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Buying a Mac 25 Alan at 1:26pm 09.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1977 I am looking at several Mac 25s. Please respond with ANYTHING I should be alerted to in this line.
deck discoloring G.N. Davis at 12:39pm 09.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1103 2001 26x is showing some yellowing on deck surfaces...particularly areas that are adjacent to non sk
How to address another boat owner in an anchorage Stewart Dalsimer at 12:38pm 09.03.02 Other Sailboats 1/859 Several years ago, after anchoring in Newport, RI, a snooty group of 'proper' sailor gentlemen yell
boom hoist Ed at 12:35pm 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/847 I have a 4 hp engine for my inflatable. It is very difficult to lift the motor up to the cockpit o
bow and stern lights chet p at 12:11pm 09.03.02 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1483 i have searched the archives and can't find any info on who makes replacement lenses for the origion
Hands free Radios??? Bill Schaare at 10:58am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1108 I read somewhere about a couple who put together a hands free headsetof some sort for the anchor da
Looking to buy an O'Day / Pearson 290 Port Tack at 10:18am 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1500 We looked at a Pearson 290 at the weekend but I have reason to believe that it's actually an O'Day.
Broke My mast Mike at 7:25am 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 2/855 Thanks to all who helped me with my problem. Crazy Dave, The contact you provided to Julian at USSpa
Diesel Smell Jon at 7:09am 09.03.02 Big Boats 3/954 The fuel tank gauge leaked when I filled up the tank onmy H40. I fixed the leak, but the tank is l
Pump out problem Ian Cameron at 7:01am 09.03.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1407 A volunteer group offers a pump-out service in the Saanich Inlet (just north of Victoria B.C.) I as
Rub rail on '01 H340 Frank Arndorfer at 6:46am 09.03.02 Big Boats 4/837 I have what appears to be the start of my rub rail separating from the hull joint. It actually seems
loose foot or bolt rope Johnston Jeff at 5:35am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1196 Should I consider a loose footed main for my Hunter25.5. My sailmaker is of the opinion that both a
Thru hull bonding Kevin at 5:16am 09.03.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1119 Another 361 in our Marina had been losing the Stainless filters in the HVAC intake pump on a regular
KEEL BOLT SIZE MARCIAL at 5:15am 09.03.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1171 I need to know what size and type socket should I get to remove the keel botls. They are 2 sided. I
Self Study Navigation Course Joe Mullee at 5:11am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 12/1200 I'm interested to know if anyone has taken any type of on-line or self study course to learn to navi
Shroud tensioning Brian at 5:03am 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 5/884 I have a new (2003) 260. The mast, as delivered by the dealer, is bent to port. The bend appears to
Roller reefing Gary McKenzie at 4:59am 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/854 I have a 1980 22' O'day. It looks like the boom has a roller reefing gooseneck, but cann't seem to p
Wanted Used C36 MkII 94-96 Chic Lasser at 4:13am 09.03.02 Big Boats 0/904 I am looking for a used 36 MKII in the 94-96 Vintage. I have cash and ready to buy. I will pay in
Galvanic isolators needed in fresh water? Scott Bukolt at 4:01am 09.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2212 My (presumably 17 year-old) Seaward water heater sprung a leak this weekend. As I explore replacemen
H240 Electrical Glitch (1) MildBill at 3:58am 09.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/961 Recently returned from trailering our 2001 H240 "Glad Tidings" to/from Lake of the Ozarks, MO; boat

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Cruising RPM research JohnShannon at 8:30am 08.17.20 I think real diesel geeks monitor exhaust gas temperature to get an idea of "load". RPM isn't that
Checking more off the list cb32863 at 8:29am 08.17.20 I have that same charger. Three years and zero problems. That is good to hear!
How to fix stripped threads in deck for genoa track? Stu Jackson at 8:29am 08.17.20 They are not screws, they are bolts with countersunk heads and are held down below by washers, nuts
Checking more off the list dlochner at 8:28am 08.17.20 And no, I cannot seem to mount much of anything straight. ;) I feel your pain. Depending on the t
Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof whudatt at 8:26am 08.17.20 Thanks!
How to fix stripped threads in deck for genoa track? Brian D at 8:23am 08.17.20 That is what I would do. First expand the hole the next screw size, then fill with some type of mate
How to fix stripped threads in deck for genoa track? RitSim at 8:20am 08.17.20 On my C30 the screws went thru the deck and had cap nuts on the interior ceiling.
Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors CarlN at 8:18am 08.17.20 If you believe the detectors in your house are good enough there's no reason not to use the same in
Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof Giro at 8:15am 08.17.20
Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof whudatt at 8:09am 08.17.20 Sounds great,could you post a pic or two & the name of the paint product ?
Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof Giro at 8:06am 08.17.20 I had my MacGregor 25 completely restored by a boatyard last year. We are the original owners of a m
Hunter 386 Window sail sfbay at 8:00am 08.17.20 Ditto Ralph Johnstone............hope mine never leaks (but if it did I will follow the guidance abo
Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors sail sfbay at 7:41am 08.17.20 There will be a lot opinions on what is certified to marine environment. If you want a stand alon
Checking more off the list rgranger at 7:39am 08.17.20 I have that same charger. Three years and zero problems.
Carburetor for 1999 Nissan 4HP kloudie1 at 7:28am 08.17.20 or clean it out : oQELbAUZ53g and: kzaKNPLFXtc
Carburetor for 1999 Nissan 4HP kloudie1 at 7:13am 08.17.20 Those are made by Tohatsu.. parts can be ordered from them.. in the attached, you can scroll down to
Tiller Boat Cockpit Table (1) cb32863 at 6:59am 08.17.20 Finally arrived and gave it a test drive yesterday in the slip. Going to work quite well I think. It
84 Catalina 27 bilge pump install richkish at 6:50am 08.17.20 You would have to have a 27 Catalina to know what I am talking about but thanks anyways. Hi Jon,
84 Catalina 27 bilge pump install richkish at 6:48am 08.17.20 I'd like to install an auto electric bilge pump since I only have the manual. Can I widen the chase
Full Batten Main Sail. thinwater at 6:47am 08.17.20 The tension of full length battens in their sleeves is adjustable, either with a screw mechanism or

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