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cutlass bearing Tom at 2:34pm 08.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1443 The cutlass bearing has failed on our 2000 model 310 and our dive service has toldus that with the
Gel coat issue Ken at 2:23pm 08.24.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1017 I just ripped the wood floor in the head. I had to sand off all the glue that was used to keep it d
Wanna boat? Bob at 2:19pm 08.24.03 Other Sailboats 0/781 Recently we sold our place in CT to move to FL. We packed our carpetbag with all the cash and moved
Toast Bob at 1:56pm 08.24.03 Other Sailboats 0/777 When i bought my 1974 MacGregor Venture 25 it was in deplorable shape and all the experience I'd had
The Beanie Top Bimini Louis Plaisance at 1:54pm 08.24.03 Smaller Boats 7/1635 I finally got around to building myself a bimini top for my little boat. I like it because it doese
Mast parts David at 1:40pm 08.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/817 I am looking for the slide-by cover for the mast luff track. The current solution is a couple of sc
Single-Line Reefing... I've had it! Paul at 12:59pm 08.24.03 Ask All Sailors 13/2988 After the past weekend's wild sailing here on Long Island Sound, I have come to a couple of conclusi
What kind of bottom paint do I have? Mike at 11:41am 08.24.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1039 I've exhausted the archives and myself. I bought a boat (Hunter 33) and I don't know what kind of bo
Questions on buying a new boat Mike Kidd at 11:32am 08.24.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/859 I'm thinking about buying a new Catalina 310...but I've never purchased a new boat before, so I have
mildew David Alves at 11:08am 08.24.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/913 Any good solution to remove mildew from fabric hull liner?
Isabelle Desbiens Gregg at 10:21am 08.24.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1094 Your owner photo titled 'we are so happy with it' didn't post. Please try again.I'm looking to mov
356 Head Problem Marc at 8:28am 08.24.03 Big Boats 1/838 The head on our 356 which worked fine for the first two months is now giving off an odor whenever th
Engine heat Bill Jones at 7:36am 08.24.03 Big Boats 2/768 I have a 1994 Hunter 40.5 with the 50hp Yanmar. I understand the cruising rpm is around 3000. When
Insulating an ice box Ken at 6:29am 08.24.03 Ask All Sailors 6/2221 I am about to go out on the hook and am in need of DC refridgeration. What is the bestway to insula
Insulating an ice box Ken at 6:11am 08.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1011 I am planning to go out on the hook soon and am in need of DC refridgeration. What is the best way t
Mold on sails Mark Matthias at 6:04am 08.24.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1062 I store my sails rolled neatly in a sail bag, and keep the sail bag in the cutty cabin of my Oday Da
Datamarine S-200DL depth finder Bob Middleton at 5:51am 08.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/2641 I have a 1987 Catalina 27 with a Datamarine S-200DL depthfinder. Recently it started displaying "MS
Problem at pump out frank arndorfer at 5:11am 08.24.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1262 Peggy, recently I've been having a problem getting my holding tank completely pumped out. I have a H
Flush OMC Saildrive Water Pump from shut-off valve Charlie Sasser at 3:22am 08.24.03 Bigger Boats 3/2174 I have just aquired part ownership in a 1978 Oday 28 with an OMC Saildrive and have concern about th
1987 Macgregor 26D Trailer & Replacement Tires Mike at 3:01am 08.24.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1220 Can anyone provide some advise as to the best tires for the M26D Trailer?Right Now I have Carlisle

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Questions for 26S owners NINEv2 at 2:13pm 11.04.20 I have, and the x in particular is in the running, but I need to visit with one and see if the enclo
main flow issue shemandr at 2:05pm 11.04.20
Chipped varnish TomY at 1:53pm 11.04.20 Unfortunately, one of the weather boards fell and a piece of varnish chipped off. Do I need to tak
Questions for 26S owners rgranger at 1:49pm 11.04.20 But be forwarned. There are a lot of people who hate on the Mac 26X. Same is true for the Hunter E
Questions for 26S owners rgranger at 1:48pm 11.04.20 So if sailing performance is not high on your list of requirements, have you thought about the Mac
Cant find the source of water in bilge - H33 kappykaplan at 1:45pm 11.04.20 @NINEv2 , the stuffing box is what the propeller shaft goes through. It has packing that must be pe
Ground height of a 380 for trucking purposes. sesmith at 1:35pm 11.04.20 Call Catalina. They could probably give you that info.
Shock Cord for 45CC companion way bmaclean at 1:30pm 11.04.20 Yes, one of mine broke shortly after buying the boat, just remove it, and replace with new bungee c
Cant find the source of water in bilge - H33 NINEv2 at 1:25pm 11.04.20 What is a "stuffing box"?
Questions for 26S owners Justin_NSA at 1:06pm 11.04.20 The marina we intend to use will launch/store offseason for fairly reasonable fees (literally the p
Questions for 26S owners NINEv2 at 12:58pm 11.04.20 The marina we intend to use will launch/store offseason for fairly reasonable fees (literally the pr
Stern fiberglass bulkhead on 25 Dan Wray at 12:49pm 11.04.20 Thanks for the photos. It must have been when the models changed and they promoted the unsinkability
Ground height of a 380 for trucking purposes. Team118 at 12:48pm 11.04.20 I did scour that site, just not the normal info people are looking for
Ground height of a 380 for trucking purposes. Hunter216 at 12:45pm 11.04.20
Questions for 26S owners Justin_NSA at 12:45pm 11.04.20 I wouldn't consider the 26S a "floating RV". I have heard a Hunter owner call his a "Hunterbego" . A
Chipped varnish capta at 12:41pm 11.04.20 IMO, it depends on whether you want it to look the same, or be a lighter patch. First I'd sand it ge
Questions for 26S owners NINEv2 at 12:35pm 11.04.20 Thanks for the info everyone. A couple more things: I don't have a vehicle capable of towing any of
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta jon hansen at 12:07pm 11.04.20 our hearts go out to you jim.
main flow issue DinghySailor at 12:07pm 11.04.20 Judy, your observations from that tiny grainy video are impressive, and you found the correct boat o
main flow issue DrJudyB at 11:51am 11.04.20

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