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Can you convert a single axle trailer to tandem? J. Carter at 11:15am 04.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1183 I hate my trailer. It sways like a drunken square dancer at any speed above 50 mph. I have been look
Replacing Alternator belt on H27 SB8 Jon Bain at 11:12am 04.28.03 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1312 Anyone replace the alternator belt on the Yanmar SB8 (or SVE8)?I have the Yanmar service manual, a
ST60-speed-help nick maggio at 11:05am 04.28.03 Other Sailboats 1/773 My ST60 speed is not working as of the first day back in water after winter lay up and was working f
Engine Shaft Alignment Wayne at 10:55am 04.28.03 Big Boats 2/715 While doing some engine work on our 410 this weekend we noticed that all of the bolts on the engine
Honda 8HP and H240? Kent M at 10:33am 04.28.03 Smaller Boats 6/872 We recently bought a '98 Hunter 240 that came with a Honda 5HP. I was wondering how it handles a Hon
Bad water in fresh water tanks G at 9:21am 04.28.03 Ask All Sailors 17/1085 Help! Our boat holds 60 gallons of fresh water. We flushed the tanks out with water with a good bi
Gemini Compass Carter Leary at 9:01am 04.28.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1934 I have a Gemini bulkhead mount compass , the globe is sun damaged and needs to be replaced as the co
Gybe preventers? Mike at 8:28am 04.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/1818 How, if at all, do folks rig gybe preventers or brakes? Suggestions?
Binnacle Bolts Stuck Kenneth at 8:27am 04.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1064 I am trying to replace the compass on my steering pedastal and am unable to remove the bolts from th
Dry Tortugas Bryan at 8:20am 04.28.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/973 For those who have sailed from Key West to Dry Tortugas. We are bareboating in June (I know, hot) a
Why is My Friend going so slow Ron Thweatt at 8:12am 04.28.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/939 Have a dock mate has the same OMC as i do he can not get his to push his boat over 2mph we have done
Mac 25 with Furling Jib Brian Muller at 7:22am 04.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1013 Help I am a new 25 owner. This boat as well as two others in this marina have a furling Jib which i
Main saloon window H43 Gerry Cooper at 6:24am 04.28.03 Big Boats 8/734 On hot days my (very)large saloon window lifts from the FRP support and detaches from the plexiglass
Trailer Repair Allen at 6:11am 04.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/943 I just bought a used '99 26X. The boat looks fine but the trailer wheels look pretty scary. The bu
Skipper's Home Made Turn Buckle Covers Skipper (Eric) at 5:34am 04.28.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1076 Skipper's Home Made Turn Buckle Covers This one is a must see. I spent a lot of time doing this pr
Rigging a 34/35 Eric Kross at 5:16am 04.28.03 Bigger Boats 3/1201 We're trying to get the mast back up after a shipment but are unsure if the upper shrouds attach dir
Shore Power Installation Keith at 5:13am 04.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1034 I would like to install shore power on my 26X. I am a bit nervous about putting a hole in my boat. C
Centerboard Raising/Lowering Dick Barnes at 5:08am 04.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1265 Hi - I'm having a problem getting my centerboard up and down, particularly down. It seems to have re
Checking out a VHF coax able? Howard at 4:47am 04.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1277 THe mast on my H-27 will be raised in a week or two. At the end of last season I was having a littl
Noisy Inverter Frank Arndorfer at 4:45am 04.28.03 Ask All Sailors 5/2144 I have a new Hunter 426DS that's in the process of being set up by my dealer. Last Saturday I spent

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Beneteau certification or CE of the Boat merlera at 5:23am 08.11.20 i have two months ago contact the sales manager in Athens
Mast rake, how much? Will Gilmore at 5:17am 08.11.20 Mast rake depends are a few factors as I understand: how your sails are cut, mast type and sailing
Sails - Open Discussion Codybear at 5:16am 08.11.20 I would love to hear advice and tips on rigging and using the Asym! I've moved this discussion fr
Beneteau certification or CE of the Boat dlochner at 5:15am 08.11.20 Have you contacted Beneteau?
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve dlochner at 5:12am 08.11.20 This becomes a bit of a philosophical conundrum. "Why do you need a check valve before the fuel fi
Sad day, and no way to fix Bob S at 4:59am 08.11.20 Really sorry I know the attachment we develop for our boats.
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve JamesG161 at 4:56am 08.11.20 What has the check valve accomplished here? :plus::plus: Clean fuel, no gunk to plug the useless
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Jim26m at 4:54am 08.11.20 Hello Jim26m, I am a novice sailor with no immediate plans for a boat purchase. Doing my research
Mast rake, how much? Codybear at 4:28am 08.11.20 From my Hobie days, it's really the length of the forestay that is going to control mast rake. If yo
Dufour 1998 35 Classic Help Davidasailor26 at 3:42am 08.11.20
Sad day, and no way to fix kappykaplan at 3:11am 08.11.20 So sorry for your loss.
Propane tank questions DougM at 3:01am 08.11.20 Seems Bene didn't think you'd actually use the stove. First time I saw one of those baby tanks in a
Specs of the backrest panel on the aft port side greg_m at 2:35am 08.11.20 Just happen to have mine laying around-- here are a few pics: It's essentially a peice of ply with
Weather/Hatch/Crib Board Replacement greg_m at 1:39am 08.11.20 Amazing how many non-Cat22 boat owners prowl these threads. I think they all secretly wish they had
Weather/Hatch/Crib Board Replacement greg_m at 1:38am 08.11.20 I used 1/2" smoked acrylic for our Albin Vega's boards. I had them rabbet cut at a local cabinet sh
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Bdeller at 11:30pm 08.10.20 That is a great site. Lots of interesting ways to evacuate a boat. The there is the S#.
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? srimes at 11:15pm 08.10.20 Just guesstimated on the kayak, I'm sure the manufacturer has a published capacity. Add that to boat
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Bdeller at 10:56pm 08.10.20 Kayaking in BC is no joke. The currents can be 12-15kt through various passages. Okisolo is one exam
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? srimes at 10:42pm 08.10.20 Hello Jim26m, I am a novice sailor with no immediate plans for a boat purchase. Doing my research
I am looking for a mainsail for an 77 oday 22 sandmfhb at 10:38pm 08.10.20 I have but really haven't found much

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