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trailer plug type Herndon at 5:43am 06.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/946 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 11/1660 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 4/1182 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 8/927 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 2/980 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 4/743 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 7/859 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 1/823 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 9/1077 I'm about to ditch my carry on AC for a built in unit. Most all C-30s are using a 12000btu unit. Wou
Pictures Dan at 4:25pm 06.06.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1067 How does this site expect to sell any boats if the only pics ever shown are of the exterior of the b
Honda 9.9 Starter Motor Amperage Draw Bob Fliegel at 2:11pm 06.06.03 Smaller Boats 3/3878 Hi everyone! I have just finished re-locating my batteries to under the port seats in the cabin. Thi
Mast rake update Alan at 12:19pm 06.06.03 Racing 2/1690 Well guys(girls), the mast rake that we set at 15" seems to have worked. In our first Wed. nite race
PORTA POT paul at 11:59am 06.06.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1253 PEGGIE,Do you have information on empting porta,I have been bringing home to empty, will marnias do
Winter blues/Condensation Mark at 10:34am 06.06.03 Smaller Boats 5/829 Yep it has arrived. Cold and wet and my 260 is starting to suffer.The condensation is high. This
Maxi prop for Baba 30 scott at 9:38am 06.06.03 Other Sailboats 1/1360 We are considering converting simple 2 blade fixed prop to max feathering prop. Any experience with
Alcohol stove feed line Mitch Simmons at 8:32am 06.06.03 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1221 I am the original owner of a 1980 Hunter 33 (HIN33336M80I)that came equipped with a Kenyon alcohol s
23.5 Trailer Modifications Jonathan Costello at 8:00am 06.06.03 Smaller Boats 14/1068 While there is active discussion about trailers I thought I'd throw this out. Has anyone modified a
Packing Gland Material Size Bob Pugh at 7:49am 06.06.03 Big Boats 0/787 I just went to replace the flexible packing gland material and found that the size stated in the man
Wheel House Access Ryan Ericson at 7:06am 06.06.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/956 I have just purchased a C30. The rear lazerette (msp) has been glassed in to make a molded storage
Blisters Rusty Rossey at 6:53am 06.06.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/969 I am in the market for a 30.There is one offered at a good (maybe) price but I was told that it has

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Simple 33.5 sheets and halyards question. dbreedlove at 7:53am 09.23.20
Windlass Seized Clutch rgranger at 7:23am 09.23.20 I got mine at Harbor Frieght.
Windlass Seized Clutch rgranger at 7:22am 09.23.20 At some point you are going to have to go for it but I think penetrating oil is the right approach.
Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer rgranger at 7:17am 09.23.20 ... was left to a raccoon for twenty years best I can figure. thnx. I once acquired a Mac V22-2 o
Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer jssailem at 6:58am 09.23.20 You can always find another bolt. If too stubborn grind it off. I wonder why you are removing the o
1991 - 28: Bulkhead Delamination? jssailem at 6:55am 09.23.20 David, If this is an expensive purchase for you, it might be time to get a professional opinion to
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD Ranger_12 at 6:52am 09.23.20 For starters, M25 universal diesel on my Catalina 30 is old and rusty. We were motoring along, at a
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD rickleyard11 at 6:49am 09.23.20
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD Don S/V ILLusion at 6:45am 09.23.20 Too little information - oil level? What happens when you crank it over? Have you disengaged the shi
Information Crazy Dave Condon at 6:32am 09.23.20 Not sure if the Spindrift trailer was designed by a friend of mine but check with Road King ( forme
Tank Monitor shemandr at 6:31am 09.23.20 The fuel monitors are known problems. I forget the OEM but they weren't very good. Search the thre
Searching for hunter 19-1 manual Crazy Dave Condon at 6:22am 09.23.20 Go thru those archived under brochures and the other regarding the 20 model year 1981-1983
outboard motor Freedom77 at 6:19am 09.23.20 Had Merc 4 shortshaft on our Venture 21. worked great.
Hunter 260 Hull Crack Below the Water Line rgranger at 6:18am 09.23.20 ... blow air into the ballast tank vent hole with a shop vac exhaust, leaf blower, or compressor. .
Searching for hunter 19-1 manual Crazy Dave Condon at 6:16am 09.23.20
Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer rgranger at 6:15am 09.23.20 Sometimes a sharp tap with a hammer to the nut will break the crud in the threads that is holding it
Simple 33.5 sheets and halyards question. shemandr at 6:12am 09.23.20 Is the mast up? If it is and you don't have running rigging don't put away that climbing harness.
Hunter 260 Hull Crack Below the Water Line Crazy Dave Condon at 6:08am 09.23.20 Reverse of finding a leak. great idea @caverun Thanks. measure from rub rail to top of crack a
Tank Monitor buddy0 at 5:58am 09.23.20 I would pull it out and see what type of sending unit you have to start with. If its a traditional o
A cure for leaking chainplates RoyS at 5:55am 09.23.20 I like your raised block idea. Well done. The solid block also provides a good base for the cover sc

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