Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Keel winch failure... and repair... (2) dbk0630 at 8:02pm 09.05.19 Catalina 22 25/7423
Catalina 28 ... water in bilge CFitz at 6:56pm 09.05.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 14/3064 What could cause water in the bilge while sailing? Before we went sailing today the bilge was dry. W
Which one? Meriachee at 6:47pm 09.05.19 Engines and Propulsion 13/1713 In the 2.5 four stroke category, the two apparent front runners are the Honda and the Suzuki. Both
H380 not pulling water thru Puesta del sol at 5:11pm 09.05.19 Big Boats 8/1167 Helping a friend with a problem. Ran the boat with thru hullclosed. Now not pulling water through. S
SEA -FIRE FM200 MODEL FG & FD Fire EXTINGUISHERS Jeff Jellick at 4:10pm 09.05.19 Big Boats 10/3733 We have a 2006 Hunter 45 CC with a SEA - FIRE Extinguisher in the Engine Room. Can anyone who has a
Has This Ever Happened to You? (1) sail sfbay at 2:18pm 09.05.19 Ask All Sailors 15/1843 Last night while berthed at Pier 39 in San Francisco my wife and I were awakened at 1 AM to hear sea
Cruising Sail options Milton.Audas at 12:34pm 09.05.19 Catalina 22 10/2425 Interested in thoughts and recommendations for replacement sails on the '81 Cat 22. Mostly used for
Two-tined Fork Boat Symbol RobertLangdirect at 11:08am 09.05.19 Ask All Sailors 10/1991 Any idea what sailboat uses a two-tined fork as a logo? It happens that their main is the 100% jib
Screen Glue for Gray Portlights Naiad36 at 10:32am 09.05.19 The Cherubini Hunters 4/935 I have a 36 with all opening Gray Ports. I've even ordered some replacement parts for them on this v
Hull number information DRhoads at 9:54am 09.05.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/788 I just received this message from Marlow-Hunter about hull numbers and thought I would pass it on to
Adding Ice Box Insulation dmax at 9:08am 09.05.19 Bigger Boats 7/5991 Anyone beef up their insulation on a 34/35 icebox? The access seems pretty limited - what did you do
On the Water Storage questions RandO at 4:45am 09.05.19 Day Sailers 2/943 Hi All, I leave my DSII on a mooring when not in use. I have always taken the rudder assembly off a
mooring line snubber jimambrose at 6:33pm 09.04.19 Ask All Sailors 7/2935 I have a Hunter 28.5 ( 7500 lbs) on a mooring ball in front of my camp on NY Finger Lake. I am t
Boat Cover Recommendations? One Life at 5:15pm 09.04.19 Catalina 22 11/2461 So, I've seen recommendations for Sailor's Tailor covers, nice website, product looks good. Problem
Self tacking jib John Garvey at 4:31pm 09.04.19 Catalina 310 9/3007 I have in-mast main and I am looking into a self-tacking jib. Does anyone have experience with this
The future of yacht clubs (1) Phil Herring at 4:21pm 09.04.19 Ask All Sailors 31/6921 What's the future of yacht clubs? Growth, as the tail-end of the boomers slide into retirement? Mor
Whale cockpit shower tom.p.brown at 3:54pm 09.04.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1745 has anyone had to take apart a Whale cockpit shower. i took the shower head off tried to run water t
Fear (1) Phil Herring at 3:47pm 09.04.19 Ask All Sailors 52/7538 Just about everyone who owns a boat has experienced a moment ranging from surprise and concern to fl
Will this trailer work? (3) SeaRags at 3:40pm 09.04.19 Trailer Sailors 25/3120 I'm getting ready to purchase a used trailer for my 2001 Catalina 250 Wing Keel. The trailer I'm lo
Gaggle, herd, fleet, or cackle? (1) Phil Herring at 3:26pm 09.04.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1040 This week we're talking about rendezvous, fleets, flotilla, rafting, or any word you prefer that des

Recent Replies

Convert roller furling main to traditional ? VanIslandGuy at 11:02pm 11.09.24 The B&R rigs without furling mains have additional lower struts to support the mast. I'd either repl
Can anyone recommend a Hydronic heating/hvac expert in the Vancouver area? VanIslandGuy at 11:00pm 11.09.24 https://www.granvilleislandboatyard.com/roton-industries I'd call these guys, they're the BC Espar
322 Mooring lines don't clear anchor on roller Mickstr at 7:33pm 11.09.24
St Croix to Galveston Idaho Islander at 6:22pm 11.09.24 I usually went north of the islands, going west, as the wind is steadier and the seas more regular.
Scam Alert Idaho Islander at 6:15pm 11.09.24 Thanks for the heads up
HELP! Hull dents from cradle pads higgs at 6:13pm 11.09.24 I think the best approach is to make sure the weight is on the keel and the pads get moved off the d
Chart plotter issues (Raymarine L1250) jssailem at 6:05pm 11.09.24 The report of his adventurous spirit and love of the sea is epic.
What is this doohickey in the cockpit? higgs at 6:02pm 11.09.24 This is certainly a shift/throttle set up that is no longer in use. I'm wondering where the engine
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? Davidasailor26 at 5:32pm 11.09.24 2. Engine monitoring: I helped move a power boat from Chesapeake to Florida. I was on the boat for
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? dLj at 4:46pm 11.09.24 Monitoring of AIS, radar, cameras, VHF and sensors such as wind, motion, water detection, etc for a
Espar hydronic heating system (4) paulheth at 4:24pm 11.09.24 Matts997 congratulations on your success in getting things going. You have attracted a group of kno
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? shemandr at 4:21pm 11.09.24 You do realize there's no getting off this AI hamster wheel, don't you? :) Yeah, but ... This is
Hunter 26/260 trailers Crazy Dave Condon at 3:32pm 11.09.24 @caverun A 260 buyer got pulled over in Texas and cited for too much overhang with a Hunter traile
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters? Project_Mayhem at 2:48pm 11.09.24 I'm wondering what more it could do beyond what an AIS and RADAR alarm can give. Adding in cameras
322 Mooring lines don't clear anchor on roller (2) Mickstr at 2:18pm 11.09.24
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 sailcapt340 at 2:10pm 11.09.24 Thank you all for the guidance. Greatly appreciated.
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 dlochner at 2:06pm 11.09.24 I understand, still need a new VHF, just revamp my plan and lessen my work. Fortunately, there are
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 sailcapt340 at 2:04pm 11.09.24 I understand, still need a new VHF, just revamp my plan and lessen my work. Fortunately, there are r
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 dlochner at 1:55pm 11.09.24 If I have this right, the Remote Mic would be considered as a second radio. Thus causing the issue
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 Don S/V ILLusion at 1:49pm 11.09.24 If I have this right, the Remote Mic would be considered as a second radio. Thus causing the issue

Contact
About
Terms of Use