Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Extinguisher in engine compartment, Hunter 33 2006 Tomek at 8:54pm 08.13.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/765 The gauge on it is on the border of green zone, so I guess it is time to replace it or recharge (if
Weather vane WI Rigger at 3:19pm 08.13.23 Ask All Sailors 11/876
Rechargeable circa1971la at 3:10pm 08.13.23 Ask All Sailors 3/392 Any recommendations for a relatable small rechargeable pump for my dinghy? Thank you !
Bolt Rope vs Sail Slugs? ShawnL at 2:47pm 08.13.23 Catalina 22 5/887 I have what I believe to be the original (or very close to it) on my '72. The only thing that makes
Perkins Prima M50 diesel exhaust sethjohns at 12:31pm 08.13.23 Engines and Propulsion 0/326 The exhaust manifold outlet pipe on my (20,000 lbs displacement) Westsail 32 auxiliary diesel, (a Pe
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions chriscampbell at 12:24pm 08.13.23 Ask All Sailors 27/3081 I'm the new owner of a '93 Catalina Capri 26. It has shore power and an AC distribution panel, with
Has This Happend to You? (1) Kings Gambit at 11:45am 08.13.23 Ask All Sailors 23/1693 Close reaching through Huntington Flats, returning from Newport Beach in about 16-17 kt apparent win
Lifesling Lifespan? jviss at 10:46am 08.13.23 Ask All Sailors 7/1046 How do you know when your Lifesling should be replaced? Is there any kind of service that should be
Swim platform grab rails anyone? bradm at 5:20am 08.13.23 Catalina 309 Group Forum 8/1976 We've been considering installing a pair of stainless grab rails somewhere on the swim platform. Se
Oday 20 Restoration Kali-Nova at 8:21pm 08.12.23 Ask An Oday Owner 22/1993 So I have lived aboard several sailboats through-out my life. However, I recently became a family ma
Marina yard.... The_Sailing_Pelican at 5:07pm 08.12.23 Ask All Sailors 2/609 Where I can bring my Bristol 24 and have the marinas forklift(?) help me step the mast, ect. I'll a
Topside Teak Trim morbidfollower at 8:41am 08.12.23 Catalina 22 26/3549 It's time I finally do some cosmetic upgrade to my 88 and refinish the outside wood. Can it be done
P 26 manual water pump at sink notworking Rangerrick at 7:06am 08.12.23 Pearson 2/724 How do I do get the manual water pump at the sink on my P26 to start to pump water.
Boat trailer wiring issues - ongoing. Help! bzano at 4:40am 08.12.23 Trailer Sailors 5/865 I don't trailer my boat very often however this week I'm taking my boat on a camping/trailer sailing
Oday 19 Identifying Deck Mounts for Possible Stanchions. (2) BearDog at 6:37pm 08.11.23 Day Sailers 1/862 Hi, I've recently acquired an 1980 Oday 19. So far it's been a fun flexible boat to learn with. I o
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 6:12pm 08.11.23 The Cherubini Hunters 118/9345 I am fairly sure that my '80 27' requires a 1" (shaft) 1.75" OD but am unsure of the length of the b
Need 2005 Hunter 36 replacement Arch DJN at 5:56pm 08.11.23 Parts Search 1/524 My 2005 Hunter 36 was hit last night. The Arch took most of the damage. Need to find a source for a
Looking for insurance for winter sailing Bahamas Caribbean xavpil at 2:49pm 08.11.23 Ask All Sailors 11/1177 I tried BoatUS, Geico, progressive, alltstate, state farm, etc... Looking for people who ACTUALLY sa
Sailing post heart attack john6206 at 2:32pm 08.11.23 Ask All Sailors 34/1870
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? (1) Ward H at 4:37am 08.11.23 Ask All Sailors 30/2326 My 93 C30 came with a 4-1 traveler, brand unknown. It has a very nice Harkin triple block w/ BBs for

Recent Replies

Hunter 170 crack down to keel Ralph Johnstone at 7:30pm 02.16.25 You definitely have high stresses occurring under the cracks. This will require building up the hul
Sacraficial Anodes Ralph Johnstone at 7:17pm 02.16.25 In the Caribbean waters running without a zinc you may find your prop sitting on the sandy bottom w
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 6:58pm 02.16.25 That is when certain people here started taking the piss out of me. Yes, you're right. And the r
Illinois Sailing catsails8 at 5:51pm 02.16.25 I had a friend that worked at one of the south side yards. I was quoted around $4000 for indoor hea
Catalina 22 Rudder refinishing Project_Mayhem at 3:18pm 02.16.25 The top coat should provide UV protection. Have you considered a two part top coat for better durabi
Best adhesive for joining two pieces of marine grade plywood together to make a rudder Project_Mayhem at 3:15pm 02.16.25 Slow cure epoxy if you really want to make it impervious to water
Dink to the Deck? Perils of Reboarding Project_Mayhem at 3:10pm 02.16.25 Just found this Yaemarine product at a company, Desertcart, in Oman. Appears a viable option; $190.
Illinois Sailing Project_Mayhem at 3:07pm 02.16.25 :wow3: Where was that? Im at around 2k for the season outdoors... ive had indoor quoted to me for 5
Best adhesive for joining two pieces of marine grade plywood together to make a rudder PaulK at 2:52pm 02.16.25 Without the varnish expect the fiberglass/epoxy to yellow within 18 months of exposure. or sooner.
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner? dLj at 2:32pm 02.16.25 Nobody with these boats having failed thruhulls care if it is DZR or not. They are only concerned
Electrolysis in Small Block Yanmar Engines Upwind at 2:32pm 02.16.25 Clutch: I have missed you on the Saturday morning cartoons! I do believe you are correct about the
Through-Hull Fittings (2) Ran-Dee9229 at 2:22pm 02.16.25 One more valve under the galley sink that I can't flex (close)
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner? dLj at 2:14pm 02.16.25 I'm really confused why you keep coming at me, since I haven't been trying to argue with you at all
Catalina 22 Rudder refinishing Migolito at 2:02pm 02.16.25 Hum, upon additional research: I'll be using a 2 part Pettit epoxy Primer in white, and a EZ poxy to
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner? (1) colemj at 2:01pm 02.16.25 How very, very, true. And it seems to be growing in SBO by the day. Gentlemen, may I suggest that
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner? colemj at 1:30pm 02.16.25 You appear to be loaded for bear... I'm really confused why you keep coming at me, since I haven'
Sacraficial Anodes Tally Ho at 1:15pm 02.16.25 I run 2 Magnesium shaft anodes on my boat, plus a cone anode on my new MaxProp. I sail in the fresh
Sacraficial Anodes (1) Dalliance at 12:34pm 02.16.25 Yes, they definitely work and are essential to protect your prop and other underwater metals from ga
Dish Rack for 2004-2011 Hunter 33 Scott B at 12:30pm 02.16.25 This is the one. I bought mine at Home Depot, but don't think they carry them anymore, but is avail
Sacraficial Anodes jssailem at 12:23pm 02.16.25

Contact
About
Terms of Use