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MacGregor 26X capsize Dave Hill at 12:11am 07.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2976 On July 4th a MacGregor 26X capsized in Lake Champlain, resulting in the death of 2 children on boar
Swing Keel Cable Tom Childers at 12:04am 07.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1920 I'm requesting any information on replacing the cable on my Venture 23 of Newport. The cable came o
Back pressure in Jabsco toilet Frank LaBrake at 11:48pm 07.14.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1072 Thanks Peggy. The discharge hose (toilet to holding tank) is the correct size (1 1/2). I inspected
C 30 starting button David Butke at 11:35pm 07.14.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/845 Sometimes the starting button does not engage the engine and I have to push it several times to get
Mariner centerboard leak in cabin elle at 11:29pm 07.14.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1091 We bought an '87 Mariner (Stuart) and are having problems with a leak in the cabin at the edge of th
I'm Stumped.... Joe Dickson at 11:07pm 07.14.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/974 We have had our 84 Hunter 31 for a year and a half now, which means I only have that much experince
British Seagull Engines Gary at 10:19pm 07.14.02 Smaller Boats 5/864 Does anyone know where I might obtain parts for one of the british Seagull motors?Thanx in advance
New Owner Monty at 5:11pm 07.13.02 Big Boats 0/800 I am a new owner of a 1997 Hunter 430. I have not sailed much since my teen years. I am looking to
The tow truck is too small! Tom Akin at 4:02pm 07.13.02 Trailer Sailors 8/1752 Had quite the ordeal getting my 4800 # O'day 25 home with my four cylinder jeep pick up. With traile
Towing capacity of minivan marcus at 2:12pm 07.13.02 Smaller Boats 3/1128 I am looking in to buying a Catalina 25 swing keel on a trailer, and was wondering if I would have t
MacGregor 25 Rebuild (1) Stephen Stein at 1:29pm 07.13.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1045 I have recently acquired a 1981 MacGregor 25. The boat is in decent shape, and I am in the process o
tiller or wheel steering?? Which is better? Rick at 1:04pm 07.13.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/925 Is tiller steering the way to go..or should I look for a boat with wheel steering?? Id like to know
Atomic IV Transmisison Mike at 12:49pm 07.13.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1045 I have an atomic 4 in my O'Day 27 and lately the tranny has had a lot of slippage. The manual descr
Swing keel question John at 12:42pm 07.13.02 Smaller Boats 3/1024 Recently purchased a '72 C22. The locking mechanism for the swing keel is frozen (previous owner sa
HEAD PROBLEMS....#@!&^ TOM at 12:01pm 07.13.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/803 CAN'T GET MY HEAD TO WORK PROPERLY. DOES THE HEADUSE THE WATER FROM THE HOLDING TANK? WHATS THE BE*
Shower in a 26 . (oops, in response to "shower?") alan at 11:34am 07.13.02 Smaller Boats 2/979 Still trying to configure a shower in the head too. The problem as stated is an adaquate drainage s
Changing Broken Cable in Pedestal Jim Seamans at 11:20am 07.13.02 Smaller Boats 1/775 Well, after two phone calls to Crazy Dave I started fixing the broken cable to the outboard. I have
Keel Deal Lee at 10:56am 07.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/901 I am currently shopping for a 27 and have found a 75 with what appears to be some separation of the
burnt wires on a C-Charge Andrew G at 9:52am 07.13.02 Ask All Sailors 0/851 I have a C-Charger 1230A which recently ceased operating. After opening it up and removing the cove
Catalina 400 Rudder/Steering Problems Duey Englehardt at 9:41am 07.13.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/2147 My 1995 C400 Hull #24, top rudder bearing is worn and rattles while underway. Also I have stress cr

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Planning to learn all I can rgranger at 9:38pm 04.10.20 You're being watched :pimp: ! ! ! ! :thumbup:
very worrying anode problem! eianm at 9:38pm 04.10.20 thats just it- been in the same marina pen/berth for 10 years and no major electrical work done- tha
SoCal being hammered JamesG161 at 9:23pm 04.10.20 Done for now. See how this forum can help you?:biggrin: Dog has to wait till Dark to do "do do"
LP pump on Yanmar 2GM20F (2) Ralph Johnstone at 9:11pm 04.10.20 I'd highly recommend you ditch the mechanical lift pump and switch to an electric. I wouldn't jus
Questions for work on my new Catalina 22 AaronD at 8:53pm 04.10.20
Catalina 310 lists to port Ralph Johnstone at 8:45pm 04.10.20 How is moving one 60 lb battery from port to starboard = adding 120 lbs ballast to port? It's not
Planning to learn all I can Ralph Johnstone at 8:33pm 04.10.20 ... my bad:rolleyes: :ass: You're being watched :pimp: ! ! ! !
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing gogiana at 8:10pm 04.10.20 High Stakes Game Wash you hands, they say! Why are people fixated elsewhere? ANd yes, I am so glad
Removing Forestay from roller furler jssailem at 7:56pm 04.10.20 Check to see if the pop rivet is holding the plastic insert in place. I would think they are frictio
Looking to get into sailing would like some advice jssailem at 7:51pm 04.10.20 Lucky17, post: 1st So from what I gather I'll be taking a class no matter what. And theres one at ro
SoCal being hammered Brian D at 7:29pm 04.10.20 Done for now. More on the way. 4.12" in 3 days. Lovely. My drainage pipes are too small for this muc
1-cylinder Yanmar Issues kloudie1 at 7:03pm 04.10.20 Check valve clearance before doing anything else.
Catalina 310 lists to port jmaresh at 7:02pm 04.10.20 I have had Tess Too tie up along side a few years ago and at that time the listing was no more that
Wind and Seas for Sailors. jssailem at 6:41pm 04.10.20
Sailing movie on Amazon Prime TimFromLI at 6:26pm 04.10.20 I just watched the trailer, that boat looks familiar.
Wind and Seas for Sailors. jon hansen at 6:08pm 04.10.20 sailplanes get towed aloft, they then release and glide around and then back to the ground. catching
1-cylinder Yanmar Issues Davidasailor26 at 5:57pm 04.10.20
LP pump on Yanmar 2GM20F Alan Gomes at 5:48pm 04.10.20 Not sure I'd "ditch" the mechanical pump. If you lose juice, you're screwed. No more "screwed" th
ADDING ROLLER FURLING! Joe at 5:36pm 04.10.20 I don't see how a large, crisp head sail is all that easy to get into a bag. Especially when single
LP pump on Yanmar 2GM20F ggrizzard at 5:36pm 04.10.20 Not sure I'd "ditch" the mechanical pump. If you lose juice, you're screwed.

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