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Audio Level controls Scott at 4:02am 05.19.02 Big Boats 4/1039 I have 3 audio level contols helm, aft stateroom and saloon. The schematic from Hunter shows 2. Th
Leaks Peter Iversen at 3:42am 05.19.02 Smaller Boats 4/1145 Has anyone experienced water leaks into the aft compartment (battery area)? My boat has an outboard
Questions about main sail tack Tom at 3:17am 05.19.02 Smaller Boats 4/1815 Can someone tell me how to attach the tack on the main sail. The point of attachment leaves a portio
Info to tune a standard rig to race a 1975 27 Cat Jim Oswald at 2:28am 05.19.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 0/1467 Good morning.I am looking for information/data on how tune a rigon a 1975 27 ft. Catalina in orde
Controls to Pedestal Bob Szymanski at 1:43am 05.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1061 I would like to change my Speed and Clutch controls from the starboard side lower cockpit onto the E
Alternatives to Lazy Jacks and others Ernie Rodriguez at 1:36am 05.19.02 Big Boats 2/1480 Some time ago I ran across a thread on the discussion of Lazy Jacks and other systems and there was
Vinegar harm K.O. treatment?? Henry Rozanski at 1:35am 05.19.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1668 Peggy,I have a subborn, plugged exhaust hose on the forward electric head of a 1996 P42. The hose
Trailer Help It's DnA at 12:48am 05.19.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1539 I recently aquired an '87 25 MacGregor. The trailer rails needed new carpet, but before I did this
Halyard replacement B. J. Halpin at 12:33am 05.19.02 Day Sailers 2/1101 Our 22' O'DAY has what appear to be the original halyards which have become quite ratty and we'd lik
Bimini help needed! Kathy at 12:20am 05.19.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1509 As a recent new owner of a MacGregor 26X we have the factory bimini for the boat but cannot figure o
Lighting issue Tom at 12:05am 05.19.02 Smaller Boats 2/891 Greetings,I am a new owner of a 18.5 and am looking for ideas or suggestions on where and how to at
Passageway Curtains for Catalina Jerry at 11:50pm 05.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/1015 I have a '84 Catalina 30 std. rig and need to replace the two pasageway curtains(floor length) which
Leak running from aft of pedestal Barry Woellhof at 10:54pm 05.18.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/899 I have a leak that as you sail or motor water is coming in back of boat. The port cockpit drain is
Stern Rails Wayne at 10:47pm 05.18.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1138 I'm looking for a stern rail for our 25' venture but am having no luck. Does anyone know where I can
Need specs for 26X trailer Eric Gates at 10:32pm 05.18.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1248 I just bought a 26X without a trailer. I need to obtain the specs so I can buy a trailer for salt wa
Trailer for 26X Eric Gates at 10:25pm 05.18.02 Trailer Sailors 1/1824 Just purchased a 26X without a trailer. What info on trailers could you give me. I need one that wil
Lessons or Practice? Darline at 3:12pm 05.18.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1347 I'm new to the sport (only 1 yr) and am about to take a 3-day sailing lesson in St. Michaels, MD. I
Wiring for Mast Lights Dale Lundy at 3:03pm 05.18.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1009 I found the wires had broken inside the connector from the mast lights to the deck on my 1996 Catali
Sealand Ordor Free Hose Joe Mullee at 1:55pm 05.18.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1432 Has anyone used this hose before? I'm replacing the hoses for the holding tank and head. This hose w
comparison shopping Lester at 1:24pm 05.18.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/945 how does a used macgregor 22 compare to a used catalina 22 1983 model

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Following in the footsteps.... sail sfbay at 7:42am 08.09.20 Just came across this SBO thread on sailing Hunters offshore that you find interesting. I am sure t
110VAC Outlets Justin_NSA at 7:33am 08.09.20 If you can still get to it, replace it. They go bad over time.
Toilet paper Don S/V ILLusion at 7:29am 08.09.20 As long as you use quick-dissolve TP, there's no reason not to flush it...just don't even THINK of
Boomless sailing 26S MAC sail sfbay at 7:29am 08.09.20 Interesting concept!! These threads discuss sailing boomless on a MacGregor 26: https://forums.sai
Following in the footsteps.... Don S/V ILLusion at 7:24am 08.09.20
Specs of the backrest panel on the aft port side sail sfbay at 7:19am 08.09.20 Welcome to the forum!! A photo of where and what you want to install would be helpful to poin
Following in the footsteps.... sail sfbay at 7:08am 08.09.20 Great aspiration!!!...........consider what additional upgrades you need for offshore independence a
Following in the footsteps.... shemandr at 7:07am 08.09.20 2 Hurricanes? I think I would have quit at 1. Good luck with your project. I'll be looking forwa
110VAC Outlets KZW at 7:05am 08.09.20 Turns out, when the GFI outlet behind the microwave is reset, the forward AC outlets forward work as
Gas storage (1) twodzusfittings at 7:00am 08.09.20 In addition to what Benny wrote, it is dangerous to keep gasoline in any "non specifically designed
DC Electric Panel Fuse Question Ron20324 at 6:53am 08.09.20
82 34ft oday no water in sink facet Swaney at 6:52am 08.09.20 Thanks for all replies-I did clean the screen and actually took apart the facet-It is probably an ai
Mattress for aft cabin LUS at 6:35am 08.09.20 Thanks so much. This will probably be the route we take. Unfortunately, the 380 is not a full matt
Hull numbers.... again ShawnL at 6:27am 08.09.20 We found it. After cleaning up the interior the metal plaque was sitting on a shelf in the cabin.
Hunter 19-1 help a newb? Gerald Jarreau at 6:23am 08.09.20 Where is the tiller and rudder? I am not familiar with this boat but I have the 91-94 Hunter 19 and
Fuel Leak at HP Pump Injector Line - Yanmar 2GM NYSail at 6:21am 08.09.20 On my last boat I redid all fuel lines..... many have copper washers that need to be replaced......
Weather/Hatch/Crib Board Replacement ShawnL at 6:10am 08.09.20 I refinished my teak boards in much the same way -- started with 40 grit sand paper and worked up to
Repair swing keel trunk - Chrysler 26 dlochner at 6:03am 08.09.20 The first stop should be the West System website. The site will have several manuals and multiple ar
Tacking Etiquette dlochner at 5:59am 08.09.20 It (a roll tack) is just a tack where you use shifting crew weight to accentuate the heel of the bo
Found a 2003 C310 JRT at 5:39am 08.09.20 @marchem My boat is freshwater, I've seen no real zinc deterioration in any of them. The slings is

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