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Backstay tensioner for H30 88-94 Patrick Randall at 2:04am 11.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/787 Has anyone added adjustable backstay tension to a H30 88-94? If so, did you re-use the existing back
new boat, new locale, 20-25mph winds Richard at 2:01am 11.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/933 I have just bought MacGregor 26s. I have sailed a hobie 16 for a year and a half, and have been on
Prop Problems Gary Gibson at 1:40am 11.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/873 I a some what new to boating and I need some advise.I bought a used 1997 26X with a Honda 50hp. The
Rainwater Leak Gary Peaden at 9:39pm 11.27.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1035 1976 Fixed keel 25. I am converting the little compartment forward of the v-berth to an anchor locke
bent rudder post Dennis at 9:33pm 11.27.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1969 When we remove the rudder from our 1981 C'C 30 for drying out and glass repair, it became obvious th
Greg Emmerson Mark at 1:58pm 11.25.03 Smaller Boats 5/991 I have been trying to email Greg at Hunter but they come back undelivered!Can anyone help with perh
used oday daysailer Marklangford at 1:02pm 11.25.03 Day Sailers 2/1235 I Dear AllI have just purchased a 1974 oday 16.7 feet and it is in need of some help. I hate to see
Rigging a Hunter 26 Ed Schaefer at 12:55pm 11.25.03 Smaller Boats 3/1439 I am buying a 1995 Hunter 26. My question concerns raising the mast. I do not have an owner's manua
Dismasting Bob at 12:33pm 11.25.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1302 Most of us have never experienced it, but I'm interested in hearing from forum members who have. If
3 Blade prop Paul Breeding at 11:47am 11.25.03 Ask An Oday Owner 6/981 When I pull the boat this coming spring to repaint I am thinking of replacing the prop with a 3 blad
Small boat battery wiring help George H260 at 11:46am 11.25.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1160 Working on a H260 DC wiring project. Moving origiinal battery and adding an additional battery. Don
Gelcoat Repairs; Get MacGregor Gelcoat? Samuel G. Kramer at 10:23am 11.25.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2078 I have two spots on my 2002 26X hull to repair the gelcoat due to rough landings. A friend suggeste
Are Railing Screws Fastened Beneath the Deck? Samuel G. Kramer at 10:12am 11.25.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/972 I am replacing the port quarter railing on my 2002 26X. It looks like I can simply take the existin
SELAH Sails to Puerto Vallarta (1) Rick D at 8:12am 11.25.03 Destinations 12/2807 Cruise of the S/V SELAH from Marina del Rey, California to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Novembe
Motor Tilting Michael at 7:05am 11.25.03 Smaller Boats 2/901 I was wondering if anyone had any tips on modifying one's outboard for easier tilting. It isn't t
Keel Clearance for trailer '88 Hunter 23 Simon at 6:37am 11.25.03 Smaller Boats 5/1013 Hi again, I will be buying a Hunter 23 and using a trailer that I had for a Catalina 22. I seek guid
Sump Pump electrical connection Ed at 6:26am 11.25.03 Big Boats 3/814 The sump pump in my 426 is wired to a float switch and to the panel (obviously). But I want to remo
Disconnecting water manifold lines Ed at 6:22am 11.25.03 Big Boats 1/990 I need to drain my cockpit shower - don't want to drain the entire boat only a few nights that will
Mounting a Dinghy Engine Dan Breitenbach at 5:22am 11.25.03 Big Boats 9/1188 I am looking to see where you mount a dinghy engine on the Hunter 386. The taffrail does not appear
Sailboat Manufacter Information Barry Lenoble at 4:55am 11.25.03 Ask All Sailors 15/2429 Hello,Where can I find information on a number of 30-34' sailboats from the early 80's? I would l

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Terry Cox at 8:29pm 11.24.20 My latest favorite: QISuv4qoJYM
Almost catastrophe during haul out Terry Cox at 8:23pm 11.24.20 Our boat has decals to mark the proper strap location. As with Brian, never an issue, but I'm always
Preventors do I need one Terry Cox at 8:19pm 11.24.20 Always use one when downwind sailing, wing on wing. Snap shackle on each end of a double braid line;
Almost catastrophe during haul out Ralph Johnstone at 8:09pm 11.24.20 If that had happened to me, I'd be writing this posthumously :yikes: ! I always place four individu
Interfacing B&G MFD with Raymarine X5 autopilot? michaelapk at 8:04pm 11.24.20 It is definitely NMEA 1083. I currently having it working with a connection from the Raspberry Pi wh
ProFurler Basic B35 Foil Gary Ryan at 7:50pm 11.24.20 Thanks all. I've got a couple feelers out there. Hope to resolve in a week or two. Keep you poste
Almost catastrophe during haul out Brian D at 7:40pm 11.24.20 Wow, that was a close one. Nothing like that has happened to me, yet (knocks on wood). Only thing on
Smart Rig Boom \| Escape Rumba Tally Ho at 7:25pm 11.24.20 I wish it was that easy to find parts for. If you're not familiar with the rumba you can read more
Status of the Big Lagoon SFS at 7:24pm 11.24.20 If you guys are talking about the place I think you are, I stopped there at the end of Day 1 on a de
Help finding step by step guide for bleeding fuel line on M-25XPBC Diesel on my 2002 Catalina 310 Tom J at 6:57pm 11.24.20 My M25xpb Universal is self bleeding, so no manual bleeding is necessary. I fill the Racor when ins
Status of the Big Lagoon JohnnyMac at 6:41pm 11.24.20
Interfacing B&G MFD with Raymarine X5 autopilot? (1) jssailem at 6:34pm 11.24.20 I looked up the connection and the radio is not accessing Nmea 0183. It is looking for the GPS signa
Sending Unit Leaking jssailem at 6:25pm 11.24.20 WEMA, when I purchased mine, offered different sizes and configurations so I was able to match my ta
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Smart Rig Boom \| Escape Rumba btflanag at 5:52pm 11.24.20 parts for a self-controlled vacuum I wish it was that easy to find parts for. If you're not famil
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jon hansen at 5:50pm 11.24.20 your at the helm, heavy overcast, blowing hard, 2:00am, good sea running, half the crew is sleeping,
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 swisssally at 5:47pm 11.24.20 thank you!
1976 Oday Widgeon Rigging Instructions Crazy Dave Condon at 5:35pm 11.24.20 Can you post under boat information/Oday Resources. If you need help to do that we can help you. T
Sending Unit Leaking Ralph Johnstone at 5:34pm 11.24.20 I take it the opening on the top of the tank is standard size, The opening in the tank was cut (b

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