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Keel Winch Greg at 1:37am 07.31.02 Smaller Boats 5/990 Is there anyway to repair a keel winch? or should I just bite the bullet and pay for a new one?If
Specs Needed /Replacement Holding Tank for 92/35.5 fred miller at 1:26am 07.31.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/850 I am thinking of replacing the aluminum holding tank in my 1992 H 35.5 with a plastic one. I have th
Rudder Stuffing Box Leak John New at 1:17am 07.31.02 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1624 I have a slow leak from the rudder stuffing box in my 1981 Hunter 27. It seems to be worse when beat
Wheel Steering Advice Jamie Shreeves at 12:34am 07.31.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1001 I want to install a wheel steering system on my boat and I have contacted Edison about their wheel s
cinderblock mooring? Henry at 12:26am 07.31.02 Ask All Sailors 6/9442 We have been keeping our 19' mariner on it's trailer and putting it in every chance that we get to s
Passageway folding doors Jerry at 11:06pm 07.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1477 I am completing the refurbishment of my Catalina 30 and would appreciate any info as to where I can
navigatipon lights Kevin o at 11:05pm 07.30.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/942 1990 cat 30. What are the correct light swiches for proper navigation lights?, Should the nav swic
Specifications Sandy Ray at 10:55pm 07.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1091 Where can I get the correct original specifications for my boat, Hunter hull #33522m820, date of man
Diesel spill on teak/holly sole. John Powell at 10:43pm 07.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/3953 In the process of repairing fuel line problems on my 1992 H-27, a good bit of diesel fuel was spille
Time to say "Good Bye". The dream started here. Ray Bowles at 2:56pm 07.30.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1234 We will be leaving this site, our home and our trusted vessel "Speedy" this comming Sunday. Our 10
where can I get a galley for a 1978 Catalina 22? Kevin at 2:53pm 07.30.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1314 I am in desperate need of a replacement Galley for my boat! who sells them or where can I get plans
Cockpit Sole Crack Guest at 1:55pm 07.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/990 I have a '74 O'Day 23 with an inset compass on the cockppit sole. The last owners let the boat sit f
Nav light replacement bulbs Sanders LaMont at 1:47pm 07.30.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1433 I am unable to locate a replacement bulb for the bi-color navigation light on the bow (West Marine d
need a proofreader for steps to stepping the mast. chris mitchell at 1:36pm 07.30.02 Smaller Boats 0/912 OUr 250 is finally going home to st. simons where we bought it..and so are we. Whenwe bought the boa
Looking to re-power Herb at 12:34pm 07.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/1254 The Yanmar YSM12 in my 1979 H30 just doesn't seem to be enough anymore. I love my boat but think she
A solution to permeated tubes Jose Venegas at 12:33pm 07.30.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 34/5729 As I explained in my previous posting, the Beneteau 361 has a very poor sanitation design with its h
tuning the rigging on hunter 26' monte brown at 11:28am 07.30.02 Smaller Boats 1/1391 What is the best way to tune the rigging on a hunter 26'? What is the proper tension on the forestay
Diesel Fuel Filter help Jim A at 11:18am 07.30.02 Ask All Sailors 0/929 Has anyone ever seen a filter like this before? Any ideas where I can get a replacement filter elem
Head backs up when not in use Chris Mead at 11:14am 07.30.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1437 When the metal holding tank is full enough, the bowl fills with liquid and seems to stop just at the
Jacklines??? Scott Narum at 10:37am 07.30.02 Ask All Sailors 19/2047 I confess I've never run jacklines on any boat I've had; mainly because I've never needed to. But t

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Below Decks Autopilot Install on 92 C-30 (1) Ward H at 7:35pm 08.10.20 If it helps with your planning I here's a photo of my the radial wheel on my 93 C30. Only about a 1
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve kloudie1 at 7:30pm 08.10.20 good post, Stu!
Sad day, and no way to fix jviss at 7:14pm 08.10.20 Your homeowners insurance could cover the boat. Did you have it listed on that policy?
Widgeon - another replacement question - buoyancy foam replacement Sunbird22358 at 7:08pm 08.10.20 That foam under the gunwales is to keep the boat level if swamped to ease bailing and recovery from
Sad day, and no way to fix Mikem at 7:06pm 08.10.20 Geez. So sorry to hear of your loss. We do get attached to our boats. Get the branch off and take an
Sad day, and no way to fix Tally Ho at 7:04pm 08.10.20 Bummer. Sorry for your loss. Those were some big storms that blew through the Chicagoland area. S
Propane tank questions SoSound at 6:58pm 08.10.20 We are on our 3rd 20 pounder so far this summer. Runs stove and BBQ. Must admit the Admiral feeds m
Install Life raft bracket/cradle on bow of Hunter 41DS. Sailgunner at 6:54pm 08.10.20 I have one mounted on my foredeck on my 410. Bad idea. As just stated above its better near the ster
M25 Universal troubles - need advice jviss at 6:52pm 08.10.20 I had the oil pressure checked and it drops from 50 to 25 over a 45 minute span. The alarm is set
M25 Universal troubles - need advice shaunlahaie at 6:41pm 08.10.20 I had the oil pressure checked and it drops from 50 to 25 over a 45 minute span. The alarm is set f
I am looking for a mainsail for an 77 oday 22 sail sfbay at 6:31pm 08.10.20 Do an internet search on "used sails" and you will likely find lots of options.
CDI (Cruising Designs Inc) Reefer I continuous line furler sail sfbay at 6:25pm 08.10.20 Please post photos and how your new furler is working!!
Raritan Smart Toilet Control with Multifunction Panel Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:22pm 08.10.20 I always wondered how this was safe, i.e., how do you prevent bacteria from making its way into you
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve Ward H at 6:16pm 08.10.20 Thanks Stu. That's the filter I have and never knew there was a check valve in there. Missed it on t
Raymarine EV100 Rudder Reference install BwWhisper at 6:09pm 08.10.20 response 21/22 describe what happens- You turn the wheel, which moves the quadrant, t quar gets turn
Propane tank questions Michael Davis at 6:05pm 08.10.20 We are on our 3rd 20 pounder so far this summer. Runs stove and BBQ. Must admit the Admiral feeds me
Part Shout-Outs: What add-on do you love? Justin_NSA at 5:57pm 08.10.20 I think the fridge is the clear favorite. I know getting ours running changed our lives. Spoken lik
im trying to locate the pin that holds the keel on a 1969 mcgrager 21 ft i need to re due the keel any help would be great thanks howard2383 at 5:47pm 08.10.20 ok thank you
im trying to locate the pin that holds the keel on a 1969 mcgrager 21 ft i need to re due the keel any help would be great thanks sail sfbay at 5:44pm 08.10.20 Welcome to the forum!! Try DR Marine, who sells MacGregor boat parts.
Part Shout-Outs: What add-on do you love? bawlmer at 5:30pm 08.10.20 Yup. Besides beer I like that I can have raisin bran with milk and cream for my coffee. Little thing

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