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Mac 25 Keel Winch John Doherty at 12:02am 06.08.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/952 The keel winch clutch mechanism on my Mac 25 just self destructed. Where to get a replacement, and
Wood floors Heather at 11:51pm 06.07.03 Big Boats 1/844 We have a 2001 380. Can anyone tell me what product they use to clean the hardwoood floors?
Tiller lock? Phil at 10:54pm 06.07.03 Smaller Boats 3/1379 Can anyone suggest a solution for locking the tiller on my 25.5? Concerned about unauthorized use.
Frustrated Unsightly Head Murray Beggs at 9:43pm 06.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/827 Standing on my boat last night 1980 Hunter 30 I was admiring all of the hard work my wife and I have
H34 Mixing elbow question to S Dion Jim oursler at 2:00pm 06.07.03 Big Boats 4/739 I looked at your great photo archive on mixing elbow disassembly. Why does it need to be taken apar
bow anchor roller L. Bivens at 1:01pm 06.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/881 I have a 1989 Hunter 30 and would like to install a bow anchor roller. I have seen pictures of 1992-
Info on heat exchanger water heater Arnie Hoffman at 12:51pm 06.07.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/803 Can anyone enlighten me as to what to expect from a heat exchanger water heater on a 30? I just pur
Replacing mast head sheaves Tom at 12:18pm 06.07.03 Big Boats 3/1310 Has Anyone had experience replacing the sheaves at the top of the mast. I have a '86 Catalina 38, an
Gas grills Paul K at 11:24am 06.07.03 Ask All Sailors 14/1249 We have decided that a using a gas grill on the taffrail might help keep the cabin cooler during our
Depth/Speed Dead? Robert at 11:04am 06.07.03 Ask All Sailors 3/939 I have a Nexus Star Sea Data speed/depth meter that has stopped working. When I turn on the instrume
emergency tiller Jim at 8:13am 06.07.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1001 I need to get an emergency tiller for my boat. I don't know were to go.I have a 1988 Catalina 30. So
trailer plug type Herndon at 5:43am 06.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/872 Is the trailer plug for the 26x a 4-flat plug? I need an adapter. See the link for a pic. I need to
REEFING mike mills at 4:43am 06.07.03 Big Boats 11/1400 I recently purchased a Hunter 37 my mast is an Isomet,my boom which has a reefing system of some ki
Head Odor Bruce Ebling at 4:15am 06.07.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1073 I am new to this forum, but have sailed Catalina 25's for 15 years now. I recently bought a C25 fro
Trailer Hop Mike at 2:42am 06.07.03 Smaller Boats 8/868 When I tow my '01 240 from the drysail lot to the ramp, 15-25 mph tops, the wheels hop up and down a
almost an owner Herndon at 2:04am 06.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/895 Well after a year of looking I will finally pick up my 96-26x on Sunday. Paid$10,000. 8 hp motor. (
loosing a shaft Jim at 11:55pm 06.06.03 Other Sailboats 4/665 I was told to put a donout shaped zinc on my prop shaft between the coupler and the stuffing box to
Power anchor windless for a 40.5?? Michael Yeargan at 8:41pm 06.06.03 Big Boats 7/822 Am considering installing a power anchor windless for a '96 40.5. Has anyone out there done this on
Need a rig tuned in CT Dave at 7:23pm 06.06.03 Big Boats 1/792 I have messed with tuning the rig on my H34, it seems ok but would like to have a pro do it. Does an
What size AC? Chip at 5:04pm 06.06.03 Mid-Size Boats 9/893 I'm about to ditch my carry on AC for a built in unit. Most all C-30s are using a 12000btu unit. Wou

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1989 Catalina 30 Alan Gomes at 2:05pm 05.29.20 For many years we used to use a commercial teak oil finish that was coconut "scented" and the label
Irwin 28 on a trailer tmleadr03 at 2:00pm 05.29.20 yep. 250/2500 class minimum. I would rather a 1 ton I think. Just because the dually for stabili
PSS shaft seal operating temperature Meriachee at 1:55pm 05.29.20 I don't see how shaft alignment deviations would cause excessive heat in the pss. Yes the shaft can
Looking for salvage yard in the midwest sail sfbay at 1:47pm 05.29.20 In internet search did not identify one but if could let the forum know what part(s) you are looking
PSS shaft seal operating temperature JamesG161 at 1:41pm 05.29.20 No visible signs of damage or cracks but probably are due to be replaced You would have to observe
Attaching Radar Reflector dlochner at 1:24pm 05.29.20 The usual place for a radar reflector is suspended from the port spreader. It will take 2 blocks on
Xantrex inverter not inverting TimFromLI at 1:22pm 05.29.20 contacted xantrex and they talked me through the setup. Apparently I downloaded the wrong manual. Ha
Any Bristol 40 owners? Rick486 at 1:12pm 05.29.20 I am shopping for one. I am going to list my C30 this Summer and see what happens... I would love
Digital thermostat for fridge Hayden Watson at 1:11pm 05.29.20 Hayden, you may want to consider using a generic programmable logic controller (PLC) in this applic
Best epoxy for bonding aluminum or stainless TimFromLI at 1:11pm 05.29.20 west systems gflex 650 is made listed for aluminum boat repair
Irwin 28 on a trailer Meriachee at 1:11pm 05.29.20 you are at 11k pretty quick yep. 250/2500 class minimum.
i60 Wind Instrument Failure nveater at 1:08pm 05.29.20 Thanks for the feedback- although not a huge Ray Marine fan- but to be fair the other instruments I
Worth it to upgrade to an 8hp engine? Hunter216 at 1:08pm 05.29.20 Dang, 4 knots! I don't think we see above 3 knots here, and that seems pretty fast to me. Since you
Fish in the raw water intake jssailem at 1:06pm 05.29.20 My raft pump is like a bicycle pump only bigger. It has a conical fitting that I stuff into the hose
Irwin 28 on a trailer tmleadr03 at 1:04pm 05.29.20 Seems odd that a 28ft boat has only a 8ft beam. I was going to comment that you may need a special
Worth it to upgrade to an 8hp engine? pclarksurf at 1:03pm 05.29.20 Yep, I'm just below the last free running section of the Columbia (Hanford Reach) and well above McN
RAM Mike installation at the pedestal. jssailem at 1:00pm 05.29.20 Oops. I installed the Standard Horizon Ram Mike. It came with a terminator fitting to install in the
1989 Catalina 30 Hayden Watson at 12:59pm 05.29.20 For many years we used to use a commercial teak oil finish that was coconut "scented" and the label
Worth it to upgrade to an 8hp engine? AndreInPortland at 12:55pm 05.29.20 Dang, 4 knots! I don't think we see above 3 knots here, and that seems pretty fast to me. Since you
Attaching Radar Reflector (2) jssailem at 12:53pm 05.29.20 Bob, that one is not intended for the back stay. The backstay on has a cut in it so that it attaches

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