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We currently sail a Macgregor 26S. We're going to upgrade to something roomier in a year or two, for

Recent Replies

Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode
kloudie1 at 11:11am 03.25.25
I have seen some automatic anchor lights, but I've not seen an anchor-steaming combination with the
Catalina 22 New Design - Dinette Table Size?
chipmonger at 10:17am 03.25.25
Will give that a try, thanks!
What is the "metal box" at the end of a rubber hose laying on my heat exchanger?
Robert Strickland at 9:33am 03.25.25
What's at the other end of "the hose leading to it..."? Grabbing photo tonight. Will update post
Diesel engine as generator question?
Maine Sail at 9:07am 03.25.25
Do diesel engines that are used as dedicated land based generators run at very high rpm's? What is
What is the "metal box" at the end of a rubber hose laying on my heat exchanger?
Stu Jackson at 9:00am 03.25.25
What's at the other end of "the hose leading to it..."?
Main Rigging Upgrades
jssailem at 8:54am 03.25.25
Do you need an 8:1 purchase on the outhaul for a sail that is about 190 sqft? There is nothing trou
Diesel engine as generator question?
colemj at 8:51am 03.25.25
If you assume a fixed speed genset and not an inverter variable speed one, then yes, gensets are typ
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode
jssailem at 8:45am 03.25.25
I believe he wants to connect a photocell to trigger the lights on or off.
Catalina 22 New Design - Dinette Table Size?
Jacktar at 8:27am 03.25.25
Call Catalina yachts and ask for tech dept, they will give it to you, they have the blueprints.
macerator install new location
dlochner at 8:15am 03.25.25
Can I install my new replacement macerator in a new location that would be higher than the holding
Mini Globe Race 2025
SteveHughessails at 8:12am 03.25.25
Leg 2 is on the way. Very little wind to start. Electric motors have been allowed as they navigate t
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode
JoeWhite at 8:11am 03.25.25
What is a photodiode? Do you mean LED? or photocell?
Its funny Friday!
WayneH at 7:55am 03.25.25
It's a thingamabob and it attaches to the whatchamacallit. Make sure you have a spare one.
Anchor/Steaming light with photodiode
jssailem at 7:40am 03.25.25
Happy you found it. There is a consideration among some boaters that a steaming light on a sailboa
macerator install new location
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:36am 03.25.25
Installing it above the tank MIGHT eliminate the need for a vented loop in its discharge line. I've
Anyone have experience with New Glass or NuFinish?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:32am 03.25.25
It's been 25+ years since I tried NuGlass on one of my boats...unless they've changed it since then,
Lithium cold storage question
ice breaker at 6:52am 03.25.25
What LiFePO4 batteries are you looking at with a storage temperature that high? Victron lithium, fo
Lazy Jacks why so high up mast?
bartpkelly at 6:51am 03.25.25
Thank you jssailem, I will give them a go as is and see what happens. I'm over in North Docks on J-S
Keel Bolts
DianaOfBurlington at 6:40am 03.25.25
As for your corrosion problem, guess what? - ALL ELECTROLYTICAL BONDING SYSTEMS INDUCE CORROSION. Th

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