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rpd has a quest rpd at 9:43am 09.15.17 Ask All Sailors 8/938 I would like to hear experiences of sailors who have sailed or under power on 26x Macgregor and have
New Oceans for Future Sailors JamesG161 at 8:24am 09.15.17 Sails Call Lounge 3/505 The Cassini Spacecraft did it final plunge into Saturn today.:( But... Two of its moons have WATER
New Pearson Website - PearsonYachts.org sailodr at 5:59am 09.15.17 Pearson 2/1839 We have been working to restore archived Pearson boat information to an active website as a "Pearson
Hitch, bend, or knot to a ring jviss at 6:49pm 09.14.17 Ask All Sailors 6/730 I'm re-rigging my single line reefing system this weekend. The specification drawing shows the tack
Invest 96L now Hurricane Maria JamesG161 at 5:26pm 09.14.17 Sails Call Lounge 14/1799 This storm is now being tracked and closer to landfall potential. Located about 5 days from the Les
Invest 97L & TD 14 & TS Lee JamesG161 at 5:18pm 09.14.17 Sails Call Lounge 2/764 A new Investigation storm has now kicked in the Tracking models. First blush showing 97L following
Is there a way to reverse the raw water pump on a Yanmar 2GMF? Reg M at 4:47pm 09.14.17 Mid-Size Boats 24/4412 Does anyone know if there is a way to reverse the raw water pump on a Yanmar 2GMF? I don't like the
Resin? SVMOONDANCE at 11:50am 09.14.17 Catalina 22 13/2397 Does anyone know what resin Catalina used when they built the 2nd gen 22's?
sirius 21 Al Turner at 10:25am 09.14.17 Ask All Sailors 2/581 How do you remove and replace the keel?
can boat be sailed with pop top up? Al Turner at 10:19am 09.14.17 Ask All Sailors 8/740 I want to know if I can sail my Sirius 21 with the pop top up
Looking at O'Day 27 rkinross at 8:42am 09.14.17 Mid-Size Boats 12/2337 I looked at an O'Day 27 the other day that was for sale on craigslist. After inspecting it I have t
Link to Satellite Pictures after Irma... (1) Sumner at 7:19am 09.14.17 Ask All Sailors 6/725 Here is a link to satellite pictures after Irma... https://storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/irma/index.ht
Floating Line Rick Webb at 6:54am 09.14.17 Ask All Sailors 13/3046 Anyone have recommendations for a floating line that does not rot away with UV? We are replacing th
What headsail to get? LakeShark at 6:23am 09.14.17 Catalina 22 7/689 So I'm in the market for a new headsail and I know there is more than enough information on this for
Lewmar Electric Winch BOGO 4arch at 5:55am 09.14.17 Big Boats 9/1289 I saw that West Marine is having a BOGO on Lewmar electric winches starting today. I'd love to have
Bayfield 25 - slow under motor (1) William Cooper at 7:00pm 09.13.17 Engines and Propulsion 11/3729 I have a Bayfield 25 that's running a bit slow under motor. I can only get up to 2.5 kn - the hull s
Mind your Bluetooth! justsomeguy at 3:37pm 09.13.17 Sails Call Lounge 10/1783 Just as I'm starting to look at the technology to annoy my dock mates and anchorages... https://ars
MMSI Transfer jviss at 1:42pm 09.13.17 Ask All Sailors 19/267 I'm a bit confused about MMSIs. I have one registered for my old boat, which I still own. I got a
Varnish Removal - Suggestions Please Rick486 at 1:33pm 09.13.17 Ask All Sailors 10/3537 Hello All: My perch seats are covered with teak strips around 2 inches wide and 3/8 to 1/2 inch thic
Table converts to bed nwcoasters at 10:35am 09.13.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/585 Hi - We have a Hunter 380. The previous owners took out the original table (we do have it) and insta

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Boat Mocs Scott T-Bird at 8:14am 07.26.24 And multi-purpose sport shoe would be better. I also don't get the focus on cheap. Your feet are y
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners dlochner at 8:08am 07.26.24 epoxy over polyester with a gel coat finish is said to be too soft. Gelcoat is pretty brittle and
Volvo Penta 2003, exhaust. jssailem at 8:06am 07.26.24 The design is to get the exhaust above the waterline then inject water so that it runs downward to t
Catalina 30 traviler shive jssailem at 7:55am 07.26.24 I understand. Joe. Do you need a traveler?
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! Whitby-42 at 7:43am 07.26.24 I thought it was the opposite? Moon Facts - NASA Science The moon travels in an ellipse to get far
Catalina 30 traviler shive Joe at 7:37am 07.26.24 Could this be what you seek? https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?13711 Ouch! At $280 a piec
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! Will Gilmore at 7:24am 07.26.24 My facts may have been, old like me, but it was true during the Apollo years. It makes sense, thou
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners SteveHughessails at 7:04am 07.26.24 Thanks guys. Total boat has no info on vinylester and epoxy over polyester with a gel coat finish is
Looking for replacement turnbuckles jssailem at 6:53am 07.26.24 like I think Hayn Hi Mod This is a high quality, compression terminal fitting. Designed for use on
New Alden member in France (2) StettO at 6:49am 07.26.24 Yes, the interior is quite special, it feels more like an old English pub than a boat. We will take
Looking for replacement turnbuckles isaksp00 at 6:44am 07.26.24 If you end up taking the mast down at some point consider new upper and lower stays, as both swaged
Couple found dead in life raft jviss at 6:32am 07.26.24 In this case, they are talking about an amateur conversion from carbon fueled power to electric, bu
Another lithium conversion about to start... jviss at 6:25am 07.26.24 1. How will you use the boat? Day sailing, or overnights, or extended cruising? 2. Are you at a doc
Holding Tank Vent Question Tally Ho at 5:49am 07.26.24 I would guess condensation, rain water or lake water (if you buried the rail ). The original owner
Boat Mocs (1) jviss at 5:46am 07.26.24 Doesn't the classic boat shoe just scream uncomfortable? And sissy? And fashion rather than functio
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! (1) JamesG161 at 5:41am 07.26.24 I thought it was the opposite? From David's link "The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth, gett
New Alden member in France (1) TomY at 5:35am 07.26.24 Hello everyone, We have just acquired the 949DD Challenger 38 which was waiting for us in a micro f
C&C 32 jssailem at 5:26am 07.26.24
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! kappykaplan at 5:20am 07.26.24 I thought it was the opposite? Yes, I heard about the Moon moving away from the Earth on the radio
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon ! Davidasailor26 at 5:08am 07.26.24 I thought it was the opposite? Moon Facts - NASA Science

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