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Foredeck chainplate has moved? Cindy at 1:35pm 07.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1002 We recently purchased a 1990 26S. This past weekend we noticed that the chainplate where the forest
keel humming Droo at 1:12pm 07.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1392 I have another question for yall here, when the boat starts movin pretty good it starts humming. Now
sailing question.... Guest at 1:02pm 07.15.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1402 Hello all,While out siling this weekend, I encountered some winds that got the better of me. I thi
Transmission Dip Stick MarcP at 1:01pm 07.15.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1385 Can someone tell me where the dipstick is located to check the transmission oil level on mt Catalina
What size motor? Alger at 12:58pm 07.15.02 Day Sailers 4/1121 My '86 222 has a very tired Honda 5 HP motor, which seems small to push the boat in soem circumstanc
Any Common C-22 problems? David at 12:55pm 07.15.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/991 I am going to look at a '79 and an '80 C-22. Are there any specific problems I should be looking for
Pop up ruddder problems Alger at 12:54pm 07.15.02 Day Sailers 4/1268 I recently bought an '86 222 and have a lot of problems with the pop up rudder system. The downhaul
hunter 30 exhaust problem rob lavern at 12:52pm 07.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/936 is it possible to have the exhaust plugged to the point that no water comes out? my one cylinder yan
Self survey? (like being one's own attorney?) Dave at 12:33pm 07.15.02 Smaller Boats 3/982 What else would you suggest I look for? (obvious trouble spots)I'm buying an '86 C25 (swing keel s/
Trailer Problem David at 12:28pm 07.15.02 Smaller Boats 4/904 Bought 86 w/ no trailer Bought trailer and then looked at all Pictures I could find. Modified traile
What kind of outboard Mac25 Vangoghz at 12:22pm 07.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1078 I have recently purchased a Mac25. The boat does not have an outboard so my question is what is the
44 HP Yanmar sump Henry Lopez at 11:48am 07.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1038 I have a 1984 Hunter 40 that is powered by a 44HP Yanmar diesel. The sump under the engine, intende
More (or less) spare parts for a Renault Diesel D. Megonigal at 10:52am 07.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1184 Does anyone have a source for original water pump impellers (Renault RC 8 D 1979 vintage, out of a 1
Outboard for MacGregor 25 Carl at 9:36am 07.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1453 My Son and I have acquired a "vintage"25. We would like to use a Merc 7.5 that we have to use when n
Re-caulking the deck Curt McClain at 7:56am 07.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1231 I recently acquired an older Venture 21 in need of a lot of work. There are a couple of details that
Buyer beware?? Bill Perry at 6:18am 07.15.02 Day Sailers 0/1131 I am looking at a used O'Day 15 but would appreciate any advice as to the things peculiar to that bo
Wash down pump Geoff in Ann Arbor at 6:11am 07.15.02 Big Boats 6/1028 I want to add a wash down pump to my boat and have looked at teeing off of the fresh water inlet for
Broke my C-22 rudder Randy K at 5:56am 07.15.02 Smaller Boats 2/963 Thought I'd pass on my story as it might be of some help to others. When I brought our 1986 C-22 I
Passages or not? K Cobb at 5:45am 07.15.02 Ask All Sailors 0/895 In their latest generation of 35-36' boats Beneteau and Catalina have gone to designs that have a ca
letting down the Sail Droo at 5:39am 07.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1129 I was recently out in the bay and needed my sail to come down pretty quick to avoid being beached. T

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Sink and cook top rgranger at 1:18pm 08.20.20 Well.... I might be happy just getting it secured on the ceiling so.... I'll think on that first an
Battery Data GonzoF1 at 1:10pm 08.20.20 I don't have an answer but am curious about the voltage. Your attachment show 12.76 to 12.8 but you
Yanmar 3GMD Just Shuts Off, Restarts Later odaydokay at 1:07pm 08.20.20 Does the fuel pump have a fine sieve/strainer in it? If so, when last cleaned?
Parts/replacement of older Goiot steering system Rick D at 12:45pm 08.20.20 Why not try for a lower gearing? Sounds like a good idea to me. I'm sure there are sprockets availab
Hunter 356 Winter Cover Knotallthere at 12:43pm 08.20.20 Thank you. I'm currently in the market for second-hand cover do you know if they have anything?
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? Kings Gambit at 12:40pm 08.20.20 How far to you have to be from land to call it offshore or Blue water? I prefer to stay within a c
Sad day, and no way to fix srimes at 12:28pm 08.20.20 This boat planes easily under sail. As such, will it plane reasonably well under motor power - say
Sink and cook top Clive PC at 12:07pm 08.20.20 There is so little material on the shorter end that i doubt you take much off. Also you'll make the
Hunter 356 Winter Cover duluthsailor at 12:05pm 08.20.20 Get in touch with ShipShape Canvas in Duluth, MN
Sad day, and no way to fix rgranger at 12:01pm 08.20.20 You could fill it with all the wood you are cutting up.... then light a match.:yikes: That is a rea
Sink and cook top rgranger at 11:59am 08.20.20 Right, No i cut the large side. I wanted there to be more room to walk around when the table is in
Sad day, and no way to fix Revv up at 11:46am 08.20.20
Old cooler position Clive PC at 11:37am 08.20.20 All good.
Sink and cook top Clive PC at 11:36am 08.20.20 Right, No i cut the large side. I wanted there to be more room to walk around when the table is in i
Sink and cook top rgranger at 11:28am 08.20.20 ... and did you cut the fat side or the skinny side back? I notice that my "fat" side slides nicel
Sad day, and no way to fix rgranger at 11:24am 08.20.20 :(
Chartplotter vs iPad rgranger at 11:21am 08.20.20 I keep a hand-held GPS on board just in case... haven't used it in years. I have Navonics on my iP
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? DrJudyB at 11:20am 08.20.20 How far to you have to be from land to call it offshore or Blue water? I don't think in terms like
Sink and cook top Clive PC at 11:20am 08.20.20 Great question. I did it in the boat with a jig saw. Removing the table is a big deal
Hunter 260 Centerboard rgranger at 11:14am 08.20.20 But to answer your question. I think the chandlers that sponsors this forum sells centerboards for

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