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82 Mac25 versus a 83 Roger at 12:02am 08.25.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1104 I am going to purchase a Mac25, I have a choice between a 82 and 83, is there any difference between
Ghost 13 Patrick at 11:35pm 08.24.02 Trailer Sailors 0/5871 I need information on the running rigging for the Ghost 13. Specificaly, how the main sheet is rout
received oday192: what repairs/upgrades do i need? Albert Donnay at 11:28pm 08.24.02 Day Sailers 1/1129 I have just received an O'day 192 from an old high school friend. It is in pretty good shape, altho
80 Catalina wanted Mac at 11:26pm 08.24.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/929 I am interested in buying a 1980 catalina 30', however, it is not clear as to the condition of the b
I need am owners manual Steve Wiggins at 11:07pm 08.24.02 Other Sailboats 0/685 I have a 1986, 35' Irwin and need an owners manual or info on where i can obtain one. ANY HELP?
Motor Size for 71 Oday 23 Chass at 11:01pm 08.24.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1061 I currently have a 9.9 evinrude 2 stroke. Want to go to 9.9 honda 4 stroke, seems the weight is not
Thanks Crazy Dave John Frederick at 9:18pm 08.24.02 Smaller Boats 0/774 DaveI moved the mainsheet bail up 22 inches on the boom and along with adjusting the bimini bows (
fresh to salt conversion Jason at 6:08pm 08.24.02 Bigger Boats 1/1142 Hi all, I have recently upgraded from a oday 22 (1973) to a 79 oday 28. The 28 is a fresh water boa
Hard time raising mainsail M Tem at 3:20pm 08.24.02 Big Boats 6/1515 I have a Hunter 336 and I am having a tough time raising the main. I prefer not to install a power w
baffles in the water tank? Steve Weinstein at 2:34pm 08.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/1902 I'm contemplating installing a tank level sending guage in the aluminum water tank in the bow under
Converting a H25.5 from tiller to wheel David at 2:06pm 08.24.02 Smaller Boats 4/1022 I just bought a Hunter 25.5 and love everything about it except the tiller. I saw an article about s
Icebox drainage problem Bruce Burritt at 12:19pm 08.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1476 Several weeks ago the ice box drainage on my 1991 Catalina 28 became plugged, leaving water in the b
Septic smell on a 27 Scott at 11:57am 08.24.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/940 I am considering the purchase of a 1989 27. She is in good condition, however I am concerned about 3
Racing a Catalina 400 William T Allen at 11:35am 08.24.02 Big Boats 10/2322 I bought a 2001 Catalina 400 (hull 233). Love my boat. Got with a group and started doin a little ra
hand held radios lee at 10:28am 08.24.02 Smaller Boats 3/951 i have a cat. 22 with a small short shaft 3 hp air cooled engine(which gets to and from dock to chan
Damaged fiberglass on 82 Mac25 Roger at 10:10am 08.24.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1014 I am looking at a 83 Mac25 that I will see next week, and just saw a 82 Mac25. They are the same pri
H34 three blade sailor prop recommendations Brent Lewis at 9:21am 08.24.02 Big Boats 2/922 Would like recommendation from H34 owners as to what brand,diameter and pitch of three bladed prop t
inverter/house battery bank Bo at 8:54am 08.24.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/969 Can I used the house bank (1000 amps)with inverter for both A/C and DC applications for 12 volt equi
inverter/house battery bank Bo at 8:50am 08.24.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1250 Can I use the house bank (1000 amps) with inverter for A/C and also DC usage for 12v apppliances alr
swing keel cable vibration noise Joe Forward at 4:31am 08.24.02 Smaller Boats 8/3960 For the past several years we have periodically had to deal with a loud vibration that I understand

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Oil change at end of season? Benny17441 at 1:03pm 08.30.20 No big deal, it will be fine. I would run the boat once before replacing the oil in the spring to w
thoughts on Columbia 24 Sean Lowe at 1:00pm 08.30.20 Thanks so much! This boat unexpectedly fell into our hands. My girlfriends brother had it, but with
Mac 26S replacement mast too heavy? Mickyfin at 12:47pm 08.30.20 More ballast is a possibility. I'm hoping for some input from a 26S owner who might be able to spe
Brand of Panel breakers jssailem at 12:45pm 08.30.20 Yes. I would give @Dave Groshong a shout at SBO. I suspect the product is universal and a look at
thoughts on Columbia 24 jssailem at 12:35pm 08.30.20 This is our 1st boat, and we no nothing about sailing! Welcome Sean. Congrats on your "First Boat"
Mac 26S replacement mast too heavy? Mickyfin at 12:25pm 08.30.20 I recently have been lured back into sailing after a long absence. I've picked up a "bargain" Mac
Anybody know if there's a master "reset" for a Raymarine ST4000+ autohelm? JamesG161 at 12:06pm 08.30.20 Ok all, I have done the entire procedure and most of the manuals are WRONG! I found out it depends
When and Where is the Sale, Sale, Sale dlochner at 12:01pm 08.30.20 The big sales, in terms of items on sale, usually coincide with the big boat shows in the spring an
Anybody know if there's a master "reset" for a Raymarine ST4000+ autohelm? Meriachee at 11:48am 08.30.20 Itrespective of a rudder reference, which is -not- a standard part, if its asking you for a compass
Oil change at end of season? rgranger at 11:42am 08.30.20 .. they are messy. Have some paper towels handy and some soapy water.
Anybody know if there's a master "reset" for a Raymarine ST4000+ autohelm? jonelli at 11:33am 08.30.20
Hunter Legend - Waste Holding Tank shemandr at 11:31am 08.30.20 ... I am assuming I can pull this tank out through the aft cabin panel? I'm sure you've measure
When and Where is the Sale, Sale, Sale FastOlson at 11:13am 08.30.20 Also, depending on where you live/shop, you will often find that buying from a bricks-n-morter store
Chartplotter Connector thetone at 11:05am 08.30.20 Got to make sure you have power at the plug first. If not, check voltage at DC breaker panel. If t
thoughts on Columbia 24 (1) Sean Lowe at 11:05am 08.30.20 We have a 1963 Columbia C-24 that we're starting to work on. Everyone I've talked to says they're we
Chartplotter Connector thetone at 11:03am 08.30.20 Here ya go. "raymarine r69074 / r38024 7 pin power nmea cable for rc435 rc435i" out of stock everyw
Rat tail swimming odaydokay at 10:59am 08.30.20 Much obliged, Roy. Not sure how I missed those on their site. Will wait until end of season and ha
Top it up and hope???? odaydokay at 10:56am 08.30.20 Runs sweet now and that's what really counts...............
When and Where is the Sale, Sale, Sale rgranger at 10:46am 08.30.20 Over the years I have settled on checking right here first. It is usually within a few dollars of t
When and Where is the Sale, Sale, Sale Lazy1 at 10:37am 08.30.20 Create accounts with the big vendors and they will email you when they have sales. Finding stuff tha

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