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mooring ball Monty K. VanderMay at 3:44am 12.20.03 Big Boats 7/941 I am having a mooring ball installed for my boat in a bay on one of the san juan islands. the insta
Rudder Ken Johnson at 1:14am 12.20.03 Ask All Sailors 3/889 Can anyone please tell me what the rudder on a 1974 Cal 2-29 is made of? Or what in general would a
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What is the cruising RPM for your 4JH2TE?... Terry at 12:54pm 12.19.03 Big Boats 47/6847 I'm in the process of trouble shooting a cruising RPM issue with the 4JH2TE on our 1991 P42. I've re
1984 Hunter 31 binicle mounted compass Steve at 10:41am 12.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/963 Does anyone know what model compass and the diameter of the base that was installed on the the 1984
Florida Gulf Coast travel info Wayne Estabrooks at 9:53am 12.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/872 Next week, during the Christmas Holiday, from Wednesday through Sunday, my wife Janet and I are plan
Nautical drink suggestions Harry Greenspun at 6:41am 12.19.03 Ask All Sailors 21/5971 Any suggestions for a good nautical drink? I'd like to serve something authentic while aboard that
Do I need a backstay? Dave Farr at 6:01am 12.19.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/956 I own a 1972 Venture (Macgregor) which is "fractional rigged" I am told. There is no backstay. Do
Songs for "older" boats. Ed Schenck at 5:28am 12.19.03 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1019 You guys and gals probably have Eileen Quinn's albums on your boat. Just wanted to remind you how a
Please help a novice on sailing George R. at 5:11am 12.19.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/793 I just purchased a 21 1979 Mac Gregor sailboat and I really need help concering the standing and run
Universal Marine "Montego" info George Regenauer at 5:05am 12.19.03 Ask All Sailors 0/2179 I need help locating information concerning Universal Marine "Montego" sailboats or owners. Hopeful
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H285. cradle rear support dimensions Jim McCue at 3:11am 12.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/775 I have the "shoal draft" 28.5 and the cradle. On the cradle, the woody "U" shaped aft support se
Which 30' to buy? (Corrected) Barry Lenoble at 2:41am 12.19.03 Ask All Sailors 17/7043 Hello,(Corrected for the correct Catalina link)Being that it's winter and I can't go sailing. An
Data Marine Instruments Tex Hill at 1:31am 12.19.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1668 I am looking for a replacement head for a Datamarine Speed/Log, Model S 100 KL Or.. A new head/ in
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Anyone identify this raw water strainer? jssailem at 5:01pm 06.27.20 Yes. Looks like an older groco. New ones (750 series) are bronze, glass and plastic with O ring seal
Used sails from other boats? jssailem at 4:55pm 06.27.20 Windy is phone, tablet/iPad, and computer. They provide NOAA GFS, NAM, and EURO Modeling, which give
V222-Question about pop top mod George_NJ at 4:50pm 06.27.20 They look good. I'm sure that's a pretty hard stainless steel so yeah I'm sure that wasn't easy to d
Anyone identify this raw water strainer? edguy3 at 4:50pm 06.27.20 Thanks! - I saw that brand on line and saw some similarities; I'll try their customer service.
New to the MacGregor 25 lifestyle George_NJ at 4:47pm 06.27.20 Welcome! Your boat very looks nice, wood is looking good too.
How soft are your insides? George_NJ at 4:42pm 06.27.20 My 26S has some deflection of the interior benches too that you feel without the cushions on, I'm a
Used sails from other boats? srimes at 4:30pm 06.27.20 @srimes I applaud your research with locals and your following weather development. Not sure what r
BOATUS Urges Action on GPS Hunter216 at 4:28pm 06.27.20
Hunter 50 / 49 oil change pump Nodak7 at 4:15pm 06.27.20 Look in the little compartment under the Nav Station where the Battery Switches are. That is where m
Head-Mate Wilcox-Crittenden Pump Assembly SV At Last at 4:02pm 06.27.20 I also replaced the WC with a Raritan PHII pump and kept the bowl. I, in no way, can be described a
Are PVC RIBs still inferior? jviss at 3:51pm 06.27.20 The vast majority of RIBs around where I cruise are CSM. Something to be said for a "dominant desig
jviss at 3:45pm 06.27.20 First, THANK YOU for your responses. Job successfully completed: - Replaced 11 year old pump, whic
Eractic Tachometer and engine power sailcapt340 at 3:43pm 06.27.20 What is your Westerbeke model number? If we had that others could identify it and give you some ins
Eractic Tachometer and engine power Guan at 3:26pm 06.27.20 Gps sog was 7.5mph
Eractic Tachometer and engine power Guan at 3:25pm 06.27.20 There should be a sensor located somewhere on the bell housing of the transmission. Remove the 2 wi
Auto pilot wiring - out of room! LeslieTroyer at 3:23pm 06.27.20
Anyone identify this raw water strainer? jviss at 3:13pm 06.27.20 Definitely Groco, but I don't know the model number.
Delamination jviss at 3:09pm 06.27.20 Maybe I was too harsh; I apologize. But let's see where it goes. There's a service bulletin from H
Blue Sea P12 Battery Charger with Xantrex Echo Chargers RitSim at 2:57pm 06.27.20 OK, I'll check that out next trip to the boat. Thanks
Blue Sea P12 Battery Charger with Xantrex Echo Chargers Davidasailor26 at 2:55pm 06.27.20 The output of the P12 to the main bank, output of the alternator, and battery terminal should all be

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