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What to look for in a 26S? robhaynes at 7:56am 12.20.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/853 I'm looking to buy a 26S that is 1300 miles away. I'm considering purchasing it sight unseen and ha
Looking for parts sources for an AMF Puffer Donij at 7:23am 12.20.19 Parts Search 4/2386 We need parts for an AMF Puffer, new/used/refurbished. Is there a "bone yard" in North Carolina? Any
does the fiberglass arch on a hunter 380 need to be removed for transit? planoron at 5:47am 12.20.19 Ask All Sailors 3/506 does the fiberglass arch on a hunter 380 need to be removed for hiway transit
New Prop question Hunter 450 passage Mattraney at 5:18am 12.20.19 Ask All Sailors 13/1513 I was thinking about upgrading from factory prop to a feathering prop. Has anyone had success with
SWEET GALE has left a trail of broken dreams from Texas to Maine that has spanned more than 70 years. (8) TomY at 4:54am 12.20.19 Ask All Sailors 19/2702 I'm seeing to her safe arrival in Rockport Harbor this week. She arrived on a rickety cradle, on a r
Compression test on Universal MX-25. Fudsdad at 1:42am 12.20.19 Engines and Propulsion 1/563 I have a Universal MX-25 inside a Catalina 36. I have white smoke when the engine is under load and
Support for hatch missing (1) ScottySailor at 12:02am 12.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1289 Hi folks upon inspection of my 84 Hunter 31 it looks like one of the supports for the forward hatch
The Instability of the AC75s AlastairLC at 6:10pm 12.19.19 Ask All Sailors 14/2092 GepoP_VAG50
water tank questions fred1diver at 6:09pm 12.19.19 Ask All Sailors 7/762 hey everyone, quick question regarding the water tank on my front 1975 grampian 26. the boat has bee
1989 Catalina 30 portlight updates? Newbie3 at 3:22pm 12.19.19 Catalina 30 3/952 My Catalina 30 has what looks like the original portlights and they need new gaskets and should be r
New NW hazzard. LeslieTroyer at 3:12pm 12.19.19 Pacific North West Cruisers 6/1018 https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article238546348.html I thought birds were bad.
Shore Power joecool911 at 2:48pm 12.19.19 Smaller Boats 2/706 H26-Does the shore power system charge the battery, since the cabin lights etc run off battery?
Battery switch does not kill power Marrigoround at 1:44pm 12.19.19 Ask All Sailors 28/6526 HI all, I bought this boat a year and a half ago and noticed this problem while performing the initi
1980ish Hunter 22 Rick Webb at 1:23pm 12.19.19 Trailer Sailors 3/1196 The youth sailing program I am associated with are likely to take donation of a Hunter 22 tomorrow.
Wilcox Crittenden Head Parts (1) Shagdance at 1:02pm 12.19.19 Catalina 310 3/968 Parts and Pump for the original head. Pump has been rebuilt and was my spare. Decided to install all
How To Remove Letters from Sail? Yachtsman1686 at 9:24am 12.19.19 Big Boats 4/1395 Hi All, I picked up a used sail for my boat. it's off a Hunter 32. I know that because it says H 3
Small O'Day 20 mod (5) Noodat Lady at 9:16am 12.19.19 Day Sailers 17/3662 When I bought her last summer, the 6'3" previous owner told me of his struggles getting the battery
sliding companionway hatch tgrayson at 9:00am 12.19.19 Parts Search 5/935 looking for a sliding companionway hatch for a 1974 macgregor venture 17,any condition
Choosing a forward hatch ... any good ones? (1) Scott T-Bird at 8:46am 12.19.19 Ask All Sailors 20/5857 I want to replace mine with a very good quality hatch. About 14 years ago I replaced the original P
Helm chart plotter wiring Zencra at 8:26am 12.19.19 Big Boats 11/1459 Hi, I need help with running wiring from my new axiom. Im replacing the old C120 and have tried usin

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Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? (1) shemandr at 11:15am 10.04.24 Mud Hen?
HELP! with outhaul line replacement BAD ORCA at 10:58am 10.04.24 Even with the end caps off I am not sure how the block that is apparently attached at the mast end
HELP! with outhaul line replacement smokey73 at 10:46am 10.04.24 Even with the end caps off I am not sure how the block that is apparently attached at the mast end o
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? stickinthemud57 at 10:07am 10.04.24 As to stepping and lowering the mast on the water... I'm sure there are several boats out there tha
Indian Summer in the Pacific NW jssailem at 10:05am 10.04.24 I have to admit, when I first read the forecast on Monday I got a little excited. I should know to c
What's the story on the 280? Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 10.04.24 Let us know what you finally purchase.
HELP! with outhaul line replacement BAD ORCA at 8:20am 10.04.24 Mine is the same as are probably most of our boats. I took my boom off completely and both ends as
Remove shaft without dropping rudder on C30? Project_Mayhem at 8:04am 10.04.24 Is your new boat coming out of the water for winter? Look at the rudder / shaft alignment. You may
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? dLj at 7:43am 10.04.24 Do you know if there is a particular boat (or design) which allows for easier mast lowering/raising
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? ScottBHome at 7:28am 10.04.24 So many great comments.. define what you mean by a shallow lake? The lake itself is plenty deep (
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane JamesG161 at 7:22am 10.04.24 I currently have Progressive who stated that they don't have a policy for boats on the hard I am i
Remove shaft without dropping rudder on C30? east coaster at 7:14am 10.04.24 The shaft is on the centre line. The reason it was bent and vibrating and noisy was that earlier in
Remove shaft without dropping rudder on C30? jssailem at 7:00am 10.04.24 Is your new boat coming out of the water for winter? Look at the rudder / shaft alignment. You may g
Remove shaft without dropping rudder on C30? Project_Mayhem at 6:38am 10.04.24 I had an 83 Catalina 30 and had to replace the shaft and cutless bearing. I did not have to remove
Outboard lift preferances dlochner at 4:53am 10.04.24 I've had both a Nova Lift and a Garhauer. I much prefer the Garhauer, it is engineered so the motor
HELP! with outhaul line replacement smokey73 at 4:25am 10.04.24 I fear you are right @jssailem. I don't race, so for the time being I'll secure the outhaul line at
Monoceros back on the water! Jim Legere at 4:21am 10.04.24 You have a good boat there. Good looking too.
Outboard lift preferances danooxnard at 4:16am 10.04.24 I have the three spring motor mount from Catalina Direct. My motor is a 92 pound Honda extra long sh
Insurance for boats on the hard - Non-hurricane sailme88 at 3:26am 10.04.24 We have AMICA... They provide Home, Auto, Marine and Umbrella coverage for us. The catch is that the
Taking the mast down john2 at 3:06am 10.04.24 Thanks, i'm gonna make support from some wood.

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