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Using sails from another boat??? Monaco at 7:53am 12.13.14 Ask All Sailors 11/2573 I recently bought a Tazer 22 sailboat and "apparently" the jib is too short and won't raise all the
Strider in Winter Roger Long at 6:53am 12.13.14 Roger Long - The further adventures of Strider 2/2050 Every time we talk about when to return to the boat in Georgia, we seem to move the date up a bit.
Strider in Winter Roger Long at 6:35am 12.13.14 Roger Long - The further adventures of Strider 0/13 Every time we talk about when to return to the boat in Georgia, we seem to move the date up a bit.
Mast height above WL sailormikeh at 6:25am 12.13.14 Ericson 1/2907 I would like to know the mast height above the waterline of an Ericson 25+
Best way to add a second vent? holdech at 3:09am 12.13.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 21/6320 I'm curious about the best way to add a second vent (or increase the size of the existing). Both req
Rudder shaft movement cam at 1:11am 12.13.14 Catalina 310 8/2506 I have recently hauled my 2005 Catalina 310 and noticed slight movement in the rudder shaft. Does t
LED Lights on Beneteau Sailboat Captain Ag at 9:19pm 12.12.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/3635 I'm thinking about installing underwater LED lights on our new Sense 50. Anyone have experience with
Masthead Camera Options Captain Ag at 9:15pm 12.12.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2542 I want to mount a camera on the masthead for day/night viewing. Preferable an IP based camera. Anyon
Macgregor 17 gooseneck Kenmax at 6:17pm 12.12.14 Parts Search 1/3811 I need a racheting gooseneck for a 1974 Macgregor 17. Does anyone know who a supplier might be?
1985 Beneteau First 375 throttle control replacement Lummiislander at 5:41pm 12.12.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1529 I own an old First 375 with a Goiot pedestal. My throttle control is going, and I'm looking for a r
Radio Doc_holiday at 5:26pm 12.12.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 81/9002 Was thinking about buying a new radio and abandon the handheld. My ability to reach out is limited.
Flex-o-fold seadaddler at 4:24pm 12.12.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/906 I finally found my paper work on my FLEX O Fold three blade for my 2007 H-36 and same spec's as 356
Structural integrity prob at 3:54pm 12.12.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 30/6994 Hello all. I would like to remove the forward wall (and door) of the head closet. I know this mod ha
seal off unused thru hulls: Epoxy or Polyester? scherzoja at 3:48pm 12.12.14 Ask All Sailors 20/5918 I'm going to remove some thru hulls (all below water line) and seal the holes. 1982 pearson 367.
More Refer Madness Sailm8 at 3:00pm 12.12.14 Ask All Sailors 4/997 I sort of thought this might help someone else. I finally took the time to test the temperature of m
1978 Lancer 29 3 Keel Lead or Steel? Boater Buzz at 2:58pm 12.12.14 Lancer 7/2174 I am considering buying a Lancer 29.3. The Catalina 22 I previously owned had a steel keel and was s
O'Day Manual Pumps Found njlarry at 1:41pm 12.12.14 Bigger Boats 10/2470 Good news for anyone with the orginal O'Day manual bilge pump. It took a while but I have found a so
Mid ship cleat hunter 40.5 1994 Tumororlater at 12:29pm 12.12.14 Big Boats 1/850 I Have a stbd spring line chalk that broke off. How?? Well that's not important. I am wondering how
Help New To Sailing Boat yoram at 12:03pm 12.12.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/982 I Am New To Sailing And Boating In General... Found Hunter 260 1999, And Hunter 280 1996. Boat Loo
Single line Drawing tjbalzano at 10:06am 12.12.14 Catalina 30 5/1415 Hi, Looking for a single line drawing for a 1984 Catalina Tall Rig. Sailboatdata.com has the st

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Bristol 24 external chainplates and traveler install (1) SV Gutsy Lady at 4:11pm 01.02.23 I am guessing here that you find it difficult to pass by the shrouds as you move to the bow. It is
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast Scott T-Bird at 4:03pm 01.02.23 Though not necessarily shorter in mileage the outside route could be faster in time. They might hav
Any sailor peppers out there? Tally Ho at 4:03pm 01.02.23 What about Girls firing a 50Cal Desert Eagle..... sLBrct5NfME Checks out the smiles... Some of t
Any sailor peppers out there? jssailem at 4:00pm 01.02.23 What about Girls firing a 50Cal Desert Eagle..... sLBrct5NfME Checks out the smiles...
Any sailor peppers out there? Tally Ho at 3:59pm 01.02.23 That movie lurks in the back of my mind as I read this thread. Possibly the most absurd premise fo
Any sailor peppers out there? Tally Ho at 3:55pm 01.02.23 Having built a small homestead and living a couple of miles out of town, my wife and I shop, on the
Bristol 24 external chainplates and traveler install jssailem at 3:54pm 01.02.23 replace bulkhead chainplates with external chainplates on a B24 I am guessing here that you find i
Bristol 24 Bulkhead replacement (me again) Ralph Johnstone at 3:49pm 01.02.23 I am replacing both of the bulkheads on my B24. Bulkheads are usually structural in nature and su
B & G Zeus 3 intermittently powering down Chris boyce at 3:45pm 01.02.23 I have NMEA 183, NMEA 2000, and Seatalk all wired together. All of a sudden it just lowers down
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? kappykaplan at 3:44pm 01.02.23 Tks for the update, Pete. Sounds like you had quite a summer. Good luck with the rest of the repai
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? (6) SV Gutsy Lady at 3:36pm 01.02.23 Hello all, Sorry for the late follow-up. I completed all the renovation work last winter, includin
Older sailers dLj at 3:33pm 01.02.23 Please explain. Never heard of it. In studies of diet and diet related illnesses, looking at the F
Older sailers Captain Larry-DH at 3:19pm 01.02.23 I imagine you are aware of what they call the "French anomaly" ... Please explain. Never heard of
1984 C22. Questions and best websites Salty Jack at 3:16pm 01.02.23 1. Butyl tape, this is the best brand but no longer available from there, this site (sailboatowners
Older sailers dLj at 3:05pm 01.02.23 To elaborate on my prior post. Check out the evidence of the effectiveness of a whole-foods plant-b
1991 Hunter 42 passage Gooseneck Terry Cox at 2:40pm 01.02.23 My gooseneck is broken were the lines pull the mainsail out. Hi Dean. Not sure what you mean by a
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? georgetheleo at 2:39pm 01.02.23 4 days no leaky!! Still going to get a new spare.
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast Davidasailor26 at 2:31pm 01.02.23 All talk of judgement and risk aside, I'll speculate that their decision to round Cape Hatteras was
Older sailers Captain Larry-DH at 2:22pm 01.02.23 Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are lifestyle diseases of choice, regardless of genetics
Towing a dinghy dlochner at 2:06pm 01.02.23 Don't rely on one glued on piece of rubber to take the tow load. I know a guy....! But if you're

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