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Depth/Speed Dead? Robert at 11:04am 06.07.03 Ask All Sailors 3/990 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 4/1092 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 1/966 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 11/1790 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 4/1199 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 8/936 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 2/1003 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 4/813 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 7/896 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 1/856 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 9/1151 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 0/1088 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 3/4077 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 2/1740 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 1/1273 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 5/862 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 1/1453 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 7/1294 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 14/1107 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 0/804 I just went to replace the flexible packing gland material and found that the size stated in the man

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Boarding step build capta at 1:54pm 10.29.20 How much would you charge us for one?
Attaching flag to fiberglass without through bolts. Tally Ho at 1:54pm 10.29.20 You could glass an aluminum plate in the area you want to mount the flag base, and drill and tap hol
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... Jackdaw at 1:52pm 10.29.20 The 235 on a trailer will be about 4000 lbs. but a compact tow. The wing keel (95% of them) tows and
Attaching flag to fiberglass without through bolts. capta at 1:50pm 10.29.20 How about a small block on the backstay and a flag halyard through it?
Blue Interior Cushions that came on O'Day 1983 to end of production O"Days. Jackdaw at 1:45pm 10.29.20 Marine fabric is a tiny part of the fashion/textile industry. Boat builders buy in relatively tiny a
Blue Interior Cushions that came on O'Day 1983 to end of production O"Days. Sailor_girl at 1:38pm 10.29.20 Thank you, Very familiar with Sailrite. Have their sewing machine, used them for many years.
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing KZW at 1:35pm 10.29.20 Peggy, there appears to be confusion regarding the freshwater flush. This was discussed between you
Blue Interior Cushions that came on O'Day 1983 to end of production O"Days. kappykaplan at 1:30pm 10.29.20 Try Sailrite: Fabric, Canvas, Sewing Machines, Supplies
Steering Wheel Cover (2) thinwater at 1:21pm 10.29.20 I prefer line; leather doesn't absorb as much sweat and is not as warm in the winter. It lasts only
Attaching flag to fiberglass without through bolts. dlochner at 1:20pm 10.29.20 Self-tapping screws with a little sealant, like 3M 4000UV. Or a rail mount flag pole.
Attaching flag to fiberglass without through bolts. Ward H at 1:15pm 10.29.20 An alternate method is to use a rail clamp flag pole mount. This would be less destructive to your
Invest 95L kappykaplan at 12:50pm 10.29.20 Soon as day breaks, I will go aboard to double check diesel tank and engine oils. What's the progn
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... Hunter216 at 12:42pm 10.29.20 @shemandr I know! It does! It captivated me when i saw it...but I don't know if it comes with a sw
DIY leather steering wheel cover project Justin_NSA at 12:28pm 10.29.20 No, the finish on it is probably enough. We'll just clean it as needed. But even with the suede one
DIY leather steering wheel cover project VisionPNW at 12:20pm 10.29.20 Do you seal it before it starts picking up dirt and oils? No, the finish on it is probably enough.
New Forums: Questions, Suggestions, Comments (1) Hunter216 at 11:54am 10.29.20 Ok, found it. Now it says I need to be registered for 90 days to post. I actually have two accoun
LP pump on Yanmar 2GM20F Ralph Johnstone at 11:25am 10.29.20 It is used for priming (bleeding) the primary filter / separator by bypassing back to the tank via
New Forums: Questions, Suggestions, Comments Beachdog2 at 11:17am 10.29.20 https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/gear/gear.php Ok, found it. Now it says I need to be registered fo
New Forums: Questions, Suggestions, Comments kappykaplan at 11:14am 10.29.20 @Brian D , great minds think alike - simultaneously! :beer:
New Forums: Questions, Suggestions, Comments kappykaplan at 11:13am 10.29.20 https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/gear/gear.php

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