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Owner of MacGregor 21 sought Grant at 1:46pm 09.24.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1140 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 7/1148 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 2/2962 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 7/1059 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 0/1099 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 6/2090 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
Look...No table � Ulises at 9:40am 09.24.03 Smaller Boats 0/800 Just wanted to share with you a mod. it has asecond hole up the compresion post.
Salvage and Towing Don Rice at 9:38am 09.24.03 Big Boats 3/966 I was recently on a trip when my Yanmar 3GM lost all it's oil and the motor died. For those with a s
Lancer trailer needed Glen at 9:05am 09.24.03 Trailer Sailors 3/1664 I am in need on a trailer to transport my Lancer 28' to Mobile Alabama from Clear Lake , Tx ( near H
Is "pumping" two speed winches harmfull for the wi Colin at 8:34am 09.24.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1267 I have been told that "pumping" two speed winches is very bad for them. Anyone shed any light on th
Optima Batteries Doug at 8:12am 09.24.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1103 I need new batteries for my 27'Oday LE. There is a battery on the market called Optima Batteries. Th
Fresh Water Art Femenella at 8:10am 09.24.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1161 I bought your book and it is excellent. I Have a 1988 Catalina 30 with two plastic water tanks. The
We're not having enough fun yks Phil Herring at 7:59am 09.24.03 Ask All Sailors 16/1244 Taking a cue from the folks over at http://www.TrailerSailor.com, we have imported a number of 'emot*
Steve & Betsy Lazerow Tony Wilcox at 7:44am 09.24.03 Big Boats 0/856 SteveI saw a reply you sent about installing your air/con. unit in the archives. Tried to find you
Has anyone used MICROSHIELD?? Steve at 7:40am 09.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1717 I've read about a product called "Microshield" in Practical Sailor. It's a polymer coating to resto
We're not having enough fun yikes Phil Herring at 7:09am 09.24.03 Ask All Sailors 0/822 Taking a cue from the folks over at TrailerSailor.com, we have imported a number of 'emoticons' for*

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2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch LloydB at 8:39pm 11.22.20 yes : https://sbo.sailboatowners.com
HOW TO FIND SOUTH PACIFIC MEMBERS Benny17441 at 8:38pm 11.22.20 I do not recall having seen more than 3 or 4 postings from that area in recent years and them could
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 CaptainRan at 8:30pm 11.22.20 Would it be possible to run the anchor rode back to the main winch and bring the anchor up from the
Storing boat in yard? pa391as at 8:28pm 11.22.20 this guy did what you are asking about. lots of good pictures. http://epitomesrebuild.com
Halloween cruise (1) forbin at 8:21pm 11.22.20 @jssailem Thanks for the info! lar bolt with a washer on each end with a nylock nut. The roller sp
Advice on cabin interior wall replacement project michaelapk at 8:12pm 11.22.20 Thanks for the advice. Not sure if a spanked spaniel is a good thing for a boat or not. I am going
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 Benny17441 at 8:08pm 11.22.20 Lazy jacks, power winches and windlasses are usually used to able to handle loads which would be too
Catalina 38 owner's manual Steve_Catalina at 7:59pm 11.22.20 Catalina38.org is a good starting point. Good luck
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch kloudie1 at 7:56pm 11.22.20 not quite the size: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boat-Hatch-Slam-Latch-Flush-Lift-Pull-Ring-Handle-Marin
37c Rudder Quadrant gockleyd at 7:47pm 11.22.20 I wonder if I have a different quadrant, the bolt through the shaft does not line up with the quadra
Sailboay surveyors near Annapolis Mickstr at 7:38pm 11.22.20 Try Dan (in Alxendria, VA) at OnPar Marine Consulting LLC - Welcome to OnPar MarineMaking the most o
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta JamesG161 at 7:33pm 11.22.20 That should be fairly convenient for you to check on progress, etc. Yes, it is 15 minute drive fro
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch Akathy3 at 7:25pm 11.22.20 Just a loooonnnggg shot. You might try S2. This pull ring looks like an anchor locker latch or som
Advice on cabin interior wall replacement project 31seahorse at 7:03pm 11.22.20 Your pictures take 20 years off my age! Thanks for sharing. Your interior at this point looks just
2" x 2" square pull ring locker hatch latch Mark Maulden at 6:55pm 11.22.20 Just a loooonnnggg shot. You might try S2. This pull ring looks like an anchor locker latch or some
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 Ralph Johnstone at 6:49pm 11.22.20 I strained my back badly while bringing up the 4 kg anchor If you've got a trick back, stay away
Wowza. these AC75 boats have become spaceships PaulK at 6:20pm 11.22.20 Quite crazy. Imagine sliding in to leeward of your competitor at the start and heading him up with
Deck step repair jssailem at 5:58pm 11.22.20 There may be some info to help you here. http://richardanderson.net/calsailboats/cal-27
H31 - Input on servicing original stuffing box kloudie1 at 5:56pm 11.22.20 The shop here has the right stuff : https://shop.sailboatowners.com/search.php?brand=sailboat&kw=pac
Deck step repair jssailem at 5:50pm 11.22.20 Sorry I have no answer.

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