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mainsheet and rudder Hugues at 10:38am 05.29.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1286 I bought a 1983 25Ft Mac 2 month ago and have some questions without answer.How the mainsheet is ru
UPDATE To Where The Routes Went Mike Pilolla at 10:37am 05.29.01 Big Boats 1/840 Thanks for the feedback. According to Raymarine, the new Raytheon for marine products, the chartplo
Just bought Widgeon Peter at 10:25am 05.29.01 Day Sailers 1/1072 Just bought Widgeon.How do I proceed to replace lines that control centerboard ? They are frayed and
Blister Preventative Maintenance David at 9:40am 05.29.01 Ask All Sailors 5/1108 I bought a 1999 Hunter 260 last month that was hit by lightning. I took it home and had my fibergla
Sea Eagle Inflatables? Jim at 9:27am 05.29.01 Ask All Sailors 1/1201 Am about to give up on tracking down a hard dink and looking at what appears to be a reasonably pric
B P Kelly at 9:07am 05.29.01 Racing 3/1354 Looking to tune the rig on our 376 and was wondering if anyone has the correct numbers for using the
Exploring my 40.5 Larry Baswick at 9:01am 05.29.01 Big Boats 1/912 This is for Mickey McHugh who put me on to the space under the floorboard in the galley. I couldn't
Gauge of keel cable Kathleen Kler at 8:59am 05.29.01 Smaller Boats 2/1000 My 1974 22' is in the yard this very moment...and the keel cable obviously "fishhooked" and in need
Praise to the catalina owners project page Joe Passanisi at 8:58am 05.29.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/866 Hello Mates:Ah yes things have gone rather well. I have installed my sanitation system according
Some personal notes..from an ex-Hunter owner.. Alex at 8:56am 05.29.01 Other Sailboats 5/774 ..as I recently sold my 6 years 'new' H-29.5..... feeling the need to 'grow'.. It went to the firs
Questions about H260--Thinking of buying Tom at 8:44am 05.29.01 Smaller Boats 11/800 I have read the responses on water ballast in general, and they are reassuring. This type of boat (H
Help! Outboard needs support Rod Wolfe at 8:29am 05.29.01 Smaller Boats 11/844 I just purchased a '95 Hunter 26 with a '97 Johnson 9.9hp sailmaster 4-stroke. The motor is putting
Lastec Alternators steven f. at 8:21am 05.29.01 Ask All Sailors 3/4891 I just toasted my alternator and it is an older Lastec, model #9135m. I'm trying (in vain) to find
A/C to refrigerator 12V via rectifier.. Alex at 7:46am 05.29.01 Other Sailboats 1/824 I was told this speciat unit contact directly to Waeco 12v/24v fridge compressor , bypassing the bat
need help financing a h 27 wes b at 7:22am 05.29.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/861 this may seem a little off but do to a divorce I got the shaft and well you know.anyway I am interes
? re: installing canvas hatch cover Gerard at 7:18am 05.29.01 Smaller Boats 4/1077 I just received my canvas hatch cover purchased from this site. How should I bed the screw in snaps?
Rudder bolt problems? Bert 26x at 7:09am 05.29.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1125 Have other owners experienced either of these problems and what did you do about it?:1) breakage o
Propane? Eric Drayman at 7:01am 05.29.01 Ask All Sailors 5/1277 Good day all. I am looking for a propane tank for our 290. The tanks they sell at WestMarine and B
Reefing and H240 Ken Koons at 6:35am 05.29.01 Smaller Boats 6/1265 Hello everyone, a few months back I was asking whether towing a Hunter 240 with a Ford Ranger 3.0 li
O'day Osprey Douglas Geske at 5:42am 05.29.01 Day Sailers 1/3960 I recently purchased a 14-16 foot O'Day Osprey (?) 1962. Does anyone have any photos, specifications

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Think were going to see a surge in first-time cruisers? dmax at 3:12pm 04.21.20 I say your mask protects others more than you, that's why you should wear it.
Hull/Deck Joint question on Pearson 36-2 Tally Ho at 3:06pm 04.21.20
Approved weight that davits can hold on a Catalina 250 MK II Benny17441 at 2:59pm 04.21.20 Thanks for your reply, your view on how things should be done in your opinion is valued. However,
Hunter 40 legend raw water 85bittersweet at 2:59pm 04.21.20 I unfortunately don't have a way to pull the boat Right now. I want to finish it while I'm laid off.
Think were going to see a surge in first-time cruisers? Head Sail at 2:53pm 04.21.20 At least here in central NY it is not criminal to be in public with C-19. It is a civil offense to
Hunter 30T - 1991 - Dinette Table/Counter weight issue Rich Stidger at 2:52pm 04.21.20 @ErikHunter30T - I am confused. Does the line that exits the top of the compression post attach to
Hunter 40 legend raw water Ralph Johnstone at 2:51pm 04.21.20 That's one for the books :yikes:. Removing the existing 90 deg. MIP X barbed fitting and substitut
Transmission position while sailing Benny17441 at 2:41pm 04.21.20 These transmissions are pretty tough so I would not worry about bearings and gears wear in either in
Think were going to see a surge in first-time cruisers? capta at 2:40pm 04.21.20 No, but you do sound bitter about something. Actually, the world around us has been on a trajector
Hunter 30T - 1991 - Dinette Table/Counter weight issue Ralph Johnstone at 2:37pm 04.21.20 One of these may help: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/hunter-336-dinette-table-lift.1901
Think were going to see a surge in first-time cruisers? shemandr at 2:36pm 04.21.20 We adapt. People find new ways of doing things. Two weeks ago there weren't barriers at check outs
Think were going to see a surge in first-time cruisers? dlochner at 2:36pm 04.21.20 They're set up spacing rules, plastic, lines etc., but they inevitably come in transmission distanc
Think were going to see a surge in first-time cruisers? dlochner at 2:30pm 04.21.20 Yes, these are significant differences. For the great number of people, these reasons have justifi
How do I trailer a sailboat? Benny17441 at 2:26pm 04.21.20 Your F-150 will tow the boat fine. Towing a boat is about balancing the load; the load is balance
Think were going to see a surge in first-time cruisers? TomY at 2:11pm 04.21.20 Speaking of Home Depot, I heavily support a family owned hardware and building supply right here in
Think were going to see a surge in first-time cruisers? dlochner at 2:09pm 04.21.20 When one chooses to drink and boat, they are actively taking steps to endanger others. That's why
MacGregor 17 (1974) vs. Vandestadt and McGruer Siren 17 (1984) danm1 at 2:06pm 04.21.20 Additionally, I have the option to potentially get a ComPac 19, which looks to be in decent conditi
MacGregor 17 (1974) vs. Vandestadt and McGruer Siren 17 (1984) shemandr at 2:02pm 04.21.20 You seem like a very wise young guy. Yes, look under the shiney paint. Do you know how many Sirens
What is the white cockpit table material? Willie G at 1:57pm 04.21.20 This is outstanding information. Thank you all
MacGregor 17 (1974) vs. Vandestadt and McGruer Siren 17 (1984) Csaucer at 1:54pm 04.21.20 Both are nice boats of their vintage. If the Venture has a running motor, it is probably a better va

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