Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Electric Head Upgrade jimmcgee at 12:55pm 08.10.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/2860 We have a manual Jabsco head in our 95 Catalina 30 that is working fine (touch wood), bu the wife is
The Neglected Steering System (6) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 12:24pm 08.10.15 Catalina 310 3/3491 The poor steering system on Smitty had been neglected. According to the manual from the manufacture
Adding engine ventilation njlarry at 11:57am 08.10.15 Bigger Boats 17/5452 I would like to add ventilation to my engine compartment for better air flow to the engine and the r
Removal of a toe rail screw (1) FlimFlamII at 11:27am 08.10.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1190 Does anyone have an idea on how to remove the forward screw in the attached photo? The screws are n
There is a hole in my boat! repawn at 11:25am 08.10.15 Ask An Oday Owner 13/1403 Hi all, I removed my outboard mount from my Oday 22 to replace the backer -the old one was rotting.
Engine space ventilation Graycruiser at 11:14am 08.10.15 Musings With Maine Sail 1/1234 On our 1994 Catalina 320, the blower is on the output side of the air flow. Originally, it was wired
Watermaker pmb at 11:04am 08.10.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1046 I am looking to buy and install a watermaker. The watermaker that I am currently looking at is an It
AC main breaker H34 a65sailor at 10:55am 08.10.15 Big Boats 1/637 I wondered if anyone knows the specs on the main AC breaker and where I can get a replacement. Than
H260 water holding tank ArcticFarx at 10:22am 08.10.15 Smaller Boats 12/1519 I have a H260 with a water issue. Last season we had quite a bit of water in the bilge after a road
Seaward Control Panel Parts jenunn01 at 9:49am 08.10.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/737 I need to replace the engine temperature gauge and the hours meter on the Seaward control panel from
Seaward Control Panel Parts jenunn01 at 9:33am 08.10.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/533 I need to replace the engine temperature gauge and the hours meter on the Seaward control panel from
H 356 Main sail trimming jeff356 at 9:26am 08.10.15 Big Boats 12/2106 Have a rigid boom vang an am curious how to adjust it to better trim the main sail. Currently the
Sea hood removal Tim22 at 9:17am 08.10.15 Mid-Size Boats 2/895 i seem to have a leak originating from under the sea hood so am working up to removing it this weeke
Help?? I am in need of a sailboat repair place Charitybull at 8:14am 08.10.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/627 Hi, Fellow sailors. So, after finding out what happens when a 25 foot high branch hits a much ta
Catalina 27 Files (10) philwsailz at 7:16am 08.10.15 Mid-Size Boats 5/2121 I worked early on with Kent Nelson at the California Catalina plant to get as much information as po
best llube lydiao at 7:12am 08.10.15 Catalina 30 7/1607 best lube My poor Cat 30 has been sitting at the dock neglected for about 4 years. Trying to bring
New throttle cable too good. geek_guy at 6:21am 08.10.15 Big Boats 3/1117 Sometimes you have to wonder....... I replaced the throttle and shift cables. They are really ni
Bottom Stains (1) SqPeg at 6:18am 08.10.15 Ask All Sailors 18/2462 What causes stains like these on a freshly waxed boat? We paid to have it waxed on the hard last spr
Battery isolation/combinations geek_guy at 6:15am 08.10.15 Big Boats 5/1418 I have read and think I understand the basics of battery combining. However the previous owner of m
Motor mount bushing rebuild kit ? Leeward Rail at 5:26am 08.10.15 Catalina 22 2/974 I remember seeing a DIY thread or blog post or something, about a rebuild kit for the outboard motor

Recent Replies

Installing a MSD potty in our C22 AaronD at 12:57pm 12.28.23 @Gene Neill : My own parts list is at Sailing and restoring #9874 (and some additional pictures in a
How to change Trailer tire with Boat on Trailer? JoeWhite at 12:41pm 12.28.23 Make an appointment with a tire shop, buy a 12v tire pump, pump the tire, drive to tire shop with bo
Installing a MSD potty in our C22 (1) LakeShark at 12:28pm 12.28.23 @Gene Neill In this picture you can see the vent fitting and Pump out fittings. Never mind the rela
How to change Trailer tire with Boat on Trailer? rgranger at 12:18pm 12.28.23 There's lots of good advice already on questions 1 and 2 so I'll talk about 3. I'm in Canada, not t
Installing a MSD potty in our C22 LakeShark at 12:14pm 12.28.23 Yes, definitely on deck for the pumpout fitting. It's the vent fitting I was unsure about. My new
How to change Trailer tire with Boat on Trailer? Johnb at 11:24am 12.28.23 If your carry a spare wheel then it is also worth having the jack, wrench, blocks and knowledge to b
Installing a MSD potty in our C22 Gene Neill at 11:22am 12.28.23 It will be easier to use if the fitting is on the deck. In most pump outs it is necessary to hold t
Hunter 335 chain plate FastOlson at 11:20am 12.28.23 WHich "Hunter"? The US company or the completely different UK Hunter?
Installing a MSD potty in our C22 Sail22Capri22 at 10:22am 12.28.23 I installed the Thetford 550p in my Capri a year ago. It worked great this past season. I installed
Water lock broke Ralph Johnstone at 10:09am 12.28.23 Be sure to protect your muffler against freezing during the winter. Either drain it or fill it with
1985 Pearson 36.2 transmission cable Calif. Ted at 9:40am 12.28.23 Most cables are marked with a number which denotes length and terminal types, most marked in feet bu
Water lock broke NYSail at 9:21am 12.28.23
How to change Trailer tire with Boat on Trailer? billjoye at 9:01am 12.28.23 Road trip advice. 2 years ago, I did a 3 day, 1100 mile marathon in winter up the east coast. Never
Hunter 335 chain plate Terry Cox at 8:29am 12.28.23 Can anyone give me some info (or videos) on how to replace the Hunter 335 chain plates Did a searc
Installing a MSD potty in our C22 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:20am 12.28.23 I agree with everything Dave said. I'm also very curious to know more about the Visa MSD portapotty
How to change Trailer tire with Boat on Trailer? billjoye at 8:19am 12.28.23 Blaylock American Metal EZ-100 Wheel Chock- Amazon $78 First loosen the lug bolts, then place the c
How to change Trailer tire with Boat on Trailer? Tedd at 8:06am 12.28.23 There's lots of good advice already on questions 1 and 2 so I'll talk about 3. I'm in Canada, not th
Replace Maxwell 500 windlass circuit breaker dlochner at 7:59am 12.28.23 Scary. The one I received seems to be very high quality, though. It is not just Blue Seas. I ord
Replace Maxwell 500 windlass circuit breaker gwoolverton at 7:26am 12.28.23 Be careful ordering Blue Sea products on Amazon they are often fakes. https://defender.com/en_us/b
How to change Trailer tire with Boat on Trailer? Sailor Sue at 7:07am 12.28.23 You could also buy a pair of jack stands...try Walmart or Harbor Freight. Probably easier to use, a

Contact
About
Terms of Use