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Jib furler for Mac 26S John Melohn at 8:49am 08.05.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1039 I would like to add a jib furler to my 1994 Mac 26S. Anyone done this? Any sugestions would be appre
Building a new refrigerator: advice? Attn: Phil Stacey & Neil Collins s/v Namaste at 8:32am 08.05.02 Other Sailboats 5/974 GreetingsWe are currently refitting our boat to live aboard in the CAribbean. we are completely reb
Honda 2hp four stroke outboard John Mesa at 8:21am 08.05.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/5326 Does anybody out there have the new 2hp Honda fourstroke outboard? I was wondering how powerful it w
Broken mast on 1979 O'Day 23 dbudinger@aol.com at 8:12am 08.05.02 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1341 The mast on my 1979 O'Day 23 broke off in a big storm with five foot waves a couple days ago. It wa
Catalina 30 national Regatta Don Guillette at 8:09am 08.05.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1648 Mates: I'm getting ready for the Catalina 30 National Regatta, which will be held in Long Beach, Ca
What happened to the "Edit This Reply" link? Wanderer138 at 8:05am 08.05.02 Smaller Boats 4/788 Help! I can't find the link that you can use to edit your post. Am I getting old, or is it gone?Pe
25.5 poptop questions Todd & Lynn Alley at 7:49am 08.05.02 Smaller Boats 4/791 Enjoying first season with a 1986 25.5. Only complications revolve around the pop top. Small drain
New Interior Cushions - Scotchguard? Kenneth at 7:36am 08.05.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1033 We are taking delivery this week on a new set of interior cushions (from Catalina)and were wondering
Trailer Compatibility Calvin at 7:29am 08.05.02 Smaller Boats 3/750 I may try to use a trailer designed for a Catalina 250 to transport a Hunter 26. This would be over
Cockpit Cushion - dryclean only????? John at 7:23am 08.05.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/776 I have what I think are the St. Augustine cockpit cushions and deadlight screens. They are more of a
Battery Selector Switch Corrosion? Don at 6:32am 08.05.02 Big Boats 3/855 I hate battery problems!! This one has me crazy. Engine starts only from bank one. If I switch ba
New Jersey Sailor Jimbo at 6:20am 08.05.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/895 I am a novice sailor and I'm considering the MacGregor 26 for sailing in the Cape May/Stone Harbor N
Simrad Autopilot Vic Suben at 6:01am 08.05.02 Ask All Sailors 17/2980 I need to replace the autopilot for the wheel steering on Mystique, my Catalina 30. I am wondering
Adding Solar Vents Pitman at 5:58am 08.05.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1025 Adding Solar VentsOn my 1984 Hunter 31 I have two PVC Cowl Vents (standard). Being that the boat
How to check zincs and prop without diving Debo Cox at 5:35am 08.05.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/924 OK - heres a trick I used to check my zincs and prop without diving. You're welcome to try it - if y
4 stroke on a O'Day 25 Ed at 5:30am 08.05.02 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1011 I just up-graded my 25 from a 9.9 hp Merc 2 stroke to a Honda 8 hp 4 stroke with a 15 hp bracket. Af
Single handling the Hunter 356 Tony Dragani at 4:52am 08.05.02 Big Boats 4/1036 I recently moved my 40 winches from the cabin top to the cockpit coaming. They are located in the sa
Water leak in Aft sleeping cabin Wesley at 4:44am 08.05.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/931 After a heavy rain on my 2001 320 I have had some wet spots in the aft sleeping cabin on the beding
Navigational Instruments Keith Branton at 4:33am 08.05.02 Ask All Sailors 0/829 My boat came equipped with a set of instruments made by Narco-Andrews. recently my compass (an elect
H340 three blade propellor John at 4:17am 08.05.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1001 Hi again out there,My 1999 H340 has a two blade prop, driven by a 27 hp Yanmar. Has anyone fitted a

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A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers... TomY at 5:15am 04.15.20 I pay attention to SA/D numbers and PHRF ratings for boat comparisons. My last boat had a SA/D of l
Hunter 386 Year 2002 Gary Ryan at 5:12am 04.15.20 Thanks for the replies. I ordered up a few lines from SBO. rgranger...maybe that's why they named
LP pump on Yanmar 2GM20F DJAY at 5:05am 04.15.20 Wish I had thought of that....
A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers... dlochner at 4:50am 04.15.20 Most issues of Good Old Magazine includes a review of an older boat and an analysis by Rob Mazza in
Just bought a 376 (introducting ourselves) NorthPrairieSailor at 4:28am 04.15.20 Hello! Also out of ND. Moved up in size from a C25 last fall, looking forward to quarantining on th
Beneteau 325 1994 the stuffing box seal was leaking NYSail at 4:16am 04.15.20 Sure the 25mm is correct but You could measure it just to be sure....... And as was said before, a l
Yanmar SB-8 Service Manual garymalmgren at 1:20am 04.15.20 I have a lot of experience with YS horizontal Yanmars. If you run into trouble or have questions, fi
Questions for work on my new Catalina 22 Eclectic at 12:13am 04.15.20 Hey Ho. sorry to barge in here... long time reader, first time typer. I need help, just bought a C
A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers... Benny17441 at 9:16pm 04.14.20 Do not forget that "ratios" are mostly good for comparing the performance of similar boats to each o
LP pump on Yanmar 2GM20F mermike at 8:54pm 04.14.20 I strongly encourage you to install a pair of studs (I think they're M6) with matching nuts and lock
Keel issue DArcy at 8:37pm 04.14.20 110 is really low for a 3/4" bolt. Here is a rough guide for keel bolt torque vs. diameter http://ww
A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers... DArcy at 8:34pm 04.14.20 No, they were sailing. It is amazing how that boat moves in light air. And with enough wind and crew
Wiring Repair Ideas? Rich Stidger at 8:22pm 04.14.20 Under the "snide remarks" category - How about a wireless sump pump? Sorry, Rick. I have not had t
Keel issue dmax at 8:18pm 04.14.20 "once those are replaced then you can retorque the bolts I believe they are 350 ft lbs, " That sound
Wiring Repair Ideas? mermike at 8:08pm 04.14.20 Vacuum cleaner sometimes works to pull wires. Run a tube from the end of the vacuum and suck up a le
Mega 30, Head plumbing length/size Daveinet at 8:05pm 04.14.20 When I was saying about moving it further aft, I was assuming just enough space in front of it to st
A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers... PaulK at 7:52pm 04.14.20
Replacing Aft Cabin Bulkhead in H306 dlochner at 6:59pm 04.14.20 Take a scrap piece and try different solutions, pick the one you like best. Finishes that seal the
Finding Obscure Sailboat Items (and a sorry story to go with it). WayneH at 6:53pm 04.14.20 I used to scrub hulls in Freeport, TX. WINTER visibility when the algae was gone was 4-5 feet. Serio
A little baffled by sailboat performance numbers... DArcy at 6:37pm 04.14.20 If you are talking about speed, look at PHRF ratings. PHRF is subjective and varies from one locatio

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