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lifting an outboard on a stern bracket Peter at 5:50am 08.10.02 Bigger Boats 0/1270 I now use a Merc 6 hp (2 stroke) long shaft on my O'Day 25 shoal draft centerboard boat. At times i
Pop tops and dodgers Herb Tripp at 3:35am 08.10.02 Smaller Boats 1/1742 Does anyone have experience with fitting a dodger to a pop top Catalina 25? I have some ideas, but w
Goiot parts s/v Pahinga at 2:22am 08.10.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1781 Our 40 is in need of a replacement for the mainsheet traveller. I'd rather keep the current track t
So I am cleaning out the aft port hold... Robbin at 2:06am 08.10.02 Smaller Boats 4/1013 and I find a really nasty crack at the joint of the aft dinette seat and the inside floor of the hol
Motors for a Hunter 170 Jeremiah D. Canty at 12:20am 08.10.02 Smaller Boats 9/1813 I'm the new owner of a Hunter 170. I've sailed her several times up in in New England but I've now
Bow roller for H27 Barry at 12:18am 08.10.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/925 Has anyone mounted a roller on the bow for a Hunter 27?
Engine/Prop Vibration Steve at 3:12pm 08.09.02 Big Boats 10/1511 We have a new 36 Mark II purchased last year. This year it had developed a severe vibration at 1400
To prop or not to prop, that is the question... David Underwood at 11:57am 08.09.02 Other Sailboats 6/852 I recently discovered that my old 2 blade prop is prob. bent and out of balance. I got on the web a
Back Stay Tension (Adjuster?) Charlie at 11:52am 08.09.02 Racing 4/1337 My Hunter 34 is not competative upwind with the other boats (Catalina, Hunter, Irwin etc.) I think
diff between a 272 and a 272LE TomJ at 10:00am 08.09.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/904 What is the diff between a 272 and a 272LE. I have a chance to by one or the other for 6500.00. It s
Up the Mast Richard at 9:42am 08.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/944 In the recent Cock Island Race in Portsmouth, Virginia, all boats finished but one - mine. Approach
Best Source for 40.5 (not 60.5) Mast roger at 9:31am 08.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/737 Whoops, message title should have been 40.5, not 60.5.We just lost the mast on my 93 40.5. Boat is
Best Source for 60.5 Mast roger at 9:29am 08.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/964 We just lost the mast on my 93 40.5. Boat is in Costa Rica. I am overseas, so no real details yet,
H-426 Pilothouse photos (1) Phil Herring at 8:51am 08.09.02 Big Boats 8/1197 This just in - photos of the new H-426 pilothouse. We were amazed how the coach top is relatively l
Sailing a Catalina 25 solo Michael Allen at 8:46am 08.09.02 Smaller Boats 11/4631 I have a 1979 Catalina 25'. I am new to sailing but learning with the help of friends. My question
H=260 Mast Raising Sam Morgan at 7:14am 08.09.02 Smaller Boats 11/1166 I bought a used H-260 and today was my first attempt at raising the mast. Things did not go well.
Link 2000 installaion John Richard at 6:13am 08.09.02 Big Boats 7/892 I would like to hear from those who (personally) installed this device. The advertising says it's e
First attempt at the Florida Keys John Averell at 5:28am 08.09.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1601 We are planning to trailer our Mac25 from New York to the Florida Keys next summer, sailing for abou
Mac25 Trailer problems John Averell at 5:25am 08.09.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/994 On the trailer, our Mac25 seems extremely large for the single axle (original) trailer we got with t
water discharge -bilge, sink ... Mark R. at 5:23am 08.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/969 I have a 1971 O'Day 23. I just purchased it about a month ago. My question is that I don't see any

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Installing an Electric Bilge Pump dlochner at 2:53pm 08.12.20 I was channeling the old TV ad that use to elevate Joe Nobody to superhero status just because he s
Looking at this makes me glad I got a Mac! rgranger at 2:52pm 08.12.20 It must be nice to have hair to split.:banghead: Well .... I have a few left... split them and I'l
Boat porn or just ????? rgranger at 2:51pm 08.12.20 Square rigged... hard core!
EPA Sticker Don S/V ILLusion at 2:34pm 08.12.20 Thanks Don, and no I didn't know the certification was given to the manufacturer and not applicable
Installing an Electric Bilge Pump Jim26m at 2:21pm 08.12.20 I'm not quite sure how to respond to this. :confused: We prefer Hiltons and boutique hotels. ;)
EPA Sticker Mike A at 2:18pm 08.12.20 Thanks Don, and no I didn't know the certification was given to the manufacturer and not applicable
New battery bank size, charging mods... AGM or Carbon Foam Good Vibes at 2:10pm 08.12.20 Update on my update. New firmware update For the gateway, shunt and display works like a charm. Balm
Installing an Electric Bilge Pump dlochner at 1:50pm 08.12.20 I'm no @dlochner , but my wife did make me stay at the holiday inn last night... I'm not quite su
Harness tether came unclipped (1) thinwater at 1:49pm 08.12.20 The left tether is a Wichard Proline prototype. I don't believe the quick release version is sold in
Starboard hanging locker in forward berth BC Bernie at 1:46pm 08.12.20
EPA Sticker Don S/V ILLusion at 1:38pm 08.12.20
Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof (1) RussC at 1:33pm 08.12.20 Just did the same thing to our M25 a couple months ago. I did some course sanding to remove the carp
Starboard hanging locker in forward berth Alansails at 1:30pm 08.12.20 Hull ?
EPA Sticker Mike A at 1:30pm 08.12.20 Its the 63 HP westerbeke if that will help
Looking at this makes me glad I got a Mac! Jim26m at 1:28pm 08.12.20 I think we are splitting hairs... It must be nice to have hair to split.:banghead:
More heavy-air practice in my Mac26D Eclectic at 1:26pm 08.12.20 Another technique worth mentioning is the tacking jibe aka a chicken jibe. Perform a tack and come
Installing an Electric Bilge Pump Jim26m at 1:18pm 08.12.20 I'm leery of cutting new holes if I don't have to. Jon's willing to do it. At least then it's his r
Considering a Purchase - Advice? Don S/V ILLusion at 1:17pm 08.12.20 With respect to the stanchions, I asked about them directly, and the owner indicated that they did
Boat porn or just ????? jssailem at 1:14pm 08.12.20 Ken, Joshua has been there for a couple of years to my knowledge. Same slip along the walkway. Have
Boat porn or just ????? dlochner at 1:01pm 08.12.20 Definitely boat porn and probably by someone who admires Joshua Slocum and likes to work on wooden b

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