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Ed Allen at 11:45am 09.23.02
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i would like to make (or have the first mate make!) a headsail bag for our 23.5 from the sailrite ca
Dale at 11:37am 09.23.02
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Does anyone have any experience with an electric outboard on a C-22 instead of gas? Boat will be at
Bruce Hill at 11:32am 09.23.02
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Has anyone installed an anchor locker washdown pump in a Passage 42? What parts, where plumbed and
Michael Sindelar at 11:24am 09.23.02
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I am looking to purchase a motor for my newly-purchased '85 Mac 25. What is the best size to get, i
Richard Brabazon at 11:19am 09.23.02
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Has anyone current experience with HF radio using a whip aerial as against the backstay. Did the RX
Bill at 11:18am 09.23.02
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out of my fixed windows. Thanks to Tap plastics, the product really works. www.tapplastics.com
Greg at 11:16am 09.23.02
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I picked up some mylar sails that were made for a sr max 21.. they fit nice nice on my 23.5. The he
Bob F at 10:57am 09.23.02
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My fresh water pump just failed and before I replace it I've heard good things about the variable sp
MArk at 10:44am 09.23.02
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How do you prepare for a hurricane? We live on the Gulf Coast so this is really important right now.
Stewart at 10:40am 09.23.02
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I was looking at buying a Mac26x( first boat) but would like to know what other trailerable options
Ron at 10:37am 09.23.02
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Well I finally got down to the marina this morning and cut the tops off the settees and removed the
DJ Answine at 10:34am 09.23.02
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this forum is for use by owners of C'C, Catalinas,Hunters,ODays,MacGregors,and Beneteaus from what I
john cogan at 10:28am 09.23.02
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When I have my refrigerator on, the refrigeration motor runs almost continuously - 20 seconds on, 20
Lary Hinken at 10:13am 09.23.02
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I own a 1982 Catalina 25 ..I need to know the weight of this boat because I am considering having a
Sam Morgan at 10:05am 09.23.02
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I have a couple of cracks in my rudder. I did this in Lake Mead when I was putting the boat on the
Stewart at 9:01am 09.23.02
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If you have roller furling on the jib does it have to come off completely when you trailer the boat?
Francis at 8:22am 09.23.02
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I have a simple question.I was recently at lake Powell last week and noticed a couple of Mac26x beac
Sean Fleming at 7:36am 09.23.02
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This past winter ('01-'02) I attempted to dress-up the interior of my O'day 23. Due to discoloratio
James Swain at 7:24am 09.23.02
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I'm not sure what my adjustable backstay does for me. Currently I sail in Galveston Bay but plan to
exiled geordie at 7:20am 09.23.02
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I have had my 25ft catalina for 4 months ' am currently on my way down the ICW to florida. I wondere

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Toe rail removal
alexco38 at 2:16pm 08.20.20
Butyl is a better sealant for toe rail. Never harden. 35 years on my boat. Never leak. Ask Mainsail
Toe rail removal
DEB AND DION at 2:09pm 08.20.20
We removed the toe rail because we also had leaks. We used 4200 to reseal it. The boat was out of th
Mac 25 companionway threshold flexing   (2)
THECUSCUS at 2:00pm 08.20.20
found a better pick of the bulkhead setup [URL='https://forums.sailboatowners.comhttps%3A//forums.sa
Yanmar 3GMD Just Shuts Off, Restarts Later
Hongo at 2:00pm 08.20.20
Thank you to each of you who've taken the time to share your insights. Truly appreciated.
Mac 25 companionway threshold flexing   (2)
THECUSCUS at 1:59pm 08.20.20
There are also 2 bolts you can see in the front cockpit footwell. [URL='https://forums.sailboatowner
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve
Hongo at 1:58pm 08.20.20
Thank you most sincerely to each of you who have taken time to share your insights. Truly appreciate
Mac 25 companionway threshold flexing   (3)
THECUSCUS at 1:56pm 08.20.20
Not very clear in these pics, but there should be a board that fastens the cockpit floor (deck half
Sad day, and no way to fix
Daveinet at 1:52pm 08.20.20
I wondered if the angle of attack would prevent it from planing. Wonder if we could change the angle
Second hull number location
Hunter216 at 1:29pm 08.20.20
I need to know the location of the second hull ID number on a 1993 Hunter 23.5. The number on the
Second hull number location
rgranger at 1:22pm 08.20.20
Is there a second number? Your title should have the number on it and if that is lost your regist
Sink and cook top
rgranger at 1:18pm 08.20.20
Well.... I might be happy just getting it secured on the ceiling so.... I'll think on that first an
Battery Data
GonzoF1 at 1:10pm 08.20.20
I don't have an answer but am curious about the voltage. Your attachment show 12.76 to 12.8 but you
Yanmar 3GMD Just Shuts Off, Restarts Later
odaydokay at 1:07pm 08.20.20
Does the fuel pump have a fine sieve/strainer in it? If so, when last cleaned?
Parts/replacement of older Goiot steering system
Rick D at 12:45pm 08.20.20
Why not try for a lower gearing? Sounds like a good idea to me. I'm sure there are sprockets availab
Hunter 356 Winter Cover
Knotallthere at 12:43pm 08.20.20
Thank you. I'm currently in the market for second-hand cover do you know if they have anything?
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
Kings Gambit at 12:40pm 08.20.20
How far to you have to be from land to call it offshore or Blue water? I prefer to stay within a c
Sad day, and no way to fix
srimes at 12:28pm 08.20.20
This boat planes easily under sail. As such, will it plane reasonably well under motor power - say
Sink and cook top
Clive PC at 12:07pm 08.20.20
There is so little material on the shorter end that i doubt you take much off. Also you'll make the
Hunter 356 Winter Cover
duluthsailor at 12:05pm 08.20.20
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