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HELP! NEED TO FIND A MAINSAIL Chip at 3:36am 08.01.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/985 My son was just GIVEN a mac 25 boat, trailer and outboard by a friend who has moved up. We are miss
Is it a sin to name 2 boats the same name? David Mosley at 3:16am 08.01.02 Smaller Boats 3/801 I have a catamaran, and a Hunter 23. I have a friend who made my vinyl lettering, and he gave me 2
Engine RPM Lowell Martin at 3:02am 08.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1045 Everything I have read indicates my max. engine rmp should be 3400 on my 2gmf yanmar, however it doe
Recommendation for waste tank monitor Dave at 3:01am 08.01.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1584 I have a small waste tank (<15 gallons) and it is solid black. No light permeates it and there is cu
O'day 32 Mast Step Steve Perry at 3:01am 08.01.02 Bigger Boats 0/1130
Question re O'day 32 mast step Steve Perry at 3:00am 08.01.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/817
P42 COCKPIT KILL SWITCH... Terry Cox at 2:28am 08.01.02 Big Boats 0/859 What a nightmare? Took me two hours to remove and clean, and three hours just to install the cockpit
INSTRUMENT LIGHTS DO NOT WORK... Terry Cox at 2:16am 08.01.02 Big Boats 9/996 None of the five light up at night, even with the panel switch on. Any ideas? Thanks.Terry
Keel and trailer clearance Jim Hughes at 2:15am 08.01.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1141 When my boats on the trailer,I've got about 1 in. of clearance between the keel and rubber keel supp
Wind Generator Installation Jack Lott at 1:25am 08.01.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1186 Has anyone installed a wind generator on a 380. My model has the stainless steel arch. Are there o
ICE BOX DRAIN CAL at 1:10am 08.01.02 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1439 THE ICE BOX DRAIN IS CLOGGED. I WOULD LIKE TO ACCESS DRAIN FROM EXTERIOR OF BOX AND CAN'T SEEM TO BE
Wanted : Replacement for Renaut RC8D Gary E. at 12:42am 08.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/840 Hello all,I am in need of a used replacement engine for my Renault RC8D. If you have anything or k
Managing the huge mailsail Stephen DePaola at 11:55pm 07.31.02 Big Boats 6/917 We have the Dutchman System on our 430 but holding the mailsail on the boom when we drop it is a pro
Battery Problems Bill at 11:49pm 07.31.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/978 Hello,All replies appreciated.I have a Catalina 30 and am having problems with the electrics.T
Trailer Needed for h23 Darrel Richards at 11:32pm 07.31.02 Smaller Boats 3/774 I have a 1988 h23. Would like to get a trailer for it. Wondering if any boat trailer, as long as i
The Infamous Slide Out Galley Mike at 10:40pm 07.31.02 Smaller Boats 2/1020 I need your help, ideas, and experiences...I'm working on an article for MainBrace about the C22's
Stern chip at ladder point Bill P. at 10:14pm 07.31.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/838 First time boat owner and did not notice that the rubber "feet" on the stern ladder were missing (ac
Dripping intake strainer Mitch at 10:09pm 07.31.02 Big Boats 5/768 My 340 has a small drip at the intake strainer bowl. The bowl isn't cracked, it seems to be coming
340 throttle creep Nichole at 10:06pm 07.31.02 Big Boats 5/837 My 2000 340 has throttle creep. It just will not hold at 2000 and above rpms. It falls back to 180
Autopilots John C at 4:15pm 07.31.02 Big Boats 8/863 I currently have an Autohelm ST4000 on my 84 Hunter 34. Never been satisfied with the performance de

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CNG Tank Refill in Los Angeles? DESPERATE Alan Gomes at 12:45pm 07.01.20 $50 plus tax (I checked with Ventura as well, they also have them $43 inc tax - but not worth the d
CNG Tank Refill in Los Angeles? DESPERATE AaronInRedondo at 12:44pm 07.01.20 You're welcome. Out of curiosity, what price are they charging for a swap? Back when I was doing i
12 volt wiring question. XE3 at 12:41pm 07.01.20 It appears you have a 36 foot monohull sailboat. Why two start batteries? And only one house? Pe
Inside vent for fresh water problem ontherocks83 at 12:39pm 07.01.20 I try to record all my boat purchases, depressing sometimes, but I missed this part. I imagine any
Removing keel crank handle Tarkus at 12:37pm 07.01.20 Yes, I believe I'm the one who asked that not too long ago (unless two of us asked), and the nice f
12 volt wiring question. Davidasailor26 at 12:37pm 07.01.20 i am curious if firstly, the wiring is typical of how it might have been done in 1980 era Yes, pos
How Do I turn off my cockpit lights? Capt jgw at 12:36pm 07.01.20 PO probably hot wired them to a nearby outlet or AC light fixture. You'll have to follow the wires t
Inside vent for fresh water problem Justin_NSA at 12:36pm 07.01.20 Do you remember where you bought it from? I try to record all my boat purchases, depressing someti
12 volt wiring question. Stu Jackson at 12:36pm 07.01.20 the second start battery It appears you have a 36 foot monohull sailboat. Why two start batteries
Inside vent for fresh water problem Capt jgw at 12:29pm 07.01.20 I've seen several boats that vented the water tanks inside the cabin, but the end of the vent hose w
Inside vent for fresh water problem ontherocks83 at 12:29pm 07.01.20 I just replaced the similar clamshell setup on my holding tank vent line with an 'open' thru hull
CNG Tank Refill in Los Angeles? DESPERATE Alan Gomes at 12:28pm 07.01.20 You're welcome. Out of curiosity, what price are they charging for a swap? Back when I was doing it
Inside vent for fresh water problem Justin_NSA at 12:27pm 07.01.20 I can't seem to find a thru hull with a clam shell. Do they come as one piece or is it something yo
Replacing Jabsco Potable Water Pump...Again... (4) sailcapt340 at 12:27pm 07.01.20 Since we're dodging thunderstorms here, I spent some time on the boat early this morning looking at
Inside vent for fresh water problem ontherocks83 at 12:20pm 07.01.20 Mine is a thru hull with a clamshell hood. That and a loop should work I can't seem to find a thr
Sailboat Transport - Looking for a Solution Jimbeaux at 12:06pm 07.01.20 But is it 5 times slower? You may not need to get her all the way up the Saint Lawrence. Just get
Balmar magndtic screwdriver TimFromLI at 11:56am 07.01.20 Thank you all for the replies and the link. That's where I discovered that that thing was my regulat
12 volt wiring question. Stu Jackson at 11:54am 07.01.20 OEM 1-2-B Switch Wiring History Alternator/Batteries & "The Basic" 1-2-B Switch BEST Wiring Diagram
Bulbs needed for Head and Galley Justin_NSA at 11:48am 07.01.20 I replaced my fluorescent tubes with LEDs, but they had standard ends.
Inside vent for fresh water problem Ralph Johnstone at 11:40am 07.01.20 I wanted it inside so salt and or rain water didn't get into my tanks because Having the vent ope

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