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Failed Rudder Mounts Steve Wheat at 2:48am 03.09.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1064 Just bought a 1975 MacGregor 25. Have broken off the lower rudder mount three times. Last time rep
Tow Car! (1) mike Johns at 1:22am 03.09.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/833 I have a Toyota van it was all it could do to pull this Mac 26X.Thank God my Dad had a big Toyota S
Rudder Repair (1) mike Johns at 1:11am 03.09.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1404 How hard is this to fix?
"NEED HELP" CRADLE SPEC. C-27 4FT. DRAFT GREGG WHITTENBERGER at 1:09am 03.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1018 HELLO: 27 OWNERS----I NEED YOUR HELP,I AM LOOKING FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BOAT CRADLE., CAN Y
Rudder Repair mike Johns at 12:51am 03.09.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/733 Is this hard to fix?
Rudder repair mike Johns at 12:44am 03.09.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/714 What to do?To repair myself or find professional.
Rudder repair mike Johns at 12:36am 03.09.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/673 Should I atempt to repair this rudder that was hit with the prop?Some fiberglass kit was given to m
Mac 26 wiring-did this mess come from the factory? Jeff M21319 at 11:53pm 03.08.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/851 Well, most of the snow has finally melted off and I have started in earnest the re-wiring of my '89
2 Stroke outboards? Dennis at 11:51pm 03.08.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1104 Ive been reading where 2 strokers are going to be eliminated in 2006, here on this site! I already
Trying to reach you Lucie Lee at 11:41pm 03.08.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/933 Hey PeggyWe used to talk when I was back in California. We have a Hunter 450 and went cruising in
H31 Bilge Holes Laura B at 11:35pm 03.08.04 Mid-Size Boats 20/2104 H31 Folks-I have read about holes that can be drilled in the H31 bilge toallow water to drain fro
Racing Down Wind jeff at 11:19pm 03.08.04 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/1526 I understand about not sailing directly down wind, we should sail off of the wind at various angles
Wall-liner material Mark Crociati at 10:47pm 03.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1406 Anyone know of a supplier that sells the wall-lining (decorative material)on my Hunter 1976? I was
official no tim at 10:31pm 03.08.04 Big Boats 15/779 we are in the process of doccumenting our h386 and are looking for the best way to mark the official
UK MacGregor on a drying mooring any experiance? + Graham Tupper at 10:30pm 03.08.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/896 I am thinking of buying a MacGregor 26X and keeping it on a drying mooring in chichester Harbour I a
bilge pump Rob at 10:25pm 03.08.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1062 Finally I have gotten around to rewiring an O'Day 23 and found that the bilge pump was located under
Poiwer tilt for any engine on a 260 Crazy Dave Condon at 10:07pm 03.08.04 Smaller Boats 7/720 Finally, Old Crazy Dave needs help of course in the head too as I am touched.I have a customer who
Interior cushions Mark Crociati at 9:59pm 03.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/826 Anyone know where I can have decent interior cushions made for a Hunter 25' in the New England area?
Looking for Gerald Boudreau Helmut at 9:23pm 03.08.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1084 I am searching for Gery, we where sailing on a Catalina 36 Name Liberty, together in Ca ( Catalina I
Electrical schematic Mark Crociati at 8:52pm 03.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/906 Does anyone have or know where I can get a plan for the electrical wiring in my newly acquired 1976

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Alternator Temperature Rich Stidger at 5:49pm 07.07.20 The alternator diodes are likely rated for a junction temperature of 150C (300 F) the wire in the
YANMAR 4JH3TE Slow throttle response when hot SycloneDriver at 5:46pm 07.07.20 Any chance that the fuel tank vent is blocked? After running for a long period of time a vacuum wil
Alternator Temperature JohnShannon at 5:44pm 07.07.20 The alternator diodes are likely rated for a junction temperature of 150C (300 F) the wire in the
Day Sailer 11 parts Dave Groshong at 5:39pm 07.07.20 I think this one will work, but need a picture and some measurements to be sure, you might need to
Lithium/ Lead Acid Hybrid System... JohnShannon at 5:39pm 07.07.20 I had a lead acid explode once, I think it was a failed cell vs an automotive alternator. Battery
engine will not remain running when shift into gear buddyshea at 5:36pm 07.07.20 Perhaps blocked fuel tank air vent. Blocked creates a vacuum stopping fuel flow. Test by opening f
engine will not remain running when shift into gear buddyshea at 5:34pm 07.07.20 A governor fault is usually accompanied by fast engine speed which migh fail to return to idle. A
engine will not remain running when shift into gear buddyshea at 5:30pm 07.07.20 To be sure... The engine will start and idle for a long period of time w/o stalling... once the tra
NPS threads question pbknowles at 5:25pm 07.07.20 Thanks for the reply and link. I now see where the seal takes place. Unfortunately the design leave
Yanmar starting problem bart at 5:13pm 07.07.20 Problem solved. I replaced the fuel filter bracket and added a short piece of fuel line as recommend
Turning block replacement questions BOSSailor at 5:07pm 07.07.20 My originals were Garhauer. I managed to grind off the head of the rivet holding the block to the pi
New project- made a wine rack to fit in main bilge! Jim Beck at 5:04pm 07.07.20
Found a 2003 C310 JRT at 4:55pm 07.07.20 Did something change with the server? My pic are block as too large but checked previous pics were
Brass Cleaner? pclarksurf at 4:52pm 07.07.20 I was always pleasantly surprised with never dull-- truly amazing on stainless, as a salt water live
Lithium/ Lead Acid Hybrid System... heritage at 4:52pm 07.07.20 The article fails to delve into what happens when the lead acid battery fails internally, and they
Ferrules on shore power wires with SmartPlug? Davidasailor26 at 4:51pm 07.07.20
What wood to use DArcy at 4:48pm 07.07.20 Hey Fred, did you try The Wood Source on Mitch Owens drive for teak? That's where I got it last time
Mercury 3.3 2-stroke Carb issue? (1) jonelli at 4:47pm 07.07.20 I had basically the same problem with my Nisson 3.5. Drove me nuts. Finally I replaced the carb b
YANMAR 4JH3TE Slow throttle response when hot Sofraniaeth at 4:40pm 07.07.20 Sorry @SEMPERAVANTI41 - I interpreted your reference to the table you posted as the source that th
YANMAR 4JH3TE Slow throttle response when hot Sofraniaeth at 4:35pm 07.07.20 You say 180 is normal running temp. Have you verified that from the manufacturer's specs? My Univ

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