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upgrades to a '83 Mac 25 Brad at 6:41am 07.17.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1412 I bought a Mac 25 and I want to put a galley in it if possible. Does anyone make a unit with a sink
Rigging Replacement Greg Stannard at 6:21am 07.17.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1170 Need to replace my shrouds on my Mac 22 and do not want to be down any longer than possible. Would
Engine Maintenance Barnaby at 6:21am 07.17.02 Big Boats 5/916 I am a fairly new owner of a 2002 Hunter 356, which has about 50 hours on the new Yanmar 3GM30F. I
New House Batteries?? Rick D at 5:35am 07.17.02 Ask All Sailors 18/1302 I have three-year old golf cart batteries in two banks. I have kept them filled with water, equalize
1990 H30 Air Conditioning Jim Bessinger at 5:15am 07.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/909 Has any one installed air in a Hunter 30, 1988-1994?If so where did you put it?
Georgia sailing Ed at 5:11am 07.17.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1116 Greetings, ya'll! Planning on spending a week in the area of J. Strom Thurmond/Clark's Hill lake th
should i use 2 anchors when asleep? Steve at 4:26am 07.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/946 i sail in the potomac river outside of washington dc. i have a H23. the potomac is tidal with a st
Bottom Paint Color, Make Any Difference? Rick Webb at 4:08am 07.17.02 Ask All Sailors 11/1617 I am in the middle of redoing the bottom paint on my boat. Kinda stupid to do it in July down here b
What's a good price for an '86 Mac 26 swing keel? Jamie Shreeves at 3:49am 07.17.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1015 I am looking at getting a Macgregor 26S and have found one being sold locally. I was wondering what
More Novice Advice Needed C. Richards at 3:14am 07.17.02 Ask All Sailors 10/1100 Amateur Sailor QuestionsI'm new to sailboating and in the market for an older used boat. To a new
Panel for Engine Controls Ed van Kessel at 3:06am 07.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/957 I have a 87 Cat 30. I am looking to replace the insert in the cockpit that holds the engine control
Novice needs advise Charlie Toleno at 2:54am 07.17.02 Ask All Sailors 16/1172 Wife and I just completed two days of sailing lessons on a 1972 26' Pearson (mainsail, jib, tiller).
Winter storage covers Briann Smith at 2:18am 07.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1241 I was recentlydealing with a manufacturer of storage covers for my Hunter 31 (1985) He did not have
Engine control cables Jim Sullivan at 1:54am 07.17.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1104 Is there a simple and easy way to lubricate the the engine and transmission control cables used with
Hull damage attributed to Cradle design Jim Moran at 1:35am 07.17.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1507 My 1985 Cat 30 was actually made and delivered from California in 1984 by truck on the cradle furnis
Mast - Boom rigging Harrolld at 1:33am 07.17.02 Smaller Boats 2/1280 I am trying to rig a Hunter 212 from the Owner's manual. I understand the main halyard pulling the m
Bareboating bryan at 1:22am 07.17.02 Destinations 14/1844 Been to BVI 3 times. Looking for someplace new. 4 adults, 3 kids. Any input appreciated. Sunsail
replacing companionway boards Dave at 1:21am 07.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1023 Does anyone know where I can buy new companionway boards for my 1976 C27? I have made some in the pa
Mainsheet Traveler for Oday 192 Bruce at 1:03am 07.17.02 Day Sailers 0/1360 I too am interested in using a traveler for the mainsheet, rather than the current backstay mounting
Smoked or Clear lens on ports? Ron at 1:01am 07.17.02 Big Boats 6/1138 1985 H34Now that I replaced my fixed port molding I want to replace just the lenses on my opening p

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Backstay Chainplate Replacement jssailem at 8:03am 06.29.20 Those are not screws they are bolts with a slotted screw head. The chain plate has to be thru bolte
Furling Genoa - ownres manual says not designed for reefing John G. Davis at 8:01am 06.29.20 I recently purchased a Daysailer 3 and am figuring out the rigging. It has a Harken furler with wh
Backstay Chainplate Replacement larchmont_oday at 8:00am 06.29.20 Thanks for the reply. I am OK with the bolt rattling around - just wondering how to attach the new p
Glow Plug key or not to key? jssailem at 8:00am 06.29.20 Yes. you are correct. Just thought fuel - the air/diesel mix in the cylinders sounded more exciting.
Backstay Chainplate Replacement jssailem at 7:58am 06.29.20 Welcome to the forum. Oh you are starting with the challenges. Good for you. That looks like one o
Glow Plug key or not to key? j_schoenfeld at 7:56am 06.29.20 heat the fuel? I thought glow plugs were to heat the air in the cylinder.
1987 31 Huntet Hull Leak jssailem at 7:50am 06.29.20 When you have exhausted all the possibilities, you next best friend is the guy on the travel lift.
leaking stern pulpit flange odaydokay at 7:47am 06.29.20 No, I did not seal anything up so guess I have to wait for next winter....You don't mean fun, you me
Glow Plug key or not to key? jssailem at 7:46am 06.29.20 It is all about you and how you want to start your boat. The spring switch limits the time the plugs
Boom kicker Tarkus at 7:46am 06.29.20 Thanks all for the advice. Ordered a kicker today. Should i still use the pigtail when not sailing t
Stuffing Box Adjustment odaydokay at 7:45am 06.29.20 I didn't think it was supposed to drip at all with the engine off. Only running. You are correct.
Rub rail replacement on a 1985 Mac 25 sail sfbay at 7:45am 06.29.20 Ouch!! You might find this thread on replacing rub rail on a Macgregor helpful: 26S rub rail r
Dinette Table for a 2008 H27 Capt Doug at 7:43am 06.29.20 thank you
1987 31 Huntet Hull Leak Northshore at 7:39am 06.29.20 I have been all through the starboard compartment below the starboard cockpit locker. This is where
1987 31 Huntet Hull Leak jssailem at 7:39am 06.29.20 You might also, just to be doing something, make sure all of the hose clamps are snug. A good time t
Glow Plug key or not to key? j_schoenfeld at 7:39am 06.29.20 My glow plugs are on a switch. Hold it up for 30 seconds and then let it go and fire it up. If you w
1987 31 Huntet Hull Leak odaydokay at 7:36am 06.29.20 The "sleeper" through hull is that galley sink drain. Do you really close that all the time? Also,
Backstay Chainplate Replacement sail sfbay at 7:36am 06.29.20 Congratulations on your new sailboat and welcome to the forum!!! Ouch!!.........might have to get a
1987 31 Huntet Hull Leak jssailem at 7:34am 06.29.20 To isolate your leak you need to start as dry as possible. Pump and sponge dry the bilge. Get a good
1987 31 Huntet Hull Leak Northshore at 7:34am 06.29.20 I do have an air-conditioner but it's not the source. I have checked all my through hull fittings an

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