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I have a 1989 Catalina 27 that I have owned for one year. While doing the routine maintenancee (Uni
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Someone contacted me a while back about their need for pictures of a main sheet system. I have those
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Last year I was able to check out messages about Venture 17's which were made from 1968-1974? I can
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A few weeks ago I posted a question about electric heads on a passage 42 which wouldn't prime.Thanks
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I'm in the market to purchase a roller furling system for the headsail of my 23' O'DAY. I am a trai
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Just 5 years ago we bought a 27ft.Hunter. All previous crafts were powerboats. Having never sailed b
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How do I raise the companionway hatch on my newly purchased 1993 23.5? The sliding plexiglass cover
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I have a 1979 O'Day 23 recently purchased. The current outboard bracket looks like it is original, a
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Hey, when I am buying a sailboat, what is the protocol regarding who should be responsible for pulli
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I want to add stern rails and a ladder to my 26d. I would like some suggestions on where to locate
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1981 - 27' Seeking info on the replacement of: 1) The fuel filter 2) The bleeding procedure ' locat
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1981 - 27' Need info on any solutions to: 1) Screech when you open cabin hatch 2) Annoying rattle of
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I am looking to purchase my first sailboat. I want a Macgregor, and I want it to be a used 26 footer
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Greetings, Anyone know if a Yanmar 2 QM 20 will fit/ replace my original Yanmar Yse 12 ? `75- 30

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Hunter 38 A/c
BobH57 at 4:51pm 08.04.20
My 410 had (has) a 16k unit for the main saloon/forward cabin (original 20 year old Marine Air unit
Beneteau 361 Looking for battery space
SCFoster at 4:40pm 08.04.20
Thanks for the picture. On the other side of the plywood wall, under the berth is where my house #1
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ?
RockynHilda at 4:35pm 08.04.20
Perhaps @Crazy Dave Condon or @rgranger will have some ideas for you. Thanks Kap
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ?
kappykaplan at 4:35pm 08.04.20
Perhaps @Crazy Dave Condon or @rgranger will have some ideas for you.
Beneteau First 35s5 downwind
CapitalistSailor at 4:33pm 08.04.20
To embellish the excellent discussion so far, when sailing on a broad reach, let the traveler down t
Beneteau 361 stiff steering
SCFoster at 4:33pm 08.04.20
It's not as exceptional as you think. Googled "machine shops" and got 20 located within 20 miles of
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ?
RockynHilda at 4:29pm 08.04.20
I do not. With a 37' boat, my keel-stepped mast is stepped and unstepped with a crane. :beer: Aye
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ?
kappykaplan at 4:19pm 08.04.20
Got any pointers on the mast raising and lowering Sir? I do not. With a 37' boat, my keel-stepped
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ?
RockynHilda at 4:17pm 08.04.20
Got any ideas or do you suspect the hoist is the best way to raise and lower?
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ?
RockynHilda at 4:16pm 08.04.20
@RockynHilda , it's a crutch. :beer:
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ?
RockynHilda at 4:16pm 08.04.20
Or will a crutch help elevate it to the point of being able to connect?
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ?
RockynHilda at 4:14pm 08.04.20
Ya reckon a hoist is the most proficient with this type of connection?
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ?
RockynHilda at 4:13pm 08.04.20
Most Likely Kap! I suspected the crotch might get somebody's attention, I like crotch better though!
Beneteau 361 stiff steering
CapitalistSailor at 4:13pm 08.04.20
Mechone, I am intrigued by your statement that all the rudder bearings need to be fitted to specific
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ?
kappykaplan at 4:06pm 08.04.20
Crotch @RockynHilda , it's a crutch. :beer:
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joker460 at 4:05pm 08.04.20
We're with Aviva and their Skippers' Plan 1-800-661-7211
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CapitalistSailor at 4:01pm 08.04.20
S/Y Obelix, I ahve just posted this response on your earlier thread: I have just noticed your quest
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CapitalistSailor at 3:59pm 08.04.20
S/Y Obelix, I have just noticed your question about the source of the cutlass bearing. I bought mine
Stepping the Mast on a 25.5 doable with a Ginpole and Stern Crotch ?   (1)
RockynHilda at 3:56pm 08.04.20
This the the bracket at mast base, I don't know how tall the Aft Crotch needs to be yet to get the b

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