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are keels interchangable Mike at 10:02pm 12.09.02 Smaller Boats 6/942 I have a '79 25' shoal draft. I saw the identical boat with a full keel in it's winter birth in Oshk
Catalina Island Francis at 1:30pm 12.09.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/947 I am planning a trip across to Catalina Island in mid May and am curious as to what the weather is a
Can't decide Suzuki or Honda to power New Mac 26 Mark at 1:15pm 12.09.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1083 I have pretty much made up my mind on a new mac, thanks in part to this forum, Im new to sailing and
trailer springs tom at 12:54pm 12.09.02 Trailer Sailors 4/1771 i definitely need new ones..any ideas on cost...
One World Penalty Derek Rowell at 8:54am 12.09.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1009 As a Kiwi I am of course hoping the New Zealand can hold on to the America's Cup!I was very surpri
Shore Power Alternative Lee at 8:48am 12.09.02 Smaller Boats 29/1576 I wanted to run power to the boat to operate a small microwave. I found a regular shore power setup
Black Smoke at Startup Don McCoy at 7:40am 12.09.02 Smaller Boats 5/1033 For the last few months I have been experiencing a "stumbling" of my 1GM10 Yanmar at startup. It st
where to find spinnakers ed j rowe at 7:25am 12.09.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1038 i need to get a spinnaker for my new boat, i have never puchased one before, where should i go to ge
Sails Required Chris Boswell at 6:47am 12.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/691 I am looking for Used sails for my Passage (1995) 42. It was converted to roller furling. I am rac
trailers for fixed keel ricky at 6:27am 12.09.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1024 I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY FIRST SAILBOAT (ODAY TEMPEST)FROM AN IDIVIDUAL THAT KEEP THE BOAT IN A PRIVA
what's the beam of a catalina 25 mid 80's Steve de Filippis at 5:35am 12.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1049 i think 9 but not sure
Thermostate controlled lights bulbs Thaddeus Robichaux at 4:05am 12.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1172 1984 Catalina 30 My previous boat had 2 high wattage light bulbs in the engine compartment that we
repowering 82 cat 30 from atomic 4 to ? john bonner at 3:27am 12.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1035 i am considering changing to a universaL M25XPB or beta marine BD722 if anyone has installed one of
Flexible water tanks George Alston at 2:45am 12.09.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1171 I have a 1985 Beneteau Idylle 11.5 with flexible water tanks under the settees. It's time to replace
C-22 retro fit trailer Art at 2:28am 12.09.02 Smaller Boats 5/1032 I am looking at an 84 C-22 it is in good shape but the trailer it is on is not a C-22 trailer. It d
Bahamas Flotilla Chip Giles at 2:09am 12.09.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1213 Several MacGregor owners have got together and planned a Bahamas Flotilla. The dates are June 21 - J
Bahamas Flotilla Chip Giles at 2:08am 12.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/714 Several MacGregor owners have got together and planned a Bahamas Flotilla. The dates are June 21 - J
Holding tank, CUSTOM-built experience? Brian Leney at 2:07am 12.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/727 If anyone has experience in purchasing a CUSTOM-built holding tank from a company, would you please
wood to metal spreaders John at 1:58am 12.09.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/870 I have received the "bolt-on" metal spreaders to replace the old wood spreaders on my 1983 Catalina
Staying the Mast Delena Davis at 12:28am 12.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1251 We are the proud new owners of a 1975 27' O-Day. Brought it home on a trailer and now wondering the

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Marinas... rgranger at 9:31am 09.16.20 Active Captain has a lot of marina reviews. They are be somewhat focused on transients rather than
Crack in Companionway Entrance - Catalina 30 MKII Hull #4984 weekendrken at 9:26am 09.16.20 Most prefer to use butyl tape to bed the sea hood. Check the clearance on the hatch scraping on the
Marinas... Davidasailor26 at 9:22am 09.16.20 Active Captain has a lot of marina reviews. They are be somewhat focused on transients rather than p
Main sheet twist Mark Maulden at 9:15am 09.16.20
Main sheet twist Mark Maulden at 9:13am 09.16.20 Super to hear, good luck. Yippee!!! Now we won't have to keep telling people how rotten it real
Main sheet twist Justin_NSA at 9:13am 09.16.20
Main sheet twist Kingjim91 at 9:11am 09.16.20
SV Preston Point rescue BigEasy at 9:09am 09.16.20 If the air crew knew they were approaching fuel limits; why didn't they pick up rescue swimmer befo
Rust Never Sleeps. Muttondressedaslamb at 9:06am 09.16.20 Let me preface with I know nothing about welding. This little bit of information below might mean t
Cunningham Rigging Kingjim91 at 9:00am 09.16.20 I have just a single block at the base of the mast. From there to a deck organizer, back to a cam c
First 235 Winch Swap (1) Jackdaw at 8:59am 09.16.20 Uummm.... don't you want to turn the stripper so the sheet feeds into the cockpit? Cruising yes.
Uh oh! Recore foredeck B_G at 8:58am 09.16.20 Hi there. You're starting now where I did 4 years ago now. Check out South African C22 thread for m
On the beach BigEasy at 8:57am 09.16.20 Great story! Stuff happens; it can happen to anyone....even this experienced crew.
First 235 Winch Swap Ron20324 at 8:54am 09.16.20 So it seemed that no matter what I did, my port Lewmar 16ST winch was a bit "grabby". Wouldn't spin
Main sheet twist Ron20324 at 8:51am 09.16.20 ... I know what to do if it fails. Thanks for all the suggestions! No worries, Mate. Just send
Any Recommendations on a Bimini (C25)? Whatfiero1 at 8:44am 09.16.20 Alot good choices on Amazon get the more expensive one with thicker tubes measure your combing in co
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings ToddS at 8:39am 09.16.20 I've never kept a boat at a dock (other than temporary tie ups)... only moorings. The obvious obstac
Loos Gauge near Canyon Lake? (1) markwbird at 8:35am 09.16.20 Seldon Mast Setup. Found it!
Loos Gauge near Canyon Lake? markwbird at 8:33am 09.16.20 May I suggest the Seldon Mast tuning guide? It relates the tension in the cable to the amount of st
Crack in Companionway Entrance - Catalina 30 MKII Hull #4984 (1) Copper Harbor at 8:28am 09.16.20 D-marko Thank you very much for the detailed reply. This is great information! I was already wonde

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