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???Prop type Bill Krause at 12:04am 11.19.01 Smaller Boats 5/947 I have a 98 H240 with a Honda 8hp outboard. Over the years it seems have more than enough power and
Sailing and using the motor Dolf Dalmeijer at 8:23pm 11.24.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1113 Is there any documentation why 'not sailing and using the motor on the same time'? Why stability pro
bluewater szunker at 2:58pm 11.24.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1087 thanks for the replies, is the construction quality (integrity)of the Catalina 28 ,28mkII good enoug
Painting mast Brent Borchers at 11:35pm 11.18.01 Ask All Sailors 2/1347 I'm about to paint the mast on my Hunter 23. I know the mast is made of aluminum and was wondering
Shaft alingment problem Howard at 1:25pm 11.24.01 Mid-Size Boats 6/1107 I just did a clutch job on my 1978 H 27 with an 8 hp yanmar. The clutch was no problem but I need h
C-30 Headsail ruined Joe D at 10:25pm 11.18.01 Mid-Size Boats 0/786 I would like to warn anyone who has a headsail with the white UV cover on it, especially with the Ho
Line where keel meets hull Ron Searcy at 12:35pm 11.24.01 Other Sailboats 2/813 There is a line , or crack , in the fiberglass where the keel is mated to the hull . Is this a serio
Hunter 260 leak in companionway John Kagan at 11:42am 11.24.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1204 I have a new 260 and we had the first rain today since I purchased the boat. Unfortunately I have a
1979 Hunter 27 inquiry Jack Shapiro at 9:57pm 11.18.01 Mid-Size Boats 7/1429 I am considering the purchase of a 1979 27' Hunter. It is equipped with a Yanmar 8 horsepower engin
O'Day 290 Ben McAndrew at 9:27am 11.24.01 Bigger Boats 1/1659 Does anybody have any information on the O'Day 290? I would LOVE to see a picture or a brochure. I
O'Day 290 Ben McAndrew at 9:41am 11.24.01 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1302 Does anybod have any information on the O'Day 290? I would LOVE to see a picture or a brochure. I
Anyone tried this stuff for stainless to Aluminum Colin at 5:26am 11.24.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/830 Has anyone tried the Marine Grade Anti-Seize (see link) to prevent corrosion between stainless and a
A Rudder Problem Ron Hore at 4:29am 11.24.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2630 We sail on Lake Winnipeg which is similar in size to Lake Erie. Lake is generally shallow and can ge
Left Water Heater on for a while after emptying !? Tom at 2:39am 11.24.01 Ask All Sailors 6/1289 I have a question for everyone.....I Left Water Heater on for a while after draining it into the bil
Uggh! Scuff Marks Chip at 12:14am 11.24.01 Ask All Sailors 5/1339 Captains,What is the best product you've found to remove those un-sightly black scuff marks causesd
What is correct ? Fred Feagin at 11:05pm 11.23.01 Smaller Boats 6/1063 The Hunter website says the 23.5 has a displacement of 3000 lbs and a ballast of 1000 lbs. My sales
bluewater szunker at 7:02pm 11.23.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1154 could a catalina 28 be used in bluewater conditions??
Refinishing Interior Wood Floors Barrie McDonald at 1:24pm 11.23.01 Ask All Sailors 5/1414 I would like to refinish the interior wood floors on my Hunter Legend 37. The wood appears to be fin
Stepping the Vision 32 free-standing mast Bob DeMatteo at 12:14pm 11.23.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1188 Can anyone advise on the proper method of stepping and unstepping the free-standing mast on the Visi
trying what you sugested RN at 9:04am 11.23.01 Smaller Boats 1/996 I am picking up a new cable in the morn however I tried to put a rope through for a temp fit so it w

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Questions (many) re: Setting up a private mooring rgranger at 10:07am 06.30.20 Thanks @capta
Kite sailing rgranger at 10:04am 06.30.20 ... I doubt they could sail safely on a nice weekend day in the Bay with hndreds of boats out there
Loss of Power kappykaplan at 10:04am 06.30.20 @VelaFella I got on the water for the first time this season last Saturday. Max RPM in gear was 130
Rudder for a 1988 Macgregor 26D Justin_NSA at 10:03am 06.30.20 I replaced mine with the Idasailor HDPE version and gave the old rudder to the buyer. Maybe other Ma
Rudder for a 1988 Macgregor 26D (7) rgranger at 10:01am 06.30.20 I made a rudder for a Mac 22. Can't find the pics right now but I started with two pieces of 2X12 b
Questions (many) re: Setting up a private mooring capta at 9:58am 06.30.20 The Charleston City Marina is relatively inexpensive and has great services. I lived there for a num
Loss of Power smokey73 at 9:57am 06.30.20 Don't you have reputable divers there who can clean the hull and prop while still in the water for a
Loss of Power smokey73 at 9:52am 06.30.20 If I read your post correctly, you boat has been in the slip for about a year. If you reach your ha
How does a roller furler work? Justin_NSA at 9:49am 06.30.20 One thing you will want to check is that when the jib is furled tight that there are still a few tu
How does a roller furler work? odaydokay at 9:47am 06.30.20 One thing you will want to check is that when the jib is furled tight that there are still a few tur
Deep keel vs Shoal keel experience capta at 9:46am 06.30.20 We have a centerboard that increases our draft from 6.5' to 10.5'. It makes a huge difference in the
List to Port Justin_NSA at 9:43am 06.30.20 Just like Russian sub drivers always do 'crazy Ivans". Don't ask me why I thought of Red October.
Listing to port Alan Gomes at 9:43am 06.30.20 My 1977 Catalina 27 listed to port. When I hauled it out in the travel lift for survey, you could
Listing to port DrJudyB at 9:38am 06.30.20 My 1977 Catalina 27 listed to port. When I hauled it out in the travel lift for survey, you could s
Kite sailing capta at 9:36am 06.30.20 Still think a spinnaker is better? :biggrin: -Will (Dragonfly) I wasn't thinking about a foiling m
Rudder for a 1988 Macgregor 26D Bonky11 at 9:33am 06.30.20 Consider fabricating your own: http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor-other-people/othe
Rudder for a 1988 Macgregor 26D Bonky11 at 9:30am 06.30.20 Man that sucks. I'd consider making one from wood and fiberglass. If you sail in deep water only it
List to Port Alan Gomes at 9:28am 06.30.20 Thank you all for your replies. I posted the same question on the Facebook Catalina 30 Owners page
List to Port gfroch at 9:25am 06.30.20 Thank you all for your replies. I posted the same question on the Facebook Catalina 30 Owners page a
hatch supports Justin_NSA at 9:24am 06.30.20 Got a source? Saw one at west marine for something like $50 which seem exorbitant for this boat. I

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