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misleading statement "post new topic" Bud at 5:56pm 12.28.03 Destinations 1/1858 I am not posting a new topic, I am posting a destination story. I sailed to Caladeci Island, Duned
our duplex receptacles went on vacation Andy Craven at 1:07pm 12.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/852 We came back from Christmas vacation to a cold Catalina 270. We plugged in our small ceramic heater
Back to School? ex-admin at 12:32pm 12.28.03 Ask All Sailors 95/3072 According to a recent article in Pacific Yachting, 31 out of 50 states in the U.S. require boaters t
Topping Lift - 28.5 Cappy at 10:49am 12.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/783 My topping lift line is separating. Other than replace the topping lift, anyone have any comments o
Tohatsu 8hp Outboards Don K. at 10:45am 12.28.03 Ask All Sailors 14/2045 I have had it with my hard to start (Manual) Honda 8hp 4 cycle outboard. I am looking at Tohatsu 2
I, P, E, J & Headstay Length - Need Help Joe Mullee at 10:44am 12.28.03 Big Boats 9/1759 I need the headstay length for my H34. I thought it was indicated by one of the symbols. I guess I'm
block and tackle puzzle Mili Cook at 8:32am 12.28.03 Smaller Boats 2/1166 Any help for a complete novice? Well, I'm the novice..Hubby is a sailor, but he's down in the keys
Going to Buffalo Cliff Ruckstuhl at 8:06am 12.28.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/870 We are looking to plan our summer trip and are thinking of Sailing to Buffalo NY on Lake Erie. Is B
ST4000 Autopilot Dave Winiker at 7:45am 12.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 9/1048 I'm about to install our new ST4000 and am curious as to where others positioned the flux gate compa
Sailing Simulators for computers Wayne at 7:29am 12.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1035 Has anyone purchased a sailing simulator CD for their computer? If so, what was it called? Were yo
Frozen outboard padlock Mike at 6:21am 12.28.03 Ask All Sailors 19/1043 Any advice on how to remove a frozen outboard padlock? I put one of those Master Lock outboard lock
Leaking fuel tank Hunter 33.5 Steve at 6:13am 12.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/2319 Recently I found the source of my diesel fume smell. My 1993 Hunter 33.5 developed a very minor lea
chain plate rebedding material JERRY MITCHELL at 3:59am 12.28.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1254 What is the best material to use for rebedding chain plates?
26M Capabilities Jim at 3:55am 12.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/835 I am interested in possibly buying a 26M. Unfortunately the local rep doesn't have one to try. I n
3 blade feathering prop Mark Robbins at 3:23am 12.28.03 Other Sailboats 6/860 What size 3 blade feathering prop and pitch settings would fit a 2004 H41 with a 56 hp Yanmar?
Refrig on Hunter 30 1979 steve rainey at 2:08am 12.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/866 My compressor for the refrig is in the middle of some valuable realestate. In my case its in the mi
George, Regarding Your Leak Bob Fliegel at 1:28am 12.28.03 Smaller Boats 1/776 I believe the source of your leak is the seam between the sliding cabin top/hatch and the white plas
Water coming from somewhere - help! Roy Chaisson at 11:39pm 12.27.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/827 Looking for anyone with experience in trouble shooting the Macgregor 26S. We are new to this. We j
Refrigeration Zincs? Dave Sharp at 11:33pm 12.27.03 Big Boats 0/749 Regarding Marineair A/c and Alder-Barber Refrigeration are there provisions for zincs? If not, Is t
Hunter 410 Interior Lights Jeff Komenda at 11:05pm 12.27.03 Big Boats 3/907 I am having problems with my interiuor lights on my 2003 410. They must be rapidly cycled in order

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Is 30-degrees easy and safe? (1) DrJudyB at 9:54am 06.28.20 https://image.shutterstock.com/z/stock-photo-dutch-canal-with-typical-canal-houses-in-the-background
Balancing The Helm Kings Gambit at 9:50am 06.28.20 The condition of your sails can also affect your weather helm. You want the draft of the mainsail to
Hunter 260 Versus Seaward 26RK Crazy Dave Condon at 9:44am 06.28.20 A lot of support here with Catalina too besides the other groups. I was close to Frank Butler who
Electrical Gremlin - strange faint noise JoeWhite at 9:40am 06.28.20 If you are plugged in to shore power, your battery charger is on and its cooling fans are making thi
A/C Water Pump Recommendations? mnmpizza at 9:38am 06.28.20 I just installed the Seaflo 500GPH AC pump. The spec sheet says it is "liquid cooled", magnetic dr
The Perfect Hat BigEasy at 9:38am 06.28.20 Tilley air flo hat is my go to hat. Big brim and relatively cool. Expensive, but lasts many years.
Yanmar 3ym20, glow plug option? stephen_i_w at 9:33am 06.28.20 The glow plug seems to be a mystery on my 315 as well. It is similar to a 309 and has a Yanmar 3YM2
Propane outboard?? john6206 at 9:30am 06.28.20
A/C Water Pump Recommendations? BigEasy at 9:29am 06.28.20
Electrical Gremlin - strange faint noise Davidasailor26 at 9:27am 06.28.20 Prop or engine noise from a nearby boat being transmitted through the hull?
Hunter 260 Versus Seaward 26RK Tedd at 9:26am 06.28.20 @David in Sandusky : Yeah, I think we're really talking about the same thing. I don't own a Hunter,
Water in Bilge Area Jacktar at 9:23am 06.28.20 try compressing it into a zip file and send it to him direct attached to email.
Electrical Gremlin - strange faint noise kloudie1 at 9:20am 06.28.20 Mud Daubers?
A/C Water Pump Recommendations? smokey73 at 9:10am 06.28.20 The March pump is seawater cooled and it doesn't appear any of those posted above are. I can't imag
A/C Water Pump Recommendations? mnmpizza at 9:04am 06.28.20
Hunter 260 Versus Seaward 26RK David in Sandusky at 8:52am 06.28.20 For me, brand reputation is the least important factor on the list. As a group, we know these boats.
Hunter 260 Versus Seaward 26RK Tedd at 8:52am 06.28.20 Thanks, @Crazy Dave Condon . Those are exactly the sorts of reasons that I rated the Hunter as excel
Local knowledge appreciated, Sailing from Dana Point to San Diego Kings Gambit at 8:38am 06.28.20 63 nm total in 10.5 hours. Great sail. Thx again for your input Enjoy San Diego!:thumbup: KG
Delamination Crazy Dave Condon at 8:26am 06.28.20 No need to apologize but will be adding a response on what I know but not many of these instances ev
A/C Water Pump Recommendations? kloudie1 at 8:25am 06.28.20 I have the March mag drive LC3-CP . The first one lasted 20 years. I am on second one now and the ne

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