Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Shore Power Question decktosser at 9:31am 03.12.19 Smaller Boats 15/1556 I have looked carefully but I can't find a picture of the placement of the shore power inlet on a Hu
3rd times a charm... my boat hates propellers redunculous at 8:52am 03.12.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/682 well Here I am once again cap in hand looking for a prop martec 18" X 15 pitch X 1 1/4" Is the s
H30T owners. Winch question (1) Justin_NSA at 8:44am 03.12.19 Mid-Size Boats 18/2350 I want to tear down, clean, lubricate and rebed my Barient 21-33 jibsheet winches on my bench at hom
Kayak as tender/dinghy? Project_Mayhem at 7:42am 03.12.19 Ask All Sailors 56/7168 I was wondering if anyone has used a kayak as a tender. If so what are the pros and cons vs your typ
Checking my alternator Jack at 6:08am 03.12.19 Ask All Sailors 6/984 Hi everyone, How do I check my alternator to be sure it is generating the right amount of current?
AC 110 volt outlet near the VHF (1) daviddp at 5:44am 03.12.19 Ask All Sailors 7/978 162369 I want to add an outlet in the nav station, the only location with access would be within 12"
Towing with a Dodge Caravan Knuttle at 5:36am 03.12.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/3341 I have an old 21' Venture sailboat. Trailer, boat, and stuff it weighs about 2500#. While the man
two black eyes jon hansen at 8:50pm 03.11.19 Sails Call Lounge 7/759 sITW5tr7KQg
Replacement foredeck hatch for '85 Mac 25 Seadoc at 7:48pm 03.11.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/893 Has anyone replaced the original foredeck hatch on their Mac 25? If so, what make ' model was used?
Lost Containers "Selah" at 7:29pm 03.11.19 Ask All Sailors 12/934 Hey all, was just reading an earlier posting about Comanche. One of the responders brought back to
Questions about rigging change out time and lots of pictures ?? (10) Doug Doty at 5:01pm 03.11.19 Catalina 22 18/1394 My boat is a 1975 model Ohio Indiana and Kentucky fresh water boat and I have no reason to believe t
Bimini top Dug22 at 3:01pm 03.11.19 Catalina 22 9/1169 Does anyone know what height top to use? CD sells them and it states 36in from top of coaming. I can
1984 h27 Port Replacement (1) amcmahon at 1:55pm 03.11.19 The Cherubini Hunters 7/954 I have just finished replacing the original Gray Industries plastic ports with New Found brass ports
Starter Battery ? 2 OLD PIRATES at 12:48pm 03.11.19 Catalina 310 22/3429 So I'm setting up 4 Trojan 105s Golf 6V Batteries (Deep Cycle wet). I'm adding an additional 12V sta
H260 Battery "mount" jwilcoxon78 at 12:35pm 03.11.19 Smaller Boats 9/677 Does anyone know where to find replacement brackets for the strap that holds the battery in place?
Injector re-install Tim Mills at 12:16pm 03.11.19 Engines and Propulsion 12/4181 After I'm ready to reinstall my injectors, Yanmar 3GM30, do I need to remove and or replace the copp
Need Advise - took on a 1985 project.. TideWalker at 11:07am 03.11.19 Ask All Sailors 11/632 I need to purchase new running rigging, sail covers, probably a ton more, advice on best priced shop
Majic Catalyst Harder Plymouth Sailor at 10:04am 03.11.19 Ask All Sailors 3/613 Has anyone used Majic in topside paint before? I have an issue with boat paint as it drys so quickl
interior wood treatment SVPardonMyFrench at 9:57am 03.11.19 Big Boats 17/2773 Hey All I love the look and feel of the wood inside the 40.5. It was become quite weathered unfor
Trucking a Cape Dory 30C Zekmeister at 9:09am 03.11.19 Trailer Sailors 1/51 I am writing a journal of the journeys of the Cape Dory 30, SV The Kestrel. On this post, I write ab

Recent Replies

Hunter 23 broken z-spar tabernacle mast foot (1) jamesstrobel at 10:13am 06.19.24 Hi isaksp00. Here is what broke on the foot. Hopefully you can see it in the photo. The rivets we
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues JoeWhite at 10:12am 06.19.24 IIUC, @brockangelo has a brand new motor. I would think the plug should be fine ?!? If not, is that
1997 Hunter 376 rainwater leaks through the mast to the boat interior at the compression post. JamesG161 at 9:55am 06.19.24 Simple fix... On your deck is a Drainage Plate for the mast. Clean that out for all water to drain
PTC One JamesG161 at 9:45am 06.19.24 First named storm this year Alberto Pronounced "al BAIR toe" Bringing flooding conditions to Sou
Rubber hose for prop shaft packing gland leaking, misaligned prop shaft? dlochner at 9:13am 06.19.24 this does not look good. And get towed, don't use the engine.
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues morbidfollower at 8:53am 06.19.24 I pull my fuel line every time as I come back into my slip. Motor will run for another 5-7 min or mo
Rubber hose for prop shaft packing gland leaking, misaligned prop shaft? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:45am 06.19.24 225529 Please get the boat out of the water ASAP as this does not look good. As a comparison, this
Identify this brand/model hatch ? Leeward Rail at 8:38am 06.19.24 If you are having problems with seals, lenses or dogs, Hatchmasters might be able to help you. Home
Hunter Vision 32 Aft Hatch Parts Crazy Dave Condon at 8:27am 06.19.24 @fiatlux The forum store has the build list of parts for your boat. Both Al and Mike worked for
Hunter 23 broken z-spar tabernacle mast foot isaksp00 at 8:17am 06.19.24 I assume you need the part that inserts into the mast extrusion. Did it break or rip out the rivets
Winchers? Poor man's self tailing winches Joe at 8:10am 06.19.24 That's true, and I'm so glad that we're still friends, can still discuss differences civilly, and a
Hunter 23 broken z-spar tabernacle mast foot jamesstrobel at 8:08am 06.19.24
Electrical panel backing board (1) dLj at 8:02am 06.19.24 As you are designing your panel I just thought I'd share a photo of a section of my panel that I act
Electrical panel backing board (2) jssailem at 7:18am 06.19.24 This has been a 3 year project on my boat. And I had help. Panel was made by my buddy on a CNC mach
Missing Reef Hook? (2) rgranger at 6:49am 06.19.24 225525
keel bolt torque colin59 at 6:43am 06.19.24 Only most stern bolt had a damp peice of paper after that suggested test. Will retest the torque nex
Help with wiring for new engine kloudie1 at 6:40am 06.19.24 Yup, the temp gauge sensor on the old engine can be put on the new engine.. find the wires for the "
PTC One (3) JamesG161 at 6:14am 06.19.24 Good thing so far is Rain over the very warm Gulf of Mexico. The Buoy Info this morning. tern" no
Electrical panel backing board thinwater at 6:09am 06.19.24 G10 is flame retardant. Also G7 and G9. This is one of the things these are specifically made for.
Missing Reef Hook? Occasional Heeler at 6:01am 06.19.24 Thanks all and now it makes sense. Was expecting the same the setup as CHP as that was the config o

Contact
About
Terms of Use