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Look up before moving boat with mast up Crazy Dave Condon at 7:52am 07.16.02 Smaller Boats 1/724 Let me reiterate something that I tell everyone before moveing a boat with the mast up. Look up to
I am in need of a trailer for a C-22 John Mills at 7:28am 07.16.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/822 Guess you all have heard that Canyon Lake in Texas is running over the spillway. The rest of the sum
2 Leaks... Tom at 6:44am 07.16.02 Smaller Boats 6/850 Hello fellow trailer sailors,My 1999 H260 was very dry the first two years, but water is coming in
Cleaning IG finished hull alice at 6:24am 07.16.02 Other Sailboats 2/756 This spring, I cleaned the hull of our 1986 C34 with Pink, then the crystal clear, followed by the s
Vibration! Jeff Jones at 6:20am 07.16.02 Other Sailboats 6/1161 Just replaced my stuffing box with a PYI dripless. I now have vibration over 1500 RPM which I NEVER
Trailer Jerry Woods at 5:59am 07.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1001 We just purchased a 26' 1993 Classic (S or D?). The original trailer seems to be very lightly built.
Shower Head Thos. Kober at 5:58am 07.16.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/845 Does anybody know were I can get a replacement for the showerhead that was original to my 1985 C27?
Cabin cushions Jerry Woods at 5:57am 07.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1078 We just purchased a 26' 1993 Classic (S or D?). Do you have any advice where I can get a good deal o
Rudder Jerry Woods at 5:55am 07.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/966 We just purchased a 26' 1993 Classic (S or D?). The rudder is badly worn. Do you know where I can fi
Fiberglass repair Jerry Woods at 5:53am 07.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1007 We just bought a 1993 Classic (D or S?). There are a couple of gouges in the side. I could wet sand
Galley Sink Source for H34 Jeff Jones at 5:44am 07.16.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/920 Our galley sink has formed a small hole at the edge of the drain flange. The rest of the sink looks
Vent discharging water Bob at 4:36am 07.16.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1291 Having my first boat has been quite a learning experiance. I rebuilt the pump on my head because it
Loud knocking sound from prop shaft Allen at 3:39am 07.16.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/4172 I've got a loud knocking sound coming from the prop shaft at various RPMS...Between 1500 and 2700 it
Wanted Oday25 !! N.STAM at 2:44am 07.16.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/926 We are searching for an Oday25.Who has an Oday25 for salecontact us please:mail: n.stam@stacom.nl
What years did they build the 25, 26S, & 26D? Jamie at 2:29am 07.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1156 Does anyone know what years they built the Macgregor 25, 26S, 26D, ' 26C? I saw a picture of a boat
Leak repair Dave Conley at 2:18am 07.16.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1169 I think I have a leak somewhere along the area where the centerbord housing meets the deck in my O'D
What size is your prop? Mike at 2:09am 07.16.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/782 What size prop are you running. I need to repitch my 3 bladed and want to know what you are running
Diesel Tank Cleaning Rob at 2:02am 07.16.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1245 I would like to get my tank professionally cleaned. I have found several places in the Annapolis ar
Bill Murray Good Faith J Stage at 1:53am 07.16.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/805 Your email address on the Owner's Directory is not current. Question on WP 30. How did you adapt t
H 34 Portlights HELP! Charles Duhon at 12:53am 07.16.02 Big Boats 5/1587 We have a few opening ports that we wish to replace, have read all about the great prices at Thrifty

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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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