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1988 Hunter Legend 40' Ken Silver at 1:51am 09.25.03 Big Boats 5/1070 Under certain conditions when the wind and waves are hitting the stern of the boat while moored, in
Separate Batteries But Neg Connected - Why?? Tony Kriz at 1:45am 09.25.03 Ask All Sailors 17/5514 I have two (2) separate batteries on my H320 using a 1-2-Both switch. The starting battery is conne
How to fill compass hole in bulkhead? Rick Macdonald at 12:32am 09.25.03 Smaller Boats 1/1887 The other day I realized that my compass doesn't turn freely, so it shows neither direction nor heel
Attention beta testers... auto-linking in posts ! Phil Herring at 11:13pm 09.24.03 Ask All Sailors 23/2071 I need some brave souls to test some code. Well, maybe brave is too strong a word.The script loo*
Testing the Alternator RS at 11:02pm 09.24.03 Big Boats 8/1673 Wanting to know if the old way of testing the alternator is good or bad. eg. Start the motor (diesel
Boat Improvement Re-Fi Paul at 10:55pm 09.24.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1056 I'd like to make some serious improvements to my boat. The biggies are:1. Leisure Furl $6k2. New
35.5 Leaks John Bannister at 8:56pm 09.24.03 Big Boats 11/1215 I have recently been experiencing water ingress and am stumped as to where it could be coming from.
Where can you find the hull ID# ? Kent at 3:50pm 09.24.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/920 I have been looking all over my Venture 222 and can't find the HIN anywhere. Anybody know where to
M.G. Mayer Yacht Service, New Orleans Jon at 2:53pm 09.24.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1227 Does anyone have any experience with M.G. Mayer Yacht Service out of New Orleans?
In Water time for Fiberglass MBE at 2:14pm 09.24.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1103 How long, in days, or weeks, can/should one leave a fiberglass boat (Mac26x) in the water without bo
Owner of MacGregor 21 sought Grant at 1:46pm 09.24.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1142 If you are the owner of HIN MACB23450474 please contact your broker immediately.Thank you.
Stretched Stays Tim Botimer at 1:45pm 09.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/865 I just purchased a 1977 C-30. The boat is in great shape, but I can't seem to get enough rig tension
How much transmission fluid is too much Bob at 12:37pm 09.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1042 I find it very hard to read the transmission dip stick and actually think that mine is overfilled.
Odd winterization question Bob at 12:25pm 09.24.03 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1151 My boat is an Oday 28, but this may apply to other models so if you have experience with this, pleas
oday sprite p_holloway@sumicarbide.com at 10:51am 09.24.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2965 Have been given a Sprite and am looking for any info on sails, rigging, drawing etc that would make
anchor sizing Darrell at 10:32am 09.24.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/973 Hey, sorry for all the posts. I'm new to the Mac gang. Anyway. My newest toy a 26S did not come w
More detail on the shoal keel leak Larry Ambrose at 10:31am 09.24.03 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1060 Thanks to those who suggested that I keep the CB on my ODay 23. Here's more detail that Don Evans re
Swing Keel in a slip (saltwater) Chris at 10:30am 09.24.03 Smaller Boats 0/1102 I've heard a few different things about keeping a swing keel in a slip. I'd like to slip my Cat 22,
Mast raising Gary Quick at 10:16am 09.24.03 Trailer Sailors 6/2092 Any hints for a 65 yr. old couple, first sailboat,in making the task of raising the mast easier each
route keel line to cockpit Darrell at 10:12am 09.24.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1001 Has anybody routed their keel control line to the cockpit? It makes sense to me and I have some ide

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Adding Wheels to a Dinghy Davidasailor26 at 3:25am 11.24.20 Practical Sailor reviewed a few models of wheels at Dinghy Launchers: Wheels for the Dinghy - Practi
Funny Friday!!! kappykaplan at 2:55am 11.24.20 So yesterday was officially pick on cats day? :facepalm:
Install Yanmar GM10 in Oday 27 - experience or advice? jibes138 at 2:46am 11.24.20 Beta 14 Atomic 4 Replacement \| Betamarine US Ltd. (betamarinenc.com)
Adding Wheels to a Dinghy Apex at 2:45am 11.24.20 I had a pair of these mounted. Just took them off, as it is harder to clean around, and I don't nee
ATN gennaker morsail779 at 12:44am 11.24.20 https://images.app.goo.gl/4sBABMjR5cV7SwKe7 One thing we always add to our spinnaker launch tube con
How to replace eyes on pulpits Ron20324 at 10:30pm 11.23.20 how about a big rod through that eye or a big pipe wrench. I found those big bolt cutters that are l
ATN gennaker Member 131497 at 10:11pm 11.23.20 thx so much
House bank bus bar for 2009 45DS jssailem at 10:07pm 11.23.20 Welcome to the forum @seanmadian. Hunters area nice boats. be sure to check out the Pacific Northwes
Deck Sheave replacement, 1985 H28.5 jssailem at 9:47pm 11.23.20
Interfacing B&G MFD with Raymarine X5 autopilot? jssailem at 9:15pm 11.23.20 Michael. Your plan shows 2 NMEA 0183 connections to the AP CPU. Looking at the wiring diagram do yo
New portlights SailingCal21 at 8:59pm 11.23.20 Are these fixed portlights? When I replaced mine I bonded them directly to the cabin top with the b
Install Yanmar GM10 in Oday 27 - experience or advice? Alan Gomes at 8:49pm 11.23.20 I have an O'Day 27 and the previous owner removed the original Atomic 4. I am wondering if anyone
ATN gennaker jssailem at 8:23pm 11.23.20
Generator for a Oceanis 40CC hookway at 8:18pm 11.23.20 I'm in a similar situation, I have a standalone little genset but I've got nowhere to install it, I
How to replace eyes on pulpits Justin_NSA at 8:16pm 11.23.20 A plumbers pipe cutter should make a nice clean cut.
Deck Sheave replacement, 1985 H28.5 Justin_NSA at 8:13pm 11.23.20 Sure seems like you should be able to tap them out once the screws are out.
Deck step repair junkydave at 8:10pm 11.23.20 Thanks for reply. Kinda my thought, possibly core or something else. Under the deck, it is extremely
ATN gennaker (1) Member 131497 at 8:01pm 11.23.20 187538 hi... is that u shape metal "the crown" on the left of the head? and thanks for caring and ta
ATN gennaker Member 131497 at 7:52pm 11.23.20 forgot to mention that there will be a Schaeffer 500 furler, now then is the jib halyard the one con
Deck Sheave replacement, 1985 H28.5 arf145 at 7:47pm 11.23.20 Don't the center screws go through the hubs of the sheaves? When you take the screws out, what's kee

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