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22 Main Sail Jan Delbert at 12:06am 05.28.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1102 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 4/960 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 8/1254 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 3/924 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 5/980 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 2/870 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 3/1088 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 1/1016 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 3/2800 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 0/875 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 2/1034 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 11/867 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 3/1186 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 1/850 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 3/1474 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 2/1725 I've recently noticed the side stays of my 25, both top and bottom, seem to have too much play. Sho
Mainsheet blocks Patrick Watts at 2:12pm 05.27.02 Day Sailers 1/1094 I must replace both blocks for the main sheet of my O'Day 23. The larger sheave of the original Sch
H 25.5 - Cockpit Drain John at 1:42pm 05.27.02 Smaller Boats 4/896 Anyone know the inside diameter of the cockpit drain hose for a Hunter 25.5 (1985)?
A/C on a Mac? Michael Shomate at 1:22pm 05.27.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1093 I am thinking about the Carry-on hatch mount 4800 BTU A/C unit powered by the new Honda 2000 generat
Shore Power Gil Hess at 1:16pm 05.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/955 I own a hunter 27 1981 and have a question about shore power,,,,on my power switch it says off 1 2 a

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My GPS Thinks Its Yesterday! jviss at 12:59pm 08.06.20 A stupid question: of course you've tried rebooting? Yes, same thing.
Furling a large headsail vs switching to a smaller one ToddS at 12:55pm 08.06.20 I partially furl my larger sail to reef it... and for that matter, the same on my roller-furling mai
New Boat jssailem at 12:52pm 08.06.20 Talking about young children around boats, my slip mate invited his granddaughter and son to come do
Engine compartment fire extinguisher Panama Jack at 12:47pm 08.06.20 On my Hunter Legend 37.5, there is no fuel gauge topside on the engine panel in the cockpit...only t
110VAC Outlets Justin_NSA at 12:46pm 08.06.20 But of course. Where else :banghead: ? LOL! The only clue was they should be on a GFCI.....somew
WIDTH of keel C 30 MK11 Ranger_12 at 12:40pm 08.06.20 Thank You!
110VAC Outlets Ralph Johnstone at 12:34pm 08.06.20 Turned out they are on a GFCI in the bathroom! But of course. Where else :banghead: ?
My GPS Thinks Its Yesterday! justsomeguy at 12:34pm 08.06.20 Anyone have any ideas? A stupid question: of course you've tried rebooting?
My GPS Thinks Its Yesterday! srimes at 12:32pm 08.06.20 Sailing today I went to check the tide info on the chartplotter, and the date was 8/05/2020 - yeste
Kudos to Hansen Marine Engineering and F.L. Tripp and Sons Marina ToddS at 12:30pm 08.06.20 Unrelated to your westerbeke part... but... I just recently visited Westport for the first time, and
Cant find the source of water in bilge - H33 Maurice Doran at 12:16pm 08.06.20 Intake hose goes from the thru-hull to the bottom of the toilet pump. Anti-siphon is betwen the pu
Mass/RI travel restrictions?!?!?!?!?! rgranger at 12:11pm 08.06.20 ... That's been the case with most of the other "lockdown" language I've seen over the months. Y
New Boat Meriachee at 12:04pm 08.06.20 When you finally get out here to the Wet Coast, we can christen the trailer in the Pacific. It'll
New Boat capta at 11:38am 08.06.20 .................. at six months of age :p. More like 2.5. :)
Mass/RI travel restrictions?!?!?!?!?! ToddS at 11:13am 08.06.20 If you are trying to find out whether or not you're breaking the LETTER OF THE LAW... yes, you are.
110VAC Outlets Justin_NSA at 11:12am 08.06.20 Owners (and builders) do weird stuff. I was troubleshooting the front and back patio A.C. outlets on
WIDTH of keel C 30 MK11 (1) sail sfbay at 10:55am 08.06.20 If you do not get an answer form the forum you might check with a sailboat fin keel trailer manufact
Do I need a new rectifier/regulator? LagunaJay at 10:53am 08.06.20
Keeping the engine running Tedd at 10:43am 08.06.20 Sounds a lot like pulling a vacuum in the fuel tank. Make sure the tank vent is clear (and open).
New Boat Ralph Johnstone at 10:28am 08.06.20 (I'm NOT putting my trailer into salt water) When you finally get out here to the Wet Coast, we c

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