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macgregor 23 John Marsico at 12:07am 11.19.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2004 Does anyone know where I can obtain an owners manual and/or specs for a Macgregor 23
winter projects john withrow at 9:46pm 11.24.01 Smaller Boats 8/992 For my winter projects, I'm looking for suggestions on 1) Where and how to put cd player and speaker
Loosen the rigging? Scott Broad at 9:30pm 11.24.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1168 Unfortunately, I was forced to leave my mast up for this winter while my new 380 sits in the cradle.
???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??

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Slow turning Yanmar ysm 12 on 1978 Hunter 30. Woodrowbr at 12:28pm 06.30.20 After replacing the battery cable and purchasing a new hex bolt (turns out it was metric and not 5/1
Windlass wiring (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:27pm 06.30.20 Just re-read your posting #4 and I see you included a chart which contradicts mine shown in posting
Portable Generator Benny17441 at 12:09pm 06.30.20 JSSailem is correct about being extra careful with the exhaust. I use mine on deck tied to the hand
Holding tank sanitation hoses Mr Fox at 12:07pm 06.30.20 Did you try Raritans site for their list of international distributors? Maybe one of the Canadian di
White smoke 2001 Westerbeke 30B3 Guan at 12:04pm 06.30.20 I did add a 16oz Stanadyne Diesel fuel additives but no such white smoke last outing. So probably no
Weight specs for 1984 Mac steel trailer Seadoc at 12:03pm 06.30.20 Thanks, Bonky11.
Rudder for a 1988 Macgregor 26D Bonky11 at 12:03pm 06.30.20 See if Blue Water Yachts can help you out. Someone on here may still offer you their old rudder. I
Rudder for a 1988 Macgregor 26D Justin_NSA at 12:00pm 06.30.20 See if Blue Water Yachts can help you out. Someone on here may still offer you their old rudder.
White smoke 2001 Westerbeke 30B3 Guan at 11:55am 06.30.20 Or if the sea water side of the elbow plugs, the engine overheats. Working that one on mine now. no
Questions (many) re: Setting up a private mooring smokey73 at 11:49am 06.30.20 Another thought, if you come back to your ball and someone is tied up to it what are you going to do
Rudder for a 1988 Macgregor 26D Bonky11 at 11:48am 06.30.20 regarding depth. If you do go with a true foil shaped rudder then aspect ratio becomes a factor.
White smoke 2001 Westerbeke 30B3 kloudie1 at 11:44am 06.30.20 Or if the sea water side of the elbow plugs, the engine overheats. Working that one on mine now.
Questions (many) re: Setting up a private mooring smokey73 at 11:41am 06.30.20 Once you cast off from the mooring ball unless its in a "controlled" setting like a private field or
Rudder for a 1988 Macgregor 26D rgranger at 11:37am 06.30.20 regarding depth. If you do go with a true foil shaped rudder then aspect ratio becomes a factor. A
Rudder for a 1988 Macgregor 26D rgranger at 11:34am 06.30.20 I once owned a Balboa 26 with a ruder craft rudder. It was noticeably awesome. The foil they cre
Questions (many) re: Setting up a private mooring rgranger at 11:31am 06.30.20 What keeps anyone from using "your" mooring ball? That is a good question. I have heard of peopl
Fuel filter relocation Chuck Powell at 11:29am 06.30.20 Hi Stu I can't find out who makes the lift pump on my boat, so I called Westerbeke for more info. I'
Loss of Power kappykaplan at 11:27am 06.30.20 Good to know, @smokey73 ! Normally, I'd do the short haul in Aug, but it's unbearably slow under po
Refrigerator - Compressor and Evaporator gscottnelson at 11:26am 06.30.20 Thanks Leo, Where exactly do the lines run on your 310?
Kite sailing Hunter216 at 11:23am 06.30.20 I wasn't thinking about a foiling multihull when I made that statement, so for a monohull I'll stic

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