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dinghys and the 426 (aft) christopher bayer at 3:33am 08.26.03 Big Boats 2/874 i am considering the purchase of a dinghy (and motor) at one of the fall shows. any suggestions re:
Three-bladed prop Kathleen at 3:12am 08.26.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/925 We have a Martec folding prop (MK III Eliptec right hand 13") on our 1991 Catalina 28. This was ins
Thrifty Mariner Store and Gray portlights Ron Turner at 2:40am 08.26.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1162 While researching articles for portlights, it looked like Thriftymariner.com was a winner. But no on
test Phil Herring at 2:29am 08.26.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1140 ph
shore power Bob Teasdale at 1:24am 08.26.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/862 Can you start a Universial XP 25 with the shore power still hooked up.
Solar Panel Dan Johnson at 12:53am 08.26.03 Smaller Boats 5/830 I have a small solar panel that has the 12 volt adapter plug on it. I have an adapter wired into my
Minor oil leak Universal M25 - help? John Visser at 12:19am 08.26.03 Ask All Sailors 7/2216 I have a weeping of oil at the "301489 Start Spring Pin" on the upper right (starboard side, upper l
Has MacGregor foresaken his X customers? John Walker at 12:05am 08.26.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/933 My dealer said that he can't get me a sun shade for my 2002 Mac X because MacGregor isn't making the
Trailer Selection Clarification & Foam Replacement MLB at 12:04am 08.26.03 Trailer Sailors 0/1357 I need a new trailer for my MacGregor (failed to mention the brand in the previous posting) Venture2
Trailer Selection MLB at 12:01am 08.26.03 Trailer Sailors 0/1261 I need a new trailer for my Venture21. Given we will be using it in both fresh and saltwater, galva
Accumulator Tank Help Steve Carpman at 11:59pm 08.25.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1104 The accumulator tank on our 1991 Legand 37.5 is not functioning. Probably (hopefully) all it needs
Anybody know what happened to the Trailer Sailor? Dave Decker at 11:19pm 08.25.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1121
15 kts seas 3-4' is this good tom at 11:14pm 08.25.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1616 for a coastal cruiser??? I confess that my ocean experience is limited. I was looking at the NWS for
Question Patrick at 11:07pm 08.25.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1020 I just acquired a 1974 Mac/Venture 25. there is a chrome post on the bow that sits on the starboard
Painting over nonskid paint Bob Shafer at 11:04pm 08.25.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1314 I recently painted by the deck and cabin sides of my just aquired '75 Catalina 27 with Interlux Inte
270 perkins impeller and manual jack at 10:40pm 08.25.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/1292 I have a 93 270le with a perkins perama engine. I am missing a manual and cann't replace the impelle
Trailer Selection MLB at 10:35pm 08.25.03 Trailer Sailors 1/1408 I need a new trailer for my Venture21. Given we will be using it in both fresh and saltwater, galva
Need a starter for Yanmar Carter Leary at 10:23pm 08.25.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/901 I need a starter for a Yanmar SVE-8. Does anyone happen to have one needing a good home. I promise t
Need Yanmar Starter Carter Leary at 10:15pm 08.25.03 Ask All Sailors 11/1524 Does anyone have a starter for an SVE-8 Yanmar? Thanks Carter
Anyone intalled Garhauer kayak racks? Ken Kindrick at 3:44pm 08.25.03 Big Boats 1/2207 I'm considering them. Any pros or cons? Thanks, Ken

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Rudder CAT22SWTEXAS at 4:16am 11.01.20 I still have not sailed my 86 yet. I am finishing up the Bow Eye Project and looking at my rudder.
Spinnaker working loads? Joe at 4:04am 11.01.20 The Lewmar 30's will certainly suffice as secondaries for your 320. You'll find the load on the adj
Mystery parts! Joe at 3:41am 11.01.20 If they are round, the canvas covers could be for the trailer's tires. Is the piece with the carab
Mystery parts! S/V Honu at 12:28am 11.01.20 Safety lanyard for tying in to cockpit and backline; covers for...propane tanks? winches? Bent pole.
Radar Head Elevation On Mast NYSail at 12:16am 11.01.20 Mine is mast mounted and I never have an issue with sail.
Macerator Pumps, Hunter 45 CC HandsOnTech at 10:05pm 10.31.20 I think I may have to do this job too. I only got my boat (Legend 290) a few weeks ago. I didn't k
Radar Head Elevation On Mast MikeHoncho at 9:50pm 10.31.20 Here are the images of two boats. Mine, is a 35 ft CAL with a mast about a 46 ft. Spreaders are abo
Doors on sailboats--Do we need them? Ron20324 at 9:33pm 10.31.20 Did you think of CLOSING the offending doors?
I have a rigging question Ron20324 at 9:31pm 10.31.20 I've been looking at a 52' home made steelie...the seller describes it as being made by an ironwork
Carbon Monoxide jssailem at 9:20pm 10.31.20 Could you be brewing methane in the bilge or holding tank?
Radar Head Elevation On Mast (2) jssailem at 9:18pm 10.31.20 Here are the images of two boats. Mine, is a 35 ft CAL with a mast about a 46 ft. Spreaders are abo
Carbon Monoxide Benny17441 at 9:17pm 10.31.20 CO detectors have an expiration date, usually printed in the back.
Radar Head Elevation On Mast MikeHoncho at 8:54pm 10.31.20 Lots to be considered with the location. The line of sight distance to the horizon at 20 above sea
Propeller shaft key material Captain Larry-DH at 8:15pm 10.31.20 Good question. Keys are used, along with friction, to transmit torque from the shaft to the prop. I
I have a rigging question Rainbowcrystalkitchen04@yahoo at 8:03pm 10.31.20 You are right ofcourse but for a 52 fool steelie for less than 5000 it's an interesting deal...lol
Fold or flex? Jackdaw at 7:22pm 10.31.20 So it sounds like yearly maintenance for feathering props. How often do you guys w/F'oF's need to d
I have a rigging question David in Sandusky at 7:14pm 10.31.20 If you have plans for the boat, and of you have any confidence the boat was built to those plans, th
I have a rigging question Tom J at 7:00pm 10.31.20 One good thing about a steel boat is that parts of the boat can be repaired, modified or fabricated.
Carbon Monoxide thinwater at 6:54pm 10.31.20 Certainly sounds like hydrogen gas being evolved typically from overcharging batteries. Likely caus
Radar Head Elevation On Mast Don S/V ILLusion at 6:50pm 10.31.20 . Assuming your are not using it for navigation or weather watching, keep in mind the primary functi

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