pm 12.19.20 @DArcy posted a link near the beginning of the thread that might answer some of your questions but I
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? shemandr at 3:16pm 12.19.20 I haven't been able to follow this thread closely and maybe don't have that much to contribute. But
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 Sailm8 at 3:10pm 12.19.20 FYI I kept adjusting the packing nut until I got to the point that tightening was not possible. I h
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 Tally Ho at 3:00pm 12.19.20 I replaced the hose when I replaced my prop shaft a few years ago. The hose was a bit sketchy look
AC75 New Zealand Hunter216 at 2:59pm 12.19.20 Sort of a gong show pre race yesterday as an altered course drove the need and to get all of the spe
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? dlochner at 2:54pm 12.19.20 Dark magic! Would "wind magic" be more to your taste? Well, the color of the sails would sugges
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? kappykaplan at 2:52pm 12.19.20 Would "wind magic" be more to your taste?
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? kappykaplan at 2:49pm 12.19.20 They are just making it up. Magic. Dark magic!
companion way jssailem at 2:48pm 12.19.20 While Dave is correct... Most of it will stay, if it is thick enough. Then as the thermodynamic cure
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? jssailem at 2:43pm 12.19.20 These guys sail in rarified air. They are sailing 2.5 to 3.5 times True Wind Speed. The are just ma
companion way Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 2:24pm 12.19.20 What Dave said
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? Hunter216 at 2:01pm 12.19.20 I saw a quick description somewhere on line. The rules allow the dual mainsails and each team seems
Autopilot for 30T 19thol at 1:48pm 12.19.20 Also installed a Raymarine EV100 this year, works very well, and easy to install. Got it for $1000
companion way dlochner at 1:45pm 12.19.20 Before sealing up the companionway, do a little digging to be certain the wood inside is dry. Start
companion way Ralph Johnstone at 1:45pm 12.19.20 Download the West System manual or any other epoxy manufacturer's manual (all epoxies are similar in
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:29pm 12.19.20 I think what the orignial question was how fast to go with others on board. First you own the boat
companion way capta at 1:25pm 12.19.20 I would suggest wax paper on wood held up by something like duct tape, possibly using a syringe to i
Special Sale--Signed copy of my book available now! Crazy Dave Condon at 1:20pm 12.19.20 Does your book apply to me, Crazy Dave. It has been a long time younng lady since we had lunch. M

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