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Sail cover procedure on 1999 380 John at 12:48am 05.28.02 Big Boats 5/936 We have the split sail bag that goes on the mast in two halves. It is new to us and noone has shown
310 Headroom Gary at 12:27am 05.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/3230 I thought the 310 was my boat. However looking at one this past weekend, it appears that the 310 has
320 Bulkhead Openings Gary at 12:23am 05.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/915 I'm in the market for a new-used 320. My question is I've seen some 320's where the front bulkhead h
Thrifty Mariner Bill at 12:20am 05.28.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1096 I have tried for the last three weeks to contact Thrifty Mariner via telephone and E-mail with no re
22 Main Sail Jan Delbert at 12:06am 05.28.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1068 I hoisted the main sail on my Mac 22 for the first time this weekend and was surprised to find the l
Standing Rigging Tony at 11:53pm 05.27.02 Big Boats 4/947 I noticed that the standing rigging side stays , which "cross" both port and srbrd sides touch each
Prop vibration Fred G at 11:52pm 05.27.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1220 I have an 81' Hunter 30, and I just changed the prop from the stock 2 blade (13X13)to a 3 blade mach
Genoa Selection JSlocum at 11:47pm 05.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/900 I am looking to purchase a racing genoa for myC-27 TR. I would like to spend between $1000-$1200.
Mystery Leak RAY at 11:41pm 05.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/956 I have mystery leak in my c27. I have checked the prop stuffing box (newly repacked with GFO) it app
Roller Furling Mike Linstrom at 11:29pm 05.27.02 Big Boats 2/849 I took my 150 Genoa down last fall with no poblems. When I tried to hoist it last weekend I ran into
O-23 Wiring Ric Trimmer at 11:20pm 05.27.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1057 I'm trying to make sense of the wiring on my O-23. The previous owner(s) have made modifications th
Gaskets Pat at 11:13pm 05.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1004 Hi: I am looking to replace all of my filler cap gaskets, ( fuel , water , and waste ) on my Hunt
Type and size hoses for holding tank? Ed at 11:07pm 05.27.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2685 I'm about to replace some (if not all) the hoses to-and-from the holding tank on our 34' Hunter. At
Sagging david at 10:25pm 05.27.02 Smaller Boats 0/845 I have just installed a roller furler (CDI) for the jib, and I was wondering how much headstay sag i
Mainsheet rigging Larry Beavers at 10:12pm 05.27.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1012 I have recently purchased a 1973 O'Day 22. The boat is rigged except the mainsheet. Can Anyone tel
H 25 converting to a wheel Thomas Wanderer at 10:09pm 05.27.02 Smaller Boats 11/848 I have been thinking about replacing my tiller with a steering wheel. Has anyone done that and (if
Better am/fm reception Lauren at 8:34pm 05.27.02 Big Boats 3/1169 I was replacing a blown fuse in my 12v aux. on the main breaker panel and discovered the antenna wir
What a ride Sean Coerse at 8:31pm 05.27.02 Smaller Boats 1/840 Did a trip to Cape Charles from Little Creek Norfolk on Friday. Nice sail over had to motor sail la
Roller reefing the main? Guest at 7:10pm 05.27.02 Day Sailers 3/1443 I have read references to roller reefing the main sail and do not know if it is possible or not on m
Stay tuning Lyndol at 3:32pm 05.27.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1706 I've recently noticed the side stays of my 25, both top and bottom, seem to have too much play. Sho

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How to stop creaking bulkheads? MikeHoncho at 9:31pm 07.15.20 Maybe squuurting in some baby powder with a syringe
Catalina 30 Universal Model 25 Engine Starting Issues Hayden Watson at 9:27pm 07.15.20 If it does have low compression, the M25XP is very easy to overhaul and a full overhaul kit only cos
How to stop creaking bulkheads? Rich Stidger at 8:44pm 07.15.20 I solved my wood on fiberglass creaks by removing the offending wood parts and then sanding the rub
Hanging Bimini Phil Herring at 8:42pm 07.15.20 There are two ways to get bimini height: create it under the boom, or get the bimini behind the topp
Hanging Bimini MikeHoncho at 8:39pm 07.15.20 I have a fabric cockpit cover that snaps to my hard dodger and is suspended at the stern from a fibe
Time for new AC. JamesG161 at 8:36pm 07.15.20 However, I would want to understand if the added cost for the DTG unit is worth it I recently inst
Time for new AC. JamesG161 at 8:25pm 07.15.20 Any suggestion? Call Dometic directly with your old unit model/serial number and perhaps your avai
Hunter 170 jib partial unfurling not working for me. Pointers? stickinthemud57 at 8:06pm 07.15.20 I hear what you are saying, Bobby. I can tell a big difference in how this boat handles with another
Catalina 30 Universal Model 25 Engine Starting Issues Ralph Johnstone at 8:01pm 07.15.20 If it's everything you want ......................... time for a compression test.
Safely at the Dock arf145 at 7:56pm 07.15.20 Yowza!
More than 12 HP on my ODay 30? FastOlson at 7:49pm 07.15.20 A cautionary note.... When talking about how fast a boat motors or sails, the reference is always sp
Time for new AC. SycloneDriver at 7:41pm 07.15.20 I've tried contacting several dealers and their phones are disconnected, later I noticed that their
Time for new AC. mnmpizza at 7:32pm 07.15.20 Last year, I used these guys: Ocean Breeze They can customize the dimensions. Been happy. Shannon
Safely at the Dock nightowle at 7:26pm 07.15.20 Nice picture!
110 electric system not working Ron20324 at 7:23pm 07.15.20 Unfamiliar with a C30 but all boats I am familiar with have a breaker very close to the shore power
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 DayDreamer41 at 7:15pm 07.15.20 Welding might not be a good solution but a sleeve with rivets would work and is done on many masts,
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 Meriachee at 7:15pm 07.15.20 I'm in Edmonton Alberta, not sure how many reputable marine service centers there are around here.
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 Lee White at 7:04pm 07.15.20 If you have hull insurance, not just liability, file a claim with your insurance company let them fi
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 srimes at 7:04pm 07.15.20 My question is, had anyone experience sleeving on the inside and getting it welded. No experienc
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 Lee White at 7:02pm 07.15.20 If the spar maker is still in business it might be helpful to contact them right after you contact y

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